Dargon Project Writers
Ornoth D.A. Liscomb
Hi, I'm Ornoth! I founded and ran FSFnet (DargonZine's predecessor and one of the first electronic magazines on the Internet) and the Dargon Project from 1984 through 1988, when Dafydd took over. For more information about those early years, refer to the History of DargonZine page. In 1994 I returned to re-assume editorial responsibilities, and stepped down again in 2006.
One thing the DargonZine writers will tell you is that I'm very opinionated about writing. I urge aspiring writers to approach fantasy fiction from the standpoint of literary merit, and to emphasize vivid imagery and establishing an emotional connection between their characters and their readers. To me, a story is a way for a writer to make the reader feel something. But enough of the soapbox. Now you can see why first rule that new Dargon Project writers were told was: That's Orny! Don't encourage him!
Ever since FSFnet was founded, one snowy night way back in December of 1984, I have taken a great deal of pride in the magazine and the vibrant and nurturing writers' community we've built. I hope you enjoy the results!
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| Member From | FSFnet's founding in 1/1985 - 9/1988, 7/1992 - present |
| Web site | http://users.rcn.com/ornoth/ |
| Weblog | http://ornoth.livejournal.com/ |
| Email Address | ornoth@DargonZine.org |
| Age | 44 |
| Occupation | Senior internet consultant at Optaros |
| Education | BA in International Affairs / Economics from University of Maine, recently attended New England School of Art and Design for Certificate in Electronic Graphic Design |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Favorite Books/Authors | Oddly, nothing specific; a little of everything, but DargonZine has pretty well exhausted my interest in reading fiction. Influences on my writing include Tolkien, George MacDonald, Tanith Lee, Lord Dunsany, and several others. |
| Works-in-Progress | While I still have a ton of story ideas, right now I'm working on a story that provides a walking tour of the city of Dargon. After that, it'll probably be a while before you see my name in print again. |
| Dargon Stories |
Simon's Song , FSFnet 4-1 the Awakening , FSFnet 4-3 the Hands of a Healer , FSFnet 4-4 Respect thy Elders 1, FSFnet 5-2 Respect thy Elders 2, FSFnet 5-3 Respect thy Elders 3, FSFnet 6-1 Legend in the Making , FSFnet 8-3 A Bride for Dargon , FSFnet 11-3 'Bout 'Majin', DargonZine 6-3 Love an Adventure 1, DargonZine 7-2 Love an Adventure 2, DargonZine 7-3 Visitation Rites, DargonZine 12-10 Sweet Healing, DargonZine 17-2 Liberated Hope 1, DargonZine 18-3 Liberated Hope 2, DargonZine 18-4 Farewell Tour, DargonZine 21-4 |
| Non-Dargon Stories | |
