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November 8, 2014
Official Trailer - The Battle of the Five Armies
The trailer looks absolutely amazing. This is what fantasy is all about and it looks terrific. Roll on December!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2310332/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2310332/
October 31, 2014
Legacy of the Eldric -- Low Price $0.99 #Smashworlds
Legacy of the Eldric is now available in several download formats from Smashworlds: Low price of $0.99
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/291263
In Legacy of the Eldric he has certainly achieved his aim; the characters are memorable and the plot is fast-paced and exciting. It is an opening chapter in a series that I look forward to reading the mid and end parts to. This is solid fantasy; exactly what a fantasy doctor would order for those looking for an enjoyable escape from reality, fans of Tolkien, Hobb and Moorcock will love what they find here. Definitely recommended. 7.8 out of 10 http://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/291263
In Legacy of the Eldric he has certainly achieved his aim; the characters are memorable and the plot is fast-paced and exciting. It is an opening chapter in a series that I look forward to reading the mid and end parts to. This is solid fantasy; exactly what a fantasy doctor would order for those looking for an enjoyable escape from reality, fans of Tolkien, Hobb and Moorcock will love what they find here. Definitely recommended. 7.8 out of 10 http://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/
October 25, 2014
New Low Prices on Kindle Books
My Kindle ebooks are available at a new low price. Check them out here for UK customers. Or for US customers, click here.
"...a sweeping tale of high fantasy that will keep you hooked until the very last page." https://sfbook.com/
"...a sweeping tale of high fantasy that will keep you hooked until the very last page." https://sfbook.com/
Unicorns are Real and Living in Africa!
OK -- I think they may have let themselves go a little but haven't we all?
Two Fantasy Tree Houses
These really fire the imagination. I love the top one especially. Nice artwork. http://vasylina.deviantart.com/art/Lodge-in-the-wood-455555070
Fairy Fantasy Art.
Gorgeous fantasy artwork from FairyGodMother. Have a look at the original full sized. It's brilliant.
October 23, 2014
Fantasy Dreams: Castles
Bedzin Castle, Poland. I particularly like this for the artistic shot. Farming the sun and with the trees either side it looked more like a painting than a photo. Looks particularly vulnerable to me though, being in a valley. I wonder if you could fill it with water. Sounds like one of my fantasy genie jokes.
Film Review: Fury
Excellent film but not for the faint-hearted. Lots of gore but very well contrived film and plot. As to the gore - it is second world war and tanks. Brad Pitt is excellent in this as a war-weary sergeant tackling yet another mission. The newbie support driver is well cast and plays the part well and gives the other side of war. It's loud and dangerous both inside and outside the tank. Even protected by a hull of thick metal there's lots to be afraid of, especially with Tigers on the prowl. Overall, well worth seeing and very moving.
Spoiler
A little like The Beast towards the end of the film so if you enjoy this film then look out for that one.
Fantasy book review: Landmoor by Jeff Wheeler
Landmoor by Jeff WheelerMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
Some good ideas -- I liked the concept of Everoot and the characterisation was well handled. For some reason the use of Bandits and Bandit chiefs grated. Not sure whether I am just being picky.
Having said that, it was readable and kept me entertained. I was influenced a little bit by having read two other good fantasy tales, so the competition was high. I get the feeling though that this tale was about to start and would improve in the next book. I may get it to see if that is the case.
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