I’m feeling the burn in my calves this morning so I’m letting discretion be my valor today. I’ve noticed a marked improvement in my mood and outlook this week. I can’t help but think the walking is helping.
In the meantime, here are a couple of the books I’ve been reading lately – both from authors who are members of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, my local writing group.
First, Stephen Merlino’s Jack of Souls. Classic epic fantasy with a touch of humor and not a bit of whimsy. It’s only book one and he’s working on book two. I highly recommend it. It was a ton of fun to read.
Second, and only because that’s the order I read it in, Alessandra Clarke’s Rider’s Revenge. This is a horse and sorcery book that had me trying to find spare moments in the day where I could find out what happens next. There will be a sequel, but I’m not sure what state that’s in. I got hooked into the series debut and I even forgave the minor cliff hanger at the end.
So, something to read. Both new indie-fantasy but I’m reading some new SF by a fellow SFWA member now. I’ll keep you posted.
Tomorrow’s another day and with any luck at all, I’ll talk to you then.
I had tried Jack of Souls previously, but gave up about 30-40% through. I can’t remember why, but I don’t think I ever really felt hooked.
There’s a point in the book where I thought things got a little too predictable…a bit too Tolkienesque. While there’s certainly a feel to it, once I met the preacher and he started on his mission, the story ratcheted along nicely for me.
Good news. Thanks for the post!
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