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Fantasy Blogosphere: November 28, 2011

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Jeff Pelletier

The Alloy of Law reviews are pouring in, but sadly the biggest news is the passing of Anne McCaffrey. We have lost one of the greats. Her craft will be continued by the current crop of talented fantasy authors, and you can check out interviews with a few current greats like R.A. Salvatore, Patrick Rothfuss, Lev Grossman, Terry Brooks and Daniel Abraham below. Also, Brandon Sanderson talks about writing the Infinity Blade novella. Cool stuff.

Review: The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Review: The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson @ Fantasy Book Review
Review: The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson @ Fantasy & Sci-Fi Lovin’ News & Reviews
Review: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie @ The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Review: The Gunslinger by Stephen King @ BestFantasyBooks
Review: The Prodigal Mage by Karen Miller @ Fantasy Book Review
Review: Neverwinter by R.A. Salvatore @ Grasping for the Wind
Interview: R.A. Salvatore @ Geeks of Doom
Interview: Patrick Rothfuss @ Gollancz
Interview: Daniel Abraham @ Black Gate
Interview: Lev Grossman @ MTV
Interview: Paolo Bacigalupi @ Grasping for the Wind
Interview: Lev Grossman @ i09
Interview: Terry Brooks @ Suvudu
Interview: Felicia Day @ Los Angeles Times
Interview: David Anthony Durham @ If You’re Just Joining Us
Authors: Anne McCaffrey dies at 85 @ NY Times
TV: First look at Game of Thrones: Season 2 @ Fanboy
Video Games: Brandon Sanderson on Infinity Blade novella @ IGN
Video Games: Game of Thrones: Genesis review @ EuroGamer
Video Games: Game of Thrones: Genesis review @ Video Game Writers

Categories: Fantasy Blogosphere, News | Tags: Anne McCaffrey, Brandon Sanderson, Daniel Abraham, David Anthony Durham, fantasy books, Felicia Day, Game of Thrones, Infinity Blade, Joe Abercrombie, Karen Miller, Lev Grossman, Neverwinter, Paolo Bacigalupi, Patrick Rothfuss, R.A. Salvatore, Stephen King, Terry Brooks, The Alloy of Law, The Blade Itself, The Gunslinger, The Prodigal Mage | Leave a comment

Fantasy Blogosphere: June 20, 2011

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Jeff Pelletier

Best Fantasy Books with an onslaught of reviews of some of my favorite books: The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Blade Itself, A Game of Thrones, and more. The reviews don’t stop there though, with reviews of books by Brent Weeks, China Mieville, Stephen King, R. Scott Bakker, Peter Orullian and more. Pat of Fantasy Hotlist posts part one of an interview of R. Scott Bakker. Rockin’.

Review: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch @ Best Fantasy Books
Review: The Black Prism by Brent Weeks @ Geeks of Doom
Review: Embassytown by China Mieville @ Escape Pod
Review: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin @ Escape Pod
Review: The Desert Spear by Peter V. Brett @ Best Fantasy Books
Review: The Dark Tower by Stephen King @ Best Fantasy Books
Review: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie @ Best Fantasy Books
Review: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin @ Best Fantasy Books
Review: The Alchemist in the Shadows by Pierre Pevel @ Fantasy Book Review
Review: The White Luck Warrior by R. Scott Bakker @ Fantasy Book Review
Review: The Warrior Prophet by R. Scott Bakker @ Fantasy Book Review
Review: The Unremembered by Peter Orullian @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Interview: R. Scott Bakker @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Critique: Magic System in Brandon Sanderson’s Warbreaker @ Grasping for the Wind

Categories: Fantasy Blogosphere, News | Tags: A Game of Thrones, Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks, China Mieville, Embassytown, fantasy books, George R.R. Martin, Joe Abercrombie, N.K. Jemisin, Peter Orullian, Peter V. Brett, Pierre Pevel, R. Scott Bakker, Scott Lynch, Stephen King, The Alchemist in the Shadows, The Black Prism, The Blade Itself, The Dark Tower, The Desert Spear, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Unremembered, The Warrior Prophet, The White Luck Warrior, Warbreaker | Leave a comment

Fantasy Blogosphere: May 16, 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jeff Pelletier

Interviews galore this week, with Joe Abercrombie interviewing George R.R. Martin, Peter Orullian interviewing Patrick Rothfuss and Jeff VanderMeer interviewing Mark Hodder. Check out the Game of Thrones infographic, really cool stuff.

