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

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

Web Anthologies:
Fletcher's ongoing reviews of Heroic Fantasy Quarterly (Blackgate) remind us that Sword & Sorcery anthologies have web formats too.

Anyone here follow Heroic Fantasy Quarterly?

Heroic Fantasy Quarterly is an ezine dedicated to publishing short works of heroic fantasy. More than that, through both prose and poetry we hope to hearken an older age of storytelling – an age when a story well told enthralled audiences. Traits of great oral storytelling survive the ages to influence treasures of literature, the pulps, radio plays, late-night game sessions, and now Heroic Fantasy Quarterly.

Dragon Eaters - Free offers. Perseid Press has offered two ways to enjoy Heroika 1: Dragon Eaters.

(1) Ebook Click this link to complimentary ebook review copies on Netgalley.

(2) Audio Book: Audio Book - Heroika Dragon Eaters sample (read by Rob Goll). Perseid Press has offered a limited number of free audio books via Audible.com. If interested, just message me and I'll ensure you get a coupon code.

I'm biased toward liking this one since I contributed a story. It covers 17 perspectives on killing dragons across time, from ancient history through the civil war in North America.

Greg wrote: "I'm currently weaving my reading between two anthologies (one horror, the other fantasy) - Masques Two and The Mammoth Book of Fantasy All-time Greats. The first two s..."

The Mammoth Book of Fantasy All-time Greats looks like a fine collection. Masque of the Red Death is my favorite Poe story--all its references to color appealed to me. .I need to add Lord Dunsany to the "group read" list/polls again; his The King of Elfland's Daughter was nominated before but didn't rise to the top. Be sure to chime in in the Anthology section: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

AlamoJack wrote: "Seth, please pass along thanks to the publisher. I look forward to reading Weirdbook 31."

Sure thing Jack.

This is a nice documentary.

Dan wrote: "I just finished The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss and picked up Swords Against Darkness IV for a quick interim read between novels (thinking I'll go on to Before They Were Hanged by Joe Aberc..."

Dan, wow that's a nice list. Be sure to stop by the Antholoy group read to share perspective on Swords Against Darkness IV.

Awesome offer from Doug Draa.

After hearing about this group read, the editor sent me ePub, PDF, and mobi version of Weirdbook 31 to distribute.

Want a complimentary Review Copy? Just message me somehow...I'll need an email to send the document.

This Jan-Feb I plan to read a couple of anthologies... but before then I am trying to squeeze in a non-S&S book, Immortal Muse by Stephen Leigh which is mix of historical and contemporary fantasy based on alchemy and art.

Anthologies 2016 Groupread Wow, don't assume that anthologies of Sword & Sorcery only form the genre's roots! 2015 had at least three quality anthologies surface which are featured in the banner. Officially, the group read is Jan-Feb 2016, but start whenever you want. Treat yourself to a Holiday gift!

Discuss folder is open!

Anthologies Wow, don't assume that anthologies of Sword & Sorcery only form the genre's roots! 2015 had at least three quality anthologies surface which are featured in the banner. Officially, the group read is Jan-Feb 2016, but start whenever you want. Treat yourself to a Holiday gift!



Heroika 1: Dragon Eaters edited by Janet E. Morris ; Designed by Roy Mauritsen with "St. George" engraving by W.Roffe after a medallion by W.Wyon, published in the Art Journal, 1850.

Weirdbook 31 edited by Doug Draa; Front cover Dusan Kostic (Stephen Fabian’s back cover is shown here) 2015

Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues edited by J.M. Martin cover by , Arman Akopian 2015.



Having difficulty choosing?
(1) . The group read Poll results offer a representative selection (link)

(2) Also browse a partial collection in our bookshelf (this is not rigorously maintained but may spark an connection):. Books in the group shelf marked Anthologies. (Feel welcome to add or update the meta data).

(3) There are many. Check out these great listings by GW Thomas:
(a) Anthologies and contents of each - 1963-1985
(b) Anthologies and contents of each - 1986-2008

Sword and Sorceress 31
Submission window: April 16, 2016 thru Friday, May 13, 2016.

"The reading period for Sword and Sorceress 31 starts on Saturday, April 16, 2016. See http://mzbworks.com/guidelines.htm. Note that when we say we will delete stories received before then, we mean it. The reading period starts right after April 15th because the editor volunteers at a tax-preparation site until then and does not have the energy to work on the anthology at the same time. The deadline is Friday, May 13, 2016. If you are submitting, please read the guidelines carefully before hitting send."

Another Cynthia Ward facebook post of interest, that I reshare here.Posted Dec-2015;

Marion Zimmer Bradley's series: Sword and Sorceress

Interesting petition to extend Dragonlance

https://www.change.org/p/wizards-of-t...

Want more ? Perhaps WoC will listen

I adored most of the Elric novels, but have tried to read Revenge of the Rose twice and lost interest both times. If you tackle it please share your thoughts.

AlamoJack wrote: "I finished The Broken Sword today. Great read. How did I go so long without reading this book? The S&S elements, particularly the battle scenes, are wonderful to read in Anderson's stylized epic pr..."

Glad you enjoyed that Jack. I first "discovered" The Broken Sword by reading Michael Moorcock's review it in Wizardry and Wild Romance: A Study of Epic Fantasy (originally published in the Guardian). That sent me on a search for the book. I ended up getting the author's cut version which has some subtle differences.

Blackgate did a nice review of the comparisons:
https://www.blackgate.com/broken-in-t...

AlamoJack wrote: "A beautiful new 5-volume set of Wagner's Kane novels available:

http://centipedepress.com/horror/kane...

I read about it on a Black Gate article today, discussing the value of Wagner's books:

..."

Nice set. A bit pricey though.

I've been getting sucked into Kickstarter board games with RPG elements. They also have a lot of RPG games/scenarios. I wonder if any folks here are into that.

I've got Zombicide Plague Edition coming soon!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

All RPG fans, note there is a discussion thread for RPG chatting:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I'm thinking an RPG-theme group read might be nice. But if you want to comment on that...please extend the conversation in the dedicated zone :)

Steven wrote: "Hello! My name is Steve and I am a long-time fantasy reader and a recent fantasy author. The former caused the latter as I wanted to write a book that I would want to read (my first novel, Ohlen's ..."

Welcome Steven, you'll fit right in here.

No worries, Jack. Just another confirmation that you belong in this group. Funny how many orciphilles are here.

AlamoJack wrote: "Thanks, SE, looks interesting. Maybe one of our 2016 Group Reads can have an orc theme. We can pick a book or two that doesn't follow the typical LOTR/D&D treatment. Charles did a good job in his [..."

Hi Jack; note the group had an ORC groupread theme in March last year (2015):
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Could revisit if group desires.