http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:57:35 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/subsilver/logo_en.gif http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/feed/? http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/i-m-a-blog-contributor-t231.htm edifanob Only The Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy with a weekly post named Bona Fide: Weekly Roundup and other posts. And you won't believe it, Istarted to write and post reviews. Even it is time consuming it makes a lot of fun. Maybe some of you will find the way to the blog. I look forward to your comments.]]> Promote your Site Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:57:35 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/i-m-a-blog-contributor-t231.htm#774 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/i-m-a-blog-contributor-t231.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/book-depository-10-discount-free-international-shipping-t230.htm casa7188 10% off + free International Shipping (no minimum purchase required) Coupon Code: NL988P. Tthousands of textbooks available for whatever course you might be starting this autumn, masses of wonderful notebooks and if you’re not studying then loads of other great titles to treat yourself to. How to redeem the offer You must come via this page each time you wish to use the coupon code, if you don’t then you won’t be offered the chance to redeem your coupon in the basket. 10% ... Promote your Site Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:50:59 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/book-depository-10-discount-free-international-shipping-t230.htm#772 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/book-depository-10-discount-free-international-shipping-t230.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/realms-of-speculative-fiction-f39/reviews-on-rosf-t125.htm Trin Robert Silverberg - Son of Man
You can read the review here.

It's a very confusing book, but also very special. It is also the first book ever that took me four months to read! Also, amazing cover art.]]> Realms of Speculative Fiction Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:22:55 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/realms-of-speculative-fiction-f39/reviews-on-rosf-t125.htm#376 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/realms-of-speculative-fiction-f39/reviews-on-rosf-t125.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/realms-of-speculative-fiction-f39/currently-reading-trin-t91.htm Trin Since there is a lot of books I read but don't review, I'll say a few words about them here. After all, a lot of them are really good and deserve some kind of mention. So, what I'm reading today: Tad Williams: Otherland, book three: Mountain of Black Glass I'm impressed. I really didn't expect so much from this series - I got used to it being just a couple of books on Thrinidir's bookshelf. They just didn't seem like anything special. I don't even know why I let Thrinidir convince ... Realms of Speculative Fiction Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:41:39 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/realms-of-speculative-fiction-f39/currently-reading-trin-t91.htm#268 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/realms-of-speculative-fiction-f39/currently-reading-trin-t91.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dark-wolf-s-fantasy-reviews-f16/fantasy-art-t177.htm Dark Wolf This week guest is the Portuguese artist, Andreas Rocha. Andreas has an architect degree and has worked in architecture field for 5 years. For over 10 years now he paints digitally and you can see the influence made by his architecture experience on his works, Andreas is specialized in 2d illustrations/matte paintings and 3d architectural visualizations. Fantasy Art - Andreas Rocha Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:10:07 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dark-wolf-s-fantasy-reviews-f16/fantasy-art-t177.htm#597 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dark-wolf-s-fantasy-reviews-f16/fantasy-art-t177.