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Alex’s 2025 Year in Books
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A Bit of a Snag
So ... I've been a bit less active on social media because I hit a bit of a snag.
In late November I lost a good chunk of my current work-in-progress, the third and final part of the Mothers of Sorrow trilogy. I’m not sure on the exact word count, but it was over 40,000 words. I won’t go into details, but yes I had backups and yes they were corrupted too, so I couldn’t get anything back.
It took me Read more of this blog post »
In late November I lost a good chunk of my current work-in-progress, the third and final part of the Mothers of Sorrow trilogy. I’m not sure on the exact word count, but it was over 40,000 words. I won’t go into details, but yes I had backups and yes they were corrupted too, so I couldn’t get anything back.
It took me Read more of this blog post »
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"If you like brutal, lethal action movies in book form? This is for you. Do you also love Greek mythology? Oh, buddy, you're in for a treat.
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"I really enjoyed this book, it was fast paced and very creative, full of action! I'm a slow reader and took 10 days to read. Ready to start part 2!"
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"I tried reading this in 2024 but didn't get far, I'm glad I picked it up again.
Suffice to say, this book is a quick read, less than 300 pages, which is pretty unusual for the genre. I will admit author Alex Robins was able to blindside me a couple of " Read more of this review » |
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"Overall I enjoyed the story. I found Jelaïa's chapters slow and not providing much to the plot until later in the story. I enjoyed Reed and Aldarin's friendship the most through out the story.
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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.”
― The Obsidian Eyes of Klief
― 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.”
― The Obsidian Eyes of Klief
― 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.”
― The Broken Heart of Arelium
― The Broken Heart of Arelium
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| Review Group: * Group 347. Out of This World - Mod. Kat | 226 | 59 | Feb 23, 2024 02:03PM |
“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.”
― The Obsidian Eyes of Klief
― 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.”
― The Obsidian Eyes of Klief
― 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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