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http://georgerrmartin.com/if-sample.html Sweet preview of a chapter from Winds of Winter. We are back in Dorne. Discuss.

Rather than further hijack another thread, I'm starting a new one to continue a discussion with Suttree? (sorry if I get your screenname wrong) regarding the field of literary criticism and Brandon Sanderson in general. Surtree commented that "Brian" Sanderson (and perhaps you can explain the joke, if there is one?) is a mid-tier author in response to a point that I made earlier that I personally am hesitant to blame Sanderson for the flaws in AMOL, because I feel that he is a superb writer. I'm going to touch on 4 different points here: First, regarding the field of literary criticism in general, which I feel is naught but the expression of one's own opinions, and…

Take TWOT. If I were to claim Mat were alive in the later books, is it a spoiler? He's clearly on some of the later book covers, so is it really a spoiler to discuss it with a new reader? Or another example, Mistborn, Would it be a spoiler to say Elend and Vin are alive in the beginning of book 3? Or does the fact that the covers clearly show certain characters being alive kind of kill the need for spoiler warnings? Just asking.

An assassin in white murders the King of Alethkar, an act commissioned by the enigmatic Parshendi tribesmen of the east. In response the Alethi armies meet those of the Parshendi in battle on the Shattered Plains, a vast landscape of plateaus separated by dark chasms. Progress is slow and gruelling, and Dalinar, the murdered king's brother, adopts a siege strategy to wear down the enemy through attrition. Meanwhile, Kaladin, a former soldier disgraced and sold into slavery, arrives on the Shattered Plains as a bridgeman, a role designed to help carry and place the immense mobile bridges which carry the Alethi army into battle. Mistreated by his masters, Kaladin begin…

Description of the Job Position: The open position is for a Wheel of Time Humor Blogger. This blog is a regular feature on Wednesdays. This person will be responsible for a short weekly column featuring a combination of existing WoT humor from around the Internet (e.g. Mat's Inbox, the WoT lightbulb jokes, the WoT Lolcats) and creating their own WoT humor content. Applications for this position will be open until Wednesday, April 2nd. more information can be found: http://www.dragonmount.com/index.php/News/events/call-for-applications-front-page-blogger-posit-r736

So I've recently come into possesion of the first two books of this trilogy. Has anyone read it, is it any good? Should I even bother getting the third book?

Anyone here read any Drizzt stuff? I've read a lot the early stuff which was pretty good but the more recent books have gotten a bit stale.

The Book of Words 1: The Baker's Boy by J.V. Jones

Hi people! I just came across this picture and the name struck some fond memories for WoT! I know the same is spelled differently, but it still brings those memories! Also gotta love how this is in British Columbia, Canada :) Here's Moraine Lake! And here's what it looks like on Google Maps https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=moraine+lake&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x53775bcbf58ee517:0x42c8a7a2c3c05c95,Moraine+Lake&gl=ca&ei=IkXnUtGJPMX6oATJgoCgAg&sqi=2&ved=0CKIBELYD There is a place called Tower of Babel near the lake... (when you look on the google map) I argue that it's actually the tower which Moiraine was trapped in for such a…

This is not meant as a slam. When I was 12, (many moons ago) I read every single book of his and Garion and pals became like friends. Loved them. When I became older, I began to notice something and it is the essence of my question, which is: Has anyone else ever felt like the ''Witty'' Banter and ''Clever'' Back-And-Forth between the characters was actually a bit repetitive, predictable, pedantic, childish and even slightly off-putting after reading the same lines every few pages book after book? That is my question - thank you for all input. Fish

Greetings friends, colleagues, fellow fans, lurkers, RPers, Biffins, Boffins and Sackville-Bagginses... Wait, no... That's a different speech entirely. As you may or may not know, each year Dragonmount holds a very special awards ceremony all of it's own. They are called The Empys, and they give each and every one of you the chance to reward other members and groups in this little community of ours for their activity throughout the year here at DM, by nominating and voting for them in a variety of categories (twenty-seven, to be precise). They are all heroes in their own right with what they add to our enjoyment of this site... And that is why our theme for the whole …

