Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Teaser Tuesday: Relentless Adaptations by Tansy Rayner Roberts

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I don't read a lot of short stories, but today's teaser comes from Relentless Adaptations by Tansy Rayner Roberts which was published in the Sprawl anthology published by Twelfth Planet Press.

During the upcoming Aussie Author Month, I am planning on talking about quite a few of the short stories in this anthology, but this was the first one I read out of the collection, and I really, really enjoyed it! This teaser comes from page 10 of Sprawl:

The last tweet I read is from a bookseller who cites being forced to dress up as a vampire as an example of unreasonable workplace conditions. A call to arms: Take up the fight. Are you with fiction, or against it?

I am currently reading the ebook version of this, but I noticed that if you buy the print book there are illustrations. If I enjoy the other stories anywhere near as much, I am going to have to splurge for the print version I think!

Teaser Tuesday is hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading. Head on over to find out all about it, and how to join in!

Don't forget to check out my current giveaway of the upcoming Geraldine Brook's release Caleb's Crossing.
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25 comments:

  1. Karen and GerardMarch 22, 2011 8:42 pm

    To me that sounds like a fun place to work.

    Stopping by from TT. We have 3 this week--a family secret one, an Amish romance and a suspense: http://ourstack.blogspot.com/2011/03/teaser-tuesday-bird-house-wanted.html

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  2. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 8:53 pm

    That reminds me of the guy that dresses up like Little Caesar and dances around on the busy streetcorner to sell $5.00 pizzas. It makes me giggle.

    Here's mine:

    http://bookbelle0819.blogspot.com/2011/03/teaser-tuesdays_22.html

    Stopy by if you can!

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  3. Beth FMarch 22, 2011 9:10 pm

    Too funny. I'm not big into dressing up, so I can relate. Love the Twitter reference.

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  4. Playing LibrarianMarch 22, 2011 9:16 pm

    I too rarely read short stories.
    This one sounds like fun!!

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  5. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 9:22 pm

    sounds like a fun story! Great teaser and thank you for stopping by my blog

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  6. JulesMarch 22, 2011 9:23 pm

    I don't read as many short stories as I would like, this one sounds interesting.

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  7. TeaMarch 22, 2011 11:44 pm

    I don't know whether to laugh at the poor guy or cry for him having to dress as a vampire for work. It is sorta funny.

    http://readwithtea.blogspot.com/2011/03/teaser-tuesday_22.html

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  8. NovrozMarch 22, 2011 11:48 pm

    I like short stories when they are in a collection written by 1 author.
    This short is really new, right? the writer uses 'tweet' word ;)

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  9. ZibileeMarch 23, 2011 12:21 am

    That was a really amusing teaser, and it makes me more curious about the book!

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  10. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 23, 2011 12:29 am

    A truly modern story..."tweets" and "vampires."

    Sounds like a tempting read.

    Here's MY TT POST

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  11. DeepaliMarch 23, 2011 1:08 am

    That made me giggle :)
    Great teaser -
    My teaser is from the Jaz Parks urban fantasy series at e-Volving Books

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  12. Alice AudreyMarch 23, 2011 1:55 am

    Gee, I'd love to have such unreasonable conditions.

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  13. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 1:59 am

    How cute!
    My teaser this week is from ‘Amy Inspired’ by Bethany Pierce.

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  14. fredamansMarch 23, 2011 2:46 am

    Cute teaser!

    http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2011/03/teaser-tuesday_22.html

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  15. AnnMarch 23, 2011 2:53 am

    Great teaser - and a short story is always good every now and then.
    Here's my teaser for today:
    http://thebookgatherer.blogspot.com/2011/03/teaser-tuesdays.html

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  16. BelindaMarch 23, 2011 3:00 am

    LOL! You can find mine at The Bookish Snob Happy Reading!

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  17. EvieMarch 23, 2011 3:05 am

    Great teaser, I really like it :) Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  18. StephenMarch 23, 2011 4:33 am

    I'd say "that bites", but that's an inexcusably awful pun. Interesting to see twitter worming its way into traditional literary sources!

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  19. AmandaMarch 23, 2011 6:40 am

    I rarely read short stories, but this one sounds interesting!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Amanda
    http://www.lettersinsideout.com

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  20. MiaMarch 23, 2011 8:11 am

    That's a really fun teaser! Thanks for stopping by on my blog! :)

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  21. Shelley MunroMarch 23, 2011 10:56 am

    LOL - I'd love to dress up as a vampire. Thanks for visiting my teaser.

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  22. Sean WrightMarch 23, 2011 7:14 pm

    That story is a very good bit of commentary on current trends - shows Tansy's depth as a writer I think

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  23. Ellie GarrattMarch 23, 2011 9:24 pm

    Your teaser has hooked me - I have to read that short story!

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  24. кєяoMarch 24, 2011 12:28 am

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, Marg. I haven't read any short stories since I read Dubliners last year. Great Teaser.
    Enjoy reading!
    кєяo's Book Blog

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  25. Notorious SpinksMarch 26, 2011 10:09 pm

    Sounds like a good teaser. Enjoy your trip!

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