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A number of us here are fans of Doctor Who. In case you haven't heard, it's official: Russell T Davies will write and produce the specials next year, and then...
Will Hadcroft
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May 20, 2008
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... Something had to change. "Who" has gone completely off the rails of late. It has mostly become an exercise in camp nonsense, especially in season 4. Last...
Darryl Sloan
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May 20, 2008
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... I would say that Voyage of the Damned was awful, Partners in Crime wasn't much better, and The Unicorn and the Wasp was a wasted opportunity (the trailer...
Will Hadcroft
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May 20, 2008
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Go to the Friends of Anne web site, and there you will see the cover art complete with Anne Droyd logo, story title and author name. Better still, go to...
Will Hadcroft
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May 25, 2008
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I like it. It looks like a scene from a horror movie. Will must have had the cover artist get to work around halloween last year! It's got a nice spooky theme...
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May 25, 2008
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Looks good Will. the only thing I'd suggest is to tone down a little on the "Outter Glow" of the "Anne Droyd" text. Just a touch less opacity, as it looks a...
James Maxon
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May 27, 2008
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It looks amazing Will! I agree with James here in regard that outer glow round the title, but perhaps, copy in hand, the effect won't appear quite so vibrant....
Julie Euston
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May 27, 2008
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... Grr! The fierce blue-tinged glow is deliberate. The title was supposed to make you think electrically-charged metal. :-) I think you're objecting becuase...
Darryl Sloan
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May 27, 2008
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HA! I know what you are saying Darryl, but to me an "outer glow" should follow the same natural principles as a Drop Shadow. The robotic style on the font is...
James Maxon
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May 27, 2008
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Hi Darryl, No offence intended. Visuals are a touchy thing for many. I did consider that the effect was meant to represent metal, and am glad to have it...
Julie Euston
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May 27, 2008
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Julie, I'm not hurt. I was more concerned that Will was going to simply ask me to remove the glow because two people didn't get where I was coming from. I kind...
Darryl Sloan
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May 27, 2008
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Good point Darryl, and as this project doesn't directly affect me, I'm only offering my honest opinion. Just as you have kindly done for me in the past.   ...
James Maxon
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May 27, 2008
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... I know. I was probably a tad over-sensitive on this one. :-) Darryl...
Darryl Sloan
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May 27, 2008
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Thank goodness for that! I know he brought Doctor Who back to the masses but the man is so smug that it's sickening. I can barely watch those Doctor Who ...
Gavin Lloyd Wilson
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May 28, 2008
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Realism doesn't come into it. How often do you see text hanging in mid-air like that, let alone take the time to remark how light is hitting it? I think the...
Gavin Lloyd Wilson
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May 28, 2008
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...   I beg to differ, and again, for my final attempt at clarification on this point: I was talking about the illustration's appearance of nature... How...
James Maxon
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May 28, 2008
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I was a little uncertain about the glow at first, and the way the letters go up on a slant like the Star Wars logo (though I loved the font from the off). But...
Will Hadcroft
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May 28, 2008
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I like the cover and the general style very much Will. Can't wait to read it! Dan...
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May 31, 2008
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Having read all the comments and critiques regarding the cover artwork for ANNE DROYD AND THE HOUSE OF SHADOWS I feel compelled to "put in MY penneth!" All in...
Adrian J. Andrews
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Jun 11, 2008
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Well, folks, I've got two things to tell you. One, I'm moving house tomorrow and I won't be back online for a couple of weeks. Two, since I am moving, work on...
Will Hadcroft
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Jun 27, 2008
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All the best with the move, Will. Take Care, Julie ... From: Will Hadcroft <will.hadcroft@...> To: will.hadcroft <will.hadcroft@...> Sent:...
Julie Euston
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Jun 28, 2008
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What's your taste in property then Will? Do you have a flat or a house? Charlie ... I'll get back on with it as soon as I'm in and ... is now more ... ...
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Jun 28, 2008
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Adrian's Homepage: http://www.icewhole.com/adrianjandrews Cabaret Show: http://www.freewebs.com/vaginalguff "ANDY" the Cartoonist:...
Adrian J. Andrews
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Jul 24, 2008
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Seriously... This stuff has been going around for a long time, it is a hoax: http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/a/aolmoney.htm ...
James Maxon
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Jul 24, 2008
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Friends, Getting the internet established in my new home has been a nightmare. I still don't have my new wireless router (I've ordered one twice now). Anne...
Will Hadcroft
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Aug 4, 2008
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Friends, I have finally set up a Facebook account. I have two pages. One about me personally, and one for fans of Anne Droyd. I originally set up this Friends...
Will Hadcroft
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Aug 17, 2008
10:08 pm
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Good work Will, I joined immediately when I noticed it. Meaning it was before I read this now... ;-) All the best, Dan...
Daniel Järnstr...
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Aug 23, 2008
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If you are the owner of a Yahoo! Group and want to stop members from connecting your group to Grouply.com, there is a procedure here to do that: ...
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Aug 27, 2008
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Well, the ISBN is here. Promo posters are on order for local publicity. I'm reading through the PDF for final checks. Nearly ready to go! Best to you all, Will...
Will Hadcroft
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Sep 18, 2008
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Friends, The new book has now been uploaded to the printer's web site and a proof copy will be with me in a few days. Not long, now, till publication. And...
Will Hadcroft
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