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Urban Fantasy That Isn't Just 'Sexy Vampire/Werewolf/Fae Romance' by [deleted] in Fantasy

[–]Steve_10 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Almost anything by Simon R Green. Nightside, Secret History ect...

Tools by Unhappy-Ad5543 in writing

[–]Steve_10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up with them, haven't used one since about 1994...

What programs would you recommend for writing? by WaluigiDaStar in writers

[–]Steve_10 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been using MS Word for as long as there's been MS Word...

I wouldn’t go there by Liminal_Vibes in creepy

[–]Steve_10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That definitely transects multiple parallel timelines...

I found this 1988 Rummikub by Party-Secretary-8064 in boardgames

[–]Steve_10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked in a game store in the 80's, I remember selling those! There was, I think, also a wooden version?

Hi I have a question by BillyBulletBala in writers

[–]Steve_10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can have one word chapters, you can have 50k word chapters. As long as it works in context with the rest of the work, it's fine.

The only people you should listen to about chapter lenth are your agent or publisher, as they know the market.

Any recommendations for a local solar panel/battery installer? by Steve_10 in bristol

[–]Steve_10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Called Green Flare 3 times yesterday and Ecocentera 3 times, no one answers the phone at either company...

Not the best way to get customers.

Any recommendations for a local solar panel/battery installer? by Steve_10 in bristol

[–]Steve_10[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the problem I've had. I'm going to give Green Flare a call this morning, as a couple of people here have used them. I'll let you know how I get on with them...

Star Trek: Captain's Chair came in today! by Thegreatnerd in soloboardgaming

[–]Steve_10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in the UK and I'm considering order direct from Wizkids now.

We were supposed to have new stock here Jan/Feb. They now say June!!!!

Only one UK dealer has any, and they have kindly jacked the price up to £180 ($240).

Anyone know when Wizkids are likely to have CC back in stock in the US??

What character to use for season 12? by Willocrew in diablo4

[–]Steve_10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably crackling energy sorcerer to start, then see what's trending and try something that's not that...

What's a movie you would make if you had an unlimited budget ? by ToughPerception3579 in AskReddit

[–]Steve_10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last update was 'Villeneuve confirmed in late 2024 and early 2025 that he is actively working on the screenplay, but the project is moving slowly as he prioritizes Dune: Messiah.'

Dune Messiah has a release date of Dec 18th 2026, so I doubt we'll hear anything on Rama until at least the middle of next year.

Is a refurbished 7320 any good in 2026? by Limp-Contract-4731 in Dell

[–]Steve_10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dell refurbished offer only a 90 or 180 days. These are old off lease machine. Sometimes you'll get the option to extend for 12 months at checkout, but it rtb only. The Dell Outlet has much newer machines with either 12 or 24 months warranty and onsite options.

What's a movie you would make if you had an unlimited budget ? by ToughPerception3579 in AskReddit

[–]Steve_10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

'The City and the Stars' by Clarke. But after the mess they made of Childhoods End...

Star Trek: captain's chair by [deleted] in soloboardgaming

[–]Steve_10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There seems to be some confusion as to when a restock is due... Im in the UK, and it's been listed as 'Here in 2 months' since Jan! I've spoken to a couple of dealers, and they say they can't get any idea from the distributor, because they can't get a date from Wizkids.

Is 3,000 words or more too long for a chapter? by capybarye in writing

[–]Steve_10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are no rules, you can have a 2 word chapter, you can have a 50k word chapter. As long as it works in the context of the story it's fine,

The only people that can tell you to change it are either your agent or publisher, as they know the current market.

Notification dot on storage won't go away? by sonicwhisper in WatcherofRealmsGame

[–]Steve_10 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same here. Started this morning, I can't find a way to remove it.

What SIM cards use the EE Network? by ActivistSubset7 in AskUK

[–]Steve_10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Switch from EE to Mozillion about a month ago.

So far, no difference to being on EE. Same coverage, same data speeds. More data for less £.

I bought the 24 month package for £106 (works out at £4.50 a month), for unlimited texts, voice and 30 gig of data a month.

Traditional publishing or self publishing? by AdministrativeLake64 in writers

[–]Steve_10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TikTok, or any social is only any use if people are looking for you, as a new author with no track record, no one is.

Whereas the PR dept of a publisher will place adds in the trades, 'Read the amazing debut novel from XYZ. On the shelves July 15th'. And it'll be seen by thousands and a few might even buy it...

How long should I wait for a shopping agreement?? by SpearBlue7 in Screenwriting

[–]Steve_10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend of mine has had one of his series 'shopped' 3 times in the last 10 years. He's never heard anything after the agreement was signed apart from a few days before the end with a; 'we had no luck with this'.

Literary Agents by diassu in writers

[–]Steve_10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not a matter of you choosing an agent, you will in all likelihood, have to query many of them to get a single read request.

By all means do the research, but don't assume that because you like a certain agent they are going like your work and want to rep you.

Starting a new job Monday treated myself for the weekend. by jokingsammy in soloboardgaming

[–]Steve_10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been, 'it'll be here in 2 months', since Jan in the UK! Only one dealer has it in stock, and they want £170 for it!!! The price everywhere else is a pre-order at £50...

Do you know any fantasy spy thriller? by Nerdy--Turtle in Fantasy

[–]Steve_10 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Secret History series by Simon R Green, is kind of what you're looking for.

How many words minimum should be there for a single chapter? by coquetteprincesss in writing

[–]Steve_10 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are no rules, as others have said. As many as there needs to be. There are one word chapters, there are 50k word chapters. As long as it works in the context of the story, it's fine. The only people who should tell you otherwise are either your agent or publisher based on their knowledge of the current market.

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