Robert Fanney


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Robert Fanney

author profile


gender
male

place of birth
The United States

website

genre
Science Fiction & Fantasy

influences
Susan Cooper, C. S. Lewis, Ursula K. LeGuin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Madeline L'Engle, J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, Robert E. Howard, H. P. Lovecraft, David Eddings, Raymond E. Feist, Roger Zelazney, Lloyd Alexander, George R. R. Martin


about this author

Robert Fannéy was born on November 4, 1972 in Southeastern Virginia. He lived in Virginia Beach, VA for much of his younger life and currently resides in Old Town Portsmouth with his wife, Catherine, and two talkative Maine Coon cats.

The scenic Seashore State Park and the frothy Atlantic Ocean bordered Robert's world as a child. Ever changing and full of mystery, both were an inspiration to Robert as he set out to create the fantastic settings of Oesha and the Vale of Mists. A surfer since a very young age, Robert has felt a deep connection with nature and finds that his most spiritual times are while sitting on a tiny surfboard upon a vast ocean or laying on the sand beneath an even vaster sea of stars.

As a teen, Robert often wro...more




avg rating: 4.64 | 61 reviews | 135 ratings | 2 distinct works
Luthiel's Song: Dreams of the... Luthiel's Song: Dreams of the Ringed Vale (Paperback)
by Robert Fanney (Goodreads author!)
avg rating 4.61 — 116 ratings — published 2005
my rating:
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Luthiel's Song: The War of Mis... Luthiel's Song: The War of Mists
by Robert Fanney (Goodreads author!)
avg rating 4.76 — 21 ratings — published 2008
my rating:
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upcoming events

event: Author Visit
date: December 12, 2008 12:17PM
location: Currituck High School, NC, The United States
description: One of many upcoming school visits. Really love these!



The Light and The Music -- A Lord and Lady Myth of Oesha (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
1 chapters   —   updated 08/06/2008 10:52AM
description: A creation myth of the elves.
A Writer's Prayer (Poetry)
1 chapters   —   updated 03/01/2008 10:47PM
description: Inspirational Poem
The War of Mists -- Prologue (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
1 chapters   —   updated 02/09/2008 07:34PM
description: The beginning of the second book in the Luthiel's Song series.

November 27
1572236 Robert made a comment on Robin's profile:
107301 Robert wrote: "Yep, that's pretty cool. My wife's that way too. Me, well it's kind of like surfing a really big and...more "
Mistborn: The Final... Robert gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn)
by Brandon Sanderson
my rating:
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
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A Prisoner's Welcome Robert gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
A Prisoner's Welcome (Paperback)
by Shane Moore
my rating:
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
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107301 Robert installed the Goodreads Facebook Application facebook
1193955 Robert made a comment on T.L. James's profile:
107301 Robert wrote: "Thank you T.L. Best of luck with the books. They look fantastic! "
1726935 Robert made a comment on Mary Caravella's profile:
107301 Robert wrote: "Hello Mary! Thanks for having me. James Patterson Mysteries are the best! Happy Thanksgiving! "
Nophoto-m-50x66 Robert made a comment on Mohammed's profile:
107301 Robert wrote: "Thank you for the kind invitation, sir. An honor to be a friend. Best wishes. "
636761 Robert made a comment on Ransom's profile:
107301 Robert wrote: "Thank you, Ransom. From what I can tell, your views are worthwhile and needed at this time in histor...more "
November 25
Fluent in Fantasy: T... Robert marked as to-read:
Fluent in Fantasy: The Next Generation (Genreflecting Advisory Series)
by Diana Tixier Herald (Goodreads author!), Bonnie Kunzel
bookshelves: to-read
my rating:
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"The spirit of creation is eternal and life is proof of miracles."
— Rob Fanney

"He drew a circle that shut me out Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout But love and I had the wit to win; We drew a circle that took him in."
Edwin Markham

