P.G. Holyfield





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P.G. Holyfield

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While attending the University of Virginia I majored in Religious Studies, focusing on the belief systems of the Eastern world. During that time I also had the opportunity to read the works of Joseph Campbell. My love of gaming and for mythology led to the creation of a fantasy setting I named The Land of Caern.

It is a world where the gods can choose to be born into the world as mortals, and often do. It is a world where the conflict between religious faith and arcane magic has reached a breaking point. It is a world where demons have periodically crossed over through tears in the fabric caused during the ancient wars between the Children.

My first novel, Murder at Avedon Hill, was released by Dragon Moon Press in May of 2010. I am currently...more


I won’t be there until tomorrow, but if you are around, here’s where you can find me:


Saturday, 8 pm – Beyond the Wall (Derby)


Saturday 10 pm – Dramatization or Straight Read (Salon B)


Sunday 9 am – Religious Systems (Salon B)


Sunday 9 pm – Stargazers audio Drama (Derby)


Sunday 10 pm – Reading (Chase)


Monday 11 am – Serialized Science Fiction – the New Pulps (Derby)


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Average rating: 4.07 · 174 ratings · 26 reviews · 2 distinct works
Murder at Avedon Hill
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3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions
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The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
The Well of Ascension (Mistborn, #2)
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I just finished the audio version of the novel. While I found a bit of the political plot less than engaging, that's more of my problem than the writing itself. The expansion of the magic system was logical and added to the plot. There was a lot of r...more
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A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
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Henry Plantagenet by Richard Barber
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