I once saw someone claim that the ideal age to discover him was when you're 11-12 and haven't developed much in the way of cynicism or genre-savviness yet.It's one of those things I just haven't gotten around to yet. I didn't get introduced to Burroughs at all as an author until I was in college. Prior to that his name was, to me, just associated with movies based on his books; I didn't know he was an author, I thought he was a movie director.Also, Am I the only one who enjoys reading (Or re-reading) Edgar Rice Burroughs anymore?
I have enjoyed the adventures of both Tarzan and John Carter since I was in second grade! (I was a bit ahead of my reading level back then)
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That was about when I first heard of the movies.
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Naked dragon! Everybody grab some scales and run!!
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Oreos Are as Addictive as Cocaine. Sweet, Creamy Cocaine.
Crim J: Yup! He wanted to get some gaming in with the babies, and we thought this was the best way to balance everything he's go going on.
Looks like we've got four players in our second WotR game. I've room for up to 2 more, if anyone's interested. Probbaly start this weekend. :)
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Greetings, citizen!
Crim J! YOu're online!
Are you interested in WotR still? I'm about to start a second game...
A certain father of 6 mo twins you may be familiar with is planning to play...
Yep at work. I just don't get on here as much as I would otherwise like.
Really M. has a log on here?
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Greetings, citizen!
it wasn't me !!
*waves at CJ*
cake for my birthday tomorrow is in the making
mmmmm Streuselkuchen, or as we hessians say Riwwelkouche or in English Crumb cake
you know a cake will be tasty if you need 440g/1lb butter to make it :-)
Also I seem to be the only person alive who actually enjoyed Eyes of the Dragon. Stephen Kings foray into fantasy. Never got the sequel it deserved.
I think the Talisman is the best SK book I've read, ever. Course it was co-authored by Peter Straub, but that book is amazing.
Wasn't too keen on the sequel.
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Also I seem to be the only person alive who actually enjoyed Eyes of the Dragon. Stephen Kings foray into fantasy. Never got the sequel it deserved.I think the Talisman is the best SK book I've read, ever. Course it was co-authored by Peter Straub, but that book is amazing.
Wasn't too keen on the sequel.
Yes Talisman was good, Black House, just ugh I couldn't finish it.
Alright, who let all these monkeys in here?
Don't breath on me. I'm not insured.
That was about when I first heard of the movies.I once saw someone claim that the ideal age to discover him was when you're 11-12 and haven't developed much in the way of cynicism or genre-savviness yet.It's one of those things I just haven't gotten around to yet. I didn't get introduced to Burroughs at all as an author until I was in college. Prior to that his name was, to me, just associated with movies based on his books; I didn't know he was an author, I thought he was a movie director.Also, Am I the only one who enjoys reading (Or re-reading) Edgar Rice Burroughs anymore?
I have enjoyed the adventures of both Tarzan and John Carter since I was in second grade! (I was a bit ahead of my reading level back then)
:)
Hm, I'd never heard that, although I'm willing to accept it as a point of view. I'd even consider agreeing with it. :) I certainly discovered him early enough that those books were the basis of my 'Fantasy/SF' luv, as opposed to Howard, Leiber, etc.
Stephen King,... Hrm,... I tried, I really did. I read the first book of the Tower. (Not being a fan of horror, and I had read a short story set in the tower world I had found intriguing) And I wanted to enjoy it, really. But I had to force myself to finish it. (I hate leaving a book unfinished) Frankly it will be tough to talk myself into trying another of his novels. Although the Eyes of the Dragon does sound good. ;P
Whyfore the list?David Eddings
Raymond E. Feist (at least through A Darkness at Sethanon)
Terry Brooks
Tad Williams
Steven R. Brust
Jim Butcher
Patricia Briggs (tends to have a bit of romance; Some series urban fantasy)
Sharon Shinn (tends to have a bit of romance; some series / book sci-fi)
C.E. Murphy (tends to have a bit of romance; urban fantasy)
C.F. Friedman (sometimes a little more sci-fi. Tends to be DARK.)
C.J. Cherryh (also sci fi)
Judith Tarr
Stephen R Lawhead (maybe more historical fiction than fantasy)there's sure to be tons more, but...it's a start.
I also used to enjoy Anne MacCaffery's DragonRiders of Pern series. And I have enjoyed some of the more recent ones co written by her and her son.
Also, Am I the only one who enjoys reading (Or re-reading) Edgar Rice Burroughs anymore?
