Monday, March 3, 2014

Luck of the Sci-F(Irish)

Some of you may have noticed that I've been involved with this other group lately: Indie Writers Monthly. Mostly, it's geared toward science fiction and stuff. "Stuff" means all the other stuff that's generally associated with sci-fi. Things like fantasy and horror and and paranormal and... well, I'm sure some of you can see how I fit in even if I don't (yet) fit in with the science fiction. Well, except for my robot story, which is certainly science fiction.
Anyway...

I've seen the question come up here and there about why we call it "monthly" when there are so many posts each week. Well, here's the answer!

The first issue of our monthly magazine! Go grab it right now while it's FREE!
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16 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 4, 2014 at 12:45 AM

    "The Luck of the Irish" means bad luck, not good luck. Whoever came up with that title needs to take a history lesson. Also, that cover is paddywhackery and is highly offensive.

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  2. BrianeMarch 4, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    Wow.

    Did NOT see that coming.

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  3. BrianeMarch 4, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Also, it appears Anne is wrong.

    http://mentalfloss.com/article/30236/luck-irish-old-mining-expression

    The phrase is taken to refer to the Irish making a fortune in mining.

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  4. PT DillowayMarch 4, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    Jeez, I hope Anne doesn't go by any bars this St. Patrick's Day. Or ever watch any Notre Dame games.

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  5. BrianeMarch 4, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    I've posted a rebuttal to Anne.

    Http://www.thinkingthelions.com

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  6. Andrew LeonMarch 4, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    I don't think whether the luck is bad or good has anything to do with the pun. It's immaterial to the context and could be used either way depending upon how the given author wanted to take it.

    And, while I'm sorry that you are offended by the cover, I don't think the cover falls into the category of being offensive in a general sense. If it did, I think there would have been some kind of outcry in the last 30 years in regards to retailers and advertising and store displays in relation to St. Patrick's Day.

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  7. JoMarch 4, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    Well, good luck whatever kind of luck it is, Irish or otherwise. What about the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, surely that's lucky

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  8. UnknownMarch 4, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    To the issue of offense: Andrew's a Flaherty and he's obviously not offended. I'm a Sullivan and I'm definitely not offended. I mean, go ahead and be offended if you like, but realize that at least in the US you're probably not speaking for the majority of people of Irish descent.

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  9. Andrew LeonMarch 4, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Jo: If I find it, I'll let you know.

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  10. Maurice MitchellMarch 4, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    I'm surprised about the reaction, but if I were a proud Irishman it would probably irk me too. Cool magazine though.

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  11. Andrew LeonMarch 4, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Maurice: Glad you like the magazine!

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  12. Remembering GraceMarch 4, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    I have downloaded it and I love it, thank you!

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  13. The Armchair SquidMarch 4, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Sounds like a great project. Best of luck!

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  14. Andrew LeonMarch 4, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    RG: Awesome! Glad to hear it.

    TAS: Thanks!

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  15. Alex HurstMarch 12, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    I'll admit that from a design perspective, the magazine didn't catch my attention. Good luck on your endeavors, however; I'll just keep stalking the posts you forward us to here. :)

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  16. Andrew LeonMarch 12, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Alex H: Well, I will keep forwarding.

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