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Subject: An idea to kick around


Author:
Wes
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Date Posted: 20:24:53 04/13/10 Tue
For some time I've been kicking around the idea of starting another story site, this one for stories that aren't mine. I do not have any active intentions of starting the site at this time, but thought I'd post this here for the sake of food for thought, and any comments or ideas anyone else might have.

I think there's room for a mostly non-erotic site concentrating on long serial stories, but with some limitations. I would probably start small and slowly expand as time and availablity of stories increased.

What would make this site different from many others is that it would mirror Spearfish Lake Tales in several ways, including downloads of complete stories before they're all posted. The big difference, though, is that I would be taking a percentage out of the income from donations and downloads to cover my site expenses and at least something for my time, but the author would see income out of it.

In the beginning there probably wouldn't be more than three or four active stories at one time, maximum, and possibly not that many. Posting would not be any more often than three times a week, and possibly less. But there's an upside to this: I can limit stories to ones that I would consider quality reading. Granted, my tastes would be reflected in this and many people might not share my tastes -- but I don't want to have to throw my time at what I'd consider to be garbage.


A few ground rules I've considered:

1. A minimum length rule -- maybe 10k words, maybe even 20k; minimum 3-5 chapters.

2. The completed book/story/project has to be in my hands before I start posting. No write and posts.

3. Sex and violence are allowable but must move the story along. No sex or violence for the sake of sex or violence.

4. Stories should be something that at least possibly could have happened in the real world, either historical or contemporary. This obviously rules out most fantasy, magic-based, vampire or similar novels. Some mild science fiction may be acceptable if the story doesn't hinge on it.

5. I reserve the right to reject anything. The amount of time I have available is as valid a reason for rejection as the quality of the submission.

6. Pen names for authors are acceptable, but handles are not. I must have the author's real name and address, although I won't propagate it if requested not to.

Let me have your thoughts on this. As I said above, I am in no way promising to set up a site like this, but I am thinking about it, and your contribution to my thinking is welcome. I'd also like to know if there's anyone out there that might want to consider contributing to the site under the rules set out above, at least as may be modified in the discussions we'll be having on this.

-- Wes
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Subject: Amy or Debbie


Author:
carlton
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Date Posted: 22:36:41 04/15/10 Thu
Who should Danny ask out Amy or Debbie.
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Subject: Alphabet inventors


Author:
Bob
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Date Posted: 06:25:32 04/21/10 Wed
What Sequoyah accomplished figuring out a written language for Cherokee was quite remarkable. However, he is the 4th know inventor of a language's alphabet or syllabary. In reverse chronological order:

Sequonyah (19th century) - Cherokee
King Sejong (15th century) - Korean
St. Cyril & Methodius (9th century) - Russian (Cyrillic)
Panini (6th century BC) - Sanskrit

What is so amazing about Sequoyah is that (unlike the other inventors) he had no background in written languages at all. He was illiterate coming from a continent of people full of oral and, at best, pictographic historical records. and in the midst of a conqueror's tongue. All he know is that whites could "make marks" on and then read "talking leaves". Rather than just learning English, he set about creating a syllabary for his native tongue.

He was half-white, half-Cherokee in a white man's world. He got the name Sequoyah (pig's foot) after a hunting accident and was ridiculed for his infirmity. He was however, a clever silver-worker and blacksmith. What an example of the indomitable human spirit!

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Subject: Captcha turned off


Author:
Wes
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Date Posted: 09:20:26 04/19/10 Mon
I received an e-mail a little while ago that the captcha anti-spam bot was broken. I checked, and sure enough, it was. I have turned it off for now, and probably will turn it back on in a day or so to see if the management of voy.com got it working. If they do, it'll stay on. Sorry if this has caused any problems.

-- Wes
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Subject: DW 53 - thought Phoenix was secret


Author:
Jim Wickman
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Date Posted: 16:52:57 04/12/10 Mon
I'mre-reading Dawnwalker. What a joy! I'm puzzled, though, that Karin speaks of Jon being in Phoenix. I thought that the state of knowledge at this point was that Jon was “out west”city unspecified.
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Subject: Online Book Links


Author:
RustyKen
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Date Posted: 21:31:18 04/17/10 Sat
I was looking through your list of Online Book Links and found a broken link. Closed Circle in no longer at the embedded address.

Also, Beyond the Far Horizon has a spelling error as it is 'Far' not 'Fair'

As SFLT, great site, great stories. Thanks for the effort.

Cheers, RustyKen
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Subject: The rock


Author:
Susan
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Date Posted: 23:33:31 04/13/10 Tue
What happened to "The Rock"? Youve been talking about the "studs" but no mention of what happened to the rock. I was just wondering.
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Subject: Canyon Tours?


