<![CDATA[thePlenty.net Forums - All Forums]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/ Sat, 19 May 2012 03:20:03 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[[from news] Words Like Coins available in e-format]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=457 Thu, 17 May 2012 07:53:14 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=457 Words Like Coins available in e-format

Words Like Coins, the much sought-after Six Duchies short story from the sold out limited edition anthology A Fantasy Medley is now available as an ebook for US customers with illustrations by Tom Kidd. You can find it on B&N for Nook, amazon.com has the book listed for Kindle but it is not available yet.


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=411]]> Words Like Coins available in e-format

Words Like Coins, the much sought-after Six Duchies short story from the sold out limited edition anthology A Fantasy Medley is now available as an ebook for US customers with illustrations by Tom Kidd. You can find it on B&N for Nook, amazon.com has the book listed for Kindle but it is not available yet.


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=411]]> <![CDATA[Is there RPG for the Realm of Elderlings?]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=456 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:53:49 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=456
I just ask if there is already some forum, topic or something for this? I couldn't find similar.]]>
I just ask if there is already some forum, topic or something for this? I couldn't find similar.]]> <![CDATA[Duchies Coastline]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=455 Mon, 14 May 2012 15:47:13 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=455 <![CDATA[Virus problem]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=454 Sun, 13 May 2012 18:57:03 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=454 <![CDATA[Robin Hobb Elf Fantasy Fair Interviews (in Dutch)]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=453 Sun, 13 May 2012 10:30:01 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=453 Magictales with Cocky van Dijk and Planet Aeon with Ines van Dijk. Enjoy! Flowers

I will link these back to the Hobb/Lindholm Interviews thread so, joost, feel free to change/translate this here if/as you see fit? Smiling]]> Magictales with Cocky van Dijk and Planet Aeon with Ines van Dijk. Enjoy! Flowers

I will link these back to the Hobb/Lindholm Interviews thread so, joost, feel free to change/translate this here if/as you see fit? Smiling]]> <![CDATA[Harper Voyager Author Blog - Robin Hobb]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=452 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:51:20 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=452 blog from our Tangle Leader on the subject of first and third person point of views. It appears on the Harper Voyager site. Enjoy! Flowers]]> blog from our Tangle Leader on the subject of first and third person point of views. It appears on the Harper Voyager site. Enjoy! Flowers]]> <![CDATA[[from news] A new Megan Lindholm story]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=451 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:23:43 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=451 A new Megan Lindholm story

A new "near future sf/fantasy" story by Megan Lindholm titled Old Paint is set to appear in the July 2012 issue of the Asimov's. Head over to their website to find out how to subscribe or buy a back issue (including digital ones).


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=410]]> A new Megan Lindholm story

A new "near future sf/fantasy" story by Megan Lindholm titled Old Paint is set to appear in the July 2012 issue of the Asimov's. Head over to their website to find out how to subscribe or buy a back issue (including digital ones).


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=410]]> <![CDATA[[from news] SFX special with City of Dragons stickers]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=449 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:20:24 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=449 SFX special with City of Dragons stickers

I think I tweeted about this earlier but forgot to post it here, sorry! SFX magazine has published a special fantasy edition that comes with a set of stickers from City of Dragons. It's packed with other fantastical stuff too, like Game of Thrones and the Hobbit. If your local newsstand doesn't carry it, you can order one online here.


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=409]]> SFX special with City of Dragons stickers

I think I tweeted about this earlier but forgot to post it here, sorry! SFX magazine has published a special fantasy edition that comes with a set of stickers from City of Dragons. It's packed with other fantastical stuff too, like Game of Thrones and the Hobbit. If your local newsstand doesn't carry it, you can order one online here.


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=409]]> <![CDATA[SFX RWC Comp]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=448 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:19:38 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=448 Dragon Keeper, Dragon Haven and City of Dragons? Now that most of us here have bought them?! P

If so, head on over to SFX. Flowers

Will pop this up on the main page if I'm able so apologies for any double-up that may come...]]> Dragon Keeper, Dragon Haven and City of Dragons? Now that most of us here have bought them?! P

If so, head on over to SFX. Flowers

Will pop this up on the main page if I'm able so apologies for any double-up that may come...]]> <![CDATA[[from news] City of Dragons now available in the UK]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=447 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:37:07 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=447 City of Dragons now available in the UK

The UK hardcover edition of the third part of the Rain Wild Chronicles, City of Dragons, is now available. You can get your copy from bookdepository.co.uk or amazon.co.uk if you haven't bought one yet. The fourth and final part of the series, Blood of Dragons will be out in March 2013 in the UK and the US.


