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Discuss.]]> H&B Pub Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:14:31 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/god-t77.htm#162 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/god-t77.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/this-is-the-best-version-of-grabbag-i-ve-ever-heard-t114.htm PeskySaurus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MksPObOITGM Grabbag is Duke Nukem 3D's theme for you non- badasses and/or nerds. Anyways, Connor already heard it, but I actually like this kid's version better then Megedeth's, aside from the wierdly placed sound clips, he played and mixed the instruments really well. I think this is my favorite version of the song, if not the one from Manhatten Project. Good news for me and Connor, Duke Nukem 4 (Duke Nukem FOUR-EVER) Duke Nukem Forever (get it. just like ... H&B Pub Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:44:59 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/this-is-the-best-version-of-grabbag-i-ve-ever-heard-t114.htm#231 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/this-is-the-best-version-of-grabbag-i-ve-ever-heard-t114.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/forum-down-t119.htm Montag
Members could access the main pages but could not view specific threads. The issue has been resolved, and no threads have been deleted.]]> News Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:34:03 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/forum-down-t119.htm#255 http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/forum-down-t119.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/death-to-all-t117.htm Montag
Go.]]> Prompts Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:46:07 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/death-to-all-t117.htm#238 http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/death-to-all-t117.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/i-want-to-read-alice-in-wonderland-t62.htm PeskySaurus I never have but for some reason I want to. Recommended Reading Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:56:40 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/i-want-to-read-alice-in-wonderland-t62.htm#106 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/i-want-to-read-alice-in-wonderland-t62.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/dandelion-wine-by-ray-bradbury-t116.htm Montag SPOILERS I debated placing this book in the other not-so-nice section, and I didn't want to be biased because I like Bradbury. So let's get all the mean comments out of the way upfront... I didn't like some major things about this book. For one, there didn't seem to be a plot, per say. I'm not against unconventionality, but the opening pages were very dry to me, despite Bradbury's saturated language, barely keeping it from crumbling away to dust. This set the tone for many ... Recommended Reading Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:18:02 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/dandelion-wine-by-ray-bradbury-t116.htm#237 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/dandelion-wine-by-ray-bradbury-t116.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/inactive-members-removed-t115.htm Montag This is just sort of a warning to the several active members, or maybe it's a relief, depending on how you look at it. The forum occasionally gets a new member that joins and never posts, or contributes, or in some cases never returns after joining. This leaves accounts open that could be hacked, or that could be accessed for the purpose of stealing the work of others etc. For safety reasons, those accounts are normally put on probation based on the rules of the forum. Recently, ... News Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:46:21 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/inactive-members-removed-t115.htm#234 http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/inactive-members-removed-t115.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-twilight-series-by-stepheine-meyer-t110.htm ashleycarlson This is a love story between a vampire and a human. The concept is simple but i thought all three books were magnificant. I couldn't put the books down the whole time i was reading them. They were in one word GREAT! the most amazing books i have ever read hands down. And I am itching to read the fourth book in the series Breaking Dawn coming out August 2nd 2008 Recommended Reading Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:57:49 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-twilight-series-by-stepheine-meyer-t110.htm#221 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-twilight-series-by-stepheine-meyer-t110.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/connor-favor-t109.htm PeskySaurus Could you get a picture of your blue guitar, posed all sexy like? The one thats like shiny blue wood with the fur strap i think it is. I was trying to tell my friend about it, but I need a picture of it to make more sense. H&B Pub Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:01:44 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/connor-favor-t109.htm#218 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/connor-favor-t109.