Book 1: Drakenfeld

I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place. If not mods I'm sorry Due to the economic downturn That is my life I'm having to sell a lot of my possessions. I've listed a sword I bought from the Robert Jordan collection a few years ago on eBay. This was Robert Jordan's ugly sword. I hate to get rid of it but got bills to pay. If this is not allowed mods please delete. Thanks, Six4. http://www.ebay.com/itm/191039306240

The Broken Isles

Dangerous Women is a compilation of short stories and novellas put together by editor Gardner Dozois and George R.R. Martin. Each author selected is renowned for their work in genre fiction, and each of these authors was tasked with writing a short story that tackles the theme of dangerous women. In our review each short story is given a brief synopsis, analysis, and score. The final score you see at the top of the review is an aggregate of all 21 short stories. Some Desparado – By Joe AbercrombieSynopsis: Shy is a fugitive bank robber and she’s just been betrayed by her three friends who are looking to ransom her and take her share of their most recent robbery. A…

Just looked at the thermomter and saw -14F . Probably should have stayed home today. Anyway thouht I would share this ridiculousness in the hopes that someone could confirm that is still warm somewhere.

As a veteran of the Wheel of Time series, I like to watch new releases of fantasy stories for new ones that catch my eye. Enter 'The Well of Cha'kura', the first book in the Creators of Aerhellion series. If the writer continues on the path he's laid with this first book, the Creators of Aerhellion series will prove to be a must-read for any fantasy reader. Don't let the $.99 price tag deceive you - this book sets a tone, pacing, and depth equal to any of the top-name fantasy writers out there today. Robert J. Barton is clearly a gifted writer with the rare ability to set a story and imprint characters in your mind so heavily that you'll find yourself laughing, fired up, …

The Princess and the Queen by George R.R. Martin

Twas the night before Tarmon Gai?don (I mean X-Mas) And all through the Blight not a creature was stirring? Well, nothing except for that frightful incarnation, Shaisam. The sickly trees were groomed and the ravens perched about with longing In hopes that a sign of life from the Pit of Doom? the Dark Lord within the world of man belonging.. When from all around the Darkness, Shadowspawn of all sorts jumped up in alarm There arose such a sinister cackle in the distance?.what was this that wished them harm? When what?. to all their searching eyes should appear? Why, a ghostly wagon immersed in a maddening fog drawing near!!! With a pale complexion the Pedd…

As the topic header suggests, I'm going to a signing today. So. Questions that should be asked? Ideas for conversation? Tell me how to pick his brain!

Parasitology #1: Parasite by Mira Grant (aka Seanan McGuire)

Today i came to this website for the first time and let me tell you all that i was almost smothered with spoilers, this is very aggravating and warnings of spoilers are seldom. nonetheless i suggest to all of you, that you be wary of information. hopefully i can still enjoy the series all the same. i just wanted to announce how unbecoming this website is to the newbies who are only on book three so far. all together, however, i am very glad this website is here and everything that it does, i am just disappointed in the many spoilers i encountered. for those of you who actually warned of spoilers, that is very nice of you and me as well as other WoT newbies are very apprec…

Any thoughts on the new discworld book?

Not sure if anyone will be interested but if so check out www.criminalaffairs.proboards.com. If nothing else just check it out and tell me what you think and any ways you think i could make it better! :)

Midkemia: The Chronicles of Pug by Raymond E. Feist and Stephen Abrams

I haven't done one of these in awhile and it feels sort of overdue. You can ask me anything about WoT, DM, JordanCon, myself, etc. I reserve the right to not answer something or to answer in a way that only amuses myself. And go.

Book 1: Fade to Black

Full details here, but the quick version is as follows: If an author is not present, that's likely because official sales figures have not been released yet. Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss, for example, should definitely be on here but as they have no official figures, I can't place them. That's also true for older authors like Philip K. Dick. 1) J.K. Rowling (c. 450 million) 2) Stephen King (c. 350 million) 3) JRR Tolkien (c. 300 million) [Dean Koontz (c. 200 million)] [Michael Crichton (200 million)] 4) Anne Rice (136 million) 5) CS Lewis (120 million+) 6) Stephanie Meyer (116 million) 7) Edgar Rice Burroughs (100 million+) 8) Sir Arthur C. Clarke (100 m…

The Year of the Ladybird