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=408]]> City of Dragons now available in the UK

The UK hardcover edition of the third part of the Rain Wild Chronicles, City of Dragons, is now available. You can get your copy from bookdepository.co.uk or amazon.co.uk if you haven't bought one yet. The fourth and final part of the series, Blood of Dragons will be out in March 2013 in the UK and the US.


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=408]]> <![CDATA[What kind of ships are Vivacia, Paragon etc?]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=446 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:09:21 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=446 Thanks in advance. x]]> Thanks in advance. x]]> <![CDATA[[from news] Robin's schedule for the Netherlands this weekend]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=445 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:13:47 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=445 Robin's schedule for the Netherlands this weekend

Friday, April 20 at 1 PM: Lunch with readers, a few seats still available. Het Cultuurcafé, Vuurtorenplein 6-10, Noordwijk. Phone: 071-3613073. E-mail: info@...hetcultuurcafe.nl. Tickets 10 euros, lunch included.

Friday, April 20 at 5 PM reading and a q&a. Boekhandel Donner, Lijnbaan 150, Rotterdam. Phone: 010-4132070. Free entrance.

Saturday, April 21 ELF FANTASY FAIR
2 PM Reading at Het Verboden Rijk at the Fair, followed by signing from 3 to 4:30.

Sunday, April 22 ELF FANTASY FAIR
Reading at 2PM, followed by signing from 3 to 4:30 PM.

The final volumes of the Rain Wild Chronicles, City of Dragons and Blood of Dragons are already available in Dutch. The titles are Drakenstad and Drakenbloed


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=407]]> Robin's schedule for the Netherlands this weekend

Friday, April 20 at 1 PM: Lunch with readers, a few seats still available. Het Cultuurcafé, Vuurtorenplein 6-10, Noordwijk. Phone: 071-3613073. E-mail: info@...hetcultuurcafe.nl. Tickets 10 euros, lunch included.

Friday, April 20 at 5 PM reading and a q&a. Boekhandel Donner, Lijnbaan 150, Rotterdam. Phone: 010-4132070. Free entrance.

Saturday, April 21 ELF FANTASY FAIR
2 PM Reading at Het Verboden Rijk at the Fair, followed by signing from 3 to 4:30.

Sunday, April 22 ELF FANTASY FAIR
Reading at 2PM, followed by signing from 3 to 4:30 PM.

The final volumes of the Rain Wild Chronicles, City of Dragons and Blood of Dragons are already available in Dutch. The titles are Drakenstad and Drakenbloed


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=407]]> <![CDATA[city of dragons character help]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=444 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:41:13 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=444
I just started a chapter about Malta who, apart from a very brief appearance in one of the Tawny Man books, I've never read anything about.
What is her story?
Is her story integral to this new book?
If so, why is it that RH has only just introduced her to this trilogy and assumed that we know all about her.

I'm a little lost...]]>
I just started a chapter about Malta who, apart from a very brief appearance in one of the Tawny Man books, I've never read anything about.
What is her story?
Is her story integral to this new book?
If so, why is it that RH has only just introduced her to this trilogy and assumed that we know all about her.

I'm a little lost...]]> <![CDATA[Hobb Picture Book?]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=442 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:40:38 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=442 Mike in trouble..Smiling]]> Mike in trouble..Smiling]]> <![CDATA[[from news] Kindle special for Dragon Keeper]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=440 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:37:11 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=440 Kindle special for Dragon Keeper

Another limited time Kindle special for UK readers, The Dragon Keeper is available from amazon.co.uk for only 1.99 pounds. Go to http://amzn.to/RHDragon

And while your at it, why not preorder the UK hardback for City of Dragons? Only ten days to go!


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=406]]> Kindle special for Dragon Keeper

Another limited time Kindle special for UK readers, The Dragon Keeper is available from amazon.co.uk for only 1.99 pounds. Go to http://amzn.to/RHDragon

And while your at it, why not preorder the UK hardback for City of Dragons? Only ten days to go!


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=406]]> <![CDATA[[from news] Assassin's Apprentice kindle deal]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=439 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:56:37 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=439 Assassin's Apprentice kindle deal

For a limited time, you can buy Assassin's Apprentice as an ebook from amazon.co.uk for only 1.99 pounds. Good time to get an electronic copy of your favourite book or perhaps gift it to your friend or family member and introduce them to the world of the Elderlings? Visit http://amzn.to/RHAssassin

Thanks for the tip Robin!


