S.E.’s Comments (group member since Nov 01, 2012)

S.E.’s comments from the Sword & Sorcery: "An earthier sort of fantasy" group.

From Pulp Hero Press - volume one of Adrian Cole's DREAM LORDS series, reprinted and revised/updated. From Pulp Hero Press, cover by Tom Barber. www.amazon.com/dp/1683902963 (US) and www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1683902963 (UK)

The Dream Lords Book One : Rebellion


Cover Blurb

FABULOUS INTERPLANETARY ADVENTUREIN THE TRADITION OF EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS AND LEIGH BRACKETTThe Dream Lords-absolute rulers of an Empire of worlds, wielders of ultimate power, through an advanced technology far beyond the capabilities of the common people, coupled with darker powers of the mind. For centuries they have shaped the destiny of mankind, unrivaled and invincible.

Galad Sarian-son of a Dream Lord and heir to a place among them. Impetuous, rebellious, he learns a sinister truth about his heritage that is to set him on a dangerous, bloody course that will cross worlds and unleash a terrible threat to the stability of the Empire.

Daras Vorta, master of the darkest of all arts and servant of the gods of night, whose rise to power brings with it a promise of ultimate evil and the collapse of mankind into a frightful new satanic order.

In this first volume of Adrian Cole's pulsating Dream Lords saga, out of print for many years, Galad Sarian begins his epic quest, culminating in an explosive confrontation with the forces of nightmare, leaving him and his chosen people on the brink of annihilation.

Rebellion is a revised and extended version, and includes a new introduction to the series. Volume 2, Revolution, and Volume 3, Retribution, will be published in spring 2021

Nice share!

I've been updating David C. Smith's wikipedia page and was in touch with him. I learned that Sometime Lofty Towers's "time" in the Oron/Attluma universe is between the (1) the original Oron and (2) The Sorcerer’s Shadow: Akram Novel, Zebra #2, 1982 (original title: The Shadow of Sorcery).

I had to update my "Tour Guide" for the Oron/Attluma stories (on my blog, my review of Tales of Attluma, and on Black Gate...link here: Black Gate Tour Guide)

The publisher and author (and group member) Dave Ritzlin (DMR books) was interviewed:

EP#76: Necromancer of Niltztiria - An Interview with Author and Editor D.M. Ritzlin of DMR Books

https://www.monstersmadnessandmagic.c...

Jason wrote: "S.E. wrote: "I've reread The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, via the phone App. It was enjoyable. Interestingly, their in-App map sucks, and 1/3 of the book is a choose-your-own-path rid..."

Jason, I have a old version on an original e-ink Kindle that seemed to have a better map --perhaps you have that version too. I can't get it to work on my phone's Kindle App.... I may have to recharge my old Kindle to check it out.

Does yours read/play on a Kindle-App?

I've reread The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, via the phone App. It was enjoyable. Interestingly, their in-App map sucks, and 1/3 of the book is a choose-your-own-path riddle [Zagor's maze] requiring the reader make their own map on paper (that is still necessary).

I am also on a personal quest to learn how to deliver information in fantasy fiction better (also trying to improve my writing as most of us are). So I am very impressed with rereading The Book of Three; the pace of delivering key information is super tight. From a nostalgic front, each mini-scene within a chapter is as vivid as I remember (so far).

Masters of the Universe: The Board Game will launch on Kickstarter in 2021.
As a board gamer, I am addicted to buying miniature board games. I plan to pass on CMON's He Man, but later this year some of you may consider it:
https://www.cmon.com/news/cmon-announ...

Due to licensing issues...Europe gets a different version from a different company:
https://archon-studio.com/blog/master...

Nice share, Jason. Great discussion.

Isn't there an Appendix N podcast? Any followers here? They need publicity too.... lol

nice post. I like the label idea

Thanks guys. Hopefully people are inspired to write and read. I'm getting the feeling many do not have writer groups or buddies to help each other.