Author:
Julian
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Date Posted: 05:38:07 04/11/10 Sun
Is it something like this?

http://www.physci.mc.maricopa.edu/Geology/FieldTrips/ColoradoRiver/2004Summer/ColoradoRiver_su04_Images_Day01.htm
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Subject: Something different - Steve Puto's - five neck guitar


Author:
dotB
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Date Posted: 03:31:55 04/14/10 Wed
Here's a picture and a description. It isn't really just a guitar - it's six different instruments in one. Harmonica, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, six string guitar and a base.
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2010/04/13/calgary-guitar-five-neck-cantos-foundation.html

And here's an audio interview that features Steve himself - he's been around country music in Canada for 65 years! Needless to say, he's a character in his own right.
http://www.cbc.ca/video/news/audioplayer.html?clipid=1467200717

Definitely an oddity and worth a chuckle.
Subject: Missing htm for sq1


Author:
Jim Wickman
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Date Posted: 16:12:20 04/12/10 Mon
I'm collecting the .htm files for Square One as I read the story on site. We're at Chapter 28 now, but the htm files stop at Chapter 26. Lost somewhere?
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Subject: Dog Sledding


Author:
Mike
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Date Posted: 03:14:36 04/04/10 Sun
Let's try that again...

Just something interesting...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/36140696#36140696

Mike
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Subject: Chapter 28


Author:
dotB
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Date Posted: 23:15:11 04/11/10 Sun
Wes, I know you're doing a darn good job of characterization when I find myself thinking I'd like to pass on a saying of an old neighbour's to Danny; "The water always backs up the most right before the ice-jam busts."

Of course there was another one that might fit Danny better; "Some folks think cow dung smells worst when it's fresh, but I think if you let it pile up for a while and don't get rid of it, it gets a real 'eau de peau' - so get off your duff and do something about it."

All in all, a well written chapter if I'm offering a character advise on how to live his life. ROFLOL at my reaction.

.B
Subject: Pete Chediak (a raw deal)


Author:
AllisterH
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Date Posted: 17:49:29 04/02/10 Fri
Hi..new poster...but have been reading since Jon's story and went back...

Am I the only one more angry at Karin than Pete? In reading it, Wes explictly mentions that Karin was trying to raise Crystal as if AL was her father...

Jon even mentions an argument that happened where Karin suggested whitewater rafting and that actually got me more disgusted at Karin (who brings up their ex love "spot" to their significant other?)

My question is...does anyone think Karin was as poor a wife to Pete as Pete is supposedly was to Crystal (and even there...I'm not seeing what Pete did wrong..he sacrificed a lot to send his kids to school)

Indeed...I'm not sure how many men would actually stick around and raise a daughter when the mother is explcitly undermining you...
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Subject: Dog Sledding


Author:
Mike
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Date Posted: 03:13:18 04/04/10 Sun
Just something interesting...



Mike
Subject: Chrystal and the 'Lone Ranger'


Author:
Hal
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Date Posted: 15:09:24 04/02/10 Fri
After today's chapter I wandered over to the Wiki, which somehow lead to the short stories. Jackie landing at the Nudie resort is good for a grin, but Chrystal is a whole 'nother category. There is something (well a hell of a lot) about her character that enormously appeals to me. And the story of Chrystal and the swim team (The Lone Ranger) is one I just love! Heck of a job, Wes, thanks lots!
Subject: Spearfish Lake Tales Wiki


Author:
Kirby Lambert
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Date Posted: 10:18:25 03/26/10 Fri
If you go back far enough in this forum you will find , about a year ago, a series of entries that talk about the lack of a place to find more data about Wes’ stories and the characters in the stories.

Those Forum discussions led in a direct line to the “Spearfish Lake Tales Wiki”.

Several forum contributors stated that they had compiled a variety of information but had no way to share it with others. I think Mike Slade was the first to suggest a wiki as a possible way to collect the information that various fans had compiled, at any rate he volunteered to do the basic set-up and design work to get a wiki started if someone could supply the domain and space on the web. Wes and a group of fans (Mike, myself, Dmitri, George The Car and Kilobytemangler, I hope I left no one out) worked up the basic outline of what we thought the wiki should contain. Wes furnished permissions, graphics, inspiration and on May 1, 2009 the domain was registered and by the end of May (thanks to Mike) the wiki was open for business. Since then it has grown from a few basic pages to a site that has over 1,000 pages and at last count has hosted over 4,000 page edits and over 62,000 page views. All of this created by an international community of volunteers who’s only connection is a deep admiration of Wes Boyd’s literary creation, “Spearfish Lake Tales”.