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=405]]> Assassin's Apprentice kindle deal

For a limited time, you can buy Assassin's Apprentice as an ebook from amazon.co.uk for only 1.99 pounds. Good time to get an electronic copy of your favourite book or perhaps gift it to your friend or family member and introduce them to the world of the Elderlings? Visit http://amzn.to/RHAssassin

Thanks for the tip Robin!


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=405]]> <![CDATA[Land of the Elderlings and the Old Empire *all books*]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=438 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:41:30 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=438
Spoiler (Click to View)
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Spoiler (Click to View)
]]> <![CDATA[[from news] City of Dragons tv interview]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=432 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:12:34 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=432 City of Dragons tv interview

While Robin was in Tucson last weekend for the Festival of Books, she also did a television interview on the local Morning Blend Show. You can check it out right here.


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While Robin was in Tucson last weekend for the Festival of Books, she also did a television interview on the local Morning Blend Show. You can check it out right here.


http://www.theplenty.net/index.php?id=404]]> <![CDATA[The strange attraction to dragons]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=431 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:07:28 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=431
http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148295380/...be-dragons

What is it that makes dragons so attractive? Is it the fascination of having another race on intellectual par with us (or even above us)? Think about it... smart, flying, Tyranosaurus rexes popping in and out of our lives, randomly eating people and animals and destroying parts of our lives, is a pretty horrific idea. Who would want a world with dragons? Even if I had a dragon at my beck and call (the ultimate pit bull?) I would not be at all comfortable with the arrangement. Yet I can dream of it...]]>
http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148295380/...be-dragons

What is it that makes dragons so attractive? Is it the fascination of having another race on intellectual par with us (or even above us)? Think about it... smart, flying, Tyranosaurus rexes popping in and out of our lives, randomly eating people and animals and destroying parts of our lives, is a pretty horrific idea. Who would want a world with dragons? Even if I had a dragon at my beck and call (the ultimate pit bull?) I would not be at all comfortable with the arrangement. Yet I can dream of it...]]> <![CDATA[A strange tendency (Massive SPOILERS all books including CITY OF DRAGONS)]]> http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=429 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:07:21 +0000 http://forums.theplenty.net/showthread.php?tid=429 City of Dragons, I had an odd realization: multiple times Robin Hobb has revealed that what we thought of as a happy ending in fact wasn't. Think about it: when the Farseer trilogy ended, we thought that Fitz had finally found peace and a life of his own. Yet Tawny Man gradually revealed, and eventually made explicit, that he had in fact cut himself off from life. Similarly, in Liveship Traders, a major strand of the story involved the serpent migration. They finally managed to get cocooned in the end... only for Tawny Man to almost casually reveal that the dragons had emerged as stunted weaklings. And then she wrote The Soldier Son before finally returning to the dragons.

After Dragon Haven, it looked like the Rain Wilds Chronicles were over, ending with the suggestion of Sintara taking flight at last... only to reveal in City of Dragons that no, she has mastered flight yet. I don't really know what to think of all this. Refreshing realism? Life goes on and isn't always perfect? Undermining the uplifting endings of previous stories?

On a related note, I wonder if Robin Hobb will ever write another story in the Gernian milieu and if she does, if the same will happen.

I did have mixed feelings about the ending to that story... (Click to View)
]]> City of Dragons, I had an odd realization: multiple times Robin Hobb has revealed that what we thought of as a happy ending in fact wasn't. Think about it: when the Farseer trilogy ended, we thought that Fitz had finally found peace and a life of his own. Yet Tawny Man gradually revealed, and eventually made explicit, that he had in fact cut himself off from life. Similarly, in Liveship Traders, a major strand of the story involved the serpent migration. They finally managed to get cocooned in the end... only for Tawny Man to almost casually reveal that the dragons had emerged as stunted weaklings. And then she wrote The Soldier Son before finally returning to the dragons.

After Dragon Haven, it looked like the Rain Wilds Chronicles were over, ending with the suggestion of Sintara taking flight at last... only to reveal in City of Dragons that no, she has mastered flight yet. I don't really know what to think of all this. Refreshing realism? Life goes on and isn't always perfect? Undermining the uplifting endings of previous stories?

On a related note, I wonder if Robin Hobb will ever write another story in the Gernian milieu and if she does, if the same will happen.

I did have mixed feelings about the ending to that story... (Click to View)
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