"The Crystal Stair," by Charles Coleman Finlay & Rae Carson Finlay

[Scott H. Andrews]

This thread is for discussion of "The Crystal Stair (http://www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/story.php?s=7)," by Charles Coleman Finlay & Rae Carson Finlay, which appeared in two parts over Issues #3 and #4. Feel free to post even if you haven't yet registered on the BCS Forums--you can post as a Guest.

Be warned that after Issue #4 is released on Nov. 20, this thread may contain spoilers for Pt. II.

[Teddi]

So much fun, Charlie / Rae!!! Awesome to see your collaboration. A great job sucking me into the world of these people. Just the right balance of exotic without being confusing. You seem to keep a narrow focus on just what we need for the story, while hinting at a rich and complete fantasy world. Excellent job.

Looking forward muchly to the rest of the tale (which, in my mind, is the best and final judge of a story). Keep it up, dynamic duo. :-)

--
Teddi Deppner

[Matthew Wuertz]

Great story so far. I'm looking forward to reading the second part.

Go team Finlay!

[Scott H. Andrews]

Part II of "The Crystal Stair (http://www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/story.php?s=8)" is now out, in BCS Issue #4.

[ccfinlay]

Thanks, Teddi, Matthew. I hope you guys enjoyed the second part of the story too.

If we co-author anything else we may just have to use "Team Finlay" as our byline.

[Scott H. Andrews]

Could I get a Team Finlay logo ball-cap?? :)

[Matthew Wuertz]

Yes, I enjoyed both parts of the story. Not a big surprise that I would like it, though. I've read The Prodigal Troll, along with some stories you've had in Black Gate and Fantasy & Science Fiction, and I've never been disappointed.

Now I'll keep my eyes out for anything marked as Finlay - Team, Charles Coleman, or Rae Carson.

[Scott H. Andrews]

I've read The Prodigal Troll, along with some stories you've had in Black Gate and Fantasy & Science Fiction, and I've never been disappointed.

Now I'll keep my eyes out for anything marked as Finlay - Team, Charles Coleman, or Rae Carson.
Glad you enjoyed it!

Sounds like you've read Charlie's Kukin & Vertir stories in F&SF--I love all three of those. I also highly recommend Rae's story "Fugue" in Weird Tales #345, under the byline Rae Dawn Carson--a very powerful tale of a prisoner in a dungeon.

[Unregistered]

I found these short stories through a different thread in a totally different site, and I'm in love! I couldnt stop reading this story even long enough to run to the bathroom! Love it.

[cbowen]

Wonderful Story!