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/fantasy-cafe-f9/the-wolverine-files-giveaway-now-through-june-4-t229.htm kristen five copies of The Wolverine Files to give away! It's a fabulous looking hardcover book about - of course - Wolverine from the X-Men.]]> Fantasy Cafe Wed, 27 May 2009 00:43:26 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/fantasy-cafe-f9/the-wolverine-files-giveaway-now-through-june-4-t229.htm#765 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/fantasy-cafe-f9/the-wolverine-files-giveaway-now-through-june-4-t229.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/deverry-act-one-by-katharine-kerr-t228.htm Mulluane Lonewolf I am revisiting a favorite classic Sword and Sorcery saga. I am rereading my way through the first 4 books which are categorized as Act 1. First 2 reviews are up and I'm loving this walk down memory lane. Daggerspell: Deverry Act One: Book 1 (Review) Darkspell: Deverry Act One: Book 2 (Review) At the rate that I'm reading, reviews of 3 and 4 are not far off! Dragons Heroes and Wizards Wed, 27 May 2009 00:43:25 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/deverry-act-one-by-katharine-kerr-t228.htm#764 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/deverry-act-one-by-katharine-kerr-t228.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/doc-wilde-and-the-frogs-of-doom-by-tim-byrd-review-t227.htm Mulluane Lonewolf
Doc Wilde and the Frogs of Doom by Tim Byrd (Review)]]> Old Bat's Belfry Sat, 23 May 2009 04:20:12 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/doc-wilde-and-the-frogs-of-doom-by-tim-byrd-review-t227.htm#761 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/doc-wilde-and-the-frogs-of-doom-by-tim-byrd-review-t227.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/tales-of-tamoor-t225.htm AvantiAvanti Hi: Please visit http://www.TalesofTamoor.com to learn more about tamoor, see the map, read the first chapter, see some of the artwork. Visit the artists - Jane Starr Weils & Carol Phillips websites. I think you will enjoy GreeHee The Journey of Five - Tales of Tamoor Book One. It's the story of young dragon, born as a result of a prophecy with a big heart and deep thinking mind, unlike any other dragon in his world. Naturally, he thinks he is broken and the book opens with ... Promote your Site Tue, 19 May 2009 00:04:32 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/tales-of-tamoor-t225.htm#753 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/tales-of-tamoor-t225.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dark-wolf-s-fantasy-reviews-f16/guest-post-brian-ruckley-t226.htm Dark Wolf
Guest post: Brian Ruckley]]> Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews Wed, 20 May 2009 12:12:08 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dark-wolf-s-fantasy-reviews-f16/guest-post-brian-ruckley-t226.htm#755 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dark-wolf-s-fantasy-reviews-f16/guest-post-brian-ruckley-t226.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/introductions-f4/hello-everyone-t210.htm FantasyFan Hi! My name is Peter and I'm an alcoh... errr, rewind... My name is Peter and I'm a fantasy fan. For the past 7 years or so I have been running a website dedicated to fantasy genre. Website with fantasy news, reviews, trivia and such. Take a look if you have a moment! http://www.fantasy-fan.org Introductions Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:09:45 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/introductions-f4/hello-everyone-t210.htm#713 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/introductions-f4/hello-everyone-t210.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/lamplighter-monster-blood-tattoo-book-2-by-d-m-cornish-review-t224.htm Mulluane Lonewolf
Lamplighter: Monster Blood Tattoo: Book 2 by D. M. Cornish (Review)