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/officially-exhausted-t98.htm Montag A little tar off my heels, my first trial...well, my first trial that didn't end in a plea deal and a dismissed jury...with about 30 hours in the courtroom and hell am I exhausted. Cliff Verity was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the death of 95-year-old mother Ruth due to his neglect which allowed her to be malnourished, dehydrated and covered in feces (she had a colostomy bag). I heard the word feces and fecal matter so many times in three days I don't think I can bare ... H&B Pub Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:57:23 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/officially-exhausted-t98.htm#200 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/officially-exhausted-t98.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/forum-back-up-t97.htm Montag The forum was down for a period of time yesterday, but through investigation it appeared many forumotion forums were down due to issues with the server. Some were up however Project Apex was one to lose connection. It is now back up, but such errors and restorations are out of the hands of Project Apex administrators. If future errors occur such as what happened yesterday try contacting forumotion officials to determine the problem and when it may be solved. Sorry for the inconvenience, I ... News Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:48:24 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/forum-back-up-t97.htm#199 http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/forum-back-up-t97.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-da-vinci-code-t96.htm Talkatoast Anybody who actually loves the Gemma Doyle Trilogy will probably relish in this books with its cryptology, secret societies, and references to gods and godesses such as Amon, the god of fertility, and Isis, the goddess of fertility. And, like in the Gemma Doyle Trilogy, there is a certain struggle between men and women--theories and such like how the matriarchal society was thrown down in favor of the patriarchal society. Can't reveal anymore, but if you love mystery with cryptic messages, hidden ... Recommended Reading Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:25:45 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-da-vinci-code-t96.htm#198 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-da-vinci-code-t96.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/severance-robert-olen-butler-t95.htm Montag "Severance" is not the first bit of Butler's writing I've enjoyed; there was his collection of shorts that won the Pulitzer for fiction, "A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain," first person narratives about Vietnamese Americans living in Louisiana after the war, and "From Where you Dream," which is basically his lectures translated to text. His fiction book contains a lot of concepts I generally agree with, but to get through it you have to accept his voice ... Recommended Reading Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:19:49 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/severance-robert-olen-butler-t95.htm#195 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/severance-robert-olen-butler-t95.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/fabulous-news-t80.htm Talkatoast Well, for me anyway! About a month ago, I filled out an application to write for the Xtreme section of the August Chronicle--it's sort of like the New York times because the Augusta Chronicle is a rather large region extending from North Georgia to the very bottom of the south of South Carolina. I got a callback for an interview and only a handful of people actually get callbacks! So, cross your fingers that I get in and get to write for it! This will be a perfect credential for a ... H&B Pub Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:55:24 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/fabulous-news-t80.htm#170 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/fabulous-news-t80.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/something-wicked-this-way-comes-ray-bradbury-t78.htm Montag This book is an absolutely amazing representation of Bradbury's tale-telling abilities. The story of Jim Nightshade and Will Halloway, thirteen years old and in the season of Holloween's October when Cooger and Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show rolls through town and threatens time itself. The story seems to center heavily on life, death and the passage of time i.e. aging. The carousel that allows one to travel backwards or forwards in age to the song of the calliope, the hall of ... Recommended Reading Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:33:16 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/something-wicked-this-way-comes-ray-bradbury-t78.htm#163 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/something-wicked-this-way-comes-ray-bradbury-t78.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/just-a-few-changes-t76.htm Montag I got these prompts off of creativewritingprompts.com. But honestly, there isn't much creative about them, and they just aren't inspiring. So I made a few corrections. 1.) Use these words in a story: Hurricane, Flashlight, Lawn Mower pesticide, bondage toys, a lightning rod 2.) It was Erica Jong who said, "If you don't risk anything, you risk more." Write about what that means to you. That's pretty fucking stupid. Write about how stupid that is. I mean, what does that ... Prompts Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:20:43 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/just-a-few-changes-t76.htm#155 http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/just-a-few-changes-t76.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/suggestions-box-f3/advertising-t75.htm Talkatoast This site has a lot of potential, but it's been slow to pick up new members. I find it problematic because my prologue has been on here for over a week, with fourteen views--four were probably from me--but no replies. Montag said he'd give me feedback, but obvious he's busy. All I've got to say is that we need to start spreading the word--without breaking rules that is. I have this site advertised on my Yahoo profile, but I really can't think of anywhere else to advertise it. Any advertisement ... Suggestions Box Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:07:34 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/suggestions-box-f3/advertising-t75.htm#150 http://apex.darkbb.com/suggestions-box-f3/advertising-t75.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/take-one-down-pass-it-around-t17.htm Montag

Post a picture of a beer you like (bottle or can, not logo)]]> H&B Pub Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:47:42 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/take-one-down-pass-it-around-t17.htm#22 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/take-one-down-pass-it-around-t17.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/rules-and-guidelines-f2/the-inner-circles-t73.htm Montag
Management]]> Rules and Guidelines Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:05:39 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/rules-and-guidelines-f2/the-inner-circles-t73.htm#146 http://apex.darkbb.com/rules-and-guidelines-f2/the-inner-circles-t73.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/pulling-out-my-hair-t39.htm Montag Sorry I haven't had much of a chance to make updates to the forum these past couple weeks. What with the dog being sick, work as stressful (and fulfilling I keep telling myself ) as ever, spending time with the Mrs. and trying to get in a little bit of fiction of my own, I've been neglectful of the site. I do try to get out here as often as possible though, and respond to posters when possible. There will be new writing prompts, contests and things of that nature within the next couple ... News Tue, 13 May 2008 15:58:11 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/pulling-out-my-hair-t39.htm#77 http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/pulling-out-my-hair-t39.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/the-hearth-and-the-salemander-f10/yes-twilight-t11.htm Godiva83 I just finished reading "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer AKA Super Mormon Mom... and I'm not excited or motivated AT ALL. And there are two other books? Blimey, I'll pass. Such blah story. Teenage dirtbag falls in love with a vampire that has nothing better to do with eternity than to pretend being in High School in a loser little town. I mean, seriously? And that's pretty much everything. With all the possibilities open for an almost indestructible, seductive and immortal ... The Hearth and the Salemander Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:37:22 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/the-hearth-and-the-salemander-f10/yes-twilight-t11.htm#12 http://apex.darkbb.com/the-hearth-and-the-salemander-f10/yes-twilight-t11.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/the-hearth-and-the-salemander-f10/his-dark-materials-t19.htm Daniel I bought the first one before even whispers of the movie...of course back then i had spent my days in a cave and didn't know about the athiest plot line. The book wasnt even very entertaining, It didn't use any type of metaphores or figures of speech, and to top it all off, it was an athiest piece of crap. Of course, i dont need you to burn it. Mine is already ripped up and shredded across the fire place. The Hearth and the Salemander Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:24:52 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/the-hearth-and-the-salemander-f10/his-dark-materials-t19.htm#27 http://apex.darkbb.com/the-hearth-and-the-salemander-f10/his-dark-materials-t19.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/dude-connor-im-soooo-fuckin-sorry-t69.htm PeskySaurus I have never flagged before like that with you and i feel awful. by the time mom called saying you were on your way i was like shit! army boys can drink, and i drank with him all night, by the time i got that call i was like dude i can barely keep my eyes open im so drunk and tired. hopefully we can make up for it sometime soon and play some nintendo or silent hill or poker H&B Pub Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:43:28 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/dude-connor-im-soooo-fuckin-sorry-t69.htm#128 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/dude-connor-im-soooo-fuckin-sorry-t69.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-other-boleyn-girl-and-the-gemma-doyle-trilogy-t67.htm Talkatoast
Now, the Gemma Doyle Trilogy...that's an amazing thing to read. Lovers of fantasy and victorian literature have to take a gander at this series. Perfect 5 stars from me!]]> Recommended Reading Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:32:25 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-other-boleyn-girl-and-the-gemma-doyle-trilogy-t67.htm#125 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-other-boleyn-girl-and-the-gemma-doyle-trilogy-t67.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/suggestions-box-f3/visuals-t10.htm Godiva83
Although it's a bit of a pain trying to read white or turquoise text on a gray background.... not terribly ergonomic. ]]> Suggestions Box Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:34:55 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/suggestions-box-f3/visuals-t10.htm#11 http://apex.darkbb.com/suggestions-box-f3/visuals-t10.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/rip-george-carlin-t64.htm PeskySaurus http://nukeman.activebb.net/announcements-f6/june-23-2008-rip-george-carlin-t10.htm


That's my reaction.

News article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/23/AR2008062300163.html]]> H&B Pub Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:58:10 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/rip-george-carlin-t64.htm#111 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/rip-george-carlin-t64.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/i-was-going-to-say-there-should-be-an-anectdote-board-t63.htm PeskySaurus For stories that are simply told by word of mouth and not written down. But I guess the H&B Pub could kind of double for that. I have so many crazy stories from my friend's Dad taking out a shotgun cause the party was too loud to snorting coke with a run away girl and stealing a car to get to Jacksonville with her. Wow... what crazy adventures I've had. H&B Pub Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:09:54 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/i-was-going-to-say-there-should-be-an-anectdote-board-t63.htm#107 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/i-was-going-to-say-there-should-be-an-anectdote-board-t63.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/mom-n-pop-f11/the-working-cow-t61.htm Montag

I posted this place as a reply, but figure it should get its own topic. Good icecream, went out of business but was quickly bought out and reopened with the same name and theme. Right by a waterside park as well, can't beat that.]]> Mom n' Pop Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:46:57 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/mom-n-pop-f11/the-working-cow-t61.htm#105 http://apex.darkbb.com/mom-n-pop-f11/the-working-cow-t61.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/mom-n-pop-f11/one-for-the-books-t60.htm Montag "One For the Books" is a bookstore in Cape Coral that offers new and used books as well as special orders. Art and music are also sold at the store. Friendly atmosphere, good prices and nice people. A much preferred alternative to the Barnes and Nobles' of the world, where a paperback might run you 15-20 dollars. I am officially boycotting any bookstore with a major coffee shop chain built into the interior. Check out One for the Books at their website: http://www.capecoralbooks.com/ *photograph ... Mom n' Pop Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:34:11 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/mom-n-pop-f11/one-for-the-books-t60.htm#104 http://apex.darkbb.com/mom-n-pop-f11/one-for-the-books-t60.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-trial-franz-kafka-t45.htm Montag
Once I finish I'll give a more detailed review.]]> Recommended Reading Tue, 20 May 2008 21:12:24 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-trial-franz-kafka-t45.htm#84 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/the-trial-franz-kafka-t45.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/introductions-t16.htm Montag Hey, so I know at this point there aren't a whole lot of members, but still I can't help but think: introductions are in order. So, I'll start. I've lived in Florida my whole life. Been to Canada once, and Washington State and a few other places but mainly, I've been in the Sunshine state for 23 years +. Kind of sad, I know. I spent a few years at USF, transferred to FGCU in Estero and now work as a staff writer for the Daily Breeze. Though I'm writing mostly articles these ... H&B Pub Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:46:36 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/introductions-t16.htm#21 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/introductions-t16.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/rules-and-guidelines-f2/class-participation-t56.htm Montag We don't require members to meet quotas with posting, or to visit every day. Although, we are seeking active members who are passionate about writing to build our community. In order to ensure the continued quality of feedback our members give and receive, the forum will now uphold the following participation guidelines: Any new member who does not leave at least one post within two weeks of joining will be sent a warning saying their account is on probation. If the member does not ... Rules and Guidelines Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:19:14 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/rules-and-guidelines-f2/class-participation-t56.htm#97 http://apex.darkbb.com/rules-and-guidelines-f2/class-participation-t56.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/second-makeover-to-project-moves-forward-t52.htm Montag Officials have unveiled another project to change the face of the forum. Forum Administrator Montag said Friday, "The changes have been well documented before hand and there's been plenty of time to address issues with the layout." According to the clerk's office, however, no such documentation has been filed. The project is estimated to cost approximately $0. "What did you expect?" said Montag. "It's a free forum." News Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:08:40 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/second-makeover-to-project-moves-forward-t52.htm#92 http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/second-makeover-to-project-moves-forward-t52.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/whistleblower-by-management-t44.htm Montag Your dog just died, your mother told you during visitation hours. You were a once-distinguished journalist with a really big newspaper -- obviously wrongfully locked up in this insane asylum in the first place -- I mean, come on, who doesn't take a paper bag filled with old jelly and throw it at the Mayor while running naked through the crowd at an assembly yelling, "free beelzebub, the end aproaches!" You haven't lived until you've tried it. Write an article about the bastards ... Prompts Tue, 20 May 2008 15:49:49 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/whistleblower-by-management-t44.htm#82 http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/whistleblower-by-management-t44.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/songs-that-move-t43.htm Montag Yes, songs that move a storyline. I've discovered music can help induce just about any mood for fiction writing. I'd like to thank some of the artists for their contribution to my recent work: The Mars Volta, for their songs Televators and The Widow. Televators largely got me through a very crucial scene of loss and jading. The very somber mood was very compelling. And The Widow helped mainly in allowing me to reflect on what I wanted my character to become (as he is recently, in fact, ... H&B Pub Tue, 20 May 2008 15:33:25 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/songs-that-move-t43.htm#81 http://apex.darkbb.com/hb-pub-f15/songs-that-move-t43.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/depth-perception-by-management-t41.htm Montag A crow with one eye is staring rudely at the girlfriend of a British sailor as the couple eat lunch at an outdoors cafe. The bird is really staring at a crumb from a pastrie that has fallen on her breast, but the sailor, who has swallowed a bit too much saltwater in his day, doesn't take kindly to the crow's gawking and sqwacking. He'll defend her honor, to the death! But in an English non-confrontational way. Write the scene without the sailor actually interacting with the crow. Prompts Wed, 14 May 2008 16:47:50 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/depth-perception-by-management-t41.htm#79 http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/depth-perception-by-management-t41.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/calender-of-events-f13/sanibel-writer-s-conference-2008-t40.htm Montag Doubtful many of you perusing the forum will end up in Sanibel, FL for a writer's conference (unless you're on the ticket as an author or live here already and have several hundred dollars and a couple free days). Still, this section seemed lonely, and the Sanibel Writer's Conference is way fun albeit exhausting. I probably won't be able to take off work nor score a free ticket (and I definitely don't have money to burn) so likely I won't be there, but here's the website for anyone who is interested. http://www.myspace.com/sanibelwritersconference Calender of Events Wed, 14 May 2008 02:06:35 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/calender-of-events-f13/sanibel-writer-s-conference-2008-t40.htm#78 http://apex.darkbb.com/calender-of-events-f13/sanibel-writer-s-conference-2008-t40.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/currently-reading-it-by-stephen-king-t34.htm Godiva83 And boy, what a great book. I admit I was biased by the crappy movie, but this is probably one of Stephen King's bestest works. Haven't finished it by I'm loving each and one of the 900+ pages of this non linear intelligent, humorous, obscene dark narration. Recommended Reading Mon, 05 May 2008 02:29:55 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/currently-reading-it-by-stephen-king-t34.htm#57 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/currently-reading-it-by-stephen-king-t34.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/i-got-tons-of-books-yall-can-read-t37.htm book_worm323 ok well, their is "ANd The There Were None" by agatha christie it has like a lot of other names though like "1o little indians" but it was offensive to the native americans- anyway the book is about some people who go to an island and are all getting murderd one by one followig the pattern of a nursry ryme. i finished this book in two days, it is that suspenceful and I just could not put it down! anothergood one is slash's biography if you a fan of Rock n' roll you ... Recommended Reading Wed, 07 May 2008 00:26:50 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/i-got-tons-of-books-yall-can-read-t37.htm#62 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/i-got-tons-of-books-yall-can-read-t37.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/from-the-dust-returned-t35.htm Montag "From the Dust Returned" Ray Bradbury. I've always loved Bradbury's style of writing. Fahrenheit isn't my favorite book or anything, but I certainly enjoy him as a linguist and as a story teller. From the Dust is a perfect example of Bradbury's poetic abilities, with a narration that is almost theatric, with all the Oh!'s and Ah!'s of a Broadway production. The basic premise is a family of ghouls and gaunts that have adopted a human boy, Timothy, and who live in a haunted ... Recommended Reading Mon, 05 May 2008 16:57:22 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/from-the-dust-returned-t35.htm#60 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/from-the-dust-returned-t35.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/logo-leaves-forum-under-construction-t32.htm Montag Members likely didn't notice the forum was under construction Wednesday evening as administrators put into place a new logo. The logo, designed by Paper Rabbit Photography, was designed to represent the somewhat hectic stylings of old typewriters. A single title was chosen over a more artistic ode to The Shining due to formatting limitations. The original logo idea, also done by PRP, is as follows: The size of the image could not be fit into the limited space of the forum header ... News Thu, 01 May 2008 04:02:15 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/logo-leaves-forum-under-construction-t32.htm#52 http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/logo-leaves-forum-under-construction-t32.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/writing-contests-f12/l-ron-hubbard-s-writers-of-the-future-contest-t27.htm Montag http://www.writersofthefuture.com/

