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Marc Aplin

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Marc Aplin is probably not what you would consider your 'conventional fantasy fan'. Having held British titles in Mixed Martial Arts, he has won fights both by submission and knockout within a cage.

Fighting on an almost monthly basis in Thailand and then bi-monthly basis when he returned to the UK, the abuse on his body tallied up. In 2010 he retired from the sport with a number of minor injuries and some well earned cauliflower ears.

Bored, and with little to do now he was unable to train or fight, he picked up a fantasy novel that he'd been given during his travels and was blown away. Those hours he used to spend training were quickly replaced with hours of reading, writing and generally being a geek.


Average rating: 3.38 · 8 ratings · 1 review · 2 distinct works · Similar authors
The Fantasy-Faction Anthology
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3.4 of 5 stars 3.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013
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3.33 of 5 stars 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2013

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Marc Aplin rated a book 4 of 5 stars
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Globetrotter by Christian Graugart
Imagine if one day you woke up and decided that you were no longer interested in working your high-paid 9-to-5 desk job. Rather, you were going to do something you’d always wanted to do, but worried was too irresponsible: ditch your job in order to d...more
Marc Aplin rated a book 3 of 5 stars
Why I Fight by B.J. Penn
Marc Aplin is now a fan of Goodreads Author Luke Scull and Goodreads Author Emma Shortt
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Low Town by Daniel Polansky
Low Town
by Daniel Polansky (Goodreads Author)
read in January, 2013
Marc Aplin rated a book 3 of 5 stars
Cameron by Francis Elliott
Marc Aplin rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff
Stormdancer (The Lotus War, #1)
by Jay Kristoff (Goodreads Author)
read in September, 2012
Being a Martial Artist, when I saw the cover of Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff my jaw dropped. Then, flipping the book over, I saw the following testimonial from Patrick Rothfuss and was completely sold on it:

‘What’s this? A Japanese Steampunk novel wit...more
Marc Aplin rated a book 5 of 5 stars
The London Stone by Sarah Silverwood
The London Stone
by Sarah Silverwood
read in August, 2012
And so it has arrived. The final book of Sarah Silverwood's The Nowhere Chronicles; in my opinion one of the finest and most imaginative Young Adult series to have been published in recent years. I say that because Sarah has never, not for one moment...more
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message 12: by Nate

Nate Where is your Blood Divided review? Its been out for like 6 or more months?


message 11: by Ellen

Ellen Maze Hello and so nice to meet you! I like your fantasy blog; write any time.

Ellen C Maze

Currently promoting The Judging: The Corescu Chronicles Book One (please add to your GR shelf!!)


message 10: by D. M.

D. M. Raver Thanks for the friend request Marc :)


message 9: by Moses

Moses Siregar III Howzit!


message 8: by P.J.

P.J. Thanks for the friendship!


message 7: by Tracy

Tracy Thank you for the friend invite. You have a great website. I've been to it many times.


Carolyn Crane Hey, thanks so much for friending me over here! Hope you have a weekend filled with awesome books and some time left over for the gym.


message 5: by Marc

Marc Aplin Shawn wrote: "Reading The Lies of Locke Larmora thanks to your review!!!! It's great!"

No problem :)


message 4: by Shawn

Shawn Britton Reading The Lies of Locke Larmora thanks to your review!!!! It's great!


William O'Brien Hi Fantasy - Thank you for your friendship!
Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date March.
Best wishes, William


message 2: by Marc

Marc Aplin no problem :) I liked your avatar ;)


Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

Dreamsbane of Tamalor


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