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Sep. 10th, 2003
Writing fiction takes a special talent
Sep. 10th, 2003 11:20 amSentences like these don't happen on their own:
THOG'S MASTERCLASS.
Striking Simile Dept. "... the abbot watched dazedly as they rushed like lemurs towards destruction."
Literality Dept "Dr. Runnicels, Immaculate's chief of staff, literally dripped Southern courtesy."
Theology Dept. "Catholics as a rule avoid divorce-unless one of them dies."
Eyeballs in the Sky Dept. "Anita's brown, penetrating eyes never left David's face, except to pour cups of tea."
Aerostatics Dept. The vultures, aware of this supernatural transformation, halted in their flight."
All of these are from Frank Corsaro's Kunma, 2003.
From Ansible #194 by Dave Langford; examples supplied by Paul Barnett.
THOG'S MASTERCLASS.
Striking Simile Dept. "... the abbot watched dazedly as they rushed like lemurs towards destruction."
Literality Dept "Dr. Runnicels, Immaculate's chief of staff, literally dripped Southern courtesy."
Theology Dept. "Catholics as a rule avoid divorce-unless one of them dies."
Eyeballs in the Sky Dept. "Anita's brown, penetrating eyes never left David's face, except to pour cups of tea."
Aerostatics Dept. The vultures, aware of this supernatural transformation, halted in their flight."
All of these are from Frank Corsaro's Kunma, 2003.
From Ansible #194 by Dave Langford; examples supplied by Paul Barnett.