I have wondered what we should use as the anniversary date for the Wiki. Should we use the discussions that first led to it’s creation, the date the domain was registered, the date Mike started work or the date it was opened to the public?

As we approach, or pass, whatever that anniversary date is I want to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed to the wiki. The volunteers have created, grown and continue to refine old and create new entries.

All of this came about because of our enjoyment and admiration for the creative mind of Wes Boyd.

Thank You Wes you have added so much enjoyment to our world.

Kirby Lambert
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Subject: Square one


Author:
Gil
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Date Posted: 23:48:12 03/25/10 Thu
I was just looking at the picture of the Elk on the Square One title page. I think he is saying "This is my square. Want to argue about it??"
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Subject: Brainstorming nutty stuff


Author:
Wes
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Date Posted: 19:44:56 03/18/10 Thu
OK, group, I need some help on this one.

I'm writing about a sixty year old woman who has a reputation for doing "nutty" stuff on a regular or occasional basis. As an example, she does cosplay at an anime convention dressed as a Japanese schoolgirl, complete with short uniform skirt and falling down socks. (Or maybe as Lum, in a tiger stripe body suit and purple bikini.) I suppose that's all right if you're, oh, in your twenties, but at age 60+?

What kind of non-sex related things would you consider to be off the wall like that? That would make the neighbors think she's a nut -- a harmless nut, but a nut . . .

I have some ideas but I need more. Thanks!
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Subject: Stray Kitten


Author:
Lew
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Date Posted: 21:56:31 03/16/10 Tue
In a reply in the thread "No Story Tonight" on Mon 03/15/10 at 10:56:04, Wes Mentions a book that he said he had just finished writing called "Stray Kitten". Anyone want to venture any guess who the term refers to, if it even refers to a character already introduced. (WES, don't tell us please, let us kick it around a while ala Nick Scipio discussions on 'who's the wife' if you will) I haven't given it a lot of thought yet, but invite everyone to kick in with ideas. Thoughts anyone?

Lew
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Subject: Chapter 25


Author:
kzin
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Date Posted: 00:04:05 01/27/10 Wed
I have to say I very much did not enjoy the turn the story takes here. It seems as if it is pulling out all the worst Sunday School cliches at once. To be somewhat fair, Nanci is exactly the kind of person who makes a splashy "conversion": someone with a long history of bad decisions and a desperate need to signal repentance to family, friends (if any) and strangers alike. I can only hope the story goes on to show that "coming to Jesus" does not automatically make everything all better for Nanci. As for Crystal, well, when a gal sets her sights on a guy, a little thing like religion is not going to get in her way.
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Subject: stories


Author:
joe kies
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Date Posted: 13:02:33 03/22/10 Mon
Wes,, you drive me crazy... have read all your stories on SOL/SLT and sit and cry, waiting for each new chapter of "square--".. of course the wait is worth it,but, I'm a bit impaired,so read a lot. plus I'm fairly fast reading,so,I run out of[good]material quickly..
that is why I cry... good work hoping for more. joe
Subject: Wes leads again


Author:
GeorgeTheCar
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Date Posted: 11:23:29 03/22/10 Mon
Once again Wes leads

http://www.velvetparkmedia.com/blogs/natalie-randolf-first-female-head-coach-varsity-football
Subject: What to read when there's nothing posted online


Author:
Chris
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Date Posted: 00:17:17 03/21/10 Sun
I would like to thank Wes for providing links to various on-line libraries. I have found some real gems. One I recently enjoyed from Online novels was:-

Randy's Rubbers by Willie Qwit and Betty Will

Randy Baker loves rubbers. His lifelong ambition is to be a rubber baron, the biggest name in the rubber game. Polite society calls them condoms, but to Randy they’ll always be rubbers.
Pete Reynolds is Randy’s best friend and a genius that passes the CPA and Missouri Bar exams at age eighteen. Pete is equal parts egghead and bonehead, and believes nuns are actually mutant penguins and that it’s perfectly acceptable to crush and incinerate hobos.
Randy illegally incorporates his rubber company at age 18 and implements business practices based on defrauding the government and bribing public officials. His senior management team is comprised of the crew, Randy’s lifelong criminal friends. Randy’s outrageous marketing strategies constantly draw the ire of conservatives, who also deplore the fact that Randy is gay and has a transsexual girlfriend. Randy’s Rubbers is the story of Randy, Pete, and the crew as they grow up and build one of the world's biggest rubber companies.

The scene were Randy tries to sell rubbers to the local convent is priceless and one of the funniest I have read for years.
Sadly this book will be overlooked by many, because Randy is gay it is listed in the gay/lesbian section yet there is no gay sex portrayed at all.
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