Lou Anders's Blog, page 73
April 9, 2009
The Flying Suit: 21st Century Sports
Via Jon Armstrong:
wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
It's just sick how close to the rocks and the ground they get, isn't it?[image error]
wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
It's just sick how close to the rocks and the ground they get, isn't it?[image error]
April 8, 2009
Yes, Yes, Yes! The most ambitious epic science fiction series of the current decade!
From SFRevu:
Kay Kenyon's epic series, The Entire and the Rose, grows stronger with each new volume. This may well be the most ambitious epic science fiction series of the current decade. While clearly science fiction, the atmosphere and feel of the series has many of the qualities of fantasy and can be enjoyed by readers of that genre who do not like much science fiction.... If you are not already reading this series and you are at all interested in current science fiction, you really should be.
April 7, 2009
A Conversation with James Enge
Tor.com has just uploaded my conversation with James Enge, author of the just-released Swords & Sorcery novel, Blood of Ambrose.
I'm fascinated by Enge's world building, and his views on fantasy fiction in general. Check out the whole post, but here's a taste:About elves... I love Tolkien’s work, but I think the elves of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings are the weakest parts of his world-building. He too obviously has his thumb on the scale. Everyone is beautiful and sings and loves learning? All
April 1, 2009
Roberson and Sturges: Underrated and Awesome
Quotes like these have to be shared.
Two for Chris Roberson's End of the Century:
“Roberson’s imagination is in full force, and the results are magical, although a tad too epic. He deserves praise for being able to keep each section true to its genre without having the novel feel schizophrenic. Roberson is an underrated name in the field of fantasy and science fiction; this effort was no easy undertaking, but it’s ingenious and spirited, and he pulls through with his head held high.” -Bookgasm, M
Two for Chris Roberson's End of the Century:“Roberson’s imagination is in full force, and the results are magical, although a tad too epic. He deserves praise for being able to keep each section true to its genre without having the novel feel schizophrenic. Roberson is an underrated name in the field of fantasy and science fiction; this effort was no easy undertaking, but it’s ingenious and spirited, and he pulls through with his head held high.” -Bookgasm, M
March 30, 2009
Free Online Reading: "Fire and Sleet" by James Enge
James Enge's forthcoming novel Blood of Ambroseis epic swords and sorcery starring his enigmatic creation, Morlock Ambrosius, wandering swordsman, master of all magical makers, and dry drunk. Before his no
vel debut, Morlock already featured in many works of short fiction appearing in the pages of Black Gate and elsewhere.
This morning we posted "Fire and Sleet" at the Pyr Sample Chapters blog, an original novelette "published" there for the first time anywhere. Although it stands on its own and m
is epic swords and sorcery starring his enigmatic creation, Morlock Ambrosius, wandering swordsman, master of all magical makers, and dry drunk. Before his no
vel debut, Morlock already featured in many works of short fiction appearing in the pages of Black Gate and elsewhere.This morning we posted "Fire and Sleet" at the Pyr Sample Chapters blog, an original novelette "published" there for the first time anywhere. Although it stands on its own and m
March 27, 2009
Batman R.I.P. - over and good riddance!
My review of Grant Morrison's convoluted, misguided, and incomprehensible Batman: R.I.P.
is up at Tor.com.No, really, Lou, don't hold back. Tell us what you thought.[image error]
March 26, 2009
James Enge's Blood of Ambrose has arrived!
James Enge's Blood of Ambrose is now in stock at Amazon,and at B&N.com. Brick and mortar stores will soon follow!
Behind the king's life stands the menacing Protector, and beyond him lies the Protect
and at B&N.com. Brick and mortar stores will soon follow!“James Enge writes with great intelligence and wit. His stories take twisty paths to unexpected places you absolutely want to go. This isn't the same old thing; this is delightful fantasy written for smart readers.”—Greg Keyes, New York Times bestselling author of The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone series
Behind the king's life stands the menacing Protector, and beyond him lies the Protect
March 24, 2009
Free Fiction: "A Book of Silences" by James Enge
April will see the release of James Enge's swords & sorcery novel, Blood of Ambrose,an epic work featuring Morlock Ambrosius, wandering swordsman and master of all magical makers. The book is a stand-alone adventure, but Morlock returns in the (already-delivered) follow-up, This Crooked Way, and we've just signed for a third Morlock novel, the wonderfully-titled The Wolf Age. But Morlock Ambrosius already has a significant following, as Enge has been chronicling his adventures in short fic
March 22, 2009
if you're just joining us: iphone, tricorders and the batmobile
Jon Armstrong has uploaded the latest episode of his stupendous podcast, if you're just joining us, and this one features an interview with Yours Truly. Jon says, "Lou and I talked about the iPhone, tricorders, the batmobile, writing, earings, and his wife’s cooking among other things."You can listen to or download the episode right on the site at the link above, or listen to it via iTunes.[image error]
