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[gorgeousnerd]

Has anyone had any bout of temporary insanity and purchased Strange Candy? I was at Borders yesterday with my sister, and she decided she wanted it, but I only got a chance to skim the first short story. It seemed oddly AU in some parts for Anita Blake, even considering how inconsistent LKH is, but I heard it was a early AB story. Can anyone confirm or deny? Also, would someone be kind enough to give me a snarky summary of each story so I don't have to satisfy even the slightest urge of curiosity I might have regarding the book?

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[hippie-lover.livejournal.com]

Nope, no desire to buy her short stories here. I think I remember something along the lines of it being an early AB idea on one of her blogs. I think one of the stories about her being a struggling writer and actually having the stories she wrote at 17 turned down. Or something along those lines. ;)

If I ever happen along on a free copy I'd try my hand at snarking it. Otherwise.... *watches the community hopefully*

[gorgeousnerd]

It seemed like an early AB idea. There were odd things about the timeline, and although I wondered briefly if it was because it took place before the series even started, it seems like she wrote it pre-series. I could be wrong, of course. It's hilarious if it was written before she started writing the series because some AB cliches were already there, and it's no wonder she was rejected.

If my sister didn't live in another town, I'd take one for the team (boy, writing that hurt) and try snarking it, but I'm sort of relieved that I don't have easy access to it.

[klmorgan.livejournal.com]

Yup, apparently these are all stories written before the first books were published, or around that time.

[gorgeousnerd]

That's good to know, thanks. I don't know why I didn't catch that when she was talking about the book before, but I have been skimming her blog posts more and more lately.

[dracoliciousss.livejournal.com]

I have a copy, my mom's a librarian and pulled some strings for me so i wouldn't have to buy it, or wait for it. After i finish snarking chapter 20 of Danse Macabre, i'll be happy to summarize it and then rip it to shreds :)

[delphinapterus.livejournal.com]

Really? *ears perk up* that sounds wonderful.

[gorgeousnerd]

I second the 'that sounds wonderful' comment. Taking a break from snarking DM just to snark SC would be very nice of you.

[dracoliciousss.livejournal.com]

Ok, i should be finished with Ch.20 tonight, so i'll work on SC tomorrow, and post it sometime tomorrow evening.

[randomsome1.livejournal.com]

*ph34rs*

[cicipsychobunny.livejournal.com]

You are my favourite.