I like darker types of fantasy. That is one reason I am afraid to post anything in the Showcase because a lot of my writing is pretty gruesome and I'm sure that it won't follow the forum's guidelines. I would say I'm more Robert E. Howard than Tolkein. However, if anyone is interested, I can send a private message.
I tend to be interested in fantasy that has a darker edge to it. Grittier, darker, no limits. That is why I like Joe Abercrombie, China Mieville, Steven Erikson, George R. R. Martin, the Black Company series, and most recently Tim Lebbon and Scott Bakker. These writers don't seem to put limits on any element when it comes to subject matter or violence. I am also reading The Hobbit right now, so I don't want people to get the impression I only like fantasy that is violent and gory (in the case of Tim Lebbon, obscenely violent)
Anyone have a taste more in this vein? Is your own fiction more in this style?
I tend to be interested in fantasy that has a darker edge to it. Grittier, darker, no limits. That is why I like Joe Abercrombie, China Mieville, Steven Erikson, George R. R. Martin, the Black Company series, and most recently Tim Lebbon and Scott Bakker. These writers don't seem to put limits on any element when it comes to subject matter or violence. I am also reading The Hobbit right now, so I don't want people to get the impression I only like fantasy that is violent and gory (in the case of Tim Lebbon, obscenely violent)
Anyone have a taste more in this vein? Is your own fiction more in this style?