Your Sounis Story

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On a sudden whim (okay, maybe I've been procrastinating my exam preparations), I've found myself on LiveJournal and this community after 3 years of LJ inactivity. I was so happy to find Sounis still active. Reading the posts took me on a trip to memory lane...

I found the Queen's Thief series about 6 years ago, at the age of 13. I found Sounis not long after I finished the 3rd book and was quite active for a while, writing some fics, trying to take part in discussions. This was the first fandom I was been actively involved in and, in hindsight, it's done a lot for me. In any other fandom, I probably would never have felt comfortable enough to get involved.Remembering how insightful and supportive this community is made me realise how much Sounis has helped my growth as a reader, writer and as a critical thinker. I have so many memories of Sounis randomness as well: a fight for Costis's hand in marriage, Leggotolia, tales of the late-King of Sounis writing fanfiction...

IN SUMMARY
Sounis has played a significant part in my life, and I've only been in this fandom for 6 years. I remember that a few of you have been in this fandom since the books first came out in 1996- which was almost two decades ago. That got me curious: what's everyone's Sounis Story? Any particularly interesting recollections from the early days of Sounis? Fond memories, embarrassing tales? A random update on your latest knitting project, undertaken to while away the hours until the next book? I'm looking forward to hear from everyone again.

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I had just finished reading QoA and Thief (yes, in that order. I know!) in 2005 and just *had* to talk to someone else about them. There was a very small fandom over on some fantasy/sci fi site I can't remember the name of, and a fabulous discussion at Readerville, which has been defunct for several years. But I just needed to keep discussing and wait for the next book. And Rowana and Eddis started this site. I lurked for a few weeks and then KoA came out and daily discussions started. It's the only fandom I've been a big part of and it has meant a lot to me over the years. You guys are amazing--so smart and kind. It's been a great experience. I'm very sorry that people who have been a big part of the site have wandered away. I miss them. Some high points--meeting Peggy, Pascalle, and Megan in Dayton, getting together with Em, Ro, Emmaco, and Hebe in London, and Baltimore with Peggy, Megan, and Willow. I'll never forget those great days.