Modern Fantasy Readers and Writers discussion

Hi Folks!

Simon here. Wholy unsuccessful yet persistent Epic Fantasy author!

I'm a big fan of rich and complex fantasy/sci-fi - worlds where I can escape to, where the issues of the protagonist/a outweigh the BS of my day to day workload! Worlds with issues and people, where I can happily say, "Damn, I am glad I'm not that guy/girl/thing!"

I still feel that Dune is probably my go-to book as a favourite. And the Silmarillion.

Also, I shall say with as little shame as possible, that I am scrounging for reviewers/raters/trolls/haters to read my accursed tome! I have great reviews from the likes of Kirkus, but it means squat when it comes to real people actually reading it, discussing it, etc!

I look forwarding to discussing all matters of the weird and mundane with you!

Hi Simon. I forgot I was part of this group! I’m currently going through the University lectures via YouTube by Brandon Sanderson on writing. They are dense with amazing tools and techniques, yet fun and easy to listen to. I highly recommend.