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Wossname -- November 2014 -- Second issue
Nov. 29th, 2014 11:39 amWossname
Newsletter of the Klatchian Foreign Legion
November 2014 (Volume 17, Issue 11, Post 2)
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WOSSNAME is a free publication offering news, reviews, and all the other stuff-that-fits pertaining to the works and activities of Sir Terry Pratchett. Originally founded by the late, great Joe Schaumburger for members of the worldwide Klatchian Foreign Legion and its affiliates, including the North American Discworld Society and other continental groups, Wossname is now for Discworld and Pratchett fans everywhere in Roundworld.
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Editor in Chief: Annie Mac
News Editor: Vera P
Newshounds: Mogg, Sir J of Croydon Below, the Shadow, Wolfiekins
Staff Writers: Asti, Pitt the Elder, Evil Steven Dread, Mrs Wynn-Jones
Staff Technomancers: Jason Parlevliet, Archchancellor Neil, DJ Helpful
Book Reviews: Annie Mac, Drusilla D'Afanguin, Your Name Here
Puzzle Editor: Tiff (still out there somewhere)
Bard in Residence: Weird Alice Lancrevic
Emergency Staff: Steven D'Aprano, Jason Parlevliet
World Membership Director: Steven D'Aprano (in his copious spare time)
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INDEX:
01) MORE QUOTES OF THE MONTH
02) LETTER FROM YOUR EDITOR
03) GOOD OMENS ON THE WIRELESS NEWS
04) NEW BOOK ON PRATCHETT AND PHILOSOPHY
05) DISCWORLD GAMES NEWS
06) MORE IMAGES
07) AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE
08) CLOSE
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01) THE OTHER QUOTES OF THE MONTH
"He knew what he wanted to do. If they'd been people, scuffling in the gutter, he'd have known what to do. He'd have banged their heads together and maybe shoved them in the cells overnight. But you couldn't bang countries together." – Vimes contemplates the Borogravia-Zlobenia conflict, in Monstrous Regiment
"Ye used yer eyes and used yer heid. That's what a real hag does. The magicking is just there for advertisin'." – William the Gonnagle points out that Tiffany already knows the basics of witchery, in The Wee Free Men
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02) A LETTER FROM YOUR EDITOR
It's Hogswatch time! In the town of Wincanton! Right now! Far classier than any Black Friday crush, so if you happen to be near Wincanton, do go join in the festivities. From local news site Wincanton Window:
"Fans of the work of Sir Terry Pratchett, author of diverse works of fantasy and satire (and even some serious stuff), will be gathering in Wincanton in Somerset on 28/29/30 November 2014... This will be the 13th Hogswatch gathering in the town following its formal twinning in 2002 with Ankh-Morpork on the Circle Sea. Check the town sign! Fans will come from all over the globe including the USA, Australia and South Africa, to enjoy meeting friends old and new at the Discworld Emporium, the inns of the town, the Balsam Centre and the Memorial Hall. There will be a host of silly things to do, interesting lectures at the Balsam Centre – along with a Magnificent Makers Market – costumes to flaunt and to admire, lovely things to buy at the Emporium, and diverse activities in the Bear and the Memorial Hall...
"See entertainments by and for the fans before and after the watershed! Expect jolly fun with the Fools Guild circus workshops. There will be the Grand Charity Auction in aid of R.I.C.E. with at least one special item to raise money supporting the Wincanton local library. On the Sunday evening, there will be a quiz hosted by the Bear Inn. Come early if you would like to participate – it is very popular.
"We are going to have enormous fun as we always do. Come and join us. There is no cost to attend except for the important stuff like transport, food, accommodation and money to buy wondrous things! We look forward to meeting you whether 'tis again or for the very first time."
www.wincantonwindow.co.uk/hogswatch-2014-is-coming.htm
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Who ever thought an estate agent's advertisement would be relevant to feature in Wossname? Ah, but this is the sort of estate agent's advert you don't see every day:
"Property-seekers could enjoy their dream family Christmas in a brand new home if they choose one of the final two houses available at Kingwell Rise, Taylor Wimpey's sought-after development in Wincanton, Somerset... Kingwell Rise is located just outside Wincanton and enjoys a rural feel with a welcoming village atmosphere. Street names are inspired by Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, such as Peach Pie Street or Treacle Mine Road. Wincanton, which itself is 'twinned' with Discworld's Ankh-Morpork, is conveniently placed off the A303, one of the main routes connecting the south-west to London..."
If you want to see the whole advert – the houses are more Scoone Avenue than Treacle Mine Road, but after all this is Roundworld – go to http://bit.ly/1zntsjn
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Now read on for some exciting news about the forthcoming Good Omens radio play... and a new book about Terry Pratchett and philosophy, by actual philosophers (Wossname's review copy is in transit, so expect a full review in next issue)... and updates on Discworld games... and stuff...
