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Hi everyone, Long time reader of RJ and of Dragonmount, but first time poster. Glad to be here. I've been trying my hand at writing some stories and I wondered if you could suggest a good place where I could post them up online and get some feedback on them from other fans of the genre. Any suggestions welcome, thank you.

Looking for some communal support. For many of us, it's guys like RJ that inspired us to write in the first place. I'm curious to see how many of us on the forum consider ourselves writers.

they do this a lot on NPR. people write in essays on what they believe. I believe that dry rub is the only true form of barbeque. slathering stuff in barbeque sauce does not make it barbeque. Only seasoned, slow smoked meat can be considered barbeque. The thought of putting sauce on it only admits that you failed at cooking it properly.

Does any one beleive in true love. I do not. Just don't think it's out there. not now a days

Time to Vote for Empy Awards Hello DMers. The final list of nominees are out and voting has been opened to the general public. The nominees can be found here: http://forums.dragonmount.com/index.php/topic,27738.0.html Please follow the instructions in the thread and send in your votes before Sunday March 2nd. Good luck to all the nominees. http://www.dragonmount.com/OurCommunity/?p=167

Brandon Sanderson to attend DragonCon 2008 From AgeofLegends.net Brandon Sanderson, the author chosen to complete A MEMORY OF LIGHT, is scheduled to attend Dragon*Con 2008. Brandon’s current fantasy series is the Mistborn Trilogy, the final volume of which will be published in October 2008. His first novel, ELANTRIS, was picked by Barnes and Noble editors as the best fantasy or science fiction book [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/News/?p=344

To promote their new website, TOR is giving away ebooks for free if you sign up for their newsletter. A new book every week until the site is launched. First up is Brandon Sandersons Mistborn. http://www.tor.com/

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Jennifer Liang talks DragonCon on Podcast Jennifer Liang, (aka Kathana) is featured in the latest “Dragon in Georgia” podcast where she talks about this year’s DragonCon, as well as next year’s eagerly awaited JordanCon. Jennifer is a long-time Dragonmount admin, head of the White Tower Organization, webmaster of AgeofLegends.net, director of the Wheel of Time Fan Track at DragonCon, as well as [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/News/?p=343

Jennifer Liang talks DragonCon on Podcast Jennifer Liang, (aka Kathana) is featured in the latest “Dragon in Georgia” podcast where she talks about this year’s DragonCon, as well as next year’s eagerly awaited JordanCon. Jennifer is a long-time Dragonmount admin, head of the White Tower Organization, webmaster of AgeofLegends.net, director of the Wheel of Time Fan Track at DragonCon, as well as [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/News/?p=343

does anyone wacth the world poker tour or the world series of poker. I think they fun to watch. if i had the money i would not mind getting in a tourament

ATC: Age is Relative Dear Chosen, What is it like being so very, very old? Kindest regards, Jelly Interesting question and one that our fans ask quite often. You would think it would be a little hard being alive for so long. The first hundred years or so were the toughest, but now the years just blend together. We [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/OurCommunity/?p=166

book 3 will be out in sept. (brisingr) what does everyone think of the first two. i thought they where better good. not as good as RJ's work but not bad for a teen on his first books

Hey Guys, I know this topic must come up a lot but I am looking for fantasy suggestions. I really would prefer books similar to the wheel of time. I have read and liked the following: Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan (Obviously ;) ) A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling I tried to start The Prince of Nothing by Scott Bakker but couldn't stand it. I got through the first book and half way through the second before I finally gave up. I'm currently reading The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson and don't like it very much. (However I am only about 90 pages into the first book.) Can anyone recommen…

Valentine’s Extravaganza at the Illuminators In honor of Valentine’s Day we have a couple of projects cooked up for the DM community. The first is an art exhibition by the Illuminators Artist Chapter House on the theme, “Love Gone Wrong.” You can view it by going to the ACH gallery link Here Also our Crafter’s Chapterhouse deputy Twinflower is putting [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/OurCommunity/?p=165

We have just started a new rp-site.. We need members and ideas.. We only have a few members so if you're fast you can be a part of the leadership.. The idea is to create a new story simular to wot but not exactly the same.. here's the link if you're curious.. I hope to see you ;) Gidar Dogon' Aiel here's the link : http://theutopia.18.forumer.com/index.php?act=idx

http://www.smh.com.au/news/security/valentine-virus-warning/2007/02/10/1170524346492.html http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2008/02/13/delacruz.valentine.virus.cnn this a video of news on cnn, and say that this storm worm is being warned against by FBI dont open atachment, dont click on links use a firewall, update your virus software etc i learned of this by geting a call from my mom, who heard from my stephdad that international hackers gonna puke out virus tomorow, and that its adviced to not be on nett...this again he learned from a coworker so um yeah when investigated i guess its a sligth 1 feather turned 10 hens on not being on net, but …

