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Walter Moers, The City of Dreaming Books Little known, I believe, and as unusual as he is brilliant, in my opinion.

Anyone heard of Judith Tarr's Avaryan series? I think she has an unusual and amazing style... And then there is Kirith Kirin by Jim Grimsley. It is one of my most favourite books in the world and not at all easy to come by where I live. Still, it's one great book. The Last Dragonlord and...

How about Tamora Pierce? I know she writes mainly for/about girls, but that shouldn't matter, should it? I first read her books when I was about eight and I still adore them... They are funny, adventurous, magical and - in my opinion - teach children some important things. Otherwise, I'd go...

Which ocean?! Well, the big blue one over... ah, never mind. You'd call it the Atlantic Ocean. @Sparkie: Of course there is. Isn't there a story behind everything? Thanks, by the way. Semicolons are an all-new feature in my English texts! :D

Someone already mentioned the Romans, I think, but nevertheless... Caesar was one of the most brilliant strategists of his time. The key to his success was a mixture between taking what he needed from the people who tried to defy him as well as making allies along the way and persuading those...

Hi everyone! I usually don't join communities as such, but the time has come to open up a little to "the world" in general and other writers/fantasy lovers/book addicts in particular and here I am. I'm a writer from, well, across the ocean ;) and the English language is not my native...