Vettius and His Friends. Plus Savage Journal Entry 33.
I’ve encountered a few of David Drake’s Vettius and Dama stories in anthologies. But I’d not read them all. Happily, I picked up a copy
March 5, 2023
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Bulfinch and Howard? Plus Savage Journal Entry 28.
I’ve been reading Thomas Bulfinch’s The Age of Chivalry. How many times and in how many versions have I encountered the deeds of King Arthur
February 5, 2023
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David Drake’s Thieves’ World Novel “Dagger.” Plus Savage Journal Entry 26.
Thieves’ World was a remarkable achievement. The first few books, anyways, delivered some terrific stories, and the shared-world concept produced an outpouring of creativity. That
January 22, 2023
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AKendix N. Plus Savage Journal Entry 20.
What books made you who you are today? What is your personal Appendix N? [NB: Appendix N is a recommended reading list for players of
December 4, 2022
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Anthologies: The Spell of Seven. Resurrected Post.
September 6, 2020 Anthologies: The Spell of Seven Another volume curated by L. Sprague de Camp, The Spell of Seven offers a stellar lineup of
November 20, 2022
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Kyrik Fights the Demon World. Hell Breaks Loose, By the Numbers. Resurrected Post.
June 14, 2020 Kyrik Fights the Demon World. Hell Breaks Loose, By the Numbers. I’ve read a few of Gardner Fox’s Kothar books. So when
November 20, 2022
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Fantasy and Sword-and-Sorcery for Turbulent Days. Resurrected Days.
May 31, 2020 Fantasy and Sword-and-Sorcery for Turbulent Days We are living in interesting times. Whatever your take on current events, however much or little
November 20, 2022
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Vitally Haggard. Resurrected Post.
May 17, 2020 Vitally Haggard A few words on Haggard. No, not Merle Haggard, though that man is worthy of a torrent of digital ink.
November 20, 2022
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A Rosier Elric. Resurrected Post.
May 10, 2020 A Rosier Elric Michael Moorcock is the elder statesman of the S&S genre. He earned his bones. His success is unquestioned and
November 20, 2022
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