Great artwork and very humorous. https://www.facebook.com/weirdtalesmagazine?fref=photo
Wednesday 30 April 2014
Fantasy Dreams - Fantasy Creatures
Very mixed up person if you ask me. Sorry...very mixed up scorpion...dragonfly??!!
I have the body of an Adonis.
That reminds me. I have the body of an Adonis.......I keep in the attic.
Tuesday 29 April 2014
Fantasy Creatures
This is cute.http://whispersss.deviantart.com/ Beautiful artwork. Don't know how the artist persuaded the bird to sit so still??
Fantasy Dreams - Castles
I like that this one is poking from the trees. Somewhere in Germany I think.
Fantasy - Dwarf Jokes
What has an IQ of 12
13 dwarves.
Don't you mean 12 dwarves?
No - there's bound to be one thick one.
Two dwarves in a field and one says -"Look at that dead crow!"
The other dwarf looks in the sky and says "Where?"
What do you call a field full of dwarves - a thicket.
13 dwarves.
Don't you mean 12 dwarves?
No - there's bound to be one thick one.
Two dwarves in a field and one says -"Look at that dead crow!"
The other dwarf looks in the sky and says "Where?"
What do you call a field full of dwarves - a thicket.
If you know any more - help me out. I admit i adapted some of these.
Monday 28 April 2014
Yeuch!!! Fantasy Creatures
Brilliant News
Very excited.
Potential for a new Dad's Army film. I've been watching the series on Saturdays with my son. It's amazing how well the characters and humour stand up. It will be a great tribute if they get the right actors. Bill Nighy - yes. Toby Jones - Not sure.
Sunday 27 April 2014
Sci Fi by the Sea - Herne Bay June 15th
Quite a few Stars coming to this - all Sci Fi related of course.
War of the Fae - A Call to Arms #2.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The tale continues to improve. Jayne discovered she has elemental talents and has made friends with a pixie called Tim. Tim is a great character and brings in some light humour. There is a dark side to the novel as the Dark Fae are starting to exert their dominance. A very good tale and quite unique. Recommended
Moody Today - Can You Tell!!
Saturday 26 April 2014
Best Fantasy Villain
I think Joe Abercrombie's Glokta has to be one of the best characters ever.
What or who is your favourite fantasy villain?
What or who is your favourite fantasy villain?
What Attracted me to Fantasy
I like the unknown and I remember talking with friends in a caravan when I was about 7. We scared each other with tales of ghosts and goblins and being so young we were quite naive. At that age we had a real sense of wonder about the unknown and of course just about everything was unknown. Fantasy recaptures that feeling. unfortunately our world is too well known in many respects so escaping to another - feeds our imagination. I love that.
I also like the excitement of a well told tale. The page-turning fever that accompanies a good story. Wanting to reach the conclusion, gripped by epic battles and cliff-hanger moments. Again, great stuff.
So in conclusion - the unknown and excitement attracted me to fantasy. Strangely I don't quite get that from Sci Fi. Anyone else? I do like historical fiction but that is very similar to fantasy in many respects. Sometimes even magic is involved (Merlin tales, and some Saxon/Viking tales).
I also like the excitement of a well told tale. The page-turning fever that accompanies a good story. Wanting to reach the conclusion, gripped by epic battles and cliff-hanger moments. Again, great stuff.
So in conclusion - the unknown and excitement attracted me to fantasy. Strangely I don't quite get that from Sci Fi. Anyone else? I do like historical fiction but that is very similar to fantasy in many respects. Sometimes even magic is involved (Merlin tales, and some Saxon/Viking tales).
Fun Friday 15 ~ What is Your Favorite Fantasy Wizard?
Fun Friday 15 ~ What is Your Favorite Fantasy Wizard?
Have a look at this blog and post your favourite wizard. Mine was Raistlin Majere followed by Vastra.
Have a look at this blog and post your favourite wizard. Mine was Raistlin Majere followed by Vastra.
War of the Fae #1 - Elle Cassey
The Changelings by Elle CaseyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was free on Kindle and a great read, so well worth trying it out. It's a modern day fantasy set in the US and the character building is very well done. The tale quite quickly becomes fantasy and what a surprise. It's not akin to other novels and is full of surprises. There's vampires and werewolves, but each is unique and with a twist. Well worth reading and it's free!!
