[Lightning]

Relativistically, yes. Psychologically, no.

[Steam]

I don't think serialized books are a good idea. Overall, it seems like authors get the best results when they basically write out the whole story (or at least map it out thoroughly) and then chop it into pieces. When they try to write a bit of the story, and then keep adding on more isolated stories to it—or worse, try to elongate the plot across more installments that were originally unplanned—the whole series just turns into an awkward, embarrassing mess. Of course, there are exceptions, but I think the kids at home watching this probably should not attempt it.

That is actually related to something someone said earlier. I think. I was reading the posts and one of them made me think of it.

[Lightning]

I have to agree. I think it's pretty obvious that JKR did not have the ending mapped out when she produced the first installment, or at the very least, did not chart an obvious chain of events that would reasonably get there.

The result is a badly laid out, twisting scrap mess of dei ex machina and plot-induced stupidity.

[Aqueous Blue]

That's what I said.

That was a beautifully abrupt change of subject. =]

[Lightning]

It's not a change of subject, it's a resurrection of an older strand.

[Aqueous Blue]

Ah, well, excuse my lack of accuracy.

[Lightning]

'Tis barely forgivable.

[Steam]

Originally Posted by Aqueous Blue

That was a beautifully abrupt change of subject. =]

Well good, at least it wasn't an ugly one. I do try to avoid those.

[Lightning]

It's all about vanity these days.

[Aqueous Blue]

Yes, I usually try to avoid them, too. Those poor ugly subject changes. I bet they feel neglected.

By the way, Nerissa, I seem to be allergic to permanent marker.