tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post9212262403879030398..comments2024-03-10T04:29:20.044-04:00Comments on Mad Genius Club: Doing the 'Happy Dance'!Sarah A. Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17478124095732219352noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-4877686463728135962010-03-25T20:14:36.723-04:002010-03-25T20:14:36.723-04:00Did anyone ever answer you about sexual dimorphism...Did anyone ever answer you about sexual dimorphism?<br /><br />It's really a simple idea. Di for two and morph for shape -- some species have different shapes for the two sexes. Hens and roosters, for example. Just looking at them, would you believe that they are the same species? Lots of birds let the males dress up pretty fancy, while the females are plainer. I've been told that some fish also have some extreme variation in shape and size between the sexes.<br /><br />Other species, of course, you may have to check more closely. When you end up taking genetic samples to identify which are males and which are females, that's not sexual dimorphism.<br /><br />OK?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01422171964652699673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-21303951964541518962010-03-24T13:38:02.237-04:002010-03-24T13:38:02.237-04:00How do you keep the flame of your passion for writ...How do you keep the flame of your passion for writing alive?<br /><br />Dear Rowena<br />I find my daughter's university fees quite motivating, not to say inspirational.<br />JohnJohn Lambsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696442104566164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-59737646756788021272010-03-24T09:33:18.536-04:002010-03-24T09:33:18.536-04:00Rowena,
::Grin:: I'm in Texas. Amazon.com was...Rowena,<br /><br />::Grin:: I'm in Texas. Amazon.com was happy to pre-order for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-62891266360202496102010-03-23T23:16:56.625-04:002010-03-23T23:16:56.625-04:00I'll look forward to it, Rowena. I've just...I'll look forward to it, Rowena. I've just booked my room and flights for WorldCon in Melbourne. Let me knows as soon as you organise something:)Chris McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883058490702361466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-48836277233001635032010-03-23T22:51:04.942-04:002010-03-23T22:51:04.942-04:00Matapam, I have no idea if, when they say they hav...Matapam, I have no idea if, when they say they have US distribution, that includes Canada. Sorry, for my ignorance.Rowena Cory Daniellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995983965583233914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-22245913051723872262010-03-23T22:49:25.539-04:002010-03-23T22:49:25.539-04:00Chris, I thought I'd do something at World Co...Chris, I thought I'd do something at World Con.<br /><br />But the publisher isn't sure if they can arrange distribution in Australia, so there isn't much point in having a launch.Rowena Cory Daniellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995983965583233914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-87483342284348145462010-03-23T22:38:09.533-04:002010-03-23T22:38:09.533-04:00I like the first one. Looks like such a fascinatin...I like the first one. Looks like such a fascinating character. But they're all three great.<br /><br />:) I don't know about all this euphoria over some very Noir and grim covers tho', someone might thing we've odd appetites. ;)<br /><br />MataPamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-28281405662941936392010-03-23T22:08:32.979-04:002010-03-23T22:08:32.979-04:00Rowena,
But the covers won't be the same... a...Rowena,<br /><br />But the covers won't be the same... and I'm in that strange country called Canada too. I hope to see them around here sometime.<br /><br />~DiannaDiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842064312607942961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-27870344464838901872010-03-23T22:00:09.074-04:002010-03-23T22:00:09.074-04:00Congratulations, Rowena. Those covers look great. ...Congratulations, Rowena. Those covers look great. When are you launching?Chris McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883058490702361466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-44652924713719913802010-03-23T20:48:38.277-04:002010-03-23T20:48:38.277-04:00Dave ... sexual dimorphism?
I like beautiful thin...Dave ... sexual dimorphism?<br /><br />I like beautiful things. The colours on book two really appeal to me. I can appreciate the stylization of books one and three.Rowena Cory Daniellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995983965583233914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-40972714988029305982010-03-23T20:47:02.104-04:002010-03-23T20:47:02.104-04:00Anthony, that is so true. The writing is part of w...Anthony, that is so true. The writing is part of who we are!Rowena Cory Daniellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995983965583233914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-67842236074390033472010-03-23T19:50:56.697-04:002010-03-23T19:50:56.697-04:00They work really well.. very tasteful..i think you...They work really well.. very tasteful..i think you'll have success with those...<br />As for keeping the writing alive.. if it's a part of us, we do it anyway.. because the alternative is too horrible to contemplate.. the business side of it can be depressing (rejections) but the writing is a please...<br />=]Anthony J. Langfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027216695415849158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-33281948973088656602010-03-23T18:28:13.200-04:002010-03-23T18:28:13.200-04:00:-)Do you think this is sexual dimorphism in actio...:-)Do you think this is sexual dimorphism in action or do I just have bad taste? Seriously, great covers especially in that they do appeal to a range of readers. I would be over the moon with them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12315551718688781746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-26355624258362352462010-03-23T17:53:08.268-04:002010-03-23T17:53:08.268-04:00Annonymous -- is that you Linda?