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Image from Shadow of the Demon
Fantasy Creatures - Krell
She could almost be straight out of Prophecy of the Kings. A female krell!! Almost.
Friday 25 April 2014
Author David Burrows - Smashwords Interview
https://www.smashwords.com/interview/Davidburrows
Above is an interview of me on Smashwords. Feel free to ask more questions here or there.
Best wishes
David
Above is an interview of me on Smashwords. Feel free to ask more questions here or there.
Best wishes
David
Thursday 24 April 2014
Scene from Shadow of the Demon
This could almost be from Shadow of the Demon :)
The Way of Shadows - Brent Weeks.
The Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this and would recommend it. Reminds me of the game - assassin's creed. Characterisation is good and the tale is very brutal at times. Very gritty and lots of character detail. The thieves are very believable characters and very well developed.
Kylar is brought up in the gutters and dreams of finding a way out. His path crosses that of one of the top assassins and, crazy as it seems, he is smitten with the idea of becoming one.
Good plot with plenty of suspense. As a warning though, Brent Weeks has lots of imagination but reading his books can at times be a challenge. I read a few paragraphs and was left wondering what I'd just read.
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Darth Vader Dance - Brilliant bit of fun
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=770415249656873&set=vb.482417585123309&type=2&theater
Well worth watching :) Click link above for video
Well worth watching :) Click link above for video
Dear Mr Garage Owner
Please stop charging what you would like us to afford.
Charging £550 to fix brake pipes is exorbitant when the next garage charged £100. We public are gullible, but are not growing money nor are we placed on the earth to keep you in the lifestyle you would wish for. Please charge a fair price!! Many thanks
Wednesday 23 April 2014
SEO advice wanted - fantasy author
Can anyone give me some tips on my website? Google is a real fight to keep abreast of.
Theft of Swords - Michael Sullivan
Theft of Swords by Michael J. SullivanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is two tales in one book. the first tale was excellent but I struggled with the next, until it took off that is. When all the characters come together the tale improves leaps and bounds and the ending is unexpected. Sullivan is a very good author and his books are full of fresh ideas. Well worth reading.
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Tuesday 22 April 2014
Fantasy Dreams - Another Awesome Castle
You'd need long ladders to assault this one!! Castilo de Butron - Spain. I thought we had the best castles!!
Free book - Fantasy Legends (Short Stories)
I've put some short stories into one volume and made it free to download. Please enjoy and feel free to circulate. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/430719
I hope you like the cover. Took me ages to do this :)
Sunday 20 April 2014
Fantasy Dreams - Armour
Saturday 19 April 2014
Fantasy Dreams - Tree Castle
Gorgeous artwork. Not sure the artist - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyArt/
Friday 18 April 2014
Insidious - Nearly had a heat attack!
Saw this last night on TV. Quite scary - but not as scary as when the wife crept in and grabbed my son's arm. He nearly jumped off the sofa and nearly gave me a heart attack. Her timing was brilliant - right at a cliff hanger moment!!
Thursday 17 April 2014
Michael Sullivan's - The Rose and the Thorn
The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. SullivanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another good book. Not as good as book 1 but still very enjoyable. The tale develops Hadrian and Royce further. The latter is a great character and quite spooky. I liked the addition of the Viscount and especially his introduction to the tale. Not a great deal of fantasy and the tale could easily be set in medieval times. Some good side plots that intertwine to develop into a very promising story. Very enjoyable
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Tuesday 15 April 2014
Monday 14 April 2014
Sunday 13 April 2014
The Crown Tower, by Michael J Sullivan, a review
The Crown Tower by Michael J. SullivanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
One of the best fantasy books I've read for a while. The tale is a little mixed; it starts very well, it's slow in pace, but you get the sense that it has considerable merit and, as you read, that proves true. There's a good climax at the end of the book.
The mix of characters is its main strength, two opposing characters deliberately brought together to forge them both into better people. If they don't kill each other first, then this might just work. There's only a smattering of fantasy creatures in this first instalment, but there is a greater sense of more to come and the tale is sufficiently different to wet your appetite.
