New Project with the Two Annes - A Meeting of Minds

Shalyn · Jul 11 2008, 10:11 PM

From the Del Rey newsletter:

Quote:

Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough will continue their longtime Del Rey affliliation with a new series about spaceship “security cats” who develop telepathic links with their humans. The series was acquired by Sue Moe and Shelly Shapiro.

granath · Jul 12 2008, 05:44 AM

Great news!

Cheryl posted an announcement, but members can't reply, only hosts. So this is presumably a good place to discuss the news...

Cheryl's announcement mentions Barque Cats, I wonder if this is tangential to the Talent universe in any way?

Priscilla · Jul 12 2008, 08:07 AM

I think this would be fantastic, especially if it ties in with the Talent series (a favorite of mine). I hate to admit it (especially here!) but if I had a choice, I'd rather have a telepathic bond to a gorgeous Barque Cat any day! I can't help it, I just love cats, especially the wonderful Maine Coon cats which I believe Anne has had or still has a number of and which I believe Barque Cats may be modeled after.

**Cheryl** · Jul 12 2008, 08:30 AM

It's quite possible that Barque cats have absolutely nothing to do with the new series, but I'm otherwise at a loss to explain why I've seen that as a title a couple times recently. The Talent Barque cats always did have quite a lot of personality and clearly more intelligence then was explored directly, so it doesn't seem out of the question for them to be subject of the book.

One thing I'm curious about, is whether this series is aimed at the YA market or not. I'm hoping not as I've found their YA collaborations less interesting then the general/adult market ones, but with a subject matter of cats it wouldn't surprise me in the least if that was the aim.

Shalyn · Jul 12 2008, 11:29 AM

Well, I found this especially interesting, since a while back at PF we had a chat with EAS, and she mentioned that she and Anne had written several Barque Cat stories, but no one had picked them up. Or, at least several catcentric stories.

So I thought people would be interested. And since I very rarely go into the Announcements forum, I missed that blurb.

But, as Granath said, at least here we can discuss it. (Thanks for covering my back, Granath!)

**Cheryl** · Jul 12 2008, 01:00 PM

Well that is an interesting detail Shalyn! It seems to confirm that it is indeed the Barque cats that are being written about. And the fact that it took a bit for them to get a contract for them is interesting too. You'd think that Del Rey would have gotten first dibs, as they've been publishing the Acorna and PTB collaborations -- which makes it look as if they first passed on them and have now said yes.

***Becky*** · Jul 15 2008, 12:49 AM

Yahoo! New books to read!!

I love Barque Cats and hope that we'll see some of our favorite Talents in these new books and some wonderful new ones!

D. M. Domini · Jul 15 2008, 06:13 PM

Now THAT is interesting. It sounds like it would almost CERTAINLY* take place in the Talent universe because Barque cats are already established ship security cats (they detect minute leaks and stuff in the hull, etc.) in that Universe. However, aside from Afra, we aren't currently aware of any Talents that have actually telepathically spoken to one. (And all he got was "Mmmrrow!" from Rascal.) Of course, that could be because Barque cats are space cats, and Primes and Talents were in general more planet-bound until recently in the timeline, so generally their paths have not crossed to date.

My prediction--we'll see some great-great-great grandchildren of the Gwyn-Raven-Lyon clan.

Now I'm all curious...especially as I didn't think there would be any more books in the Talent series. I wonder if this series will push the out-of-print Talent series back in print?

* unless it doesn't. Technically, the Crystal Singer and Ship universes are separate, despite Ships showing up to transport Killashandra to and fro. I also have a personal, unpopular idea that the AI...AIV...I don't recall the spelling, but of Pern, you know him...might have been a shellperson.

**Cheryl** · Jul 16 2008, 10:31 AM

Discussion of Domini's idea of AIVAS as a shellperson moved to the Pern forum.

D. M. Domini · Jul 31 2008, 07:37 PM

I feel sad that this thread accidentally died. Except, there's not much to add. Aside that I look forward to the Talent forum probably getting new threads once the book(s) are out.

