My father got me started on OSC with the Ender series last summer, and I just today finished reading the Alvin Maker series. I've got Homebody sitting on my nightstand.
IRL I'm a legal secretary in downtown Chicago and the mother of two. I mostly read sci-fi and fantasy, but occasionally branch into other areas. I also do cross-stitch and Hardanger embroidery.... if only I could find a way to read and stitch at the same time.... I've tried books on tape but have problems following the story even when I'm not multitasking.
Looking forward to knowing some of the residents!
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*laughs* Chicago, eh? Come over to the other side and you'll see several threads about KamaCon. A bunch of us are descending on your fair city in a few weeks' time. Posts: 32919 | Registered: Mar 2003
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As rivka said, Scrivener, you couldn't have timed your joining of Hatrack any better! Come meet us all when we have our big get-together in Chicago August 13th-15th It is our chance to meet other Hatrackers IN REAL LIFE -- which is really exciting for many of us!
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awman....KamaCon, Skokie, perfect timing indeed.... IF I can get someone to watch the little Scriveners at least for a few hours. I will certainly see what I can do and post on the KamaCon thread if I'm able to make it.
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After a two year hiatus, I have returned. So, I guess no one will remember me, but still it's good to be back!
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Just would like to say hello to those fine people who read and write on this forum. I, Johivin, would like to say hello to all.
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When I first came to hatrack I believe I posted somewhere right next to one of Farmgirls first posts...I am still a newbie and she has become a staple...I think you get what you put in.
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Hello my name is of course derived from the way that is was percieved that the descoladores interpret messages. I am 23 and am a registered dental assistant.Alas the market is bad and I cannot find a job. Which led me to get re-aquainted with OSC.I am currently a local sandwich jockey and have convinced my fellow co-workers that when I rule the world it will be thru the diplomatic use of both Bricks and Sandwiches....so stay on my good side...Because I make some pretty damned good sandwiches.
WOW it is so gratifying to see my first post again...I went thru a few name changes since then and realized that dental assissting for a male is a pipe dream but other then that I am alive...which is good...I think
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quote:When I first came to hatrack I believe I posted somewhere right next to one of Farmgirls first posts...I am still a newbie and she has become a staple.
That just means I have no real life outside of Hatrack...
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Hi I've been lurking here for a while but just registered today.
My name is Alexa, I'm 14 and from West Virginia. I like soccer, track, and a lot of other sports. As well as, of course, reading. I got hooked on OSC two years ago when i read EG but I've read a lot more since then. My sn is Numb mainly because it was about 2 in the morning when I registered and that was about the first thing that popped into my head.
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*breaths in the fresh air that is Hatrack after two years of being burried underneath own life*
Good morning Hatrack! I am just returning after a long long time as well and also figured I'd introduce myself to everyone I don't know. Well, I'm just a 19 year old girl from Florida. I'd mostly like to know about everyone else...
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Welcome Numb and from Cythera ! I hope you'll enjoy the 'rack. fC, if you want a good place to start knowing people, look in the Landmark Threads Archives. They're fascinating !
There's also a FAQ for newcomers on the other side, with everything you need (and don't need) to know about posting here.
This is Maria, from Madrid, Spain. I was looking for information about Orson Scott Card in internet and I have found this page, I think it is a great page with a lot of good things. I have loved OSC books since I was 15 and now I am 28, so it is great to find a place where everybody likes OSC books too!
I hope you all are fine, and I am so sorry for my bad english, I will try to do my best with it .
See u soon
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Welcome to Hatrack Maria! I hope that you enjoy the site (be sure to check out the other side of the river--it's where all the action is).
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my name is jared. im a college student in massachusetts. i've been an OSC fan since 4th or 5th grade when i read Ender's Game. ive read most of his novels and a great deal of his short stories, and, well, i've greatly enjoyed almost all of them.
recently i just reread the alvin maker series, and i believe it is my favourite of his work.
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I'm Sam. I've been a member for a couple of years but my membership was deleted for some reason. Anywho, I'm back. I'm in Texas and have been an OSC admirer for years, since I read Ender's Game, the finest piece of SF I've ever read, and one of the most powerful pieces of literature I've found.
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Hi, I'm new here, but a long time OSC reader. I used to have all his books, but since he's come out with some new ones I'm behind. That's how I found this place-I was looking to find out what I didn't have! Anyway, hello all!
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Hi all. This is my first post here. Sorry for my bad english, but i´m spanish and my english isn´t very good. I´m 13 years and my name is Frangy. I think that Card is a best writer in the earth.
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Well, I’m not exactly new as in I just discovered this web sight forum and decided to join. I’m new in the sense that this is my first post to a forum that I’ve been lurking on for a long time and have finally decided that anonymity is rather lonely. So, here I am. Exposing all manner of my enigmatic persona.
