originally posted by Sandtiger
Cheryl,
That's still a ways away…but eventually, I promise!
I'll try and keep you in short stories during the wait though.
Jana
originally posted by Cheryl
Thank you Jana, I look forward to many more short stories. I think I made a mistake starting out writing a novel instead of short stories but now I'm so involved in this one I don't want to break the flow of it. Look forward to July.
originally posted by Sandtiger
I wouldn't worry. I started writing short stories thinking they would help for writing a novel.
Not true at all - they are two very different beasts…
Sandtiger
originally posted by max
'Women of War'? that sounds really interesting. A history teacher of mine said that he would never want to fight an army of women. He said that women give no quarter and ask for none. Opinions?? I'm still not sure what he meant. But I was onlt 17 and that WAS 35 years ago. [grinning at ya] to change the subject, I am now reading 'Mystic Warrior', I don't remeber that author, 'Impossible Odds', Dave Duncan, 'The Birthday of the World' a collection of short stories by Ursula LeGuin. So many books!! Almost better than drinking around the campfire.
originally posted by Cheryl
Mystic Warrior is that Tracy Hickman's latest novel? I like it so far but I set it aside to read Carol Berg's book and finish To Light A Candle. I've been stuck at the beginning of Mystic Warrior but I think it looks really good. He's from the Dragonlance books but writing away from them now and sometimes writes with his wife Laura. I don't know what the history teacher meant either. I'll have to ponder it for awhile. I'm curious now what it means.
originally posted by Bruce
Just finished both "Seeds of Betrayal & Bonds of Vengenance by David Coe. Very enjoyable fantasy, I especially like how he details characters coming to their decision of betrayals or not depending on their viewpoints. Next is either Precursor by Cherryh or the Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop.
Bruce
originally posted by Trys
I just ordered a copy of Migration (Species Imperative, No. 2) from Bakka Phoenix Books in Toronto. Julie Czerneda is doing a signing there on May 14. If you liked Survival (Species Imperative, No. 1) the first in this series, you don't want to miss this chance. On the other hand if you haven't read Survival give yourself a treat. It's a wonderful read.
I love these bookstores who are willing to go the little extra distance for their customers and that's why I'll publicize them.
Trys
originally posted by Jay_Jay
Just got back from Ad Astra, Toronto's annual Sci-Fi conference, and I picked up several new and used books there. One was the paperback version of Tanya Huff's Smoke and Shadows which I have been wanting to read ever since browsing through the hardcover version at LAST year's Ad Astra. The second was a used copy of The Silmarillion. I want to take part in an online discussion that's just starting about it, and I can't find my hardcover edition. Hey, for a measly $3, I was glad to get my hands on it. Maybe sometime in June, when all my books are unpacked, the hardcover will have resurfaced. Meanwhile, I can still take part in the discussion.
The third was Wind Witch, a fantasy that Don Maitz did the cover for. I came EXTREMELY close to buying the preliminary sketch for this cover when Don had it for sale in the auction at WFC. Very much looking forward to seeing what the book is like.
And yes, this is one time in my life that I did indeed 'judge a book by its cover!'
originally posted by Sandtiger
Also just back from Ad Astra, a bit worse for wear since my throat is bothering me. (Not Laryngitis, nor do I think it's a cold - just a sore throat.)
Still, had a great time visiting with friends, and my first actual panels (As opposed to the reading I had at WFC) went well. One was on Happy Endings, (With Rob Sawyer) and the other was on the Butterfly Effect. (With Jo Walton and Michelle West).
My only purchases were a pair of pewter and glass goblets for a friend's wedding shower, and a copy of Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom because the proceeds of that went to the Sunburst Award. (Canadian SF Award).
I also saw a magnificent reversable cloak in a dark purple corderoy with an irridescent blue on the inside that reflected the purple, and silver trim. Very wizardly. I am not one to dress up, but I thought long and hard about buying it because I've never seen anything like it. I did take one of the designer's cards though - she lives in Toronto…
Now, to make valuable use of a day off work…
Sandtiger
originally posted by Laurence Jeffrey Johnson
Hello,I recently read Stephen Lawhead's The Song of Albion Series, I enjoyed it! I have also read some of his other books and they were also enjoyable, but they fit into the genre of historical novels rather than SF/F., I also read David Farland's The Runelords Series and I found that the story flowed really well!
