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Patrick Rothfuss
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In my last blog I mentioned I was going to be doing a signing in Columbus at the end of the month. Afterwards, more than a few people asked if the timing of my visit was a freakish coincidence, or if I was going to be a guest at Origins.
(For those of you who don’t know, Origins is a big gaming convention that’s going on that weekend in Columbus.)
The answer to this question is both yes and no. I...
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The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1)
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The Wise Man's Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2)
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The Adventure of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle: The Thing Beneath the Bed
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The Doors of Stone (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #3)
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O Medo do Homem Sábio (A Crónica do Regicida, Livro 2 - Parte 1)
by Patrick Rothfuss (Goodreads Author), Renato Carreira (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 107 ratings
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O Medo do Homem Sábio (A Crónica do Regicida, Livro 2 - Parte 2)
by Patrick Rothfuss (Goodreads Author), Renato Carreira (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 63 ratings
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Dragedræberen (Kongedræberkrøniken 2)
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The Road to Levinshir
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風の名前 : 中
by Patrick Rothfuss (Goodreads Author), 諏訪原 寛幸 , 山形 浩生 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings
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Targa mehe hirm
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The Kingkiller Chronicle
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by Patrick Rothfuss (Goodreads Author)
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by Patrick Rothfuss (Goodreads Author)
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I love it when I pick up a book and it surprises me. What's even better, is when I pick up a book and it's got some sort of fresh idea, something I've never read in a book before. Even more than that, I like it when I pick up a book and it's clever t...more |
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The print collection of one of the best comics ever: The Perry Bible Fellowship. (A title which tells you absolutely nothing about the comic itself.) Rather than try to awkwardly explain what the comic is about. I'll simply say that it is brilliantly...more |
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First off, I have to say that Fables is one of my favorite series of graphic novels. It's great stuff, clever, innovative, and I've enjoyed following it for years. So it's only natural that I'd pick up the Cinderella spin-off. (I enjoyed that first t...more |
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“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear
“Words are pale shadows of forgotten names. As names have power, words have power. Words can light fires in the minds of men. Words can wring tears from the hardest hearts.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind
“It's like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.”
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind
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“The fish trap exists because of the fish. Once you've gotten the fish you can forget the trap. The rabbit snare exists because of the rabbit. Once you've gotten the rabbit, you can forget the snare. Words exist because of meaning. Once you've gotten the meaning, you can forget the words. Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can talk with him?”
― Zhuangzi
― Zhuangzi
“Do you know what it's like to run spellcheck for six hours? It's like a party in purgatory. A party in purgatory where all they have to drink is sugar-free Kool-aid, and the only game to play is Monopoly, and none of your friends show up.”
― Patrick Rothfuss
― Patrick Rothfuss
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Disturb the universe?
In a minute there is time
For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse.”
― T.S. Eliot
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You know, it's very sad, but looking at your profile and seeing those four little words up there somewhere 'Patrick is your friend', kind of makes me feel cool. Thanks for that.
Patrick, first, thank you so much for your wonderful books. I'm waiting with baited breath for the next book in the series!Second, thank you for introducing me to Brandon Sanderson. I just finished one of his books, and WOWIE. Seriously, if you have that good of taste in all of your books that you read, I am just going to read anything that you do :)
Third, thank you for introducing me to goodreads! I didn't know about it before you mentioned it in your blog post, and I am absolutely THRILLED to be here.
So... yeah :) Thanks A BUNCH!
Hello Again Pat!Was just over-analyzing your novels in the Rothfussian Group when I got to wondering if the goodreads date for the release of Doors of Stone is correct? Or is that just a hopefully/maybe/we'll see date?
On another note, hope all is well in your chunk of the world and I didnt care much for that Serenity Graphic Novel...TOO SHORT lol, but the art was amazing, crazy how they really captured the likeness of the characters. Anywho, have a good one! I'm about to head home and read NoTW aloud to my old man and roomies....(freakin' non-readers, I will force my will upon them!)