I have enjoyed the adventures of both Tarzan and John Carter since I was in second grade! (I was a bit ahead of my reading level back then)
:)
I don't know why, I just can't get into pern. I've tried on multiple occasions, and it should be my thing but is not. Opposed to Tarzan on several levels, but that may be more due to the movies, not the novels, which I will thumb through one day.
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Heh, Funny you should mention that.
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I confess that I wanted to read the Tarzan books due to the movies and TV show, which I loved as a kid. (Hey, I was in 1st and 2nd grade! Give a guy a break!) ;P
But in truth the only thing they all have in common is the name. The books are an interesting read, once you either get used to, or accept, the authors' style of prose. :) And they are, of course, far better than the movies. ;)
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Heh, Funny you should mention that.
:)
I confess that I wanted to read the Tarzan books due to the movies and TV show, which I loved as a kid. (Hey, I was in 1st and 2nd grade! Give a guy a break!) ;PBut in truth the only thing they all have in common is the name. The books are an interesting read, once you either get used to, or accept, the authors' style of prose. :) And they are, of course, far better than the movies. ;)
I think we talked about this before-I really need to give those novels a look.
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Oreos Are as Addictive as Cocaine. Sweet, Creamy Cocaine.
Crim J: Yup! He wanted to get some gaming in with the babies, and we thought this was the best way to balance everything he's go going on.
Looks like we've got four players in our second WotR game. I've room for up to 2 more, if anyone's interested. Probbaly start this weekend. :)
Also I seem to be the only person alive who actually enjoyed Eyes of the Dragon. Stephen Kings foray into fantasy. Never got the sequel it deserved.
I read it quite recently. It's not bad attempt on semi-fairy tale but it's not exactly what I look for in fantasy and the style felt crude.
Time for Taco and homemade burritos, and maybe a quesidia or 2.
Also I seem to be the only person alive who actually enjoyed Eyes of the Dragon. Stephen Kings foray into fantasy. Never got the sequel it deserved.I read it quite recently. It's not bad attempt on semi-fairy tale but it's not exactly what I look for in fantasy and the style felt crude.
I truly loved that book. Read it a million times over the summer I spent with my dad in SC. What a summer. I discovered werewolf the apocalypse that same summer.
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Also I seem to be the only person alive who actually enjoyed Eyes of the Dragon. Stephen Kings foray into fantasy. Never got the sequel it deserved.
I liked it. It seemed more YA than straight fantasy, but the Flagg/Dark Tower connections are worth reading
BP: along with other's suggestions I would note Glen Cook's Black Company series for a well-done 'military' fantasy.
Also consider Daniel Abraham's ongoing Dagger and the Coin series
^Agreed on the SK thing. I have bought my last book from him. 11/23/63 was a real letdown, and Duma Key was likewise. Under the Dome was also a large pile of excrescence. Ah well, he had over a dozen great novels, that's enough for any writer
2 house made Tacos and 1 cheese and sour cream quesidila.
With steamed pinto beans.
Eating entennmans cranberry orange loaf with cherry preserves on top followed by more entennmans pumpkin loaf. Been a loooooooooooooooooong day.
I'm hungry for braaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnins!
I think I caught a flu yesterday. Throat hurts, got a mild headache and my nose just won't stop running...
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The next six days will see a lots of chicken. I bought three packages of two chicken legs each for half their price.
Bummer, Icy. My niece had the flu not too long ago. I was afraid I'd caught it as well, but that turned out to be just sleep deprivation.
I've been sleep deprived this week, so a flu would make things twice as bad.
Then again, a flu would also mean sick leave which means I can stay at home and rest.
On an unrelated note, I am trying to think up a gender-neutral term / name for succubi and incubi.
Androbi? Hmm that's a tricky one.
Soulsuckers?
Something more formal than Soulsuckers. Desidian Demon was one that came to my mind, based off the word Desire.
That, and the fact that they leave a body without a soul, basically a dessicated husk compared to a mortal with an intact soul.
Huh? Drivethrough is down?
Need Sleep Badly
You and me both, brother.
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On an unrelated note, I am trying to think up a gender-neutral term / name for succubi and incubi.
Succubus - Female
Incubus - Male
Omnibus - Both
Malcubus - Neutral
Such is my understanding. Though a quick, curious googling of the subject also brought up Accubus and 'Cubi as gender neutral terms.