Sadly it will be another year before we see book three!]]> Old Bat's Belfry Sun, 17 May 2009 03:34:54 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/lamplighter-monster-blood-tattoo-book-2-by-d-m-cornish-review-t224.htm#750 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/lamplighter-monster-blood-tattoo-book-2-by-d-m-cornish-review-t224.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/worldweavers-by-alma-alexander-t223.htm Mulluane Lonewolf
My reviews so far:

Gift of the Unmage: Worldweavers: Book 1 (Review)

Spellspam: Worldweavers: Book 2 (Review)]]> Dragons Heroes and Wizards Sat, 09 May 2009 04:05:53 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/worldweavers-by-alma-alexander-t223.htm#744 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/worldweavers-by-alma-alexander-t223.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/fantasy-cafe-f9/book-reviews-t60.htm kristen I'll add all new reviews to this thread. Here is a new review of Lois McMaster Bujold's Miles, Mystery & Mayhem. I also recently reviewed The Healthy Dead by Steven Erikson. The next two reviews will be of An Accidental Goddess by Linnea Sinclair and The Jackal of Nar by John Marco. Fantasy Cafe Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:08:10 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/fantasy-cafe-f9/book-reviews-t60.htm#156 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/fantasy-cafe-f9/book-reviews-t60.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/falcata-times-changed-format-t222.htm edifanob Hi dear members and readers, maybe some of you know the Ezine FALCATA TIMES. I wrote about it: FALCATA TIMES Today I received a message from Gareth that they changed to blog format. I recommend to visit. Here is the link: FALCATA TIMES blog Enjoy reading and commenting Promote your Site Fri, 01 May 2009 21:09:19 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/falcata-times-changed-format-t222.htm#739 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/falcata-times-changed-format-t222.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-fantasy-f42/general-fantasy-recommendations-t212.htm FantasyFan Making a list of good fantasy books along with a set of descriptions that would help readers pick their next read occurred to me some time ago. The result of this is following list: Fantasy book recommendations The list is by no means complete, but it's a good start on which I intend to build. If anyone has suggestions/recommendations for authors that are not listed there yet, please let me know! Recommendation Fantasy Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:31:34 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-fantasy-f42/general-fantasy-recommendations-t212.htm#717 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-fantasy-f42/general-fantasy-recommendations-t212.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-sci-fi-f41/my-sci-fi-favourites-t129.htm chitman13 Seeing as this is a lonely little forum with no posts I thought I'd kick it off with the authors I follow and sci-fi books I've enjoyed Feel free to add anything yourselves, the more the merrier in my opinion! Peter F Hamilton Definitely my favourite author and always good for huge space opera's with plenty of world building, technology and interesting ideas - I just don't think you can beat him in terms of these things. His Night's Dawn trilogy (The Reality Dysfunction, The Neutronium ... Recommendation Sci-fi Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:32:23 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-sci-fi-f41/my-sci-fi-favourites-t129.htm#417 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-sci-fi-f41/my-sci-fi-favourites-t129.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/only-the-best-sf-f-t221.htm bloggeratf Check it out here: http://onlythebestscifi.blogspot.com/ A RESOURCE TO HELP YOU FIND THE BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY BOOKS OUT THERE. DON'T WASTE HOURS COMBING THE BOOKSTORE, ENJOY THE PICK OF THE WEEK MONTH, OR WORK YOUR WAY THROUGH MY TOP 10 BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME! Also I make some interesting thematic posts, such as a look at torture in sf/f. Have a gander, let me know what you think. Promote your Site Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:52:30 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/only-the-best-sf-f-t221.htm#734 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/only-the-best-sf-f-t221.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-fantasy-f42/reviewer-time-the-official-blog-post-t220.htm edifanob Harry Markov who is running Temple Library Reviews had a great idea. Gather and present informations about blogs and their owners: Reviewer Time: The Official Blog Post!! And this is the first blog to be presented: "Reviewer Time" Guest: Theresa and "The Fantasy and Sci-Fi News and Reviews" Theresa aka SQT is also member of The Dragon Federation. From my point of view Harry and Theresa did a great job. And don't forget there will be more presentations. Recommendation Fantasy Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:58:53 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-fantasy-f42/reviewer-time-the-official-blog-post-t220.htm#733 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-fantasy-f42/reviewer-time-the-official-blog-post-t220.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/100-posts-i-can-t-believe-t219.htm edifanob This is a more personel comment. I entered The Dragon Federation with great enthusiasm. Then I had a off-time due to some reason I don't want to describe. But more important is: I'M BACK So expect more comments from me and if you like send me pm's I'm reading Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson and to be honest I love it. Today I received the message that I will receive my copy of The Hero of Ages in middle of May. That means I have time to finish Mistborn and to read ... Off Topic Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:26:52 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/100-posts-i-can-t-believe-t219.htm#729 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/100-posts-i-can-t-believe-t219.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/the-david-gemmell-legend-award-remiinder-t218.htm edifanob Do you know THE DAVID GEMMELL LEGEND AWARDD ?? "WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE FOR 'DAVID GEMMELL LEGEND AWARD FOR FANTASY!' The DGLA will be presented for the very first time in 2009 for the best Fantasy novel of 2008. The award will be given to a work written in the 'spirit' of the late, great David Gemmell, a true Master of Heroic Fantasy. And, we want YOU - the readers who love the genre to VOTE to decide who makes the Short-list! Just scroll down this page and click on the poll ... Promote your Site Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:13:23 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/the-david-gemmell-legend-award-remiinder-t218.htm#728 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/promote-your-site-f5/the-david-gemmell-legend-award-remiinder-t218.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/are-you-part-of-the-twitter-universe-t217.htm edifanob
as I discovered a lot of bloggers are using Twitter. And I use it too. But compared tio other people I Twitter not that much. I'm more a follower.

