Luminara: A Mystical, Self-Discovery, Silent Reflection Sanctuary

Neteral Landar starts of her writing about places in Second Life with Luminaria. Created by Sedona Starchild, the place is described as "a space created with care, where every detail holds a deeper meaning, if you’re open to it." Netera went to look around, and was not disappointed. 

 

Read Netera's story in Places.  

 

Reader Submitted: "Wolf on Book Guard Duty"

 

 

 From Wolfe Fairelander (formerly Henning Lionheart) at the Fantasy Faire, "They left a wolf known for chewing up books on guard duty. It was hard work, chewing up all those books."

 

CDS Announcement: Indigoskye Books is Open!

 

I want to welcome the citizens of CDS to the opening of Indigoskye Books, a bookstore dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, and speculative poetry.

Downstairs is the bookstore where you can find information and a link to my latest book "Eccentric Orbits 3" an anthology of speculative poetry.  Many of the top poets in speculative poetry supported this volume with their outstanding poems.  If you wondered what speculative poetry is, this is the anthology to explore what this genre has to offer.

As time goes on, you will find a library of notecards featuring my reviews of classic science fiction and fantasy books along with more speculative poetry.  The first few are available on the shelves featuring classic science fiction books..

Upstairs is home to Gallery Indigoskye.  A small gallery featuring my second life art.  The paintings are for sale or click the sign upstairs to join my Flickr feed that showcases my travels around Second Life.

Find Indigoskye Books in Colonia Nova, just north of the main square and across the street from the public baths.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/60/229/45
 

Fantasy Faire Lit Fest 2022

 

From the Book Island group

We're excited to be a part of the Fantasy Faire Lit Fest again this year. Come join us at 7am every day at Junction View Terrace and create something MAGICAL.

Do check out the other marvelous events happening from today until the 8th May.

https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/literary-festival-2022/
 

Announcement: This Monday at The Science Circle - "Discussion - Science / Sci Fi Movies and Books"

 

"Discussion - Science / Sci Fi Movies and Books"

Monday December 6

10 AM SL time

Matt Burr

Fireside - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/104/125/1114
 

Book Island Book Reading

 

On Tuesday January 19 at 2PM, Selina Greene had a book reading at Book Island, reading an excerpt from the dystopian classic "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury. In the novel, "firemen" do not put out fires but are tasks with burning books as the government has outlawed them. The main character is a fireman who comes to question what he has been doing. 

Book Island (209,214,38)

The Second Life Book Club

Last week, Linden Lab announced the start of the "Second Life Book Club," or "Virtual Book Tours" in both the official blog and a press release.

As book publishers adjust to coronavirus-era restrictions, Linden Lab is launching the Second Life Book Club, a new “virtual world book tour” initiative that enables authors to have real-time book readings, engage in meet-and-greets with their fans and promote their publications in front of a live audience within the Internet’s largest user-created virtual world.

The first of what will presumably be a number of events of this theme took place on Wednesday April 8. It was hosted, as well as filmed, by Draxtor Despres, "in partnership with Linden Lab." The event was described as "a multi-author panel that will discuss the new reality of writing and selling books in the age of COVID-19," and had writers Matt Ruff, Ken Liu, SL Huang, and CB Lee.

Upcoming shows will feature guests such as Tad Williams, Christopher Brown, Qiufan Chen, Kelly Robson, Chana Porter and Premee Mohamed.

“When I first reached out to authors, some of them very high profile, I was surprised to get super enthusiastic feedback like: ‘Of course I will come on the show. Can I be a tentacle monster? Can I be a parrot? Can I fly?’,” says Despres. “It’s a dream come true for a book nerd like me!” 

Linden Lab CEO Ebbe Altberg adds, “Second Life offers a safe, fun retreat during a time of great anxiety, stress, and social isolation. Through the virtual world, people can stay connected and engage in friendly conversations and fun social activities such as visiting live music performances, virtual nightclubs and deejay events and now even book readings. Virtual world interactions offer a much deeper connection with other human beings than for example video conferencing: through the avatar and the shared space we feel as if we are fully present together.”

The Newser may have an article about what happened in the near future, time permitting. In the meantime, here's the video.



(Click here if the video does not play - starting at 1:20 )

The event took place at BookClub Island (128/115/23)

For more information, check out the official blog here.

