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A lot of people describe Scalzi’s Old Man's War novels as military science fiction, but I would classify its sequel Zoë’s Tale as a space opera. It’s a story about, well, Zoë, a teenage girl whose parents are invited to take leadership roles in building a colony on a new planet. Zoë is an enthusiastic member of the group sent to colonize Roanoke, despite the risks—and the risks are considerable even before the political machinations of greater powers boil to the surface. Continue reading Zoë’s Tale
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: I just finished 'Well of Ascention' 2 minutes ago...
« on: September 14, 2007, 07:42:45 PM »I just finished it last night, and went "Aaaagggghhhhhhh!!!"
I feel your pain and understand your exclamation.
"I'm FREE!"
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: New BS.com Beta!
« on: September 13, 2007, 09:18:51 PM »
The new site is great! When I get another spare moment I will do the survey. In truth, I never have a hard time finding anything; never had problems with info on the current site, but the new site is just so nice looking! It has a look that is truly befitting an established fantasy author.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: I just finished 'Well of Ascension' 2 minutes ago...
« on: September 11, 2007, 08:42:17 PM »Yeah, it is a great follow up book without feeling like just a "bridge" to get to the third book. I need to re-read it now that I have the printed hardcovers.
P.S. Euol, it looks like he spells "ascension" just like you do--with a "t"!
You have an excellent point; Well of Ascension does not suffer from the 'bridge-book' syndrome. Many series that I have read do have the one book that does not really stand on it's own merit, but WOA is a competently strong sequel.
I can not believe that I added the "t"--even after reading about Brandon's problem with the "t" sneaking it's way into his spelling of ascension.
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Brandon Sanderson / I just finished 'Well of Ascention' 2 minutes ago...
« on: September 11, 2007, 02:58:58 AM »
...Wow, just wow 
What an absolutely fantastic read this book was! I was balled over by the conclusion; I did not see that coming.
Thank you for a wonderful book; well worth my money--and as your other works have done--given me inspiration for my own writing.
(off to find Alcatraz now...)
Thank you again Brandon,
R. Schuyler Devin
What an absolutely fantastic read this book was! I was balled over by the conclusion; I did not see that coming.
Thank you for a wonderful book; well worth my money--and as your other works have done--given me inspiration for my own writing.
(off to find Alcatraz now...)
Thank you again Brandon,
R. Schuyler Devin
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Mistborn 3 Cover (Slight Spoilers for Mistborn 2)
« on: September 05, 2007, 10:46:58 PM »
I really like Jon Fosters work. I am thinking of attempting to commission him to do a piece for me. Does anyone (Brandon) know approximately how much Jon charges for piece like this?
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Mistborn 2 book missing pages...
« on: August 22, 2007, 09:00:08 PM »
I read this posting, I examined my book, and I am missing many pages as well.
I do not believe that my store had extra copies in which I could exchange.
I do not believe that my store had extra copies in which I could exchange.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Wacky
« on: March 02, 2007, 01:02:33 AM »Just have him talk to the camera ala Ferris Buler.So the Italian mafia is A. O. K.?
Also make sure you don't sell the rights to the Chinese mafia.
As well as the Yakuza?
It's an inside joke.
Curious...
Would this "inside joke" have anything to do with what happened to David (Wolverton) Farland?
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Wacky
« on: March 01, 2007, 09:41:23 PM »
Surreal news!
I am ecstatic for you. This has to be one of the finest NaNoWriMo success stories of all time.
You should let NaNoWriMo know about the success of Alcatraz, they could feature you on their site as a source of inspiration.
I am ecstatic for you. This has to be one of the finest NaNoWriMo success stories of all time.
You should let NaNoWriMo know about the success of Alcatraz, they could feature you on their site as a source of inspiration.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: I helped Brandon make money
« on: January 30, 2007, 10:30:39 PM »
I love the idea.
I adore the Mistborn cover.
I adore the Mistborn cover.
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Brandon Sanderson / I helped Brandon make money
« on: January 30, 2007, 01:36:39 AM »
This Saturday, I was walking by the SciFi/Fantasy section in Borders and I watched a older gentleman tentatively pick up one novel after another; he kept putting each book down eventually. I asked him what kind of fantasy he enjoyed and he stated "everything". I then picked up a copy of Elantris and handed it to him and said "I believe that you should read this, I have not read any other book like it". He thanked me and walked away. A few minutes later, I saw him reading the book while standing in the checkout line. Buy a tasty candy bar with the 48 cent I helped you earn!
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Brandon Sanderson / Mistborn - Nota bene, Sui generis!
« on: January 23, 2007, 12:00:45 AM »
I finished Mistborn last week and I wanted to say that it was nota bene (latin, to call attention to something important) and sui generis (latin, literally, of its own kind, a class alone, unique).
I have not been this dysphoric about completing a book in a long time. I was distressed because once it was over, I could no longer roam through the pages of the Final Empire. The pain in waiting for August to come!
In all seriousness, excellent book. Thoroughly enjoyable and worth every penny. Unique, fresh, and immersing. Brandon rightfully deserves his place with Tor and recognition as a professional author. Each novel he creates is a singular, strategic strike against the influx of penned mediocrity in today's fantasy fiction genre.
I did not think Elantris could be equalled; I was glad to be wrong.
Thank you Brandon for your gifts of writing.
Richard (Shuez)
I have not been this dysphoric about completing a book in a long time. I was distressed because once it was over, I could no longer roam through the pages of the Final Empire. The pain in waiting for August to come!
In all seriousness, excellent book. Thoroughly enjoyable and worth every penny. Unique, fresh, and immersing. Brandon rightfully deserves his place with Tor and recognition as a professional author. Each novel he creates is a singular, strategic strike against the influx of penned mediocrity in today's fantasy fiction genre.
I did not think Elantris could be equalled; I was glad to be wrong.
Thank you Brandon for your gifts of writing.
Richard (Shuez)
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Alcatraz cover art?
« on: January 22, 2007, 11:09:48 PM »
It really is a fantastic cover. I mentioned in the Mistborn paperback thread how covers affect my decision to buy a book from an author I am not familiar with. The Elantris cover, made me buy the book. If I did not already know Brandon's work, then the Mistborn cover would have influenced me to purchase the book. Again--If I did not already know Brandon's work--the Alcatraz cover sitting in the 'new arrivals' section of B&N or Borders would emphatically make me purchase this book.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Alcatraz cover art?
« on: January 21, 2007, 11:45:59 AM »
I am buying this book; I like what I heard at Brandon's Reading. I am also making a friend of mine purchase it since she reads alot of 'young adult' fiction
I sincerely hope it sells substantially, generates a positive buzz, and gives Brandon at least 5% of the monetary success that J.K. Rowlings has experienced!
I sincerely hope it sells substantially, generates a positive buzz, and gives Brandon at least 5% of the monetary success that J.K. Rowlings has experienced!
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: for Brandon - What is your proccess?
« on: January 20, 2007, 10:06:12 PM »
It is wonderful that you do not need extensive notes Brandon. Imagine the time that could be expended on just transcribing notes. You have a gift that allows you to use your time for writing instead of prolonged planning. I like to outline, but I find that the best concepts come liberally during the kinetic act of free writing.
Ponder this...
Rumor has it that Robert Jordan has many, many more pages of notes for the WOT books and universe, than he has pages in all 11 WOT novels published so far.
Ponder this...
Rumor has it that Robert Jordan has many, many more pages of notes for the WOT books and universe, than he has pages in all 11 WOT novels published so far.