Review: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin @ T.N. Tobias
Review: The Quantum Thief by by Hannu Rajaniemi @ Grasping for the Wind
Interview: Mark Hodder @ Omnivoracious
Comics: Manga Game of Thrones covers @ io9
Art: Game of Thrones infographic @ hauteslides

Joe Abercrombie interviews George R.R. Martin: Part 1

Joe Abercrombie interviews George R.R. Martin: Part 2

Peter Orullian interviews Patrick Rothfuss: Part 3

Game of Thrones: Episode 5 Preview

Categories: Fantasy Blogosphere, News | Tags: A Game of Thrones, fantasy books, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, Hannu Rajaniemi, Joe Abercrombie, Mark Hodder, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter Orullian, The Quantum Thief | Leave a comment

Fantasy Blogosphere: May 9, 2011

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Jeff Pelletier

Great reviews this week including A Feast for Crows, more Game of Thrones HBO series previews, and a preview of the Game of Thrones: Genesis video game. Interviews with Joe Abercrombie and Guy Gavriel Kay, and don’t forget to check out the history behind popular fairy tales post.

Review: A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Review: Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi @ Escape Pod
Review: The Orc King by R.A. Salvatore @ Fantasy Book Review
Review: The Conqueror’s Shadow by Ari Marmell @ Grasping for the Wind
Interview: Joe Abercrombie @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
TV: HBO’s Game of Thrones gamble paying off @ Reading Eagle
Video Game: Cyanide’s Game of Thrones: Genesis @ IGN
History: Fascinating Histories Behind Popular Fairy Tales @ MatchACollege

Game of Thrones: Episode 4 Preview 1

Game of Thrones: Episode 4 Preview 2

Conan The Barbarian Trailer

Interview with Guy Gavriel Kay

Categories: Fantasy Blogosphere, News | Tags: A Feast for Crows, Ari Marmell, Conan the Barbarian, fantasy books, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, Guy Gavriel Kay, Joe Abercrombie, Paolo Bacigalupi, R.A. Salvatore, Ship Breaker, The Conquerer's Shadow, The Orc King | Leave a comment

Fantasy Blogosphere: May 2, 2011

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jeff Pelletier

Great reviews of great books by great authors, from The Heroes to The Long Price Quartet to Summer Knight and more. Interviews with George R.R. Martin, Guy Gavriel Kay, Daniel Abraham and more, and Game of Thrones gets renewed for a second season on HBO.

Review: The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie @ The West Australian
Review: The Long Price Quartet by Daniel Abraham @ Tor
Review: Summer Knight by Jim Butcher @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Review: Return of the Crimson Guard by Ian C. Esslemont @ Fantasy Book Review
Interview: George R.R. Martin: Part 2 @ Time
Interview: Guy Gavriel Kay on May 3 @ Suvudu
Interview: Daniel Abraham @ Orbit
Interview: Paul Kearney @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
TV: Game of Thrones wins second season @ Monsters & Critics

Game of Thrones: Episode 2 Preview

Game of Thrones: Episode 3 Preview

Categories: Fantasy Blogosphere, News | Tags: Daniel Abraham, fantasy books, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, Guy Gavriel Kay, Ian C. Esslemont, Jim Butcher, Joe Abercrombie, Paul Kearney, Return of the Crimson Guard, Summer Knight, The Heroes, The Long Price Quartet | Leave a comment

Fantasy Blogosphere: March 28, 2011

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Jeff Pelletier

Reviews of books by Joe Abercrombie, Daniel Abraham, Mark Hodder and Scott Westerfield this week, and interviews with Joe Abercrombie, Terry Brooks, Peter Orullian and Mark Lawrence. Production begins for The Hobbit movie, Gimli gives his take on portraying a dwarf in a film (advice for The Hobbit actors), and HBO releases a slew of shorts spotlighting individual characters.

Review: The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie @ The OF Blog
Review: The Dragon’s Path by Daniel Abraham @ Fantasy Book Critic
Review: The Curious Case of the Clockwork Man by Mark Hodder @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Review: Behemoth by Scott Westerfield @ Jawas Read, Too!
Interview: Joe Abercrombie @ Omnivoracious
Interview: Terry Brooks @ Suvudu
Interview: Peter Orullian @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Interview: Mark Lawrence @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Movie: Production begins for Jackson’s The Hobbit @ Fanboy
Movie: Gimli’s Guide to Dwarving Made Easy @ Empire

