http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:04:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/comment-page-1/#comment-5635 Brian Igelchen Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:17:56 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=100#comment-5635 Phew, I was scared for a moment that she'd write "NOTW is the new Lord of the Rings" all fantasy reviewers tend to do that... It's REALLY annoying ^_^ But since she is a fantasy author herself she probably thinks that herself :P</></>I have an idea! Let's all write a blurb for Lord* Rothfuss, I'm sure he will find it awesome!</></>My blurb (it's gonna be a bit dramatical & theatrical, since I don't have to worry about it ending up on the book anyway!): "In the vast sea of fantasy novels a storm now stirs. All now stare in the direction of Name of the Wind. Enthralled, frightened or both. Because this book marks a major shift in modern fantasy with it's witty humour and grand storytelling. Let yourself be swept away, by The Name of the Wind."</></>Not too bad if I might say so myself XD</></>*)Lord of NOTW, and the geeks that follow it's teachings! Phew, I was scared for a moment that she’d write “NOTW is the new Lord of the Rings” all fantasy reviewers tend to do that… It’s REALLY annoying ^_^ But since she is a fantasy author herself she probably thinks that herself :PI have an idea! Let’s all write a blurb for Lord* Rothfuss, I’m sure he will find it awesome!My blurb (it’s gonna be a bit dramatical & theatrical, since I don’t have to worry about it ending up on the book anyway!): “In the vast sea of fantasy novels a storm now stirs. All now stare in the direction of Name of the Wind. Enthralled, frightened or both. Because this book marks a major shift in modern fantasy with it’s witty humour and grand storytelling. Let yourself be swept away, by The Name of the Wind.”Not too bad if I might say so myself XD*)Lord of NOTW, and the geeks that follow it’s teachings!

]]> http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/comment-page-1/#comment-5636 Mary J. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:41:29 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=100#comment-5636 Me too! Isn't Mr. Rothfuss a terrible tease?</></>P.S. Stalkers unite! Me too! Isn’t Mr. Rothfuss a terrible tease?P.S. Stalkers unite!

]]> http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/comment-page-1/#comment-5637 Althalus Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:39:42 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=100#comment-5637 Mmk, I've been refreshing for like 4 hours now. Where is out surprise! Mmk, I’ve been refreshing for like 4 hours now. