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http://www.goodreads.com/davidjburrows

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male

website

http://davidburrows.org.uk/

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genre

Science Fiction & Fantasy

influences

J.R.R. Tolkien, Michael Moorcock

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January 2009

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Hi all. I’m an avid reader of fantasy and count Tolkien, Irvine, Goodkind and Rowling amongst my favourites. I am also keen on Saxon/Viking re-enactment where I learned the brutal reality of fighting in a shield wall. I can tell you it hurts and have cracked fingers and ribs on several occasions. That might just be me being a clumsy fighter! Not sure - and I certainly hope that’s not the case. :)

Writing has become my main hobby. I am a self published author. This is not an easy route and I have come across many pitfalls along the way. I’ve written a fantasy trilogy The Prophecy of the Kings, which comprises Legacy of the Eldric, Dragon Rider and Shadow of the Demon - sample chapters and reviews can be found on my website. That is the beauty...more Hi all. I’m an avid reader of fantasy and count Tolkien, Irvine, Goodkind and Rowling amongst my favourites. I am also keen on Saxon/Viking re-enactment where I learned the brutal reality of fighting in a shield wall. I can tell you it hurts and have cracked fingers and ribs on several occasions. That might just be me being a clumsy fighter! Not sure - and I certainly hope that’s not the case. :)

Writing has become my main hobby. I am a self published author. This is not an easy route and I have come across many pitfalls along the way. I’ve written a fantasy trilogy The Prophecy of the Kings, which comprises Legacy of the Eldric, Dragon Rider and Shadow of the Demon - sample chapters and reviews can be found on my website. That is the beauty of self publishing - I can show you my work to let you decide if it’s for you. I have just written Drachar’s Demons which I thoroughly enjoyed writing. I had help from Earmie, a close friend - but living an ocean away. She has a terrific grasp of English and helps me to fill in the gaps.

I am not the best writer in the world, but the story line is good and my work is getting some really excellent reviews. I think my books will definitely appeal to core fantasy readers. In some reviews, Prophecy of the Kings is being described as traditional fantasy. I guess that’s in a similar vein to the Lord of the Rings. I’m not claiming it’s anywhere near as good! I am a Tolkien fan through and through and he is definitely my inspiration. Reviews are saying my work is different to his and the characters and world I have created are unique to me.

The plot is complicated, but the books generally are described as easy to read. Some reviewers want more in the way of character development, although some reviewers really like my characters and are content as is. I do enjoy hearing other people’s interpretations about my characters, so not giving too much away is good sometimes.

Being self published, I rely on word of mouth, so if you enjoyed my books please, please spread the word - on Amazon, Facebook, Twitter or all of these! I need fans so join me and please spread the word.

My interest in fantasy started with Princess of Mars, The Lord of the Rings. And probably Dune next! Motivated by LOTR I put pen to paper, determined to create a story with bold characters and an intriguing plot. The book's initial scene was a betrayal set deep in the heart of a mountain. Encouraged by my friends, I started writing The Prophecy of the Kings in the months during my wife’s pregnancy with the first of my two terrific sons.

As with most aspiring authors, writing is part time, with the plots progressing in the evenings and holidays. At times the PotK tale seemed to naturally take the characters into extreme peril, and for months I was left wondering as to their fate. Refusing to rewrite the tale to rescue them I patiently waited before inspiration struck and the story continued at a fast pace to the next cliff-hanger. Suffice to say my sons have now grown up and, as the quill dries, are of an age to read and appreciate this work. As to the characters in my tale, they too have grown older and wiser; as to whether they survived the tale, only reading the novel will tell.

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Ouch. I just sat down and worked out how much Tax we generally pay in the UKon our hard earned money. The tax burden has always been bad in the UK but it has grown beyond all proportions. If I include national insurance, and then include 20% VAT on pretty much everything I buy (excluding Cornish pasties - thanks George), council tax and taxes on fuel- I calculate that I pay over 50% in tax. Hal... read more »

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Books by David Burrows

Average rating: 3.43 · 30 ratings · 29 reviews · 5 distinct works

	Prophecy Of The Kings: The Trilogy 3.10 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions	My rating:
	Drachar's Demons 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	My rating:
	Legacy of the Eldric (Prophecy of the Kings, #1) 3.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions	My rating:
	Dragon Rider (Prophecy of the Kings, #2) 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions	My rating:
	Shadow of the Demon (Prophecy of the Kings, #3) 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions	My rating:

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David Burrows wrote a new blog post: UK Tax and government pension issues UK Tax and government pension issues Ouch. I just sat down and worked out how much Tax we generally pay in the UKon our hard earned money. The tax burden has always been bad in the UK... read more »
May 29, 2012 11:47am · like
David liked E.'s review of Theft of Swords: " 4 1/2 stars. “The Crown Conspiracy” by Michael J. Sullivan is part one of his “Theft of Swords: Volume One of the Riyria Revelations”. Hadrian Blackwater and Royce Melborn are a pair of entrepreneurs (or is that thieves?) known as the Riyria. Their... " Read more of this review »
May 06, 2012 01:58am · see review
David liked E.'s review of Silence: " Excellent start to a new series! “Silence” by Michelle Sagara is a mesmerizing young adult book that is the first in her ‘Queen of the Dead’ series. Emma Hall has had a lot of tragedy in her life, most recently losing her boyfriend, Nathan to a fat... " Read more of this review »
May 06, 2012 01:58am · see review
David liked E.'s review of The Daemon Prism: " 4 3/4 stars! “Daemon’s Prism” by Carol Berg continues the saga of Dante de Raghinne, the Master Mage who has been chronicled in the ‘Collegia Magica’ series. Blinded physically and emotionally, Dante has been living with Anne de Vernase and teachin... " Read more of this review »
May 06, 2012 01:56am · see review
David voted on a poll in the J.R.R. Tolkien group Who is your favourite character from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings who is NOT a member of t...more he voted for Eomer
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David made a comment in the group SciFi and Fantasy Book Club — John Carter Barsoom topic "I have a soft spot for the film so I am biased. Princess of Mars (much better title) was the first book I read, aged about 13 or so. Burroughs' writin...more "
Mar 24, 2012 12:19pm
David made a comment on I love to read: "E. wrote: "My favorite time to read is at outdoor soft jazz concerts. Nothing better than a mild summer or spring day, soothing music, a special compa...more "
Feb 06, 2012 11:37am
David made a comment on There is something awesome about crafting a tale from a b...: "Most of my work was longhand :) I too suffer when travelling but on a train I'm OK "
Feb 06, 2012 11:34am
David made a comment in the group SciFi and Fantasy Book Club — Drachar's Demons Free for review/or not :) topic "Hi. My new novel Drachar's Demons is free on promotion TODAY until close of play Tuesday (17th Jan). It's available on Kindle only I'm afraid. It is s...more "
Jan 14, 2012 09:28am
David made a comment in the group UK Amazon Kindle Forum — David Burrows, fantasy author topic "I have written 4 fantasy books. Drachar's Demons is my newest book and it is available on Kindle and as a soft back copy. Drachar is an Eldric Lord wh...more "
Jan 08, 2012 09:43am