My name is Becky and I am a college student studying Political science. I have been reading OSC since the 8th grade and he has had an obvious effect on my political addiction. I have been looking into joining this message board for a while but have only just been pushed towards it. Anyways, I look forward to have many interesting discussions with you guys. Thanks
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Lol I hate AOL... I also hate being under 18 and not being able to do anything important and get blamed for it... wait nevermind I love you all a lot more now that I know im not responsible and I'm going to live longer... THANKS FOR CHEERING ME UP! Posts: 9 | Registered: Aug 2004
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I just signed up today. I thought it best to post here first. I have recently got into the Ender's Game series! In fact, I just finished Xenocide today! A really good book imo (though Speaker For the Dead is my favorite so far).
As for me, well I'm 24 years old and currently a college student (and job less. thank goodness for grants). I'm trying to finish up my 2-year degree (never as easy as it sounds. Believe me. My main problem is math) and I'm not sure yet whether I'll go beyond the two years. I already feel like I've had more then that. lol.
As for a job, I want to be a writer. Any kind of writer really. Every kind of writer maybe. I just love writing (fiction mainly, though journalism may be interesting. I haven't decided). I have not published anything yet. I could say its because I feel I'm not ready and there is truth to that, but I think alot of it has to do with just not putting all my effort into. You know, I'm one of those people who like to put stuff off too. lol.
Anyway, this seems like a good message board. I know I like Mr. Card's site quiete a bit. Its one of the best sites I've seen. So much info on it!
Well, I hope to have alot of great conversations here. I really have so many questions and tons of thoughts on the Ender's series (what I've read of it). Especially Xenocide, which is such complex novel. I may soon start a thread on Xenocide!!
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Technically I apply myself as a newbie, even though I have been here a rather long time... I kinda... forgot about the forum.
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Hi this is my 2nd post on these forums and my first day at this website. I'm a big fan of the Enders series of books, reading them all within about 2 weeks time (and I was never really much of a reader)
I can't wait for the next in the line of Shadow series to come out if there really is going to be one.
I'm a 21 year old college student in New York who was introduced to OSC back in high school when a close friend of mine tossed Ender's Game (novel)on my desk and told me not to put it down until I finished it. Needless to say I listened to her and polished it off in a night. From that moment on I was hooked. I've read the entire Ender series and am anxiously awaiting the final Shadow novel. As an avid Sci Fi reader I have to say that OSC has put himself within my top 3 authors Posts: 2 | Registered: Sep 2004
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quote:Needless to say I listened to her and polished it off in a night.
How can people do this!? I've seen it done, and it amazes me. I'm lucky if I can read for three hours straight (and if I do, it's rare that I'll top 50 pages at a time). I mean, doesn't your head start to hurt or your neck get stiff?
And welcome to Hatrack.
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Chad, 30, married, 2 kids. Was introduced to OSC as a teen, but never read any of his stuff until recently. Read "Ender's Game" and liked it. Am more into Filmmaking than OSC, although the prospect of an "Ender's Game" film intrigues me.
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quote:Needless to say I listened to her and polished it off in a night.
How can people do this!? I've seen it done, and it amazes me. I'm lucky if I can read for three hours straight (and if I do, it's rare that I'll top 50 pages at a time). I mean, doesn't your head start to hurt or your neck get stiff?
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Honestly its not that difficult. All you need is a really comfortable recliner and be a quick reader. If its a page turner (like Ender's Game) it should be no problem going cover to cover in just a few hours. It really isn't that long of a book.
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Hi! I finally wandered over here from Nauvoo. My name is Anne, and I'm a Card addict. I read everything by OSC I can get my hands on. My favorite book by OSC is Lost Boys, although it makes me cry. I'm also very into the Bean books (I like Ender, but identify more with the Bean books *shrugs*). I'm a So.-Cal. transplant living in TX (Dallas area), and I stay home with my almost-6-month-old daughter and do some freelance sewing. My husband is currently assistant to a CPA (anyone need an accountant? ) while he goes to school. He also works as a veterinary technician on the weekends. We have two orange tabby cats. I like to cook, sew, sing, and am teaching myself to play mandolin (in all my copious spare time ). I think that's all about me... Anyway, glad to be here! *waves*
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Heinz is the only true ketchup. I really don't care who makes it, it's the only stuff I'll eat.
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Be safe over there. I appreciate what you are doing.
Please tell me (I wish there was a PM function) do the majority of people over there hate us and want to kill us?
Some people here seem to think so.
Also, my cousin just arrived over there. He's in the Marines, last name White. I'm not exactly sure where he's at now though.
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hi, i'm 14. i've read all the ender, all the homecoming, enchantment, worthing, lovelock, and the first three alvin books and i'm currently reading the fourth. i like the star wars, indiana jones, lord of the rings and matrix movies. i live in north eastern ohio,im a freshman in high school and my gpa is approx. 4.28 i also like led zeppelin and wierd al OSC is my favorite author and i like all his books.
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