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Dennis
Great Reader
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 Posted - 19 Jan 2012 : 16:46:38
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Indeed. Love the detail. |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2012 : 02:02:38
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Great cover!!!
In any case it is probably good to not be a cleric of the momentary god if that implies that you have to fight with two hammers like those on the cover! Poor Egil...  |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2012 : 00:59:43
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Awesome Paul! Best excerpt so far, great dialogue! Can't wait for this to be released.
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"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 19:28:39
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Some people have a way with words, and other people...oh, uh, not have way. -Steve Martin
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2012 : 15:12:45
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New monthly excerpt from THE HAMMER AND THE BLADE is up. Link is here: http://paulskemp.com/blog/fifth-excerpt-from-the-hammer-and-the-blade/
I also wanted to add that Ed Greenwood and Elaine Cunningham were both kind enough to read the novel and provide a cover blurb. I want to share those with you, if you'll indulge me.
From Ed: This rollicking tale hooked me from the get-go. Told with zest and humor, this is everything that is good and golden about classic old-school fantasy yarns. It joins my precious bedside shelf of favorite re-reads, ‘comfort food’ books I turn to again and again. Egil and Nix might not be the safest guys to go adventuring with, but they’re sure good company. I’ll be waiting for a sequel. Impatiently.”
From ec: Most heroes work up to killing demons. Egil and Nix start there and pick up the pace. There’s enough page-turning mayhem here to sate the most avid sword & sorcery fans, but the heart and strength of this story is a friendship that goes deep and rings true. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2012 : 00:01:49
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Great! Can't wait for June. |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2012 : 23:37:44
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
New monthly excerpt from THE HAMMER AND THE BLADE is up. Link is here: http://paulskemp.com/blog/fifth-excerpt-from-the-hammer-and-the-blade/
Paul, those excerpts are just fantastic! Really, I almost feel I start getting more eager for the Hammer and Blade release than for Godborn, and that really means something, considering my fanatism for Cale & co!  |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 05 Mar 2012 : 14:06:53
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Originally posted by skychrome
Paul, those excerpts are just fantastic! Really, I almost feel I start getting more eager for the Hammer and Blade release than for Godborn, and that really means something, considering my fanatism for Cale & co!
Great to hear, sc. Thanks. :-) |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2012 : 16:45:03
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I wanted to mention two things in connection with THE HAMMER AND THE BLADE.
First, it's reviewed glowingly by a longtime fan of my Realms writing. This pleases me enormously, as was hoping that fans of my Cale stories would dig the stories of Egil and Nix, too. Since some of you are also fans of my Cale books, I thought you might appreciate the views of a fellow traveler.
Link to the review is here: http://stefansbookshelf.com/2012/04/19/the-hammer-and-the-blade-by-paul-s-kemp/
Second, I'm giving away a free digital copy of my short story collection, Ephemera, to any and all who pre-order THE HAMMER AND THE BLADE (both as an incentive and a thank you). Details here: http://paulskemp.com/blog/pre-order-the-hammer-and-the-blade-and-get/ |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2012 : 04:45:28
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Thanks, Paul. Will it be released internationally at the same date, or month, at least? Or are we here at the other side of the globe going to wait longer? |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2012 : 11:19:13
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Originally posted by Dennis
Thanks, Paul. Will it be released internationally at the same date, or month, at least? Or are we here at the other side of the globe going to wait longer?
Dennis,
I believe the same date. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2012 : 01:46:13
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Good to hear that. I didn't pre-order. But I'll definitely buy it. |
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Tamsar
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
141 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2012 : 15:10:17
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| I've pre ordered this on Amazon UK and it has a dispatch date of July 3rd, Can't come quick enough for my liking. |
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2012 : 16:47:42
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Originally posted by Tamsar
I've pre ordered this on Amazon UK and it has a dispatch date of July 3rd, Can't come quick enough for my liking.
I appreciate that a great deal, Tamsar.
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2012 : 03:51:25
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| Pre-ordered, and trying to ignore the excerpts cos it never goes well when I read excerpts, just annoys me I dont have the whole book yet, and I suddenly start dragging through whatever I'm currently reading... |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2012 : 14:21:59
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Originally posted by Yoss
Pre-ordered, and trying to ignore the excerpts cos it never goes well when I read excerpts, just annoys me I dont have the whole book yet, and I suddenly start dragging through whatever I'm currently reading...
Much obliged, Yoss. Thank you. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 09 May 2012 : 01:58:27
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Originally posted by Yoss
Pre-ordered, and trying to ignore the excerpts cos it never goes well when I read excerpts...
I used to feel that way. But now, it annoys me more if I do not see some excerpts or sample chapters. [People change, indeed.] |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2012 : 15:40:17
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If you'll indulge me, here's a round-up of the many positive pre-release reviews for THE HAMMER AND THE BLADE. Only a month away now.
Neither the post nor the reviews (should you click through) contain any spoilers for the novel. I hope you'll have a read.
http://paulskemp.com/blog/review-round-up-for-the-hammer-and-the-blade/ |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2012 : 19:49:44
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
The May excerpt is up, for those interested:
http://paulskemp.com/blog/seventh-excerpt-from-the-hammer-and-the-blade/
Hi Paul, as I will buy it anyway, I stopped reading further excerpts. No need to tease me anymore. Just waiting to press the download button!  |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 29 May 2012 : 03:58:28
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Just pre-ordered the Kindle version!
So Paul, how many books have been pre-ordered so far? Do they update you on the numbers? |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 29 May 2012 : 15:12:59
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Originally posted by skychrome
Just pre-ordered the Kindle version!
So Paul, how many books have been pre-ordered so far? Do they update you on the numbers?
sc,
I don't know. That info isn't available to me. I very much appreciate those who preorder, though. So thank you.
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Ivan the Chef
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 05 Jun 2012 : 18:56:26
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Hi Paul,
Just read through the two Erevis trilogies for the 3rd time. I keep on revisiting them every 6 months or so as I'm plowing through some of the older Realms novels. I really dig your style and character building. I can't wait for The Hammer and the Blade!! Keep up the great work. I also can't wait for your next Realms contribution to hit.
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2012 : 19:35:31
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Originally posted by Ivan the Chef
Hi Paul,
Just read through the two Erevis trilogies for the 3rd time. I keep on revisiting them every 6 months or so as I'm plowing through some of the older Realms novels. I really dig your style and character building. I can't wait for The Hammer and the Blade!! Keep up the great work. I also can't wait for your next Realms contribution to hit.
- Ben (huge fan)
Much obliged, Ben. I'm looking forward to my next Realms release, too. :-)
And while I'm posting, let me try and give everyone a laugh with my list of the Top Ten Reasons you should buy The Hammer and the Blade.
http://paulskemp.com/blog/top-ten-reasons-to-buy-the-hammer-and-the-blade/ |
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Ivan the Chef
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 05 Jun 2012 : 20:51:00
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I still remember your play by play of the Star Wars movies...
You had me ROLLING (I still use the Sam Jackson reference at the end of any star wars quote). I ended up showing the script to a bunch of my fellow Engineers at the Semi Conductor Fab that I work at and you made the week of a couple dozen stressed out people.
Good news is that they're all huge fans of your works now. Everyone here is awaiting Godborn with breath held.
How many books are planned for Egil and Nix? (please let it be a saga)
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 05 Jun 2012 : 20:57:24
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Agreed, Paul. Most specially to Number One. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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My next fantasy novel is available for pre-order
