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by Galliard
Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: FanFic Discussion
Topic: Common Grammatical Errors
Replies: 206
Views: 132647

Re: Common Grammatical Errors

"Younger than me" is correct in that sentance because "me" is the object of 'than.' If it was written "younger than I was," then you would use I because I is the subject of the phrase "I was". Oh! Yes, that makes sense. Thanks! I guess Charlaine thought the &...
by Galliard
Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: FanFic Discussion
Topic: Common Grammatical Errors
Replies: 206
Views: 132647

Re: Common Grammatical Errors

I was reading a published novel ( grave secret by Charlaine Harris) and found this sentence: Manfred Bernardo, developing psychic, was younger than I by three or four years, but he never made any bones about how attractive he found me. Now, had I been the author, I'd have written "younger than ...
by Galliard
Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:23 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: Twilight
Replies: 91
Views: 93565

In a way Bella and Edward's relationship reminded me of Max and Liz, well at least the first season relationship. Plus, how Edward saves Bella's life in the parking lot when the out of control car almost kills her, and how he does it despite the protests of the people he's keeping the secret with, ...
by Galliard
Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:02 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: Who are todays best vampire authors?
Replies: 42
Views: 60756

Has anyone mentioned Charlaine Harris? Her Southern Vampire Mysteries are a hoot. Also Kim Harrison features some compelling vampires in her excellent Rachel Morgan novels. On the subject of author's attitudes toward fanfic - Kelley Armstrong (who writes the Women of the Underworld series - highly r...