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RAIN OF THE GHOSTS, BOOK TWO COUNTDOWN, Chapter 3
RAIN OF THE GHOSTS, BOOK TWO COUNTDOWN, Chapter 3
In a shameless attempt to maintain some sort of conversation about my new novel, RAIN OF THE GHOSTS, due out in stores and on-line on December 3rd, 2013 (but available for pre-order NOW on Amazon, etc.), I've decided to countdown my progress on writing the SECOND book in the Rain franchise.
I finished Chapter Three over the weekend.
I'll let you know when I finish Chapter Four. Because, nothing could be more fascinating, right? Right?
CONVENTIONS
CONVENTIONS
This year, I will be attending WonderCon in Anaheim and San Diego Comic-Con, both as just a regular joe. I will also be attending Denver Comic-Con as an invited guest:
http://www.denvercomiccon.com/
A few people have asked me recently if there are any other conventions I might be attending. At the moment, the answer, I'm afraid, is no. Mostly because I haven't been invited, and I just can't afford to go to a con on my own dime. [WonderCon is both relatively local and free for me to attend, and San Diego is (sometimes to my chagrin) - still an I-can't-afford-to-miss-this-in-the-business-I'm-in event. And at least I can go to the con itself for free. So they're both exceptions.]
Chris Jones, my partner in crime on the YJ comic book, posted this message about con attendance, and it's so on the money, I'm just going to cut and paste it here:
"Guys, if you want to see me as a guest at a particular convention in your area, the best thing to do is for you and your friends to let the convention runners know you want me there! I can't afford to travel to many out-of-state conventions so when a convention invites me as a guest and covers ... my travel/hotel expenses, it makes it MUCH more likely that I'll be able to attend! :-)"
In fact, I've literally NEVER turned down an invite to be an invited guest. (Okay, yeah, I'm a bit of an attention-whore. I admit it.) So if you want me in your town, tell your local con!
Thanks.
RAIN OF THE GHOSTS, BOOK TWO COUNTDOWN, Chapters 1 & 2
RAIN OF THE GHOSTS, BOOK TWO COUNTDOWN, Chapters 1 & 2
In a shameless attempt to maintain some sort of conversation about my new novel, RAIN OF THE GHOSTS, due out in stores and on-line on December 3rd, 2013 (but available for pre-order NOW on Amazon, etc.), I've decided to countdown my progress on writing the SECOND book in the Rain franchise.
For the record, I signed the deal to write the book at the end of October, 2012. I spent November and December doing research and January and February outlining the story in detail (693 index cards!). I started writing Chapter One on March 1st, and finished on March 3rd. I immediately started on Chapter Two and finished last night, long after midnight, making it technically done on March 8th. Now, of course, between now and publication, I'm sure I'll make a number of small revisions, etc. But the hard work of writing these two chapters is done.
I'll let you know when I finish Chapter Three. Because, nothing could be more fascinating, right? Right?
YOUNG JUSTICE: INVASION: EPISODE: 219: "Summit": Premieres!
YOUNG JUSTICE: INVASION: EPISODE: 219: "Summit": Premieres!
The penultimate episode of Invasion features a summit between the Light and the Reach that will decide the fates of Aqualad, Artemis and the planet Earth!!
Watch "Summit" on DC Nation, this coming Saturday, March 9th, 2013 (and rerunning Sunday, March 10th, 2013), along with another new episode of Green Lantern and more DC Nation Super-Hero shorts. For times, check local listings. But don't miss it!
Xum Yukinori writes...
Regarding "Humanity," was the T. O. Morrow android following directives from the real Morrow, or did it have an "imprint" of Morrow's mind and was acting independently?
Greg responds...
Is there really that big a difference?
(Aren't you glad you asked?)
Anonymous writes...
Does Zatanna find Bruce Wayne attractive?
Greg responds...
You're question seems to assume they know each other, which I'll neither confirm or deny.
If in fact, you're simply asking if Zatanna finds the Bruce Wayne she's seen in the media to be a physically attractive male specimen, the answer is probably something like, "He's kinda hot for an old guy."
(Aren't you glad you asked?)
Jakon writes...
Hi greg,
As you worked on spectacular spiderman, i assume that you're a fan of spiderman comics and how do you feel about peter parker's death in the ultimate comics and miles morales taking up the mantle as the new spiderman?
Greg responds...
I haven't read it, so I have no opinion.
Anonymous writes...
how long were Dick and Rocket together?
Greg responds...
SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.
(Aren't you glad you asked?)
Anonymous writes...
When Dick and Rocket were dating, who was interested in who first?
and was Dick actually interested in her or was she just a rebound because of Zatanna?
Greg responds...
1. I don't tell stories here at ASK GREG, and I don't reveal things that would be better told in a story.
2. This question assumes facts not in evidence, which I will neither confirm or deny. But, of course, Dick was interested in Raquel while they were together.
(Aren't you glad you asked?)
Anonymous writes...
What are Zatanna's and Bruce Wayne's relationship?
Greg responds...
You're assuming they know each other. I won't confirm or deny that assumption.
(Aren't you glad you asked?)
Anonymous writes...
