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Links: Sunday 14th June Edition

I’ve recently installed Blogo: The blog editor for your Macon my Mac (as it says on the tin so I’m hoping that it will make writing these types of posts a little easier for me and then I might catch up more often. As always these are all taken from the RSS feeds I subscribe to. So here we go.

Blood of the Muse: “The Red Wolf Conspiracy” by Robert V.S. Redick (Del Rey). A quote from the review:

It’s wildly creative, intelligent and powerfully written, filled with memorable characters and an engaging and intricate plot.

Is it me or should this one be getting more attention?

Looks like Dave has been to a Book Fair: Spotlight: The Cape Town Book Fair « Davebrendon’s Fantasy & Sci-Fi Weblog I have to get someone to take me to the London Book Fair – anyone offering? :D

I think Simon is in love reading: Simon A’s Review: The Grand Conjunction (Astropolis Book 3), by Sean Williams | Bookgeeks

It’s been a fascinating ride, and this is a worthy finale. Imre Bergemasc, farewell.

James looks like he had a perfect way to start a Saturday: Speculative Horizons: Saturday morning book pr0n. I have Jasmyn and Orbus high on the TBR – so exciting as both Alex Bell and Neal Asher have great imaginations.

Graeme’s got prizes. UK/EU only! Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review: Giveaway! ‘Harry and the Pirates’ – Brian Lumley

One of the few fantasy books that makes making me want to read it. Falcata Times: FANTASY REVIEW: The Highwayman – RA Salvatore

Oh and they have: Falcata Times: SCIENCE FICTION REVIEW: Zoe’s Tale – John Scalzi Both books are those lovely readable sizes too!

Oh and a different Scalzi review: Unbound!: The Last Colony — John Scalzi

You have to see this cover! Talk about retro! Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review: ‘The Pastel City’ – M. John Harrison

This is a novel I had to ask for a review copy for. It looks like something different! Falcata Times: URBAN FANTASY REVIEW: Johannes Cabal the Necromancer – Jonathan L Howard

Oh I’ve not seen and interview with John Connolly before: Fantasy Book Critic: Interview with John Connolly (Interviewed by Mihir Wanchoo)

Another book I’ve been hearing good things about:Fantasy Book Critic: “Consorts of Heaven” by Jaine Fenn (Reviewed by Liviu Suciu)

I missed this! Dark Wolf’s Fantasy Reviews: British Fantasy Awards Shortlist Announced I can’t really comment as not read any of them :(

Another book I’ve been hearing some great things about. Simon A’s Review: Retribution Falls – A Tale of the Ketty Jay, by Chris Wooding | Bookgeeks

And another! Fantasy Book Critic: “The Edge of the World” by Kevin Anderson (Reviewed by Liviu Suciu and Cindy Hannikman)

My favourite fantasy series writer answers a couple of questions: Neth Space: Mark Chadbourn Answers Qustions Five

Two of my fellow and favourite bloggers turns two: A Dribble of Ink » Blog Archive » An Aside | A Dribble of Ink turns two! and Fantasy Debut: Fantasy Debut’s Blog Anniversary!

Here’s a crime debut: Jennie’s Review: Kill & Cure, by Stephen Davison | Bookgeeks

A bit of retro vampire review: The Wertzone: Wertzone Classics: Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin

Please take note: Fantasy Book News & Reviews: Attn: Small Publishers and Self-Published Authors

Another award: SF Signal: 2009 Campbell Award Finalists

Reading matters: Addicted to books – me too

The Quiet War – Paul McAuley – Big Dumb Object – after reading this I thought I was going to buy it. not sure now…

A Dribble of Ink » Blog Archive » Cover Art | The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson (UK Edition) – I love and love and love this cover!!

OF Blog of the Fallen: A question of ethics, negative/positive reviews, and Mark Charan Newton’s Nights of Villjamur – you might find this interesting…. I did.

SciFiGuy.ca: Ye Olde TBR Stack – scary sight indeed!

I think that’ll do us both for know. Enjoy!



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