S.wagenaar wrote: "Really enjoyed this the other day. I always enjoy listening to the guys, and I'm a huge fan of Chris Hocking. It was also really nice to finally "meet" you Seth!"

Ah! That was my first "live" experience/panel. I don't seek the spotlight much. Hopefully it went ok from an audience perspective. I didn't know you were there.

Joseph, I think you've read just about everything.

Got my paperback just a few days ago. Need to carve some time to dig in. There are several authors I have not read before.

I'm trying to track down a digital listing of the Table of Contents so that folks like Lucio can track down the stories via other means (rather than getting a paperback). All the stories have been published before, I think. If anyone has that digitized feel welcome to post before me.

I enjoy reading these entry-stories into S&S. I hope to reread some of the influential books that exposed me to the Dark Fantasy world...also about 10yrs of age. I snuck these into the banner.

1) The Book of Three: the Horned King and his Cauldron Born (undead zombies...inspiring Disney's movie the Black Cauldron many years after publication) affected me greatly. I am curious how this holds up to the standards of current, old-self.

2) The Warlock of Firetop Mountain: This solo-RPG was made by the creators of Warhammer (Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson) and clearly set the foundation for their style. The antagonist was a necromancer called Zagor.

Actually I had a call out today to this group during the DCC panel for Tales from the Magician's Skull. Fast-forward to min:sec 36:40 to hear me confess having a mid-life crisis in which I had track down all works re: Zagor (i.e. about six books and two board games).

About ten of the best FF books are available on phone App's now. They work pretty well....but you still need pen an paper to get thru Firetop Mountain.

Anyone else here into the old Fighting Fantasy gamebooks? Zagor fans?

@Clint, are you going to reread any comics?

Jason M wrote: "well dang, just found this, missed out!"

It was recorded, so we'd miss your commentary but you can peruse.
First half is about submissions, later half random chat about S&S:

Twitch TV "Behind the Scenes of the Skull"

The "Skull" from Tales from the Magician's Skull has an announcement:

"The exalted Skull, lord of all things sword & sorcery, has sent a selection of his minions and interns to satiate the mortal desire for sword & sorcery discussion while they breathlessly await issue #6 of his magazine of superlative greatness.

Join Chief Editorial Minion and interns #12, 34, and 657 to learn more about the ongoing open call for sword & sorcery fiction, tips and tricks for writing great fiction, and just a good discussion of what books we’ve been reading. Intern #78 will fill in if any other interns meet their demise prior to screen time."

Join us Saturday, February 27 at 10:00 am EST on
Goodman Games Official Twitch Channel

https://goodman-games.com/tftms/2021/...

If someone wants to read something off the actual Appendix N list instead of the anthology, then that ok too.

The Joy of Erudition wrote: "I'll eat a bowl of Special K while I read it, then. 🙂"

I clarified the links and banner. So the "Eldritch" influence is buried.

If someone wants to read the actual Appendix N list instead of the anthology, then that ok.

Well Eldritch N would be my obtuse, half arsed reference to the book "Appendix N: The Eldritch Roots of Dungeons and Dragons" with only a few words to fit the banner....and I wanted to avoid saying Appendix N only (since that would refer to the actual entire list from DnD).

Jason M wrote: "Great banner again, Seth - love me some Raistlin! And thanks for letting me keep reading my Jan-Feb anthology read as my Mar-Apr N read LOL"

Jason, well I had to extend since I am haven't received my non-deluxe paperback edition yet! I'm still jealous of you (plus the others) who got the deluxe version.

Mark wrote: "Hi everyone, My name is Mark and I live in the U.S. (upstate New York) with my wife and three kids. Like many others, I discovered the fantasy genre through the old Forgotten Realms and Dragonlanc..."


Welcome Mark! We are just kicking off one of our 2-month, 2-topic discussion/reads which includes "Nostalgia". Should be a nice way for everyone (veteran and new members) to reflect and introduce themselves.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...