Skol=Cheers from Laurence.
originally posted by Cheryl
I wish I'd been there at the panal you did Jana. Maybe someday I can do that at a World con. I was reading your story again and you write beautifully. I'm really looking forward to Women at War now. I think you will have a lot of fans lining up for your autograph very soon. You need a message board too. lol I think stephen Lawhead is a great author too Laurence. I haven't read him lately but I plan to get back into his work. He got into a direction I wasn't interested in but I plan to read him again. I miss his work and know he is a good author. I hope we all can reunite at World con in LA in 2006. I'm looking forward to that one already.
originally posted by Laurence Jeffrey Johnson
Hello Cheryl and everyone else,I have only recently joined this merry band, a few weeks ago I sent an e-mail to Janny to say how much I had enjoyed reading Traitor's Knot, thanks for the invitation to join in Janny.
Terry Goodkind also writes a gripping tale. I recently obtained the first two books of a trilogy by ANSELM AUDLEY,this is a new author to me, have any of you read his works? Cheers from Laurence.
originally posted by Sandtiger
Cheryl,
Thank you for the vote of confidence. You made my evening.
Oh, I am reading one of Lawhead's myself right now "Avalon" the return of King Arthur. I've read it before, but I felt it was time to read it again.
It's fun - and I liked it more than his historical Arthur books, though those weren't bad either.
Jana ::Sandtiger::
originally posted by Trys
Welcome to the board Laurence.
Trys
originally posted by Cheryl
What is Avalon about Sandtiger? I don't know what type of series he is writing now and was wondering? Welcome Laurence.
originally posted by Sandtiger
It's an urban fantasy about a guy in Scotland who learns he's heir to the British throne just as the country is about to dissolve the monarchy. And of course, he's the reincarnation of King Arthur…
Sandtiger ::Now off to EerieCon in Niagara Falls, NY::
originally posted by Frank T Davis
Laurence,
Welcome to the number one board in all the universes. It's led by the greatest team: The T & J duo Trys and Janny.
Have not yet read any of Audley's works. Perhaps you can post an assessment when you've finished reading the 1st 2 of his trilogy.
Thanks,
Frank
originally posted by Frank T Davis
Just finished reading Michelle West's six book saga "The Sun Sword" which I found to be outstanding. Stayed up reading thru several nights because I just could not put the particular book down. I do indeed love to read books involving lots of sword fights/wars particularly when demons are included. Several really neat plot twists kept the saga exceptiuonally interesting.
Book six consisted of 957 pages which is right up my alley. She spent around 4000 pages leading up to the great war and then spent about 100 pages describing it, which lasted about 12 hours. Great stuff!!
Icing on the cake could have been had, had she included some steamy love scenes. The loving scenes that she did include were very sweet and to the point.
Highly recommend it if you haven't read it yet.
Must now purchase her earlier work: two book series "The Sacred Hunt".
Am now reading Guy Kay's "A Song for Arbonne". Into the first 60 pages and it appears to be very entertaining.
Come on TK, I'm running out of good books to read.
Frank
originally posted by Laurence Jeffrey Johnson
Hello to you all, and thanks for the welcome! As I live in the Shetland Islands in the UK., and they lie within the 60th degree of latitude this means that our winters are long, hence there is plenty of time to read. By the way Frank Traitors Knot is well worth the wait, I will post my opinion on Anselm Audley's books in due course. Skol from Laurence.
originally posted by Cheryl
That sounds great Sandtiger thanks on that. Frank, you make me want to finish Michelle's books right now. They are so thick. It is hard for me to get through those thick ones like them and I'm behind. I do love her writing and think she's great. Hunter's Oath and Hunter's Death are in my top five list of favorites. I met her and she is the nicest person and spent time chatting with us even though there was a line behind us. It was exciting to meet her and Janny this last year. I'm glad Michelle's conclusion is great and with lost of wars and demon's still causing trouble. lol