What do you think of Twitter?]]> Off Topic Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:01:35 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/are-you-part-of-the-twitter-universe-t217.htm#727 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/are-you-part-of-the-twitter-universe-t217.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/vote-for-mulluane-t166.htm edifanob
I nominated Mulluane for an ARC of GREEN by Jay Lake on Jay's website.

Now the final vote has started.

So please vote for Mulluane at

Voting poll for the latest Green ARC contest


Thank you]]> Off Topic Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:24:41 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/vote-for-mulluane-t166.htm#565 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/vote-for-mulluane-t166.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/movies-may-2009-t216.htm edifanob
My wife and I will go to cinema and watch X_Men Origins: Wolverine and the new Startrek movie.

Beside this I recommend to watch following fan based film: The Hunt for Gollum]]> Off Topic Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:04:14 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/movies-may-2009-t216.htm#725 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/off-topic-f6/movies-may-2009-t216.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/the-red-wolf-conspiracy-by-robert-v-s-redick-the-chathrand-voyage-book-1-review-t215.htm Mulluane Lonewolf The Red Wolf Conspiracy by Robert V. S. Redick: The Chathrand Voyage: Book 1 (Review)

I am on the fence about this one. Fun read but not really my cup of tea as it were.]]> Old Bat's Belfry Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:19:33 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/the-red-wolf-conspiracy-by-robert-v-s-redick-the-chathrand-voyage-book-1-review-t215.htm#721 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/the-red-wolf-conspiracy-by-robert-v-s-redick-the-chathrand-voyage-book-1-review-t215.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-sci-fi-f41/ender-s-game-by-orson-scott-card-t213.htm FantasyFan
It's a story of a genius boy who's forced through military training in order to be ready to lead human kind fleet during the alien invasion that is predicted to come in few years.

Amazing read and I recommend it to everyone!]]> Recommendation Sci-fi Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:35:20 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-sci-fi-f41/ender-s-game-by-orson-scott-card-t213.htm#718 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/recommendation-sci-fi-f41/ender-s-game-by-orson-scott-card-t213.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/kingdoms-of-blood-and-bone-t207.htm Mulluane Lonewolf
Review of The Briar King

Review of the Charnel Prince]]> Dragons Heroes and Wizards Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:03:24 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/kingdoms-of-blood-and-bone-t207.htm#702 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/kingdoms-of-blood-and-bone-t207.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dark-wolf-s-fantasy-reviews-f16/dark-wolf-s-interviews-t209.htm Dark Wolf
Interview - Jasper Kent]]> Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:23:41 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dark-wolf-s-fantasy-reviews-f16/dark-wolf-s-interviews-t209.htm#707 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dark-wolf-s-fantasy-reviews-f16/dark-wolf-s-interviews-t209.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/the-name-of-the-wind-the-kingkiller-chronicle-day-1-by-patrick-rothfuss-review-t208.htm Mulluane Lonewolf
The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicle, Day 1 by Patrick Rothfuss (Review)]]> Old Bat's Belfry Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:08:38 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/the-name-of-the-wind-the-kingkiller-chronicle-day-1-by-patrick-rothfuss-review-t208.htm#703 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/the-name-of-the-wind-the-kingkiller-chronicle-day-1-by-patrick-rothfuss-review-t208.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/fantasy-cafe-f9/blue-diablo-giveaway-april-2-only-t206.htm kristen here.

