Tornado of Sparks
by James Maxey
I originally became aware of James Maxey through his novel, Bitterwood. I haven’t read the novel, but it has dragons and, well… dragon’s are pretty neat. If they’re handled correctly. And that’s where both the strength and the weaknesses of Maxey’s curiously named short story, Tornado of Sparks lie.
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I thought this was pretty cool. The cover art for Alan Campbell’s latest novel, Iron Angel was just released. The art was done by Steven Youll, who’s done about a million other SF/F covers!
Alan Campbell, who’s first novel is Scar Night, is someone I’ve wanted to check out for a while now and was strongly considered for each of my Changing of the Guard articles (One, Two, Three). In any case, my friend passed this along and I thought some of you Campbell fans might be interested!
Reins of Destiny
by Janny Wurts
The second story in The Solaris Book of New Fantasy, Reins of Destiny, is an offering by Janny Wurts, a well known and prolific Fantasy author. Despite the fact that’s she’s written/co-written over a dozen novels, this short story was the first chance that I had to actually read any of her work. I’m sorry to say, however, that it will probably also be the last.
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The Dabel Brothers, quite possibly my favourite team in the comic world, have just announced that they are partnering up with Fantasy heavyweight publisher Del Rey. Dabel Brother Publishing won my heart by beautifully adapting stories by some of my favourite authors including Tad Williams, Raymond E. Feist, and George R.R. Martin.
If you’re a fan of comics and graphic novels, or just a fan of Fantasy Literature in general, you should do yourself a favour and check out any of the projects put together by Dabel Brothers Publishing. You won’t be disappointed.
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Who Slays the Gyant, Wounds the Beast
by Mark Chadbourn
The lead story in The Solaris Book of New Fantasy is a rolicking, fast paced riff off the classic Sherlock-Holmes-style mystery… only with a cadre of evil Faeries and straw men to spice things up. True to the style of story, super-spy William Swyfte (think James Bond, circa 1598) and sidekick Nataniel Colt get wrapped up in a hairy situation on Christmas Eve and have to keep themselves, along with a houseful of guests, safe until sunrise.
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