Possible new island as large as Florida…or something weirder
The Deccan Traps, the Siberian Traps, the Columbia Flood Basalts, and the Lakhi eruption in Iceland are all from when the Earth ripped open along a large seam on land. Now, volcanic eruptions produce basalts, which do not as a rule produce continents—continents, which ‘float’ on the mantle, are granite, a lighter rock than basalt. Hawaii, however, is basaltic…some have even suggested that its hot spot WAS the Siberian Traps hotspot, as the overlying plates migrated over time.
At a time yet to come, a hundred million years from now, we may see this break out—from our orbiting station, we hope.
Sympathy for those folks. Maybe Siberia and Russia can catch a break next time.
I went looking for a beginning Russian book (preferably with audio resources too). The results from Amazon in the ebooks for Kindle section were… well, let’s say they brought quite another meaning to the term “international relations.” I believe it had more to do with body language than Russian. Er…. At least I can be sure the Russian people are very friendly and welcoming! Heh. The title was in Russian, but one word (and the cover art) were… illustrative.
Awkward, yet it was good for a laugh. — Laughing *with*, not *at* our global neighbors. Much preferable to growling at each other.
All kidding aside, that one did surprise me.
The best tweet I saw: This is nature’s way of asking: “How’s that space program coming along?”
Herself has been quiet for a few days, a slightly unusual happening.
One hopes this means there is writing and happiness occurring, rather than any unpleasantness such as illness, for the household.
:hugs:
Ah, no, we were at RadCon, in the Tri-cities, then spent a day at Patty and Mike’s! A great time—Jane got to ride, first time in years; I’m a bit in the dinged-up category, still working at the gym to get back enough flexibility.
Oh, how great! (Except for being dinged-up. 🙂 )
Great that Jane got to ride some. — I think if I had the chance to learn to ride, I’d love it. That must involve “learning to speak horse,” for folks who bond well and love it.
Really enjoying Moon Called, too! I’ll be reading her other books, each series.
She is very attuned to the emotional side of her characters, and quietly to a few social problems. The books have some fun with the werewolf mythos, but take it in a different way, which is welcome. It’s been a long while since I’ve read a fantasy novel, and this is a treat.
I’ll off to get back into Invader. Bren was busy on catwalks overlooking a spaceframe for a first shuttle, in company with Lord Geigi and lots of atevi workers. 🙂
In days of yore, one could go down to NASA’s near Houston facility and see quite a lot more. Back when I was an elementary kid, we had a class field trip. Very, very wonderful. These days, much of that is off-limits to the public for reasons that do and do not make sense, and the “Space Center Houston” has replaced it in the public presentation. To me, that’s both good and bad. I’d like to see things mature some more. I hope it inspires current and new people towards actually getting out into space exploration and use. I’m not as informed as might be expected. I’m just one of those folks who’s a Houston native. So there are some around, without me having any idea, who are involved in any way with our earliest spacing. 🙂
So Bren, walking around this big hangar, looking at a shuttle under construction, really brings it home. 🙂
BTW — I ran across a link to a paperback version of Intruder on Amazon, somehow, but was unable to get back to the link. The page for Intruder still shows the hardbound and the Kindle ebook editions, with nothing about, say, a pre-order for an Intruder paperback. This is what I’m assuming turned up in a recommendation or search. How it turned up, I don’t know, and as I say, I didn’t find my way to a page confirming it. :: shrugs ::
Protector, in hardbound and Kindle ebook, is showing April 2nd for release and shipping, US and UK at least. The cover art is now showing at Amazon for the hardbound edition, but still not yet for the Kindle ebook. Unusual.
Also — the books are now showing as Penguin instead of DAW, publisher. So perhaps this and other preparation has something to do with the state of things.
My pre-orders 🙂 still show as shipping on April 2nd.
I really need a de-stress break. I am going to get a snack and curl up in bed with the cats, and read Invader. 🙂 With a bit of luck, I’ll be into Inheritor this month, first time.
I’m in the middle of Patricia Briggs’ Moon Called and enjoying it immensely. Thanks to Hanneke, CJ, Jane, and others who heartily recommended Patty Briggs’ books. (It was Hanneke’s mention of how the forum had character bio information that nudged me into opening the book.)
My reading is now getting back to my normal speed and frequency, almost. Still not quite solid yet. But this is a most welcome change, one of the first sure signs my head-space might be returning to more like my former usual self. This is really welcome.
Looking forward to good reading. — Also in my immediate To Read pile are manuals for Fontographer and EPUB3, the Rusalka Trilogy, and Jane’s whole NetWalker series. Not sure in which order I’ll get through them, but now there’s a decent chance they’ll get read in some regular timeframe. After those, on to others in the To Read stack, Lynn’s Orion’s Children / Time series, and a reread or two, plus new-to-me books. (Chanur among the rereads.)
Looking forward to Bren and associates. I have yet to encounter Cajeiri’s first appearances and other such goings-on. Looking forward to the series. (Hah, no way I’ll be caught up by the time Protector is out, but that’s fine, I’ll get there eventually.)
Resolved to find where I stashed the Dreaming Tree books and the Morgaine books. I think it’s a reread for at least one of Morgaine. First time for the Dreaming Tree books.
Eagerly awaiting more arrivals in ebooks and audio. 🙂
Many thanks as always for such great books.
Invader is…?
(1) The Invader is hiding under the bed.
(2) The Invader is lurking in the office.
(3) The Invader is into the messenger bag.
(4) The Invader is in league with one’s feline associates.
(5) The Invader is examined by one’s feline associates.
(6) The Invader has trespassed a fae of the household, unbeknownst to the human.
(6) The Invader has fled the premises.
One or more of the above has occurred.
This-one suspects feline involvement, trapping the Invader under the bed. However, this-one has no direct evidence yet. This-one shall pursue the matter further in the morning.
This-one worries for the safety of any Invader so careless as to fall into the felines’ clutches.
This-one feels a measure of responsibility for inattention which lead to the predicament.
This-one is uncertain as to the presence of any fae in the household, but if such is of the amiable sort, this-one would seek an amicable, mutually beneficial arrangement. Especially since, if such a fae is here, that-one has so far gone largely undetected. Besides, if that-one would help with the housework or be otherwise companionable, this-one might be grateful.
The Inheritor is right where that-one was expected. Another two literary figures were attempting to escape, but have been apprehended for further inquiry.
After searching, this-one finds the need to write down a scene or two sparked by other events.
The feline associates thought it all a grand outing and were greatly entertained by the human’s meanderings.
Uhmmm… The saucer of milk will please both the Fae and the Feline Personages, but both will play tricks on you anyway. It’s only the nastiness of the tricks that will change.
I’ve been checking SFBC for months. Has the club failed to pick up Protector and Peacemaker?
I haven’t seen book club editions of anything presented for me to sign at conventions in *ages*…don’t know how well they’re still functioning. WHen I started my career, those were the only HBs any sf writer could expect. Sad if they’re unable to continue. If they had the wherewithal, they’d be valuable now in offering print versions of the good indies. But that’d take wading through a ton of not-ready-for-prime-time offerings. In the way of things, some of the most importunate are the least ready to be out there. And……there are some really fine stories, too.
As a side-issue, I see that the Foreigner character database is now up to 110 entries – and still only on book one and Deliberations!
Someone (Hanneke?) has been doing a lot of work on it.
http://www.trackmysoftware.com/cj/characters_view.php
Wow! That’s wonderful!
The database will have more soon. I don’t login from home and I was busy last week at lunch. I’ve got notes written down to transcribe on Book 5. I haven’t forgotten it!
Thought mebbe I should use some “protective coloration” hereabouts. 😉
Lol!
Just saw this and thought how cool!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21551149#
Rodina? As in Reddest Russia, Mother of Nations?
LOL. Except it kinda sounds like it might be part of the Seychelles or vice versa. But Rodinia [which sounds like some place overrun by rodents] was a new one on me. I remember Pangea and Gotwondaland, but don’t remember Rodinia.
Rodinia, where statues go to think? /:-)
Clever. Bad, but clever. 🙂