Game of Thrones Character Profile: Tyrion Lannister

Game of Thrones Character Profile: Robert Baratheon

Game of Thrones Character Profile: Jaime Lannister

Game of Thrones Character Profile: Daenerys Targaryen

Game of Thrones Character Profile: Khal Drogo

Game of Thrones Character Profile: Catelyn Stark

Game of Thrones Character Profile: Bran Stark

Game of Thrones Character Profile: Robb Stark

Game of Thrones Character Profile: Jon Snow

Categories: Fantasy Blogosphere, News | Tags: Behemoth, Bran Stark, Catelyn Stark, Daenerys Targaryen, Daniel Abraham, fantasy books, Game of Thrones, Gimli, Jaime Lannister, Joe Abercrombie, Jon Snow, Khal Drogo, Mark Hodder, Mark Lawrence, Peter Jackson, Peter Orullian, Robb Stark, Robert Baratheon, Scott Westerfield, Terry Brooks, The Curious Case of the Clockwork Man, The Dragon's Path, The Heroes, The Hobbit, Tyrion Lannister | Leave a comment

Fantasy Blogosphere: March 14, 2011

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jeff Pelletier

The Game of Thrones HBO series buzz continues to build, with a new poster, a new artisans video and an interactive audio experience all hitting this week. Reviews of The Heroes and The Runestaff, and interviews with Mark Charan Newton, Michael Stackpole, Peter V. Brett and Cherie Priest. Stephen King announces a new Dark Tower book to come next year, and fantasy as a genre is continuing to grow.

Review: The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie @ Pat’s Fantast Hotlist
Review: The Runestaff by Michael Moorcock @ BSC
Interview: Mark Charan Newton @ pornokitsch
Interview: Michael Stackpole @ SF Signal
Interview: Peter V. Brett @ Grasping for the Wind
Interview: Cherie Priest @ i09
Author News: New Dark Tower book by Stephen King coming next year @ Fantasy Book Review
Events: Felicia Day answers questions on The Guild panel @ Comic Book Resources
Events: Third ever Middle-Earth Conference in Westford, MA @ The Boston Phoenix
Industry: Fantasy increases lead over Sci-Fi and other genres @ SFFWorld.com
Industry: A Song of Ice & Fire in Guiness Book @ SFSite
TV: Interactive Game of Thrones audio experience @ themaesterspath.com
Art: The Design of Dungeons & Dragons @ Metal Bat
Art: More Frazetta Family Feud Funtime @ The Comics Journal

Game of Thrones HBO Series Poster

New HBO Game of Thrones Artisans Video

First Conan the Barbarian Trailer

Categories: Fantasy Blogosphere, News | Tags: A Song of Ice & Fire, Cherie Priest, Conan the Barbarian, Dark Tower, Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy books, Felicia Day, Frank Frazetta, Game of Thrones, Joe Abercrombie, Mark Charan Newton, Michael Moorcock, Michael Stackpole, Middle-Earth, Peter V. Brett, Stephen King, The Guild, The Heroes, The Runestaff | Leave a comment

Fantasy Blogosphere: January 14, 2011

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Jeff Pelletier

Reviews of A Game of Thrones, Gauntlgrym and The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack this week, along with interviews of Mercedes Lackey, Cherie Priest and Mark Charan Newton. Check out the best moments from Red Dwarf, the passing of Brian Jacques, and Joe Abercrombie appearing in TIME magazine.

Review: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin @ Daemen’s Books
Review: Gauntlgrym by R.A. Salvatore @ Curled Up
Review: The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hodder @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Interview: Mercedes Lackey @ The Dragon Page
Interview: Cherie Priest @ The Functional Nerds
Interview: Mark Charan Newton @ The Ranting Dragon
TV: Game of Thrones HBO series press, collectible novels @ Fine Books & Collections
TV: Gaiman & Pratchett’s Good Omens to be adapted for tv @ Examiner National
TV: The Best 5 Moments from each of the Red Dwarf crew @ Topless Robot
Movies: First interviews with the cast of The Hobbit @ Stuff.co.nz
Video Games: First Elder Scrolls V screen shots @ Geeks of Doom
Author News: Brian Jacques, Author of Redwall books, has died @ NPR
Author News: Joe Abercrombie appears in TIME magazine @ Orbit
Author Blogs: China Mieville on fantasy, science fiction and politics @ ISR
Author Blogs: Joe Abercrombie on the ingredients of good fantasy @ Orbit
Funny: Everything I learned about marketing, I learned from D&D @ Community Marketing

Categories: Fantasy Blogosphere, News | Tags: A Game of Thrones, Brian Jacques, Cherie Priest, China Meiville, D&D, Elder Scrolls V, fantasy books, Gauntlgrym, George R.R. Martin, Good Omens, Joe Abercrombie, Mark Charan Newton, Mark Hodder, Mercedes Lackey, Neil Gaiman, R.A. Salvatore, Red Dwarf, Redwall, Terry Pratchett, The Hobbit, The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack | Leave a comment

