DreamDark: Silksinger - Laini Taylor, 2009, G.P. Putnam's Sons. Review by Kevin Gerard
Published: Aug 30, 2010 - 02:58 PM
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It's probably unfair to introduce Brandon Sanderson as "the writer to finish Wheel of Time saga", since he has published his own books before WoT (Mistborn), but the reality is for now, that's what he's famous for. Right now. The Way of Kings is the first of 10-part epic fantasy series Sanderson plans on writing along with the last tomes of Wheel of Time.
Published: Aug 12, 2010 - 08:11 AM
Often compared to Tolkien's Middle-earth or Lewis's Narnia, Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea is a stunning fantasy world that grabs quickly at our hearts, pulling us deeply into its imaginary realms. Four books (A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, The Farthest Shore, and Tehanu) tell the whole Earthsea cycle - a tale about a reckless, awkward boy named Sparrowhawk who becomes a wizard's apprentice.
Published: Aug 06, 2010 - 03:47 PM
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Foundling - Author: D. M. Cornish - 312 pp. (an extensive 120 page glossary with appendices - called an Explicarium - follows the story) Review by Kevin Gerard
Published: Aug 20, 2010 - 10:57 AM
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What a stubborn child. My son still refuses to part with his mom, making me jump up at work every time my wife calls me. Yes, he is still not born. In the meantime world goes on, and from lack of anything better to write about (ok, from lack of time to do proper research on anything more interesting) I give you some free reading: Kelly Meding's "Three Days to Dead".
Published: Aug 08, 2010 - 03:20 PM
The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate - Author: Michael P. Spradlin - 230 pp. Review by Kevin Gerard.
Published: Aug 01, 2010 - 03:39 PM
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DreamDark: Blackbringer - Laini Taylor, 2007, Firebird Fantasy Press. Review by Kevin Gerard
Published: Aug 18, 2010 - 03:24 PM
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Brandon Sanderson is a name known to all Wheel of Time fans, however not all who heard about him know that continuing Robert Jordan's masterpiece was not the beginning of his career. Brandon was chosen *because* he already was a great writer and Robert trusted him enough to let him finish the work of his life.
Published: Aug 13, 2010 - 01:45 PM
There are many fantasy and sci-fi conventions across the world and then there is Dragon*Con. First launched in 1987 Dragon Con has to be the biggest SFF convention in US if not in the whole world. Each year DC attracts more and more visitors, who by now are counted in tens of thousands. Each year there are contests, shows, performances, sales and hundreds and thousands of people simply having fun. This year is no different.
Published: Aug 11, 2010 - 01:24 PM
The world is waking up from the end-of-decade party, time to start living in the new year 2010. It seems like a good time to take a look at what's hot in this new year in the fantasy books department! Take a look at Amazon's Fantasy bestseller list. The list is updated hourly, so don't worry if you're seeing different books or different order.
Published: Aug 10, 2010 - 01:24 PM
In June last year I noticed a marvelous cover for a book not released yet. I liked it so much, that I posted this article: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms cover. Today, during my usual blog crawl I stumbled upon this post by Aidan.
Published: Aug 05, 2010 - 10:25 AM
After receiving a very strong feedback on the Best Fantasy Books of the Decade list I decided to clearly specify the criteria for Best Fantasy Books of 2009. This time the choice is not based on anyone's Top/Popular/Bestseller List. Following list was compiled based on the reviews and general community reception of the books.
Published: Aug 04, 2010 - 01:54 PM
First day of the 2010 year seems like a good moment to look back at the greatest fantasy books of the past decade. As I mentioned many times before, Fantasy genre is blooming recently, conquering hearts of more and more readers. Among many series that rose and continued in the "00" decade two stand out as unquestionable leaders.
Published: Aug 01, 2010 - 09:34 AM
Seventeen-year-old actress Kelley Winslow always thought faeries were just something from childhood stories. Then she meets Sonny Flannery. He's a changeling - a mortal taken as an infant and raised among Faerie - and within short order he's turned Kelley's heart inside out and her life upside down.