Leaving batgirl and Bette out of the question, Has Dick Grayson ever date anyone else over the years besides Zatanna and Rocket? (sorry if its a spoiler,)
Greg responds...
Sure.
(Aren't you glad you asked?)
Anonymous writes...
Why did Zatanna choose to live at the cave instead of Wayne Manor?
Greg responds...
She chose to live at the Cave instead of moving into what she would perceive as a new home with a new family. Doing that, she felt, would be akin to giving up on her father.
Anonymous writes...
How does Nightwing see Batgirl?
Does he find her attractive at all?
Greg responds...
1. With his eyes...
2. Judging by issue #25... I'd say yes.
(Aren't you glad you asked?)
Anonymous writes...
How does Wonder Girl see Blue Beetle? Does she find him attractive like he finds her attractive?
Greg responds...
I'll leave that to your imagination.
Anonymous writes...
Which characters can you tell us are supporting characters?
Greg responds...
Wow, it's a weird day here at ASK GREG. I don't understand this question either. Supporting characters are, I suppose, by definition, any character that is significant (i.e. not a small bit part) but also not a lead. Deciding who is a lead vs. supporting is often subjective, but is most often based on (a) who has an important emotional arc in a story and (b) to a certain extent, screen time.
So given all that, why do you need me to create a long list of who the supporting characters are? What am I going to tell you that you can't figure out yourself?
I suppose an easier task is listing who I perceive to be the leads this season. So, I'd say the only true leads for the entire season are probably Aqualad, Artemis, Miss Martian, Nightwing and Blue Beetle.
All others, I guess, are supporting players when perceiving the season as a whole, though in individual episodes one or more might have a significant role to play - and even be the lead of that episode. For example, Robin in "Happy New Year", Wonder Girl in "Beneath" or Arsenal in "Satisfaction", etc. Others are always only supporting players.
If that helps any. (None of this is an exact science.)
But as I've said before, the characters used (and the amount of screen time they received) this season were based entirely on STORY. In contrast to Season One, YJ:I was, by design, a STORY-DRIVEN season.
Anonymous writes...
When you say, "i'll leave it up to your imagination", does that usually mean yes?
Greg responds...
No. It means "I'll leave it up to your imagination."
Anonymous writes...
Did M'gaan's usage of her powers cause tension with anyone on the team other than Conner?
Greg responds...
No, because they were unaware that she was abusing those powers.
Anon writes...
You said that Raquel and Kaldur dated for a little while, but it didn't stick. Was it because Tula was possibly involved in their relationship? It seemed he was still in love with her (according to Wally during his confrontation with Nightwing at the Hall of Justice) Or was it just because their relationship lost spark?
Greg responds...
It depends what you mean by "involved," I guess. Tula was with Garth during that period. Beyond that, it's a SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.
Anonymous writes...
This is really random... But I think I noticed a goof in Independence Day.
When J'onn and M'gann enter the Cave at the end, we don't hear a designation for either of them. Were they already inside, hiding in the shadows? Or was it just an oversight?
Also, did M'gann ever have an A designation, or was she automatically made B-05?
Greg responds...
There's no error there. They weren't entering Mount Justice. They were down the hall, not hiding. They just were walking up to join the others.
She first entered Mount Justice as a charter member of the Team with her B-designation. She was never an A-designation.
Anonymous writes...
Hey, Greg. Thank you for answering our crazy questions.
1. Is 52 the lowest level of Project Cadmus?
2. Why was there a men's room in Project Cadmus? We only saw Desmond, Guardian, and Spence working at Cadmus. Unless the genomorphs gotta go too.
3. Was sub level 52 a reference to the New 52, or just an random number?
Greg responds...
1. Well, Genomorph City is lower.
2. There were also guards. But that's beside the point. Why wouldn't there be a Men's Room? And a Woman's Room? I mean, you, yourself listed two men above. I seriously don't understand this question. Who builds a facility without facilities?
3. It wasn't a reference to "New 52", which didn't exist yet... so, neither.
Anonymous writes...
How did Green Arrow react when Artemis and Wally started dating?
How did Flash react when Artemis and Wally started dating?
Greg responds...
I'm sure both of them were fine with it. Two nice kids start dating? Who'd complain? (Or am I missing something?)
Nobody's Favorite Anon writes...
I have a question.
Did wearing the inhibitor collar affect Bart's metabolism in any way? Like, did the collar neutralizing his speed tone down his hyper metabolism so it would function like that of a normal person's?
Greg responds...
I would think so, but I haven't thought about the ramifications of all that.
Anonymous writes...
Was Kaldur's conception consenual?
Greg responds...
His conception? Or the intercourse that led to it?
Dick Grayson Fan writes...
Dear Greg, we are introduced to the everyday hero life, but what do the characters work or do as civilians? For example, does Dick Grayson have a job besides Nightwing?
If so what is his job? Also does he still go to school or not?If yes which university? None of these are spoilers so please respond.
Greg responds...
ASKED AND ANSWERED.
And, for the record, I decide what's a spoiler and what's not. Not you.
btgr writes...
In YJ, are "out of order" phone booths indestructible?
Greg responds...
No. Are they where you live?
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