Announcement: This Saturday in The Science Circle - "Science books for a Popular Audience"

"Panel: Science books for a Popular Audience" by Matthew Burr

Saturday October 26
10AM to 11:30 AMSL time

with
Mike Shaw : "Hallucinations" by Oliver Sacks
Stephen Gasior : "Your Inner FISH" by Neil Shubin
Phil Youngblood : "Lab Girl" by Hope Jahren
Keith Eric Grant : To be determined later

Read the announcement in full here (link).

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Press Release: The Ian's Realm Saga Audiobook

Amehana Ishtari (Teresa Garcia) Second Life Fantasy Author and Trotsdale Library Narrator has Narration on Audible.com

Somewhere around two years ago Amehana Ishtari (Arashi) AKA in real-life Teresa Garcia began narrating and recording "The Ian's Realm Saga Trilogy: Book 1" for fantasy author, artist, & screen writer D.L. Gardner. Books One through Three released on August 27 2019 on Gumroad for direct purchase and download. They had been available for pre-order and released shortly after each audiobook sub-project was ready and approved. Once all three parts were finished and ready they there then ported to other retailers via FindAWay Voices by D.L. Gardner herself.

The pair, both female fantasy authors and artists, met via Facebook through author circles. Amehana does not remember exactly how nor which of the various groups. Teresa noticed that Mrs. Gardner needed a narrator and offered her services, as at the time fellow narrator and Trotsdale Librarian Illya Leonov was too busy to mention the project to... and she needed the work herself to help support her family.

The trilogy book follows the story of Ian Wilson, a teenager who becomes sucked into a world of magic and danger with his father through a portal within their computer. The tale blends science fiction and fantasy genres seamlessly. Prophecy has foretold the pair arriving through a window to forever rid The Realm of the evil dragon and its sorcery. The overall tale continues beyond the first three books to cover various side stories that together will tell the full fate of a land and a lad.

The Ian's Realm Saga is the winner of the Book Excellence Award for a series 2019. The book has also been turned into a proof of concept short film with FireRing Productions that has been circulating various film festivals around the world and won several awards and nominations. The intent is to have the book series become a movie.

Mrs. Gardner will continue working on the Ian's Realm books and prospective movie. Amehana (Teresa) plans to continue with the Trotsdale Library as well as return to working on the second book of her "Selkies' Skins" and the "Mythical Minstrelsy" series (and other books) along with running her Flash Fiction Fridays podcast and any illustration or narration that comes to her via her publishing company or freelancing channels.

Pick up your copy of the Audiobook at-
Gumroad Storefront: http://www.gumroad.com/dlgardner
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ians-Realm-Saga-Trilogy-Book/dp/B07TSLC4M9

Film Info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8421702/

-Follow Author D.L. Gardner-
Website: https://www.gardnersart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianneLynnGardner/
Ian's Realm Saga FB: https://www.facebook.com/IansRealm/
Amazon Author: https://www.amazon.com/D.L.-Gardner/e/B01G7AKQ28

-Follow Narrator Teresa Garcia (Amehana Ishtari/Arashi)-
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teresa.L.H.Garcia/
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Teresa-Garcia/e/B009Q938VE
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Amehana
Deviant Art: http://www.deviantart.com/amehanarainstardrago

CDS Announcement: Rose Coloured Glasses - Books of Distinction

It's a little book shop located on the forum in Colonia Nova. We have free mesh books we're giving away, that include a copy of the book and a synopsis notecard inside. We can't give away the text of real books of course, due to copyright, but these synopsis will give you a good idea of what the book is about, and a nice mesh book display for your home or office.

If you'd enjoy finding new books when we put them out, then please join our group "Books of Distinction". You'll find a group joiner in the bookshop. Eventually we hope to stimulate discussion about our book picks, or maybe your book picks!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/55/180/43

Rose Gray

Announcement: This Week At The Seanchai Libraries

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All stories told in open voice. All times SL/PT

**SUNDAY, June 4th

     ~ at 1:30 pm: TEA TIME MYSTERIES: The Thin Man continues with: Corwyn Allen, Kayden Oconnell, John Morland, and Caledonia Skytower.