Published: Aug 16, 2009 - 11:45 PM
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Comic-Con 2009 may be long gone, but people are still talking about it. Mark from Strange Horizons recently posted interesting article, which among many things, covers various panels which were held there. The one in particular I'm referring to is a Fantasy and Writing panel, where hosts along with guests were trying to define the difference between "epic fantasy" and "urban", and "closed" or "open" worlds that incorporate magic, as well as some general thoughts on villains, heroes, and adaptations. You can find the full article here.
Published: Aug 15, 2009 - 08:21 PM
As hard it is to believe, it's that time of the year already. Christmas shopping extravaganza is starting, better hurry with your Santa lists if you want to make it before December 24th! To help you with this task Fantasy Fan brings you a list of most interesting fantasy items of 2009! Take a look below and see if there is anything you (or your family members) would like to find under the tree this year.
Published: Aug 13, 2009 - 06:28 AM
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A tale of vengeance, true love, and cannibalism. Sounds interesting? That's a tag line of fantasy novel "A Nameless Witch" by A. Lee Martinez (Gil?s All Fright Diner, In the Company of Ogres). Mel McKenzie had an opportunity to read the book and having done that, write the review, which you can read below. And if instead of the review you'd prefer a peak into what book has to offer, you can read the first chapter on Amazon.
Published: Aug 09, 2009 - 11:43 PM
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For those of you who missed our first review of Anne Bishop's Black Jewels series, here is another one, submitted by MMK, another fan of the books. Just to refresh your memory, Anne Bishop's critically-acclaimed Black Jewels Trilogy is the saga of a young but still-innocent Queen more powerful than even the High Lord of Hell-and the three sworn enemies determined to win her and gain a prize that could be terrible beyond imagining...
Published: Aug 03, 2009 - 11:29 PM
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For those of you unfamiliar with Jim Butcher, he's the author of highly popular series about a detective-mage (or a mage-detective) Harry Dresden, The Dresden Files, as well as another fantasy series called Codex of Alera. You can read the review of two first books of the series here: Furies of Calderon & Academ?s Fury. Haven't heard of it? Here's a sneak peak:
Published: Aug 30, 2009 - 10:01 PM
With all the Young Adult reviews coming in I might have to start a Kids section of Fantasy Fan soon! Kevin Gerard (Conor and the Crossworlds) brings us today another review of maybe not a classic fantasy, but definitely a kids fiction book. And a good one at that. Here it is:
Published: Aug 28, 2009 - 11:58 PM
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Some time ago I wrote about Scott Lynch and his The Gentleman Bastard Sequence (see Red Seas Under Red Skies). Second book in the series, The Republic of Thieves, is coming out in June 2010 (June 6th to be exact).
Published: Aug 23, 2009 - 11:20 PM
Kevin Gerard, the author of Conor and the Crossworlds, a fantasy series for young adults, from time to time makes a guest appearance on Fantasy Fan. His first article here was about becoming a sci-fi / fantasy writer. Today he reviews another book for Young Adults, The Youngest Templar, by Michael Spradlin.
Published: Aug 22, 2009 - 11:29 PM
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Not too long ago we wrote about Frank Beddor's The Looking Glass Wars, a true story of behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". Frank has kindly agreed to answer few questions about his career, his books and plans for the future.
Published: Aug 19, 2009 - 10:18 PM
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Not too long ago we wrote about a new fantasy anthology, Swords & Dark Magic: The New Sword and Sorcery, which will cotain works of many great writers (Erikson, Cook, Lebbon, Wolfe to name a few). The book is scheduled for release in US on June 22, 2010.
Published: Aug 16, 2009 - 08:27 PM
Stephen King is an American writer probably best known for his Dark Tower books. The hugely successful series incorporates themes from multiple genres, including fantasy, science fiction, horror and western elements. Three of the seven novels that make up the series have been nominated for prestigious Locus Award. The last book, sharing the name of the cycle ("The Dark Tower") received British Fantasy Award in 2005.
Published: Aug 14, 2009 - 09:45 PM