In this case, So...Annonymous -- is that you Linda?<br /><br />In this case, Solaris came to me and asked what ideas I had for the covers. Since I'd created a Resonance File for the series, I had images etc in there. I collated a file with images of the world (snowy vaguely Russian) and images of the costumes and I wrote a paragraph about each character.<br /><br />I was really lucky that Solaris chose Clint Langley to do the covers.Rowena Cory Daniellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995983965583233914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-57614730733621558182010-03-23T17:34:57.954-04:002010-03-23T17:34:57.954-04:00Congrats, Rowena! Those are some awesome covers. ...Congrats, Rowena! Those are some awesome covers. Do you know if he actually read the books and then designed/created them? Or was there another process?<br /><br />Covers and artwork are such tools for bringing stories to life. I remember the first artwork I was ever given. It was for a story I sold to Child Life in 1988, a leading national children's magazine at that time. I got a double spread and was wowed by the fact that an artist had taken my words and brought them to such life.<br /><br />Good for you, Rowena. Set these on the dining room table and look at them every time you walk by. Congrats, again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-33977213213085571922010-03-23T16:33:22.318-04:002010-03-23T16:33:22.318-04:00RJ Cruze said:
Now, I know that "you can'...RJ Cruze said:<br /><br />Now, I know that "you can't judge a book by its cover," but the fact is, a good cover can go a long way to swaying the jury.<br /><br />So true. That is why covers are such a touchy subject for writers. I'm buzzing.Rowena Cory Daniellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995983965583233914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-25483953501012889912010-03-23T12:37:27.101-04:002010-03-23T12:37:27.101-04:00All I can say is, "Wow!" That's some...All I can say is, "Wow!" That's some mind-blowing stuff. Those covers would definitely be enough to make me grab one of those books off the shelf and start thumbing through it.<br /><br />Now, I know that "you can't judge a book by its cover," but the fact is, a good cover can go a long way to swaying the jury.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-58120439409441484452010-03-23T08:13:59.090-04:002010-03-23T08:13:59.090-04:00C Kelsey,
I'm with you on this.
Very inspiri...C Kelsey,<br /><br />I'm with you on this.<br /><br />Very inspiring when I've had a tough day and I need to get my 'mojo' back!Rowena Cory Daniellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995983965583233914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-57165602986594595422010-03-23T08:13:03.439-04:002010-03-23T08:13:03.439-04:00Dianna, the books will be distributed in the US an...Dianna, the books will be distributed in the US and the UK.Rowena Cory Daniellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995983965583233914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-14322684176951902662010-03-23T08:11:37.811-04:002010-03-23T08:11:37.811-04:00Dave, I love the richness of the second cover. The...Dave, I love the richness of the second cover. The colours really appeal to me.Rowena Cory Daniellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995983965583233914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-16982079670264407732010-03-23T07:53:04.857-04:002010-03-23T07:53:04.857-04:00Fantastic covers. I have to go with Rowena on thi...Fantastic covers. I have to go with Rowena on this one, I like the second cover most of all.C Kelseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-4588600408689880272010-03-23T06:58:20.889-04:002010-03-23T06:58:20.889-04:00Absolutely beautiful covers. They really caught my...Absolutely beautiful covers. They really caught my eye. Kinda make me wish I lived in the UK...<br /><br />~DiannaDiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842064312607942961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-56669054435495011002010-03-23T05:57:58.127-04:002010-03-23T05:57:58.127-04:00They're excellent selling covers - but it just...They're excellent selling covers - but it just shows how tastes vary! - I would rate the first as 'outstanding'.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12315551718688781746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-92066098686190296242010-03-23T05:44:32.860-04:002010-03-23T05:44:32.860-04:00Thanks, Jonathan.
I'm really impressed with C...Thanks, Jonathan.<br /><br />I'm really impressed with Clint's work on these covers.Rowena Cory Daniellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995983965583233914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940224740718934743.post-39386710527356620752010-03-23T05:20:19.415-04:002010-03-23T05:20:19.415-04:00Those are magnificent Rowena! I've been a fan...Those are magnificent Rowena! I've been a fan of Clint Langley's work for a while now, and those really are some of the best examples of his work.<br /><br />I imagine it is incredibly cathartic to see your babies, bound and beautiful in their covers. I hope you are revelling in it :)Jonathan D. Beerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525346572076892536noreply@blogger.com