Anyone have access to July's Locus Magazine? (Or June, or August?) It might say more about this series. (Maybe.)

Lanen · Aug 7 2008, 05:48 PM

I think I heard that Annie Scarborough recently changed agents and that this means that things are moving again - I think!

Brenda · Aug 7 2008, 07:38 PM

Wasn't she the cowriter on the last three Acorna books? I finally read those and was pleasantly surprised, although I didn't think much of the Petaybee sequals.

~(_'> · Aug 8 2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shalyn

Well, I found this especially interesting, since a while back at PF we had a chat with EAS, and she mentioned that she and Anne had written several Barque Cat stories, but no one had picked them up. Or, at least several catcentric stories.

So I thought people would be interested. And since I very rarely go into the Announcements forum, I missed that blurb.

But, as Granath said, at least here we can discuss it. (Thanks for covering my back, Granath!)

Her agent had it for a year, and did nothing with it. So she got herself a new agent, and has sent the book to the new agent. We should be hearing more from her soon. The book sounds really good. Can't wait to see it hit the shelves.

Lady Maelin · Feb 6 2009, 11:57 PM

Holy Cow...

this thread was started when I was on vacation last year... and I totally missed it

.
I am so excited to hear that there is going to be a story out soon on the Barque cats

, I have always wished that there would have been more about them.

Lanen · Mar 3 2009, 05:33 PM

Just heard from Annie Scarborough that the Barque Cats book is being written as we speak. Tania heard some of it as a work in progress - so it's coming!

Lady Maelin · Mar 5 2009, 11:36 PM

Whoooooooooooooooooooooopie, thats means its a
real go

..Thanks for the news scoop

eann · Mar 13 2009, 01:21 AM

Hi, everyone. Annie Scarborough here. I joined up today and wrote a bit about Barque Cats in the thread about the Talent series, to which this is only tangentially related!
aka eann

GinnyStar · Mar 13 2009, 04:24 PM

She also posted her site, with books, cats, and beads too.

for she saw I am a crafter, alng with some other who don't have e-mail, everyone.

Quote:

Annie Scarborough here. I joined up today and wrote a bit aboutBarque Cats in the thread about the Talent series, to which this is only tangentially related!
aka eannfter too.

Which was the one I lost when my system crashed now respotrted thanks eann!

eann · Mar 13 2009, 05:40 PM

No problem, Ginny.

GinnyStar · Mar 17 2009, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenda

Wasn't she the cowriter on the last three Acorna books? I finally read those and was pleasantly surprised, although I didn't think much of the Petaybee sequals.

"Nods Head Yes!"

eann · Mar 17 2009, 10:46 AM

Actually, Brenda, I was the cowriter on the last 5 Acorna books, Acorna's People, Acorna's World, Acorna's Search, Acorna's Rebels and Acrona's Triumph as well as the Acorna's Children books, First Warning, Second Wave and Third Watch. Sorry you don't like the Petaybee sequels but can't please everyone.

mawra · Mar 17 2009, 09:18 PM

I love the first 3 Petaybee books, I haven't read the last one yet.

eann · Mar 18 2009, 01:34 AM

Hope you'll like them. Since the twins are selkies, the books are set in the water more than on the land.

GinnyStar · Mar 19 2009, 03:24 AM

Acorna's Rebels is the one I like.

The last place where Acorna find the message it reminds of a Wyer expect its all human and cats

eann · Mar 20 2009, 03:58 AM

I like that one too since it has the most cats in the Acorna series. There is a very brave and inventive cat in DELUGE too.

GinnyStar · Mar 20 2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eann

I like that one too since it has the most cats in the Acorna series. There is a very brave and inventive cat in DELUGE too.

Yep, who works with Sky Otter? I have the books and right now can't read them. ;(

eann · Mar 21 2009, 03:00 AM

Yes, Zuzu la chat and Sky the otter are in league together in Deluge.

dissephi · May 8 2009, 08:15 AM

i saw that randomhouse.com is already offering pre-order option of "catalyst"

eann · May 9 2009, 08:30 PM

Excellent!