The Aimdoggg wrote: "My husband will not let me name our impending son "Kvothe." He has not read your books and I think he's being a party pooper. Just letting you know I tried."It's probably for the best. I think if you named him Kvothe, I'd legally own 15% of him. Or something like that....
Thanks for the consideration though...
My husband will not let me name our impending son "Kvothe." He has not read your books and I think he's being a party pooper. Just letting you know I tried.
"the name of the wind" was like a kickstart for my heartI#ve forgot how awesome books can be ... havent read a book like that for a long long time !!!
Thank you very much !
just wanted to say i began reading THE NAME OF THE WIND last week and it's blowing me away. best thing i have read in an age. THANK YOU! currently spreading the word to all who will listen.
Amber wrote: "Hey Pat, I just got the first Serenity graphic novel by Joss Whedon. I thought if you hadnt read it yet I'd send it your way when I was done. Interested?"Thanks for the offer, but I do have that one...
Hey Pat, I just got the first Serenity graphic novel by Joss Whedon. I thought if you hadnt read it yet I'd send it your way when I was done. Interested?
Hope still lives within me about you coming to Sweden some day so I can get signed copies of your books. I can guarantee that you will find riding a polar bear to be quite the experience.
Patrick wrote: "Amber wrote: "Hey Pat! I had a question to ask, that might sound kind of weird. I was browsing around the tinkers packs the other day and have become quite envious of those Talent Pins you all de..."That should be easy enough! Thanks for answering!
Amber wrote: "Hey Pat! I had a question to ask, that might sound kind of weird. I was browsing around the tinkers packs the other day and have become quite envious of those Talent Pins you all designed. The t..."Only in very rare circumstances. But some of those circumstances should be coming up soon. Keep an eye on the blog for details.
Hi Pat,You're in the Goodreads info slideshow (slide 28)! http://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/343-how-do-books-get-discovered-a-guide-for-publishers-and-authors-who-want. Just wanted to let you know! (:
You're awesome by the way.
Patrick Rothfuss, you're a god, but that's beside the point. I've tried to get a hold of you through emails but never received a response; legit, you're a busy man. I just want to tell you this: one day I'll get to finally meet you!!!!! I promise! It'll be at comiccon maybe, or a workshop maybe, or at a library but it'll happen. When I do I'll bow and curtsy and that's how you'll know it's me....Until then I'll read your books, and then re-read them some more for inspiration! When I feel like dropping out of school I think of you and read the intro in The Name of the Wind!
<3
You are soo cool! Soo cool! And you keep me working hard to achieve my own writing goals!
Thank you...
Hey Pat! I had a question to ask, that might sound kind of weird. I was browsing around the tinkers packs the other day and have become quite envious of those Talent Pins you all designed. The thing is, I dont really just want to buy one...I want to earn one, like at the Eolian style. Any chance of something like that EVER going down?
Christina wrote: "Patrick: Greatly enjoying your books! I must say, as I read through them I can't help but envision them as a computer game. It's the nerd in me. I would pay good money to play a RPG based on this..."I have to agree with you Christina, although I imagined it more in D20 (tabeltop) format. I'd kill for a campaign setting on Rothfuss' world. Time to hook up with WOTC Pat!!
I just voted for you in the tor readers' choice awards! Fans, you should too! Comment here: http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/01/vote...#
Patrick: Greatly enjoying your books! I must say, as I read through them I can't help but envision them as a computer game. It's the nerd in me. I would pay good money to play a RPG based on this series! Earning money, advancing through the ranks at the University, increasing skills, all necessary to complete the main quest (I don't even know what that is yet because I haven't finished book #2!).I really betrayed my inner dork with this post but I had to share.
Keep the great books coming!!!
yo patrick congrats for the third place! altough i would consider it a second place because, you know, martin, first place, bla bla bla, don't let me open polemic threads on the subject..
Dear Pat,You should have won a Goodreads Choice award, and there is clearly something wrong in the world (or at least on goodreads..):) Although I'd imagine being a newer writer and being in categories with vets like GRRM is a sort of honor in itself.