    ~ at 6 pm: MAGICLAND STORYTIME: The Wind in the Willows continues with Caledonia Skytower at The Golden Horseshoe in Magicland Park

**MONDAY, June 5th, at 7 pm: Robert Silverberg's THE BOOK OF SKULLS Begins with Gyro Muggins

**TUESDAY, June 6th, at 7 pm: More TALES FROM THORNTON BURGESS with Faerie Maven-Pralou

**WEDNESDAY, June 7th, at 7 pm: This Year's Newbery Medal Winning Book THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON Begins with Caledonia Skytower (also presented in Kitely  hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528)
  
**THURSDAY, June 8th, at 7pm: THE STORY OF THE PONY EXPRESS with Shandon Loring (also presented in Kitely  hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528)

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Announcement: This Week At The Seanchai Libraries

A "DOZENAVERSARY" AND A PEEK AT THINGS TO COME
We are excited to host the twelve year anniversary of our dear friend Crap Mariner's 100 Word Stories Podcast, as well as other wonderment-filled story journeys this week. Join us at Bradley University in #secondlife, and on our properties in #kitely, live in voice.

Check out the stories and the storytellers at www.seanchailibrary.com

All times slt, stories in Voice.

**MONDAY, May 29th, at 7 pm: Thomas R. McDonough's ARCHITECTS OF HYPERSPACE Continues with Gyro Muggins

**TUESDAY, May 30th, at 7 pm: Thorton Burgess' OLD MOTHER WEST WIND with Faerie Maven-Pralou

**WEDNESDAY, May 31st, at 7 pm: 100W STORY PODCAST "DOZENAVERSARY" with Crap Mariner - It's been twelve years! Let

the Pigeons Loose!
  
**THURSDAY, June 1st:
   ~ at 7pm: GOLD FEVER - Miner's Tales of the Wild West with Shandon Loring (also presented in Kitely 

hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528)

   ~ at 9pm SEANCHAI LATE NIGHT - Contemporary Sci-Fi Adventures with Finn Zeddmore.

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The Stories Just Keep On Coming

This is a week about continuance with two stories coming to their conclusions (or the conclusions to their conclusions) this week.  But the stories are not over yet, not by a long way.  Join us at Bradley University in #secondlife, and on our properties in #kitely, live in voice.

**MONDAY, May 15th, at 7 pm: Thomas R. McDonough's ARCHITECTS OF HYPERSPACE Continues with Gyro Muggins

**TUESDAY, May 16th, at 7 pm: OF MICE AND MAGIC Concludes with Faerie Maven-Pralou

**WEDNESDAY,  May 17th, at 7 pm: THE ATROCITY ARCHIVES Concludes - Reaaly!  We mean it this time! - with Corwyn Allen (also presented in Kitely hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528)
  
**THURSDAY, May 18th, at 7pm: FROM THE SHADOWS - Scary Stories for Stormy Nights with Shandon Loring (also presented in Kitely  hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528).

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**TUESDAY, May 2nd, at 7 pm: More from WILD AT HEART with Aoife Lorefield

**WEDNESDAY, May 3rd, at 7 pm: THE ATROCITY ARCHIVES Continues with Corwyn Allen (also presented in Kitely 

hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528)
  
**THURSDAY, May 4th, at 7pm CORMAC MAC ART - Night of the Wolf with Shandon Loring (also presented in Kitely

hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528)

All stories told in open voice. All times SL/PT

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Announcement: This Week At The Seanchai Libraries

**SUNDAY, April 23rd, at 6 pm: MAGICLAND STORYTIME: The Wind in the Willows begins with Caledonia. 


**MONDAY, April 24th, at 7 pm: Alan Dean Foster's A MIRACLE OF SMALL FISHES with Gyro Muggins

**TUESDAY,  April 25th, at 7 pm: Selections from Neil Gaiman's NORSE MYTHOLOGY with Caledonia Skytower.

**WEDNESDAY, April 26th, at 7 pm: TOLKIEN TALES - Selections from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy with Corwyn Allen, Aoife

Lorefield, Kayden Oconnell. (also presented in Kitely)
  
**THURSDAY, April 27th:

        ~ @7PM: Monster & Myth: THE CHIMERA Concludes with Shandon (also presented in Kitely)

        ~ @ 9PM: SEANCHAI LIATE NIGHT: contemporary Sci-Fi with Finn  Zeddmore (back at Seanchai on Bradley U)


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NOTE:  This week we are at Fantasy Faire in SL - benefiting Relay for Life -  except where marked specifically below.  Wednesday and Thursday Sessions will be presented in both Second Life and Kitely. 

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"We bring stories of all kinds to life, in VIRTUAL WORLDS."