Jul 12 2008, 05:44 AM	#2
granath Talent Tower Prime Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Proud Mom! Gender: F Fan of: Afra Lyon Now Reading: Faye Upton: Dragonchoice 3	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Great news! Cheryl posted an announcement, but members can't reply, only hosts. So this is presumably a good place to discuss the news... Cheryl's announcement mentions Barque Cats, I wonder if this is tangential to the Talent universe in any way? __________________ Decaf coffee is an oxymoron. Instant coffee is an abomination. Give me the real thing and nobody gets hurt. "Do. Or do not. There is no try" -- Yoda VP of the Afra Lyon fan club!

Jul 12 2008, 08:07 AM	#3
Priscilla Super Stitcher Craftmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: F Fan of: No One Noticed The Cat	Re: New Project with the Two Annes I think this would be fantastic, especially if it ties in with the Talent series (a favorite of mine). I hate to admit it (especially here!) but if I had a choice, I'd rather have a telepathic bond to a gorgeous Barque Cat any day! I can't help it, I just love cats, especially the wonderful Maine Coon cats which I believe Anne has had or still has a number of and which I believe Barque Cats may be modeled after. __________________ What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Helen Keller

Jul 12 2008, 08:30 AM	#4
Cheryl Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Gender: F Fan of: Pern! Now Reading: Paladin of Souls (Bujold)	Re: New Project with the Two Annes It's quite possible that Barque cats have absolutely nothing to do with the new series, but I'm otherwise at a loss to explain why I've seen that as a title a couple times recently. The Talent Barque cats always did have quite a lot of personality and clearly more intelligence then was explored directly, so it doesn't seem out of the question for them to be subject of the book. One thing I'm curious about, is whether this series is aimed at the YA market or not. I'm hoping not as I've found their YA collaborations less interesting then the general/adult market ones, but with a subject matter of cats it wouldn't surprise me in the least if that was the aim. __________________ Visit one of the other sites of Cheryl's Anne McCaffrey Triad: Sariel's Guide to Pern: a detailed guide to the series The Many Works of Anne McCaffrey: largest fan site about Anne and ALL of her works McCaffrey Quest: annual trivia contest.

Jul 12 2008, 11:29 AM	#5
Shalyn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Loo-a-vull / Luhvuhl / Loo-ih-ville / Loo-a-ville / Looeyville / Lewisville Oh, Heck. Kentuckiana. Gender: F Fan of: Dragonflight	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Well, I found this especially interesting, since a while back at PF we had a chat with EAS, and she mentioned that she and Anne had written several Barque Cat stories, but no one had picked them up. Or, at least several catcentric stories. So I thought people would be interested. And since I very rarely go into the Announcements forum, I missed that blurb. But, as Granath said, at least here we can discuss it. (Thanks for covering my back, Granath!)

Jul 12 2008, 01:00 PM	#6
Cheryl Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Gender: F Fan of: Pern! Now Reading: Paladin of Souls (Bujold)	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Well that is an interesting detail Shalyn! It seems to confirm that it is indeed the Barque cats that are being written about. And the fact that it took a bit for them to get a contract for them is interesting too. You'd think that Del Rey would have gotten first dibs, as they've been publishing the Acorna and PTB collaborations -- which makes it look as if they first passed on them and have now said yes. __________________ Visit one of the other sites of Cheryl's Anne McCaffrey Triad: Sariel's Guide to Pern: a detailed guide to the series The Many Works of Anne McCaffrey: largest fan site about Anne and ALL of her works McCaffrey Quest: annual trivia contest.