Thank you so much for adding me, Mr. Rothfuss! My parents and little sister are laughing at me right now because I'm so maniacally happy. My day just became perfect. Thank you again, thank you for your writing, it is inspiring and beautiful and funny. Can't explain how honored I feel.
Just spent awhile looking through these quotes...Do you ever just look at something you wrote and feel the smug satisfaction of being a genius? You should. I hope to be able to write half as well as you someday Pat. Cheers.
Thanks for adding me. God you´re so amazing. Beside being an amazing writer, you look like a really cool person. Super dad, super author,very close to the fans which is rare, humble and hilarious.I do alchemy in the basement too !XDYour prose is surreal. The music get out from the pages. So epic. I have a photo from you on my bedroom´s door; there´s normal. I'm just kidding but maybe i will... my brother only read the books from school,the book from maths,history.( he have been traumatized after trying read " Os Maias " by Eça de queiroz ....)... and I read passages from the name of the wind and now ,finnaly, I think he will read his first book.He really became fascinated with kvothe , with kvothe´s personality. From mariana, Portugal, a small country but full of cool people !
thanks for adding me! it's a real honour, I am reading Wise Man's Fear (English edition, couldn't wait for the Spanish translation to come out) and it is brilliant
Thanks for the add! :DCurrently reading Wise Man's Fear (Italian translation, 'cause I'm too lazy for my own good), loving it! :)
Hey guys on the wall! Here's a story and a question: There once was a man traveling down a long dirt road. The man walked for some miles, when suddenly his shadow lept in front of him, blocking his way. Puzzled the man tried to walk through the shadow, but every attempt ended with him starting back where he was. So the man tried going back, but again the shadow blocked his path. The man tried for three days to go forward, or back the way he had come. Finally though he sub came to his thirst and hunger, and died. Now my question is: How do you get pass the shadow?
Thanks for adding me! Your work is inspiring and I absolutely love your blog :). I can't wait for the third Kingkiller instalment :D
Hey Pat,pls pls pls dont be one of those authors who sets out to write a trilogy and end up writing one million books with no end to the story in sight. I cant wait for book 3 and dont fancy having to wait for book 10.
Love your work!
Hey Mr. Rothfuss! Although I believe you should be much higher on the list, congratulations on being #18! You’re the best! http://www.npr.org/2011/08/11/1390858...
Hey Pat, thank you for adding me! Your books and your recommendation of "Just a geek" and the "Dresden files" brought me, a book-weary german lawyer, back to reading again. Bought a lot of copies of NotW in english and german and offered them to my friends and relatives...
I cannot thank you enough for signing my books. I've never owned a book signed by the author before, nor had I cared to till I read yours. I only hope my paltry offerings were enough to make the effort worth while.
Hey Pat,Thanks so much for the add, and for all you do for literature as an art. Your work has greatly inspired my own writing, and I can only hope to one day be one-tenth the storyteller you are. Keep up the good work. Peace!
Adam wrote: "Hey Pat, thanks for the add it seems like its been a long time since I had you in freshman comp back at UW-Stevens Point, congrats on the books and I hope all is well with you.I actually just r..."
Oh man. I'm the last person you want to ask for grad school advice. It might be better that you never even mention my name around there....
Best of luck...
Hey Pat, thanks for the add it seems like its been a long time since I had you in freshman comp back at UW-Stevens Point, congrats on the books and I hope all is well with you.I actually just realized that I'm attending the same grad school this fall that you went to, WSU.
If you've got any TAship advice I'd be glad to hear it!
Take care,
-Adam
Thanks for the add :) Looking forward to reading more from you. My new favorite author! Such poetic and beautiful storytelling.
Are you coming to Penguicon this year? (need your not a childrens book autographed if so..) Also, do you plan to have a contest with Brandon Sanderson for the largest book ever in your next book releases? :P
Thank you for The Name of the Wind. Thank you for The Wise Man's Fear. And thank you for loving the art of storytelling -- and for respectng your readers' intelligence and patience -- so much that you take the time and effot to craft such wonderful, complex tales. I wish I were eloquent enough to properly capture in words the effect your writing has on me.