Empy Award Nominations Hello Fellow DMers. It is time to kick off Dragonmount’s Official awards honoring the best and brightest of the DM community with the Empy Awards. For those new members or those older members with short memories, the Empy Awards started back in 2004 with just a few awards given out to the community. [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/OurCommunity/?p=164

Brandon Sanderson interviewed on podcast The “Adventures in Scifi Publishing” podcast has posted a show in which they have a great conversation with Brandon Sanderson. In it, he talks about being hired to write A Memory of Light, the upcoming final novel of the Wheel of Time series. You can get more information and get the episode on the Adventures [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/News/?p=341

10th Anniversary Design Competition Update We have received 3 logos from one artist. You still have time left to make a submission. Below is the rules and guidelines for the competition. 1. Images need to comply with the templates in the correct dimensions and dpi Front/Black Pocket Shoulder All Images are NOT required. Use your best judgement. 2. No use of [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/OurCommunity/?p=163

Brandon Sanderson launches new podcast Brandon Sanderson has launched a new podcast called “Writing Excuses”. Check out the podcast website here. You can listen with your browser or subscribe with a podcast listener such as iTunes. “Writing Excuses” is a not a podcast that will focus on A MEMORY OF LIGHT. It’s probably safe to assume it will be [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/News/?p=340

Tor offering free MISTBORN eBook for limited time This week only, Tor Books is offering a free eBook copy of Mistborn: The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson. You can receive it if you register for their newsletter. Tor is doing this to help promote their new upcoming website. Mistborn is a superb novel and serves as an excellent example of Brandon’s writing. [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/News/?p=339

Im looking to start playing with a group of people online, much like BF2 with clans. If anyone is interested please let know. Im sure that the game would be a lot funner if people talked and used strategies. Also if you have any suggestions on how to start a clan type thing let me know. Thanks to all,

So...this is totally random, but has anyone studied abroad during college? I don't really know many people who have done it, and out of those, they've all done it within the last 2 or 3 years. I was wondering whether it has...long-term effects? Sorry, I'm not being very eloquent here....just trying to type out thoughts. I reeeaally want to go to Japan. I feel like it will complete my life....the only catch is that I have to learn 3 years worth of Japanese in a year and a half. I mean, I'll do it, I'm willing to do whatever it takes, but I want to know that it will be worth it. Thanks for any input.

Ask the Chosen- OWNED! Dear Intellectual Chosen (Just Asmodean then), I know that in this Age riddles are quite popular. Are there any riddles from the Age of Ledgends the “mighty” Chosen would care to share with us mere mortals? Also what riddles from this Age are your favourites? Devout follower, Raven. Before we get to answering the question, I’d like to point out [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/OurCommunity/?p=162

I probably spend about 2 hours a day on the boards here, almost exclusively while at work 8). On top of that, I'm usually re-reading one of the books, and spend 1-2 hours a day on that. So, I'd say on any given day, 3 or 4 hours of it are given over to RJ's world. How about you?

I've heard of all sorts of countries with shows like American Idol. So, what are they? Post some samples of their work. Their winning song and maybe work they have done since then. ;D The 5 Canadian Idols! Ryan Malcome (not my fav) On Idol - His solo - His newly formed band - Kalan Porter (He's good, ya! On Idol - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI4NRlFQSB8 Best song - Melissa O'Neil (Another good one) On Idol - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCKJqVrzkU0&feature=related Single - Eva Avila (My fav so far) On Idol - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3txxC8QI68 Single - Brian Melo (…

Brandon Sanderson talks THE SHADOW RISING Brandon Sanderson, the author chosen to complete the final novel in The Wheel of Time series, is currently re-reading the entire series before embarking on his journey into A MEMORY OF LIGHT. As he writes, he’s sharing some of his thoughts and observations with fans via his blog. We’ll post these excerpts as [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/News/?p=338

Brandon Sanderson talks THE DRAGON REBORN Brandon Sanderson, the author chosen to complete the final novel in The Wheel of Time series, is currently re-reading the entire series before embarking on his journey into A MEMORY OF LIGHT. As he writes, he’s sharing some of his thoughts and observations with fans via his blog. We’ll post these excerpts as [...] http://www.dragonmount.com/News/?p=337

I've been updating my audio book library form CD to Itunes one book at a time...I've been buying the books on Itunes because it's easier then doing the CD's since Itunes dosn't see them as audio books but Music (very annoying btw but I don't have a Mac and the PC programs they have to convert them are all horrible.) anyway I'm just about done with The Dragon Reborn and logged into Itunes just a few minuits ago to see about the possibility to of getting The Shadow Rising and my mouth dropped to the floor when I saw The Path of Daggers was avialable...Last I had heard it was in Limbo and thought that with Jordan's Death :'( it would be a very long time indeed before it w…