40251
"So I be written in the Book of Love; I do not care about that Book above. Erase my name, or write it as you will, So I be written in the Book of Love."
عمر خیام / Omar Khayyám


1 Goodreads Feedback — 1400 members — last activity 10 minutes ago
This is a place to give feedback about Goodreads. Feature ideas, bugs, or any other suggestion for improvement. The Goodreads staff monitors this gr...more
20 Best Teen Books — 782 members — last activity 1 day ago, 11:00AM
A group for librarians, teens, or other folks who enjoy the best of teen fiction, non-fiction, or graphic novels.
2905 <3_LOVE_ANIME_FOREVER<3 — 30 members — last activity 10/16/2008 03:05PM
this is a group that people can read and learn about different kinds of anime and mangas
1540 Fantasy Lovers — 64 members — last activity 9 days ago, 12:21PM
This group is for anyone (and everyone) who loves fantasy books!!!!
6783 Interviews - New Authors — 196 members — last activity 10/14/2008 02:56PM
When I'm not working, writing or reading, I interview new authors for my blog--Emerge New Authors.

http://jenniferprado.blogspot....

If ...more

233 ¡ POETRY ! — 1245 members — last activity 4 hours, 1 min ago
No pretensions: just poetry.

Stop by, recommend books, offer up poems (excerpted), tempt us, taunt us, tell us what to read and where to go (to re...more

2117 Movies We've Just Watched — 1038 members — last activity 6 hours, 21 min ago
A chance in quick form to give your recent impressions of a movie you just watched--on the big screen or on dvd. Good or bad; life-changing or just s...more
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message 34: by Rosie
11/29/2008 06:48PM

1269587 Hey, thanks for the add. Figured I'd say hello, since too many of my Goodreads friends have a silent online connection with me, and you seem to have the most books in common with me. =)


message 33: by Nadia
11/24/2008 05:09PM

1197199 Hi Robert,

Thank you so much for leaving me a note! It's nice to meet you, btw. Please be sure to visit our website for authors. It is updated regularly.


Sincerely,
Nadia


message 32: by Terri
11/24/2008 04:56PM

917704 Well . Being libraian. It would be fun to be at. I used to volunteer to work at the library years ago. For my book listed. I keep organize there and keep me track of what i read.


message 31: by Terri
11/24/2008 11:29AM

917704 Hey Rob, When the second book coming out..?


message 30: by Stacy-Deanne (Novelist)
10/18/2008 05:38PM

1432897 Enjoy your upcoming week!


message 29: by Tom
10/16/2008 02:12PM

1617370 Hi Robert,
I'm new to goodreads but when I get up to speed we'll talk some.
Tom Barnes


message 28: by Jatana
10/12/2008 09:11PM

1263858 Thank you Robert for the add.
Jatana Williams author of "In My Prayers with My Legs Wide Open" www.msthangwrites.com


message 27: by Katie
10/08/2008 05:19PM

1574071 Hey,
Thanks for the invite.
Katie


message 26: by Diana
09/14/2008 06:31AM

241842 Thank you for the friend request - we have alot of books in common!


message 25: by Holly
09/14/2008 03:30AM

1447982 Hi, Robert!

Thanks so much for the invite!!

Holly

www.HollyJacobs.com


message 24: by Ilyn
09/10/2008 01:58AM

1321941 Hello Robert,

Thank you for being my friend. Good fortune on your "Luthiel's Song" books.

Please visit these groups when you have a chance: “Happy & Brainy Group” and “To the Glory of Man”.

Have a wonderful day. Best regards.





message 23: by Jane
09/08/2008 08:03PM

107337 Fun to look at your profile and see the great creative work you've done. My husband surfs and would love your profile, and one of my favorite writer friends, Carol Berg, writes fantasy.
Blessings as you write!
jane g meyer


message 22: by Marta
08/16/2008 08:17PM

289797 hey thanks for the add! and good luck on writing!


message 21: by Dianne
08/11/2008 05:58AM

1284884 Thanks for your friend request, Robert. Despite writing historical fiction, I've always loved reading fantasy too. Good luck with your writing projects.