– Annie Mac, Editor
( THE REST OF THIS ISSUE IS UNDER THE CUT. CLICK HERE TO READ! )
Newsletter of the Klatchian Foreign Legion
November 2014 (Volume 17, Issue 11, Post 2)
********************************************************************
WOSSNAME is a free publication offering news, reviews, and all the other stuff-that-fits pertaining to the works and activities of Sir Terry Pratchett. Originally founded by the late, great Joe Schaumburger for members of the worldwide Klatchian Foreign Legion and its affiliates, including the North American Discworld Society and other continental groups, Wossname is now for Discworld and Pratchett fans everywhere in Roundworld.
********************************************************************
Editor in Chief: Annie Mac
News Editor: Vera P
Newshounds: Mogg, Sir J of Croydon Below, the Shadow, Wolfiekins
Staff Writers: Asti, Pitt the Elder, Evil Steven Dread, Mrs Wynn-Jones
Staff Technomancers: Jason Parlevliet, Archchancellor Neil, DJ Helpful
Book Reviews: Annie Mac, Drusilla D'Afanguin, Your Name Here
Puzzle Editor: Tiff (still out there somewhere)
Bard in Residence: Weird Alice Lancrevic
Emergency Staff: Steven D'Aprano, Jason Parlevliet
World Membership Director: Steven D'Aprano (in his copious spare time)
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
INDEX:
01) MORE QUOTES OF THE MONTH
02) LETTER FROM YOUR EDITOR
03) GOOD OMENS ON THE WIRELESS NEWS
04) NEW BOOK ON PRATCHETT AND PHILOSOPHY
05) DISCWORLD GAMES NEWS
06) MORE IMAGES
07) AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE
08) CLOSE
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
01) THE OTHER QUOTES OF THE MONTH
"He knew what he wanted to do. If they'd been people, scuffling in the gutter, he'd have known what to do. He'd have banged their heads together and maybe shoved them in the cells overnight. But you couldn't bang countries together." – Vimes contemplates the Borogravia-Zlobenia conflict, in Monstrous Regiment
"Ye used yer eyes and used yer heid. That's what a real hag does. The magicking is just there for advertisin'." – William the Gonnagle points out that Tiffany already knows the basics of witchery, in The Wee Free Men
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
02) A LETTER FROM YOUR EDITOR
It's Hogswatch time! In the town of Wincanton! Right now! Far classier than any Black Friday crush, so if you happen to be near Wincanton, do go join in the festivities. From local news site Wincanton Window:
"Fans of the work of Sir Terry Pratchett, author of diverse works of fantasy and satire (and even some serious stuff), will be gathering in Wincanton in Somerset on 28/29/30 November 2014... This will be the 13th Hogswatch gathering in the town following its formal twinning in 2002 with Ankh-Morpork on the Circle Sea. Check the town sign! Fans will come from all over the globe including the USA, Australia and South Africa, to enjoy meeting friends old and new at the Discworld Emporium, the inns of the town, the Balsam Centre and the Memorial Hall. There will be a host of silly things to do, interesting lectures at the Balsam Centre – along with a Magnificent Makers Market – costumes to flaunt and to admire, lovely things to buy at the Emporium, and diverse activities in the Bear and the Memorial Hall...
"See entertainments by and for the fans before and after the watershed! Expect jolly fun with the Fools Guild circus workshops. There will be the Grand Charity Auction in aid of R.I.C.E. with at least one special item to raise money supporting the Wincanton local library. On the Sunday evening, there will be a quiz hosted by the Bear Inn. Come early if you would like to participate – it is very popular.
"We are going to have enormous fun as we always do. Come and join us. There is no cost to attend except for the important stuff like transport, food, accommodation and money to buy wondrous things! We look forward to meeting you whether 'tis again or for the very first time."
www.wincantonwindow.co.uk/hogswatch-2014-is-coming.htm
*
Who ever thought an estate agent's advertisement would be relevant to feature in Wossname? Ah, but this is the sort of estate agent's advert you don't see every day:
"Property-seekers could enjoy their dream family Christmas in a brand new home if they choose one of the final two houses available at Kingwell Rise, Taylor Wimpey's sought-after development in Wincanton, Somerset... Kingwell Rise is located just outside Wincanton and enjoys a rural feel with a welcoming village atmosphere. Street names are inspired by Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, such as Peach Pie Street or Treacle Mine Road. Wincanton, which itself is 'twinned' with Discworld's Ankh-Morpork, is conveniently placed off the A303, one of the main routes connecting the south-west to London..."
If you want to see the whole advert – the houses are more Scoone Avenue than Treacle Mine Road, but after all this is Roundworld – go to http://bit.ly/1zntsjn
*
Now read on for some exciting news about the forthcoming Good Omens radio play... and a new book about Terry Pratchett and philosophy, by actual philosophers (Wossname's review copy is in transit, so expect a full review in next issue)... and updates on Discworld games... and stuff...
– Annie Mac, Editor
( THE REST OF THIS ISSUE IS UNDER THE CUT. CLICK HERE TO READ! )