--------->> COMING THIS WEEK:
All stories told in open voice. All times SL/PT

**SATURDAY, April 8th, at 1 pm: FANTASTIC TALES at Filling the Cauldron with Dubhna Rhiadra, Kayden Oconnell, Aoife Lorefield, and Caledonia Skytower - with tales of dragons and other tales fantastic.

**SUNDAY, April 9th, at 3 pm: Kenneth Grahame's THE RELUCTANT DRAGON at the Kultivate Magazine Spring Art Show with Corwyn Allen and Caledonia Skytower.

**MONDAY, April 10th, at 7 pm: ENEMY MINE Concludes with Gyro Muggins

**TUESDAY,  April 11th, at 7 pm: David Farland's OF MICE AND MAGIC Concludes with Faerie Maven-Pralou

**WEDNESDAY, April 12th, at 7 pm: THE ATROCITY ARCHIVE ~ Part 2 Continues with Corwyn Allen (also presented in Kitely)
  
**THURSDAY, April 13th: TWILIGHT ZONE - The Original Stories with Shandon Loring

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"We bring stories of all kinds to life, in VIRTUAL WORLDS."

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*HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SEANCHAI LIBRARY**

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**SUNDAY, January 8th:
   ~ at 1:30 pm: TEA TIME at Baker Street - Kinda! in the Seanchai Fireside Room
   ~ at 6 pm: MAGICLAND STORYTIME with Caledonia with "Tales of Maui"at The Golden Horseshoe
Bracket (181, 57, 30)

**MONDAY, January 9th, at 7 pm:  Elleston Trevor's FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX  continues with Gyro Muggins

**TUESDAY, January 10th, at 7 pm:   Cressida Cowell's HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON #3: HOW TO SPEAK DRAGONESE continues with Caledonia Skytower at the Fire Circle

**WEDNESDAY, January 11th, at 7 pm :  THE ATROCITY ARCHIVE - Part 1  Corwyn Allen continues Charles Stross' Hugo Award-winning adventure
  
**THURSDAY, JJanuary 12th:
   ~ at 7 pm: Philip K Dick's MINORITY REPORT with Shandon Loring
   ~ at 9 pm: SEANCHAI LATE NIGHT with Finn Zeddmore
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*HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SEANCHAI LIBRARY**

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**MONDAY, January 2nd, at 7 pm:  Elleston Trevor's FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX  continues with Gyro Muggins

**TUESDAY, January 3rd, at 7 pm:   Cressida Cowell's HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON #3: HOW TO SPEAK DRAGONESE continues with Caledonia Skytower at the FireCircle

**WEDNESDAY, January 4th, at 7 pm :  THE ATROCITY ARCHIVE - Part 1  Corwyn Allen begins Charles Stross' Hugo Award-winning adventure
  
**THURSDAY, January 5th, at 7 pm: Philip K Dick's THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU with Shandon Loring
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**MONDAY, December 26th, at 7 pm:  Elleston Trevor's FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX  continues with Gyro Muggins

**TUESDAY, December 27th, at 7 pm:   Cressida Cowell's HOW TO TRIN YOUR DRAGON #3: HOW TO SPEAK DRAGONESE begins with Caledonia Skytower

**WEDNESDAY, December 28th at 7 pm :  FAERIE & GINA TAKE OFF!  Stories for the season to uplift you with Faerie

Maven-Pralou & Gina Pralou-Maven
  
**THURSDAY, December 29th:
   ~ at 7pm: TOTAL RECALL. Shandon Loring with Philip K. Dick's "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale"
   ~ at 9pm: SEANCHAI LATE NIGHT Finn Zeddmore shares some more great contemporary Sci-Fi

**FRIDAY, December 30th at 3pm: NEW YEAR'S ON Maeve Binchy's CHESTNUT STREET. Caledonia with "a Cure for Sleeplessness" and "One Night a Year."

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND BRIGHT NEW YEAR WISHES TO ALL!
from Seanchai Library

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The Furry Fashion Halloween Hunt for 2016

It's October and time for Halloween. Maybe you're looking for a spooky place to explore. Maybe you're looking for somewhere to shop for an outfit or avatar just right for a Halloween party. Or maybe you're in the mood for a shopping hunt to scoop up a few freebies. As it turns out, there's a place where you can do all three: The 2016 Furry Fashion Halloween Hunt. At the special area high above the main store, one can explore the spooky scenery, shop, and hunt for the thirty spell books, each containing a prize.

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