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ABC’s of Okal Rel – Q is for Quinn

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Lynda Williams

“Q is for Quinn, a Lorel who shows up in later books and drops a few bombshells.” – Angela. Source: ABC’s of Okal Rel on youtube (Feb 2013) by Angela Lott

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B01.004 – Opinions About Sevolites

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Lynda Williams

“I take the Second Contact mission seriously,” Ranar explained to Ann. “It ought to be self-evident that the black market is an ill-advised way to reopen relations with another human culture. Especially a potentially dangerous one.” “Gelacks aren’t dangerous.” Thomas … Continue reading →

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Serialization of Okal Rel Saga

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Lynda Williams

The Okal Rel Saga begins with Ann of Rire sulking about being grounded for slugging “brain mechanic” Lurol. The idea for this serialization began in 2013 when I met Jeff Doten, the first artist to do cover art for Throne … Continue reading →

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Lynda’s Rules for Course Content

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Lynda Williams

Yeah, this is my blog about my fiction life. But the truth is my obsession with Amel and Horth’s world has always driven skills development for my day job. So I’m going with being “one me” on the blogging front. … Continue reading →

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The Death Ship – Feature on SF Canada Site

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Lynda Williams

Yeah, it makes sense to start at the beginning. But the emphasis on Part 1: The Courtesan Prince, has never done justice to the scope of the Okal Rel Saga and wider universe. So it’s time to offer glimpses beyond … Continue reading →

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ChiSeries Vancouver Okal Rel Connection Oct 7, 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Lynda Williams

Chiseries Vancouver SF/F Reading featuring Lynda Williams, Paula Johanson and Alma Alexander. Preliminary info is up here: http://chiseries.com/event/chiseries-vancouver-october-7-2014 The reading is Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30. The Cottage Bistro is at Main St. around 28th Ave. on the east side of the … Continue reading →

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Thank you Robert Runte!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Lynda Williams

As for the literary thing … been conflicted forever. And bored with myself. Sure, I think I convey some profound stuff about the human condition (and how people OUGHT to build AI) but it’s true. I write space opera. I’m … Continue reading →

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Straddling Categories

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Lynda Williams

Got lots of action on my response to a query from a fellow writer, on the SF Canada mailing list, about balancing the quest for fame-in-fiction with more-than-fulltime employment in the day job and a stubborn resistance of wise advice … Continue reading →

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Di Mon by Amelia Farrow

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Lynda Williams

Di Mon was always Mel’s favourite. Here’s her latest version of him. Her art is so different, now, than it was when she was pre-teen and into Di Mon and Ranar’s troubled love.

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Eler Nersal by Amelia Farrow

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Lynda Williams

Mel, as we’ve known her since childhood, was a regular at household readings of the Okal Rel Saga in development, back in the Prince George days. She’s grown up and starting a degree in the art of stage makeup and … Continue reading →

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