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Liaden Universe Companion Volume One
Book by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller
350 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
About the author
Sharon Lee
184 books797 followersSharon Lee has been married to her first husband for more than half her lifetime; she is a friend to cats, a member of the National Carousel Association, and oversees the dubious investment schemes of an improbable number of stuffed animals.
Despite having been born in a year of the dragon, Sharon is an introvert. She lives in Maine because she likes it there. In fact, she likes it so much that she has written five novels set in Maine; contemporary fantasy trilogy Carousel Tides, Carousel Sun, Carousel Seas, and mysteries Barnburner and Gunshy.
With the aforementioned first husband, Steve Miller, Sharon has written twenty novels of science fiction and fantasy — many of them set in the Liaden Universe® — and numerous short stories. She has occasionally been an advertising copywriter, a reporter, photographer, book reviewer, and secretary. She was for three years Executive Director of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc., and was subsequently elected vice president and then president of that organization.
Despite having been born in a year of the dragon, Sharon is an introvert. She lives in Maine because she likes it there. In fact, she likes it so much that she has written five novels set in Maine; contemporary fantasy trilogy Carousel Tides, Carousel Sun, Carousel Seas, and mysteries Barnburner and Gunshy.
With the aforementioned first husband, Steve Miller, Sharon has written twenty novels of science fiction and fantasy — many of them set in the Liaden Universe® — and numerous short stories. She has occasionally been an advertising copywriter, a reporter, photographer, book reviewer, and secretary. She was for three years Executive Director of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc., and was subsequently elected vice president and then president of that organization.
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November 15, 2009
4.5/5; 5 stars; A
This is the second time I've read this particular collection and I must say I enjoyed it even more now that I've read the rest of the series.
Several of the short stories in this volume fit in around the edges of the main story line.
I was particularly glad to read Breath of Duty, which tells us what happens to the two scouts, Clonak ter'Meulen and Shadia Ne'Zame after being hit by the Department of the Interior's weapons in I Dare.
Another favorite is 'To Cut an Edge' the story of how Val Con came to be the brother of Edger, the Clutch Turtle.
'Moonphase' is another story that fits in nicely with Conflict of Honors.
For plain old fun, the story of Val Con, helping Shan and thwarting the stuffy Aunt Kareen is told in 'A Day at the Races.
This is the second time I've read this particular collection and I must say I enjoyed it even more now that I've read the rest of the series.
Several of the short stories in this volume fit in around the edges of the main story line.
I was particularly glad to read Breath of Duty, which tells us what happens to the two scouts, Clonak ter'Meulen and Shadia Ne'Zame after being hit by the Department of the Interior's weapons in I Dare.
Another favorite is 'To Cut an Edge' the story of how Val Con came to be the brother of Edger, the Clutch Turtle.
'Moonphase' is another story that fits in nicely with Conflict of Honors.
For plain old fun, the story of Val Con, helping Shan and thwarting the stuffy Aunt Kareen is told in 'A Day at the Races.
February 19, 2022
2022 bk 40. When Lee & Miller began their publishing of short stories, they first came out in a collection titled Liaden Universe Companion. Those stories are now being republished in the various Constellations collections. On one hand, acquiring all of the Constellations (I'm working on it) will mean that I need no longer keep my Companion Volume One. BUT, this is the book I ordered through the authors (before Amazon) and it is autographed by both. I guess it will just have to continue to keep a spot warm on my bookshelves. Several of the stories in this collection have gone on to become full length novels or provide a background for novels that already existed. There was only one story that I did not really enjoy, the rest were a joy. If you want to read these 12 tales - you now have to purchase all five of the Constellations set of short stories. Happy reading!
December 6, 2012
This is one of my favorites-l re-read it every year or so.I love the early Liaden novels of Sharon Lee and Steve Miller-not so the newer ones.
Wonderful,interesting world filled with peoples and races you want to spend time with.I wish Volume 2 was affordable-alas!
Wonderful,interesting world filled with peoples and races you want to spend time with.I wish Volume 2 was affordable-alas!
April 29, 2011
A very small and fat paperback of the earliest Liaden Tales collection. I especially liked the fact that we have the Moonhawk and Lute stories in here, .
The Balance of Trade short story that was turned into a novel is included here as well.
All of this content is also in the first unibus that BAEN released at webscription.net
The Balance of Trade short story that was turned into a novel is included here as well.
All of this content is also in the first unibus that BAEN released at webscription.net
April 3, 2008
Bought the eBook version from Baen Books online. Will definitely pick up more of this series from them.
November 30, 2012
Love these short stories set in the Liaden Universe
January 14, 2014
Liaden Universe is a place I like to revisit so it was fun reading these stories. I enjoyed every one--some more than others.
October 24, 2015
A wonderful addition to the Liaden Universe. Short stories and novellas, involving many favorite characters.
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