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Category: the book pile

Reading books without pictures? Yup, the to read pile is large and to read pile is larger, mostly filled with speculative fiction.

Caine Black Knife is Where Reputations Are Made

caine black knife

Where part of the legend and reality of Caine is born.

Published March 5, 2020
Categorized as the book pile

Gardens of the Moon Love

gardens of the moon

The book that started the best epic fantasy series of all time and one of my favorite experiences in fiction.

Published March 5, 2020
Categorized as the book pile

A Shadow in Summer Strikes a Pose

a shadow in summer

Before he expanded in to Space Operas with the Expanse Daniel Abraham was into a really nice epic fantasy series.

Published March 5, 2020
Categorized as the book pile

The Warded Man Himself, My Lost Peter V. Brett Interview

peter v brett

Well thought answers from the author of the Demon Cycle about his new fantasy series, terror, the changing nature of epic fantasy… and Shogun?

Published February 4, 2020
Categorized as interviews, the book pile

When I talked to the guy who wrote Annihilation about Predator… JUST Predator

predator

This was fun.

Published February 2, 2020
Categorized as interviews, the book pile

China MiĆ©ville’s The Scar Leaves a Mark

china mieville

China Mieville’s follow-up to his neo- classic Perdido Street Station takes to the high seas.

Published February 2, 2020
Categorized as the book pile

Steven Erikson’s Epic Fantasy Mic Drop – The Malazan Book of The Fallen

gardens of the moon

This practically killed epic fantasy for me. It’s the greatest epic fantasy of all time and one of best works of fiction of any kind ever so I just don’t have time for what used to be considered good enough in the genre.

Published January 31, 2020
Categorized as random thoughts, the book pile

STAR WARS Bloodline – Claudia Gray’s Shadows of the Empire

star wars bloodline

Claudia Gray continues being THE author of the new Star Wars novel canon.

Published November 23, 2016
Categorized as the book pile

Paul S. Kemp Gets The Star Wars Call – Interview

paul s kemp

The creator of Erevis Cale of Forgotten Realms fame got the call to write Star Wars novels. I talk to him and make my pitch to be part of EU legend canon.

Published April 5, 2015
Categorized as interviews, the book pile

These Aren’t the Bastards You’re Looking For – Scott Lynch’s Republic Of Thieves

republic of thieves

Scott. Is this a Star War?

Published February 5, 2015
Categorized as the book pile

Talking Fables with Chris Roberson Before iZombie – Interview

fables

This guy went on to co-create iZombie.

Published April 5, 2009
Categorized as interviews, the book pile

Bug Out with Adrian Tchaikovsky Before Children of Time – Interview

adrian tchaikovsky
adrian tchaikovsky children fo time

An interview with another author who has since gone on to really make a name for himself in science fiction with Children of Time & has a lot of smart things to say about fantasy and writing.

Published September 29, 2008
Categorized as interviews, the book pile

Singing in the Crystal Rain with Tobias Buckell – Interview

tobias buckell

Read his books, don’t use him as your life line.

Published February 5, 2008
Categorized as interviews, the book pile

The True God of Shadow – The Steven Erikson Interview

steven erikson

I talk to the guy who wrote the best fantasy series of all time and maybe my favorite work of fiction.

Published February 3, 2008
Categorized as interviews, the book pile

An Old Guard Chat With Malazan Co-Creator Ian Cameron Esslemont

night of knives

The co-creator of my favorite fantasy setting and book series of all time talks to me. Not you.

Published February 1, 2008
Categorized as interviews, the book pile

Red Seas Under Red Skies is what Swashbuckling Fantasy Sequels Are Made Of

red seas under red skies

Scott Lynch’s follow-up to The Lies of Locke Lamora improves upon that exciting debut.

Published March 1, 2007
Categorized as the book pile

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