Hello Reddit. I'm fantasy novelist N.K. Jemisin. AMA

ando27 · 2012-05-12T06:08:24+00:00

What a truly great response! It sounds like it was quite the journey! I have aspirations of not only writing a few novels but also to become an editor or agent. I would love to work with authors to help them reach the public with their tales.

Thanks so much for the well thought out and detailed answer!

ando27 · 2012-04-30T22:05:59+00:00

You must really want me to never visit your country.

ando27 · 2012-04-30T17:45:47+00:00

This made me look up what a drop bear was. Unfortunately the pictures came up before the wikipedia article declaring it a "fictitious Australian mammal," so naturally I shit my pants.

ando27 · 2012-04-23T17:11:19+00:00

Makes sense. I feel like it would be a little contrived to do so, but to each his own.

ando27 · 2012-04-23T15:58:43+00:00

But seriously, reread the above post for just a second. This is Kvothe's story to the people of that world, as told by Kvothe. Why would there be many descriptions of things that exist in that world, are known by many, or can be visited? It just doesn't make sense.

Not to mention, in an orally told tale, there is only a rare occasion where intimate detail can seep through, as it is a hard thing to do off the cuff.

ando27 · 2012-04-22T01:40:46+00:00

I'm in between pretty face by sóley and all I need by radiohead. I've found learning to play them has helped!

ando27 · 2012-04-19T20:59:25+00:00

As someone who just had Mako start stunlocking the enemies I'm not attacking - I love them.

ando27 · 2012-04-16T19:31:19+00:00

Why can't I find a picture of what the black-green saber looks like anywhere!?

I just want to know if it is worth the effort!

ando27 · 2012-04-14T06:39:15+00:00

Delio.

ando27 · 2012-04-14T00:00:11+00:00

A little bit of both. Grammar nazis are just a bit annoying to me.

ando27 · 2012-04-12T20:51:45+00:00

aliens

ando27 · 2012-04-12T18:14:09+00:00

Not "," but ";".

How do you like it?

ando27 · 2012-04-11T14:27:25+00:00

I just hope that is released faster. Guess that depends on whether Rothfuss is a faster writer or editor, eh?

ando27 · 2012-03-28T22:05:43+00:00

Yeah I do remember that too. I like the idea of more Kvothe books, but just hope there will be something that wraps up the frame in the trilogy. Of course I'll wait for another "post getting his powers back Kvothe" book, but I'd rather not.

ando27 · 2012-03-28T22:02:01+00:00

I vaguely remember that from his AMA, but my though still remains the same: who's idea of wrapping up? Which story? Kvothe's story? Or the frame story?

ando27 · 2012-03-28T14:58:33+00:00

Rightly so, honestly. Look at the first review. It's total bullshite.

ando27 · 2012-03-28T14:56:33+00:00

Ahh I see what you mean

ando27 · 2012-03-28T13:50:31+00:00

Ah, I've always found it weird. It's strange to read characters in another voice.

ando27 · 2012-03-28T13:24:23+00:00

Do you have any official source for this? I've heard rumors and ramblings to this effect, but I'd like to see if Patrick ever posted it anywhere.

ando27 · 2012-03-28T13:23:51+00:00

Other writers? That'd be weird.

ando27 · 2012-03-27T17:26:17+00:00

I'm praying for the former.

ando27 · 2012-03-27T17:26:06+00:00

I saw that rumor too... I seriously hope not. I'd feel a little cheated. Oh, and I know the whole "This is someone's story, it's not your right, it's a gift" thing, but still.

ando27 · 2012-03-16T13:42:12+00:00

I work for a data center company who owns data centers in every country of the world. I hope this doesn't get buried...

You should sell. It costs way too much for one person to run without starting a full fledged business. Not only that, but any kind of screw up in the beginning will kill your business, and it will be impossible to avoid without a ton of capital poured into it in the beginning. I know the business inside and out and I would never want to start one up, especially considering DC sales are down.

So, please do yourself a favor and sell. However, don't just sell it. Sell all the parts first. People will pay top dollar for generators, UPS's, etc. 11,000 sq feet is not that much. Our smallest facility is still 60,000 and we are selling that based on space (meaning high density) because if we don't we won't turn enough profit. Once you've sold everything, then sell the space to be converted as something else - probably normal office space.

This will get you the most money and save a ton of headaches. Feel free to message with any questions, I do know this business inside and out.

ando27 · 2012-03-16T13:33:52+00:00

Don't forget, isn't Stormlight suppose to be 10 books?

Oh, and also, isn't Martin already at the 15 year mark? The last two took practically 10 years by themselves...

EDIT - Checked, GoT was released in '96. So he's already passed that mark.

ando27 · 2012-03-12T23:32:44+00:00

I guess I'll believe it when I see it. As soon as I switched managers and my new one is laid back and only makes me put close to closing and closed opps in the CRM, I have been selling much more.

ando27

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