Tag Archive | robert jordan

Massive Books Ahead!

I find it interesting as I talk with various writers of fiction – published and unpublished – that opinions vary as to just how many words should go into a novel of any kind. And I’ve found that a lot of it seems to depend on opinions based on whether or not you’re a first […]

My own ongoing journey through The Wheel of Time series….

By David James January 19, 2011 10 Comments

I remember when I first saw The Wheel of Time books by Robert Jordan. It was about ten years ago when The Path Of Daggers had already come out in paperback. I have no idea how I had missed this series, but I remember looking at this turnstile in this grocery store and seeing all […]

Worldbuilders

By Robynn Tolbert January 19, 2011 19 Comments

Only two authors have ever driven me to despair. TT: It may surprise you to learn they are not C.S. Lewis and George MacDonald. No, those men are as far above me in the writing realm as I am above a real turtle. I may kneel at their feet and marvel, but I do not […]

A Thumbscrew Review: By Darkness Hid, by Jill Williamson

By Keven Newsome May 21, 2010 34 Comments

This review has been delayed, because I earnestly anguished over its writing. Much prayer and council has gone into this review, and I regret to say it may not be the glowing review that might be expected. I really wanted to like this book, it being my first review for Marcher Lord Press. I had […]