The giveaway is running for one day only.]]> Fantasy Cafe Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:05:47 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/fantasy-cafe-f9/blue-diablo-giveaway-april-2-only-t206.htm#698 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/fantasy-cafe-f9/blue-diablo-giveaway-april-2-only-t206.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/neth-space-f30/interviews-at-neth-space-t11.htm neth I often get the chance to interview various authors and such. These days I mostly keep it my Questions Five series where I aim to keep things light and funny, asking questions authors haven't seen before and allowing for blatant self-promotion. For a full list of Neth Space interviews - http://nethspace.blogspot.com/2006/05/blog-post.html. Neth Space Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:18:23 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/neth-space-f30/interviews-at-neth-space-t11.htm#16 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/neth-space-f30/interviews-at-neth-space-t11.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/book-giveaways-t26.htm Paul Urban fantasy lovers take note! I'm giving away a copy of Hotter Than Hell, a collection of short stories written by today's best urban fantasy authors, and edited by Kim Harrison. The book also happens to be signed by L.A. Banks, Marjorie Liu and Lilith Saintcrow on their respective story pages. For details of how to enter, click here! Blood of the Muse Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:16:33 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/book-giveaways-t26.htm#63 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/book-giveaways-t26.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/realms-of-speculative-fiction-f39/best-of-2008-the-ultimate-list-t150.htm Trin Part 5 is now online, you can find it here. At the beginning of the article, there are links to the previous 4 parts as well. It's much longer list than I first expected it to be ... but it's almost over now Realms of Speculative Fiction Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:44:39 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/realms-of-speculative-fiction-f39/best-of-2008-the-ultimate-list-t150.htm#501 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/realms-of-speculative-fiction-f39/best-of-2008-the-ultimate-list-t150.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/path-series-by-diana-pharaoh-francis-t204.htm Mulluane Lonewolf I've been slacking, have a bad case of Spring Fever so I'll just list all three reviews on this one post! Path of Fate (Path Series: Book 1) Path of Honor (Path Series: Book 2) Path of Blood (Path Series: Book 3) Good series, interesting reluctant heroine, animal companions and powerful magic. Not "great" but well worth a read when you tire of the huge 600+ page books that seem to rule the market at the moment Dragons Heroes and Wizards Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:13:20 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/path-series-by-diana-pharaoh-francis-t204.htm#684 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/dragons-heroes-and-wizards-f8/path-series-by-diana-pharaoh-francis-t204.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/stardust-by-neil-gaiman-review-t196.htm Mulluane Lonewolf
Stardust by Neil Gaiman (Review)]]> Old Bat's Belfry Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:59:55 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/stardust-by-neil-gaiman-review-t196.htm#669 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/stardust-by-neil-gaiman-review-t196.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/hater-by-david-moody-t203.htm Paul It’s a normal day in suburbia. Bright and sunny; the smell of lemon freshener in the air. You’re at home, relaxing, a chorus of dogs barking outside, your spouse happily chit-chatting. Your mind wanders. Only for a few moments. Maybe just a few seconds. But long enough. Long enough to be confused by the sudden silence, an eerie silence. The air’s suddenly pregnant with tension, thick with it. You look at your spouse, searching for a clue, looking to understand. Hoping the answer ... Blood of the Muse Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:43:55 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/hater-by-david-moody-t203.htm#682 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/hater-by-david-moody-t203.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/those-who-went-remain-there-still-by-cherie-priest-t202.htm Paul Grab your coonskin cap, you Kentucky trailblazer. And get ready to channel your inner Daniel Boone. At least the version of Daniel Boone popularized by actor Fess Parker. The real Boone didn’t like coonskin caps, and wore beaver felt hats instead. Reality often isn’t as sexy as the myth. Like how Sasquatch is really a homeless guy from California. Cherie Priest delves into the mythology surrounding Daniel Boone in Those Who Went Remain There Still, carving out a little piece for herself ... Blood of the Muse Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:41:46 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/those-who-went-remain-there-still-by-cherie-priest-t202.htm#681 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/those-who-went-remain-there-still-by-cherie-priest-t202.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/beat-the-reaper-by-josh-bazell-t201.htm Paul I’m a Charlie Huston honk. There, I admitted it. Like the first step out of twelve, I recognize my problem. And I feel unburdened. Free almost. I’m a Huston-holic. A junkie for Charlie’s magical mushroom prose. And like every good Huston-holic, I’m always searching for writers with a similar style. Writers that’ll grab me by the throat, worrying me like a dog. Enter Josh Bazell. Read the rest of the review here. Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell Blood of the Muse Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:39:14 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/beat-the-reaper-by-josh-bazell-t201.htm#680 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/beat-the-reaper-by-josh-bazell-t201.