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		Sue Rostoni Member Profile Total Posts: 2798 Member Since: 11/01

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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 03:27 PM

Camping was wonderful. A bit cool and windy, but so nice to be outside under the redwoods, next to the Pacific. And there's nothing quite like napping in a tent.....

Inferno... I found two short excerpts that don't seem to be spoilers..... I gotta be careful though, so if you don't want to read even excerpts...... best go elsewhere for the moment.

Here you go --

"Because she's Alema Rar," Jaina responded. And if we waste time trying to figure out why she does anything, we're crazier than she is."

Jag chuckled -- as he usually did whenever Jaina disagreed with Zekk -- then said, "To a degree. Does that mean you sense something?"

"Give me a chance," Jaina replied. "We just got here."

"We need time to attune ourselves to the local currents," Zekk explained. "It's not like that new ship of hers is a dark side beacon. It was just giving off a little aura before."

"So you're saying we need to make a second pass?" Jag asked.

"And probably a third and a seventh," Jaina answered. "It might take some effort to find her, but I'd bet my shirt that Alema is here."

Jag said, "I accept!" at the same time Zekk said "Okay!"

Jaina frowned, confused by their enthusiasm. "What?"

"Your bet." Zekk leered across the fuselage. "I accepted."

"Hey, I was first!" As usual, it was impossible to tell from Jag's tone whether he was joking, but Jaina thought he probably was. The only gambling she had ever seen him do involved starfighters and slim chances of survival. "The bet is with me."

"Ha, ha -- very funny," Jaina said. "What part of not interested don't you two understand?"

		Sue Rostoni Member Profile Total Posts: 2798 Member Since: 11/01

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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 03:35 PM

This message was edited by Sue Rostoni on Jun 25, 2007 03:38 PM

And here's one other short excerpt....

again, skip it if you want...

here it is....

"I know you'll do the best thing for Hapes", Jacen said, sounding slightly amused. "I was asking about you and Allana."

"About us?" Tenal Ka was surprised by the question, for the answer was as obvious as it was painful. "You must know the answer to that already."

The color drained from Jacen's face. "What about hiding? I could ask the Fallanassi to take you in."

Tenel Ka smiled sadly. "That will work for a time, Jacen -- perhaps even until the Confederation grows tired of looking for us. But they can't rule Hapes without Hapan blood on the throne, and whoever they install as their puppet won't tire. The pretender will be too frightened of me or Allana trying to return, and she'll keep looking until we're dead."

Jacen's shoulders slumped, then he dropped back onto the couch and cradled his head. "Then we have no choice."

"About what?" Tenel Ka asked, alarmed by the desperation in his voice. "Jacen, if you are considering using something like Alpha Red --"

Turen Damper
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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 04:01 PM

This last excerpt is awesome! I'd like to see some of this since Bloodlines. I believe I'll be satsified now with this meeting.

*Jessica*
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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 04:01 PM

Thanks sue. You are the best. I am interested in hearing how your trip went.

littlegreenman77
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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 04:38 PM

LOL at Jaina's "bet"!

		darthlex74 Member Profile Total Posts: 66 Member Since: 05/02

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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 04:56 PM

Sue! You rock!

First day back and you treat us with this. Wow, thanks!

You just made my day - especially with the Jaina teaser.

Jaina's in such denial.

Although... if Jag wins her shirt in this bet, it's only fair -- after all, she cleaned him out in sabacc in Ylesia.

TKeiraLea
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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 06:02 PM

again, skip it if you want...

Are you kidding?

There are not enough or the proper emoticons to express how much that first teaser made my day, Sue.

The second one was awesome and ominous.

Thanks for sharing.

		vong1116 Total Posts: 660 Member Since: 06/03

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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 06:12 PM

Sue, give or take when would you guys begin or think about negotiate the new contract? Would you strive for a diverse placement of eras, in light of the new animated series and live action series? Or would those be considered in seperate contracts from the regular EU?

Son Of Skywalker15
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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 06:13 PM

Thanks for sharing, Sue! It made me even more eager to read Inferno in August.

Jeff Ferguson
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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 07:36 PM

Thank you so so much! Ahhhh I can't wait

		Sue Rostoni Member Profile Total Posts: 2798 Member Since: 11/01

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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 07:52 PM

Sue, give or take when would you guys begin or think about negotiate the new contract?

The new contract has been agreed upon, but the papers haven't been signed yet and until they are I can't reveal the publisher or number of books involved. The contract is with the legal folks and I have no clue how long it will take for it to go through the rounds, whether it would be weeks or months. I hope weeks, but we'll see.

Would you strive for a diverse placement of eras, in light of the new animated series and live action series? Or would those be considered in seperate contracts from the regular EU?

The animated and live action series are separate and will be contracted out separately -- discussions haven't begun for either of these yet.

As far as eras go, I'd like to place another series beginning after the LotF, and a few in some of the other eras -- I'm fond of the KotoR era -- but creative discussions haven't started yet.

Violetlight
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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 08:07 PM

This message was edited by Violetlight on Jun 25, 2007 08:15 PM

Thank you for the excerpts and I do hope you had a nice vacation, Sue.

I just had a thought about the Jacen/TK scene, however.

To me, it sounded a little too much like Anakin and Padme discussing in Ep. 2 how they could hide how they feel, with Padme dismissing this idea, saying "I can't live a lie."

I've noticed a lot of parallels between Anakin Skywalker and Jacen Solo, and I wouldn't be a good constructive critic unless I let you know that this could be interpreted as the Legacy of the Force series being unoriginal.

My question is, in what ways, in your opinion, does Jacen's story significantly differ from Anakin's?

I don't mean to sound too critical, but I'm an English Major, it's my job to examine all texts with a critical eye. I take Star Wars just as seriously, and hold it to the same standards of quality, as I do any other text I study.

		Grand Admiral Sean8 Member Profile Total Posts: 3154 Member Since: 01/05

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Date Posted: Jun 25, 2007 09:24 PM

Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for joining us here, TKeiraLea! Love the screenname, by the by -- very rhythmic and fun to say.

In any case, welcome to the StarWars.com community! Hope to see you around frequently.

Furyan Jedi 13
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Date Posted: Jun 26, 2007 12:26 AM

If Jaina's in denial, I'd say it's about both of the guys. And judging from the excerpt, it looks like Zekk and Jag are starting to get along better. If anything, Jaina should start to worry about them picking on her.

Whether or not either of them wants Jaina, they would probably still like to see her with her shirt off! I'm a guy, so I can agree with them! And if Jaina does lose her shirt, the boys should split it between them. Let's face it, she is quite attractive.

I think this is allowing the possibility that if Jaina ends up with Zekk, they can still be good friends with Jag, or vice versa.

Furyan Jedi 13
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Date Posted: Jun 26, 2007 12:31 AM

(cont)
As for the second excerpt, it shows that Tenel Ka has unfortunately not yet clued in to Jacen's new Sith nature (which sucks, but what can you do?), but that he still cares about her and their daughter very much. It also shows how far the Confederation may be willing to go to achieve their goals, and that like before, Hapes may once again become a battleground in this war.

And it definitely shows how insidious the Hapans themselves can be, and how determined they can be when it comes to power, especially if it's the throne.

Please watch your back, and your daughter's, Tenel Ka.

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