Fantasy Blogosphere: January 7, 2011

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Jeff Pelletier

The fantasy blogosphere onslaught continues this week, with reviews of books new and old alike, from The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin to A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin. Interviews with Brandon Sanderson and Ursula K. Le Guin crossed this week, and we see releases from top authors Tad Williams, Joe Abercrombie and more. More buildup for the Game of Thrones HBO series with a spotlight at the L.A. Times and a new “artisans” video hitting the web. Even further GRRM news with Bantam purchasing the comic book rights for A Song of Ice and Fire, and cap the week off with a trailer for the new Lord of the Rings video game!

Review: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin @ Jawas Read Too!
Review: Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie @ SF Signal
Review: A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin @ Best Fantasy Stories
Review: The Age of Odin by James Lovegrove @ Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review
Review: Kraken by China Mieville @ Escape Pod
Review: The Dervish House by Ian McDonald @ Escape Pod
Review: Wild Cards edited by George R.R. Martin @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Interview: Brandon Sanderson @ Adventures in Sci-Fi
Interview: Ursula K. Le Guin @ BBC
Book Release: Buy the ePub version of The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie in the US @ Genre Reader
Book Release: Shadowheart by Tad Williams @ Orbit
Book Release: Bloodshot by Cherie Priest @ Suvudu
TV: Game of Thrones spotlight @ Lost Angeles Times
Comics: A Song of Ice and Fire graphic novel/comic book rights bought by Bantam @ Entertainment Weekly
Comics: The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle graphic novel @ The New York Times

Game of Thrones HBO Series The Artisans: Sword Training

Lord of the Rings: War in the North Trailer

Categories: Fantasy Blogosphere, News | Tags: A Clash of Kings, A Song of Ice and Fire, Best Served Cold, Bloodshow, Brandon Sanderson, Cherie Priest, China Mieville, fantasy books, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, Ian McDonald, James Lovegrove, Joe Abercrombie, Kraken, Lord of the Rings, N.K. Jemisin, Peter S. Beagle, Shadowheart, Tad Williams, The Age of Odin, The Dervish House, The Heroes, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, The Last Unicorn, Ursdula K. Le Guin, Wild Cards | Leave a comment

Fantasy Blogosphere: January 31, 2011

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jeff Pelletier

Let the fantasy onslaught begin! Everyone seems to have finally returned from their New Year’s hangover/vacation, because the fantasy blogosphere was hectic this past week, to say the least. Kick it off with reviews of the most recent novels by Joe Abercrombie, Jim Butcher and Steven Erikson, skip on over to interviews with George R.R. Martin, Joe Abercrombie and James Enge, and round out the week with news about the Dark Tower tv series, D&D appearing on tv, and Orbit acquiring three new Dresden novels.

Review: The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie @ Fantasy Book Critic
Review: Side Jobs by Jim Butcher @ Daemon’s Books
Review: The Crippled God by Steven Erikson @ Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Review: Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson @ SF Signal
Review: A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony @ Fyrefly’s Book Blog
Review: Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card @ Stattle PI Books
Review: Blackveil by Kristen Britain @ Fantasy Book Critic
Interview: George R.R. Martin @ MTV
Interview: Joe Abercrombie @ Kindle Daily Post
Interview: Orson Scott Card @ Light Speed
Interview: James Enge @ Civilian Reader
Interview: John Brown @ Nancy Fulda
Interview: Michael Stackpole @ Adventures in Sci-Fi
Interview: Cherie Priest on Bloodshot @ Suvudu
TV: Javier Bardem offered lead in Ron Howard’s Dark Tower adaptation @ The Flick Cast
TV: Dungeons & Dragons to be focus of entire episode of Community @ Fanboy
Author News: Orbit acquires 3 new Dresden books @ Orbit
Author Tools: Fantasy novel checklist @ Fantasy & Sci-Fi Lovin’ News & Reviews

Categories: Fantasy Blogosphere, News | Tags: A Spell for Chameleon, Blackveil, Bloodshot, Brandon Sanderson, Cherie Priest, Dark Tower, Dresden Files, Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy books, George R.R. Martin, James Enge, Javier Barden, Jim Butcher, Joe Abercrombie, John Brown, Kristen Britain, Lost Gate, Michael Stackpole, Orson Scott Card, Piers Anthony, Robert Jordan, Ron Howard, Side Jobs, Steven Erikson, The Crippled God, The Heroes, Towers of Midnight | Leave a comment