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/killer-tease-by-danny-hogan-t200.htm Paul I love pulp novels. Love them to death. An ugly, messy death, with purple pasties covering its grim reapers. Exploitative. Visceral. Unapologetic. Pulp fiction never says sorry, never backs down. It’s an alpha dog in a beta world. In literature and in that black muscle I call a heart, pulp fiction rules. But the old dime pulp novels and penny dreadfuls have almost completely disappeared, slashed and burned like the Brazilian rainforest, their bastard offspring now residing in various genres—mystery, ... Blood of the Muse Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:37:21 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/killer-tease-by-danny-hogan-t200.htm#679 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/killer-tease-by-danny-hogan-t200.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/truancy-origins-by-isamu-fukui-t199.htm Paul Roger Waters wrote in the classic Pink Floyd song Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 the now famous lyrics: We don’t need no education. We don’t need no thought control. Isamu Fukui seemingly agrees with these sentiments in his latest novel Truancy Origins, a book that stokes rebellion in the educational system, frees minds, and makes certain students aren’t just another brick in the wall. Or at least, it believes itself rebellious. But like most teenage rebellion, it’s ... Blood of the Muse Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:34:59 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/truancy-origins-by-isamu-fukui-t199.htm#678 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/truancy-origins-by-isamu-fukui-t199.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/mind-over-ship-by-david-marusek-t198.htm Paul Modern science will tell you—reproductive cloning ain’t easy. A multitude of issues currently makes it difficult. Techniques are inefficient. Surviving cloned animals are generally unhealthy, suffering from defects to their vital organs and premature aging. Not to mention the ethical questions involved. Just because we can do it—should we? It’s a veritable dream for ethical philosophers. And a nightmare for everyone else. Being a clone’s clearly even harder. (And forget about being ... Blood of the Muse Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:32:27 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/mind-over-ship-by-david-marusek-t198.htm#677 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/mind-over-ship-by-david-marusek-t198.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/kitty-and-the-dead-man-s-hand-by-carrie-vaughn-t197.htm Paul Las Vegas. Sin City, USA. A city that never sleeps, never rests, never apologizes. ‘Sorry’ isn’t in its vocabulary. And guilt is a foreign concept. Sparkling neon lights, rattling coins, metallic beeps, burps and buzzes concealing a quiet desperation, an all-consuming greed. It’s the American Dream run amok, a desire for instant gratification taken to perverse ends. It is sidewalks paved with gold. Our gold. The land of lost wages. Elvis impersonators. Quickie weddings. Talentless lounge ... Blood of the Muse Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:30:06 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/kitty-and-the-dead-man-s-hand-by-carrie-vaughn-t197.htm#676 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/kitty-and-the-dead-man-s-hand-by-carrie-vaughn-t197.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/collector-s-corner-t18.htm Paul I have a feature on Blood of the Muse called Collector's Corner in which I post autographs for the collectors out there. All of these autographs have been either done for me in person or come from a legitimate limited signed edition. I've posted a new edition of Collector's Corner today highlighting recent Nebula nominee, Emma Bull. Blood of the Muse Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:44:59 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/collector-s-corner-t18.htm#30 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/collector-s-corner-t18.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/comic-reviews-and-news-t119.htm Paul I've posted a couple of reviews recently of some terrific ongoing series. Making deals with the devil means that some day you have to pay up. When that day comes you can expect a Ferryman at your door. And they don't have a problem dragging you, kicking and screaming. A delicious guilty pleasure. Review: Ferryman #4 (DC/Wildstorm) Not many comics examine the violence and tragedy in Uganda in 2002. But Unknown Soldier has been unflinching in its portrayal of the genocide and child ... Blood of the Muse Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:22:34 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/comic-reviews-and-news-t119.htm#365 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/comic-reviews-and-news-t119.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/the-night-watch-series-t32.htm runaroundace this is for paul or anyone else who may or may not have read the Night Watch series by Sergei Lukuanenko: I love this series and the 4th and final book called "Last Watch" comes out at the end of the month. I was wondering if you had read, or plan on reading and writing a review for the books of this series, it is a great fantasy series mostly taking place in modern day russia, lots of magic, vampires, werewolves, shape shifters, action, crime noir stuff, I recommend it for ... Blood of the Muse Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:35:05 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/the-night-watch-series-t32.htm#80 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/the-night-watch-series-t32.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/warren-ellis-question-t190.htm runaroundace Do you or anyone on here know if he plans on writing a second novel? Or was Crooked Little Vain a one time thing? Blood of the Muse Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:23:42 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/warren-ellis-question-t190.htm#631 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/warren-ellis-question-t190.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/the-warded-man-by-peter-v-brett-t27.htm Paul Peter Brett's debut.

