I just finished the first book. I enjoyed it but I am surprised at the level of praise it gets in this thread. I found it slow to get going and...
Looking for Alaska - John Green Fermat's Last Theorem - Simon Singh (non-fiction)
Wow, high praise from all. I have the first book waiting on my eReader. Looks like I will have to get on and read it now.
I have read both. There was quite a gap between readings and I am not completely aware of the differences, but I can certainly say that the...
This is an excellent discussion, but I can't help wondering what became of Phil the Drill. He started the thread back in March. Are there any...
That's fine. If you want to put a couple of chapters in the Showcase here in the meantime then that will probably provide you some good feedback...
Yes, that's right. When you have a full first draft, I'd be happy to take a look at it. Good luck Andrew
There is no question in my mind that you are writing fantasy and it sounds very interesting.
I read on my phone, which is a Nokia N8. Although the screen is much smaller than a tablet, I find that it is a very comfortable experience. One...
You can certainly post some of your work here in the forum and then publish later. That is what many writers do. It allows them to get feedback...
I have been trying to start Frank Herbert's Dune for many years. There always seems to be another book I want to read first. I don't know why I...
Jonathan, I could not find your website link in your profile. I'd like to take a look.
It's today apparently - I Love to Write Day Those of you that need something to get you motivated, you're welcome!
Of course! If my maths holds up then you must be late 30's. That certainly makes me feel a bit better :)
Wow, I feel like an old man on here. I am 41. Anyone else from my generation?
Wish I was still burdened by the teen at the end of my age! Seriously, you are at a fantastic age, enjoy it. Have a very happy birthday.
Did you post chapter 1 somewhere? I found chapter 2 but I like to start at the beginning if possible :)
To my limited knowledge, mountains are generally created along fault lines where one plate pushes over another. So you typically get a long, thin...
On the subject of the mountains, you should do a little study on how mountains are formed. I'm not sure that you can just deposit them randomly....
I am surprised that nobody has mentioned the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. There is also no mention of anything by Raymond Feist or Terry...