Just because an entire religion was founded on his body of work.]]> Writing Contests Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:52:49 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/writing-contests-f12/l-ron-hubbard-s-writers-of-the-future-contest-t27.htm#47 http://apex.darkbb.com/writing-contests-f12/l-ron-hubbard-s-writers-of-the-future-contest-t27.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/writing-contests-f12/science-fiction-writers-of-earth-28th-annual-writing-contest-t26.htm Montag http://home.flash.net/~sfwoe/intrules.htm

This one hits close to the heart .]]> Writing Contests Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:05:57 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/writing-contests-f12/science-fiction-writers-of-earth-28th-annual-writing-contest-t26.htm#45 http://apex.darkbb.com/writing-contests-f12/science-fiction-writers-of-earth-28th-annual-writing-contest-t26.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/lon-po-po-t22.htm Montag Lon Po Po, by Ed Young I remembered this book from my childhood -- oddly enough while reading a scene in Twilight with Jacob Black (perhaps my mind was clinging to books I remember fondly to get though the chapter). Lon Po Po is a spin on the Little Red Ridinghood tale through the rich voice of Chinese heritage. From Publishers Weekly "This version of the Red Riding Hood story from Young ( The Emperor and the Kite ; Cats Are Cats ; Yeh-Shen ) features three daughters ... Recommended Reading Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:33:44 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/lon-po-po-t22.htm#41 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/lon-po-po-t22.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/beasts-of-no-nation-t21.htm Montag Beasts of No Nation, by Uzodinma Iweala. A novel set in the middle of an African civil war, protagonist Agu must cope with an environment that sucks him into the life of a soldier. Lost from his family and forced to join a group of guerrilla rebels, Agu learns first-hand what it is to kill. Iweala spares the reader nothing in this gripping account from the perspective of a young boy coping with what he is and what he is becoming. Set in first person present tense, with a dialect ... Recommended Reading Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:01:30 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/beasts-of-no-nation-t21.htm#40 http://apex.darkbb.com/recommended-reading-f9/beasts-of-no-nation-t21.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/officials-forums-to-change-face-t12.htm Montag Project Apex, a writer's forum still in its infancy, has already decided to change color scheme, according to a forum manager known only as "Montag." Though Montag refused comment Thursday afternoon, a user has leaked the alleged plans to local media. The member chose not to disclose their identity in fear of persecution. "The plans for a turquoise and silvery background were called 'idiotic' and 'just plain silly' for a while around the office, but I guess it finally ... News Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:49:09 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/officials-forums-to-change-face-t12.htm#16 http://apex.darkbb.com/news-f1/officials-forums-to-change-face-t12.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/mom-n-pop-f11/house-of-cone-t20.htm Daniel I gotta give a shutout to this little sundae shop at the corner...one of the best strawberry sundaes in america. Its called house of cone, i think they sell a large sundae for like 2 bucks. Gotta give them my best. Mom n' Pop Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:25:36 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/mom-n-pop-f11/house-of-cone-t20.htm#30 http://apex.darkbb.com/mom-n-pop-f11/house-of-cone-t20.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/suggestions-box-f3/the-space-backround-t18.htm Daniel It makes it a little hard to see, i think the site would feel more inviting with a simple white backround. Suggestions Box Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:41:23 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/suggestions-box-f3/the-space-backround-t18.htm#25 http://apex.darkbb.com/suggestions-box-f3/the-space-backround-t18.htm http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/i-can-t-help-but-feel-guilty-by-management-t8.htm Montag A mad man is speeding recklessly down the streets of east L.A. I don't know where east L.A. is, for all I know it doesn't exist -- I've never seen it. It sounded good, anyways. Whatever, so he's speeding recklessly down the street and swerving to hit helpless animals and use the elderly for speed bumps. What a jerk! Write the scene from the point of view of the right passenger side hub cap. Prompts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:20:19 GMT http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/i-can-t-help-but-feel-guilty-by-management-t8.htm#8 http://apex.darkbb.com/prompts-f14/i-can-t-help-but-feel-guilty-by-management-t8.htm