Best debut since Patrick Rothfuss' The Name of the Wind! Already looks like a strong contender for the 2009 best-of lists! ]]> Blood of the Muse Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:20:35 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/the-warded-man-by-peter-v-brett-t27.htm#65 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/blood-of-the-muse-f14/the-warded-man-by-peter-v-brett-t27.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/forum-games-f28/which-science-fiction-writer-are-you-t195.htm Mulluane Lonewolf
http://paulkienitz.net/skiffy.html]]> Forum Games Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:29:49 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/forum-games-f28/which-science-fiction-writer-are-you-t195.htm#663 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/forum-games-f28/which-science-fiction-writer-are-you-t195.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/tales-of-tralodren-the-beginning-graphic-novel-t194.htm Mulluane Lonewolf
Tales of Tralodren: The Beginning (Graphic Novel)]]> Old Bat's Belfry Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:47:59 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/tales-of-tralodren-the-beginning-graphic-novel-t194.htm#657 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/old-bat-s-belfry-f49/tales-of-tralodren-the-beginning-graphic-novel-t194.htm http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/davebrendon-s-fantasy-sci-fi-weblog-f33/updates-and-some-newsworthy-stuff--t193.htm DaveBrendon Wellohwellohwell time flies! I've been concentrating so much on keeping up content-wise on the blog that I've neglected this very cool pozzie! (Let me teach you some South African slang here - place = pozzie. The 'o' is the same kind of sound a cork makes when it is released from the bottle!) So I'm back (ooh that reminds me, I've got to add another SWs review to starwarsbuddies too) and hopefully this'll update everyone on what's been happening. :-) Or not. :-) The very first, ... Davebrendon's Fantasy & Sci-Fi Weblog Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:18:17 GMT http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/davebrendon-s-fantasy-sci-fi-weblog-f33/updates-and-some-newsworthy-stuff--t193.htm#655 http://dragonfederation.forumotion.net/davebrendon-s-fantasy-sci-fi-weblog-f33/updates-and-some-newsworthy-stuff--t193.htm