Dianne Ascroft,
author, 'Hitler and Mars Bars'



08/11/2008 12:37AM

200874 hi....tks 4 ur addin....nice to meet you


message 19: by Abbeville
08/06/2008 11:34PM

1032401 Hi Robert, and thanks for the add.

We do hope you check back with us for updates on our books and our online media!


message 18: by micayla
07/27/2008 09:10PM

Nophoto-f-25x33 hey thanxs for the add



message 17: by Lee
07/27/2008 06:39PM

1181125 Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Robert!

My new romantic suspense, The Twist is a Bookstrand #1 Bestseller! A story of mind-bending control and unnerving metamorphosis, The Twist unravels the tale of a hotshot consultant as he struggles to foil a plot to steal $12 million and to rescue the feisty, female scientist who has stolen his heart.

READ AN EXCERPT FROM THE TWIST


Lee

Lee Silver
"Romance With a Twist"
THE TWIST, BookStrand #1 Bestseller
www.LeeSilver.org






message 16: by Terri
05/21/2008 07:27PM

917704 Hello Robert , I fincally finish your book " Luthiel's Song " see my comment on your book .. Hope you have a great weekend.


message 15: by Asia
05/15/2008 08:15PM

1113085 Hey, Robbert, I just came to visit your site to say HI!


message 14: by Cissy
05/09/2008 01:32PM

732970 Thank you for the add, Robert!! It's great meeting another book & cat lover here. :)


message 13: by Jonmichael
04/28/2008 01:16PM

455717 your welcome robert :)


message 12: by Jonmichael
04/28/2008 10:13AM

455717 hello robert i am jon-michael! how are you doing today?


message 11: by Chicha
04/27/2008 05:44AM

720073 Hi Robert! Nice to meet you in goodreads,I'm from Bali Indonesia. please see my profile too..

thanks
chicha


message 10: by Rosemary
04/22/2008 08:14PM

358359 Robert, when I feel low about my writing, all I need to do is re-read your kind message about Women of Magdalene. I hope the jumper cables on your ears are giving you plenty of jolt as you make the rounds of the middle schools.
Cheers!


message 9: by Mia
04/01/2008 06:03PM

937068 Allow Robert..nice to be your friend. you have alot collections, what's your fave?


message 8: by Terri
03/27/2008 01:45PM

917704 Yes Robert, I am looking foward to see "Prince Caspian " Movie comes out on May 16th..


message 7: by ✰ Samee ✰
03/23/2008 10:48PM

368916 Hi Robert,
Thanks for inviting me!
Looking forward to reading w/ya!
Sam


message 6: by Maggie
03/18/2008 05:53PM

253422 Robert
Thank you for the friend invitation! Congratulations on your book.
xo
Maggie Marr

Secrets of The Hollywood Girls Club (April 2008)
Hollywood Girls Club (April 2007 Paperback Now!)


message 5: by stephen
03/02/2008 11:58AM

644201 Thanks for the friend invite, Robert. It's funny, because someone had just recommended your book to me a week or two ago. I am looking forward to getting and reading it.


message 4: by Rosemary
02/29/2008 04:41AM

358359 Robert, thank you so much for reading my book. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it. Your LUTHIEL'S SONG sounds marvelous--you must have fun creating that complicated, mysterious world she lives in--and fun visiting middle schools, where your readers are at such an interesting age.


message 3: by Rosemary
02/28/2008 10:38AM

358359 Thanks for the invitation. Maine Coon Cats--how wonderful!


message 2: by Shawnette
02/26/2008 09:16AM

202978 Robert...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends....wishing you all the best in 2008...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all book recommendations you may have...Happy Reading :-)



message 1: by Catherine
02/26/2008 08:25AM

799862 Hi Robert - nice to meet you! :-)


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