Jul 15 2008, 12:49 AM	#7
*Becky* Coelura Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington Gender: F Fan of: Fav character - Lunzie Now Reading: Love reading Lanen's books too	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Yahoo! New books to read!! I love Barque Cats and hope that we'll see some of our favorite Talents in these new books and some wonderful new ones! __________________ Becky aka Coelura1

Jul 15 2008, 06:13 PM	#8
D. M. Domini Talent Finder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicagoland Gender: F Fan of: Afra Lyon, and Robinton! Now Reading: Sabriel by Garth Nix	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Now THAT is interesting. It sounds like it would almost CERTAINLY* take place in the Talent universe because Barque cats are already established ship security cats (they detect minute leaks and stuff in the hull, etc.) in that Universe. However, aside from Afra, we aren't currently aware of any Talents that have actually telepathically spoken to one. (And all he got was "Mmmrrow!" from Rascal.) Of course, that could be because Barque cats are space cats, and Primes and Talents were in general more planet-bound until recently in the timeline, so generally their paths have not crossed to date. My prediction--we'll see some great-great-great grandchildren of the Gwyn-Raven-Lyon clan. Now I'm all curious...especially as I didn't think there would be any more books in the Talent series. I wonder if this series will push the out-of-print Talent series back in print? * unless it doesn't. Technically, the Crystal Singer and Ship universes are separate, despite Ships showing up to transport Killashandra to and fro. I also have a personal, unpopular idea that the AI...AIV...I don't recall the spelling, but of Pern, you know him...might have been a shellperson.

Jul 16 2008, 10:31 AM	#9
Cheryl Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Gender: F Fan of: Pern! Now Reading: Paladin of Souls (Bujold)	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Discussion of Domini's idea of AIVAS as a shellperson moved to the Pern forum. __________________ Visit one of the other sites of Cheryl's Anne McCaffrey Triad: Sariel's Guide to Pern: a detailed guide to the series The Many Works of Anne McCaffrey: largest fan site about Anne and ALL of her works McCaffrey Quest: annual trivia contest.

Jul 31 2008, 07:37 PM	#10
D. M. Domini Talent Finder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicagoland Gender: F Fan of: Afra Lyon, and Robinton! Now Reading: Sabriel by Garth Nix	Re: New Project with the Two Annes I feel sad that this thread accidentally died. Except, there's not much to add. Aside that I look forward to the Talent forum probably getting new threads once the book(s) are out. Anyone have access to July's Locus Magazine? (Or June, or August?) It might say more about this series. (Maybe.)

Aug 7 2008, 05:48 PM	#11
Lanen Kaelar of Kolmar Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Body in Scotland, head in Kolmar Gender: F Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Winds of Change and Shaping	Re: New Project with the Two Annes I think I heard that Annie Scarborough recently changed agents and that this means that things are moving again - I think! __________________ That which you do by act of will you must answer for. -from Winds of Change and Shaping, by Elizabeth Kerner

Aug 7 2008, 07:38 PM	#12
Brenda Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis Gender: F	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Wasn't she the cowriter on the last three Acorna books? I finally read those and was pleasantly surprised, although I didn't think much of the Petaybee sequals. __________________ . Check out my Pern fiction! Mirrim's Vigil News from the Weyr Missing Link Dragonsong: An Alternate Tune Ghost in the Tunnels Changes at Riverbend Hold Pern Songs

Feb 6 2009, 11:57 PM	#14
Lady Maelin Master Artist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Gender: F Fan of: Pern,The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Anne's Pern EVERYTHING !	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Holy Cow...this thread was started when I was on vacation last year... and I totally missed it. I am so excited to hear that there is going to be a story out soon on the Barque cats, I have always wished that there would have been more about them. __________________ "To the Horsehead Nebula and back we shall make beautiful music"..."Together!" The stories of childhood leave an indelible impression,and their author always has a niche in the temple of memory from which the image is never cut out to be thrown on the rubbish heap of things that are outgrown and outlived........Howard Pyle

Mar 3 2009, 05:33 PM	#15
Lanen Kaelar of Kolmar Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Body in Scotland, head in Kolmar Gender: F Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Winds of Change and Shaping	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Just heard from Annie Scarborough that the Barque Cats book is being written as we speak. Tania heard some of it as a work in progress - so it's coming! __________________ That which you do by act of will you must answer for. -from Winds of Change and Shaping, by Elizabeth Kerner

