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Alex Robins

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Alex Robins was born in Norwich, England back when it was still trendy to wear lycra tracksuits and bright pink headbands. Norwich School Library was where he first discovered his love of reading, an old converted undercroft packed to the rafters with books. The first fantasy series he read was The Dragonlance Chronicles by Margaret Weis & Tracey Hickman, quickly followed by The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and David Eddings' The Belgariad.

At the age of twelve Alex moved across the channel to Nantes in France. Speaking very little French, the first few years were difficult and sometimes lonely as he scrambled to get a grip on the intricate grammar and vocabulary of the French language. His taste in books branched out from epic fantasy to

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Alex Robins Wow, a whole smorgasbord of things to be honest. The War of the Twelve started from a frustration of there not being enough epic fantasy starring midd…moreWow, a whole smorgasbord of things to be honest. The War of the Twelve started from a frustration of there not being enough epic fantasy starring middle-aged protagonists, and my desire to play around with the reliability of History. The Ruined Gods stemmed from my love of Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology. So each series starts with an idea like that, then pretty much everything I read, watch, or see around me everyday fuels my imagination to add bricks to that foundation.(less)
Alex Robins "Come play with me," came the voice of my brother from the depths of the cellar. We had buried him last Sunday.…more"Come play with me," came the voice of my brother from the depths of the cellar. We had buried him last Sunday.(less)
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“There was a saying my own father used to repeat to me when I was a lad. He said that real heroes are those who don’t even realise who they are or what they have done.”
Alex Robins, The Obsidian Eyes of Klief

“The sudden noise made Aldarin jolt up in surprise, his hand reaching automatically over his shoulder to draw an axe that wasn’t there. Jelaïa caught sight of his expression and burst out laughing. “Oh no, geese!” she shouted in mock distress. “Whatever shall I do? Save me, my brave knight, from these devious birds of death!” She batted her eyelashes. Aldarin scowled, then the corner of his mouth twitched, and he let out a deep laugh of his own.”
Alex Robins, The Obsidian Eyes of Klief

“I do not refute the importance of soldiers. There will come a time when every kingdom will require a means to defend itself. I would simply postulate that fighters, however numerous or well-trained, are but a small part of the equation. For what would happen if the wall they are standing on is too brittle? If it collapses under its own weight? If the lack of proper foundations causes it to sink into the mud or sand? You may do as you wish, they are your temples and your initiates. But I believe the world already has plenty of soldiers. I will train builders.”
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“There was a saying my own father used to repeat to me when I was a lad. He said that real heroes are those who don’t even realise who they are or what they have done.”
Alex Robins, The Obsidian Eyes of Klief

“The sudden noise made Aldarin jolt up in surprise, his hand reaching automatically over his shoulder to draw an axe that wasn’t there. Jelaïa caught sight of his expression and burst out laughing. “Oh no, geese!” she shouted in mock distress. “Whatever shall I do? Save me, my brave knight, from these devious birds of death!” She batted her eyelashes. Aldarin scowled, then the corner of his mouth twitched, and he let out a deep laugh of his own.”
Alex Robins, The Obsidian Eyes of Klief

“The second thing you have to do to be a writer is to keep on writing. Don't listen to people who tell you that very few people get published and you won't be one of them. Don't listen to your friend who says you are better that Tolkien and don't have to try any more. Keep writing, keep faith in the idea that you have unique stories to tell, and tell them. I meet far too many people who are going to be writers 'someday.' When they are out of high school, when they've finished college, after the wedding, when the kids are older, after I retire . . . That is such a trap You will never have any more free time than you do right now. So, whether you are 12 or 70, you should sit down today and start being a writer if that is what you want to do. You might have to write on a notebook while your kids are playing on the swings or write in your car on your coffee break. That's okay. I think we've all 'been there, done that.' It all starts with the writing. ”
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