I enjoyed this tale and will want to read more of Sullivan's works.
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Baldric in Fighting Pose
Fantasy Dreams - Castles
This one is for Anne. It's a bit more about Rochester Castle. There were two sieges:
"In 1215, garrisoned by rebel barons, the castle endured an epic siege by King John. Having first undermined the outer wall, John used the fat of 40 pigs to fire a mine under the keep, bringing its southern corner crashing down. Even then the defenders held on, until they were eventually starved out after resisting for two months."
"The royal court frequently visited the castle in the mid-13th century, but during a further siege in 1264, by Earl Simon de Montfort and barons rebelling against the king, the king’s hall and other bailey buildings were burned. The rebels captured the bailey but were unable to take the keep, and were eventually driven off by royal reinforcements. Soon after, however, the garrison was forced to surrender after a royal army was defeated in battle at Lewes."
There's some amazing pictures at
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=history+rochester+castle&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=00hKU4rYOc7y7Aa7m4CAAg&ved=0CFAQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=643
I particularly liked this one.
"In 1215, garrisoned by rebel barons, the castle endured an epic siege by King John. Having first undermined the outer wall, John used the fat of 40 pigs to fire a mine under the keep, bringing its southern corner crashing down. Even then the defenders held on, until they were eventually starved out after resisting for two months."
"The royal court frequently visited the castle in the mid-13th century, but during a further siege in 1264, by Earl Simon de Montfort and barons rebelling against the king, the king’s hall and other bailey buildings were burned. The rebels captured the bailey but were unable to take the keep, and were eventually driven off by royal reinforcements. Soon after, however, the garrison was forced to surrender after a royal army was defeated in battle at Lewes."
There's some amazing pictures at
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=history+rochester+castle&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=00hKU4rYOc7y7Aa7m4CAAg&ved=0CFAQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=643
I particularly liked this one.
Saturday 12 April 2014
Me - Medieval Fighting (somewhere)
I'm on here somewhere. It was a very wet weekend but good fun nonetheless. I'm on the Saxon line. the video is from behind the Normans (boo hiss). Not sure it's medieval - more dark ages - or at least the end of that period.
Fantasy Dreams - Weapons (Pole arms)
These are a few weapons that are MISTAKEN for a halberd. It demonstrates the variety of weapons developed in the medieval period. These were taken from Wiki so see there for more information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halberd
- Bardiche, a type of two-handed battle axe known in the 16th and 17th centuries in Eastern Europe
- Bill, similar to a halberd but with a hooked blade form
- Bisento, a pole weapon with a large blade from feudal Japan
- Dagger-axe, a Chinese weapon in use from the Shang Dynasty (est. 1500BC) that had a dagger-shaped blade mounted perpendicular to a spear
- Fauchard, a curved blade atop a 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) pole that was used in Europe between the 11th and 14th centuries
- Guisarme, a medieval bladed weapon on the end of a long pole; later designs implemented a small reverse spike on the back of the blade
- Glaive, a large blade, up to 45 cm (18 in) long, on the end of a 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) pole
- Guan dao, a Chinese polearm from the 3rd century AD that had a heavy blade with a spike at the back
- Lochaber axe, a Scottish weapon that had a heavy blade attached to a pole in a similar fashion to a poleaxe
- Naginata, a Japanese weapon that had a 30 cm (12 in) - 60 cm (24 in) long blade attached by a sword guard to a wooden shaft
- Partisan, a large double-bladed spearhead mounted on a long shaft that had protrusions on either side for parrying sword thrusts
- Pollaxe, an axe or hammer mounted on a long shaft—developed in the 14th century to breach the plate armour worn increasingly by European men-at-arms
- Ranseur, a pole weapon consisting of a spear-tip affixed with a cross hilt at its base derived from the earlier spetum
- Spontoon, a 17th-century weapon that consisted of a large blade with two side blades mounted on a long 2 m (6 ft 7 in) pole, considered a more elaborate pike
- Voulge, a crude single-edged blade bound to a wooden shaft
- War scythe, an improvised weapon that consisted of a blade from a Scythe attached vertically to a shaft
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