Mar 5 2009, 11:36 PM	#16
Lady Maelin Master Artist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Gender: F Fan of: Pern,The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Anne's Pern EVERYTHING !	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Whoooooooooooooooooooooopie, thats means its a real go..Thanks for the news scoop __________________ "To the Horsehead Nebula and back we shall make beautiful music"..."Together!" The stories of childhood leave an indelible impression,and their author always has a niche in the temple of memory from which the image is never cut out to be thrown on the rubbish heap of things that are outgrown and outlived........Howard Pyle

Mar 13 2009, 01:21 AM	#17
eann Senior Member Firestone Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Townsend, WA Gender: F Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Buffalo Bill's Defunct	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Hi, everyone. Annie Scarborough here. I joined up today and wrote a bit about Barque Cats in the thread about the Talent series, to which this is only tangentially related! aka eann

Mar 13 2009, 05:40 PM	#19
eann Senior Member Firestone Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Townsend, WA Gender: F Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Buffalo Bill's Defunct	Re: New Project with the Two Annes No problem, Ginny.

Mar 17 2009, 10:46 AM	#21
eann Senior Member Firestone Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Townsend, WA Gender: F Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Buffalo Bill's Defunct	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Actually, Brenda, I was the cowriter on the last 5 Acorna books, Acorna's People, Acorna's World, Acorna's Search, Acorna's Rebels and Acrona's Triumph as well as the Acorna's Children books, First Warning, Second Wave and Third Watch. Sorry you don't like the Petaybee sequels but can't please everyone.

Mar 17 2009, 09:18 PM	#22
mawra Dolphin Friend Craftmaster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CONCORD VA Gender: F Fan of: PERN Now Reading: Dolphins of Pern and Queens ow	Re: New Project with the Two Annes I love the first 3 Petaybee books, I haven't read the last one yet. __________________ November is write a 50,000 (or more) word novel, so go write MEDDLE NOT IN THE AFFAIRS OF DRAGONS, FOR YOU ARE CRUNCHY AND GOOD WITH CHOCOLATE SO MANY BOOKS SO LITTLE TIME DRIVING SMART KEEPS YOU ALIVE

Mar 18 2009, 01:34 AM	#23
eann Senior Member Firestone Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Townsend, WA Gender: F Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Buffalo Bill's Defunct	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Hope you'll like them. Since the twins are selkies, the books are set in the water more than on the land.

Mar 19 2009, 03:24 AM	#24
GinnyStar Dolphineer Craftmaster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wausau, WI USA, Central Standard Time Gender: F Fan of: Pern, other SF works Now Reading: Dragonback Bargain	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Acorna's Rebels is the one I like. The last place where Acorna find the message it reminds of a Wyer expect its all human and cats __________________ Lover s s, s and friends Lover of and beads, http://www.change.org/profiles/GinnyStar Dragoncave GinnyStar2 Jellied Dragons Lair of Dragons http://dragcave.net/user/GinnyStar2 Thanks! Others: None at this time WIP http://archiveofourown.org/works/252259 http://www.daisy.org/learning-difficulties

Mar 20 2009, 03:58 AM	#25
eann Senior Member Firestone Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Townsend, WA Gender: F Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Buffalo Bill's Defunct	Re: New Project with the Two Annes I like that one too since it has the most cats in the Acorna series. There is a very brave and inventive cat in DELUGE too.

Mar 21 2009, 03:00 AM	#27
eann Senior Member Firestone Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Townsend, WA Gender: F Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Buffalo Bill's Defunct	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Yes, Zuzu la chat and Sky the otter are in league together in Deluge.

May 8 2009, 08:15 AM	#28
dissephi Inactive Join Date: May 2009 Location: Netherlands Gender: F Fan of: Dragons of Pern series! Now Reading: maelstrom	Re: New Project with the Two Annes i saw that randomhouse.com is already offering pre-order option of "catalyst"

May 9 2009, 08:30 PM	#29
eann Senior Member Firestone Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Townsend, WA Gender: F Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Buffalo Bill's Defunct	Re: New Project with the Two Annes Excellent!

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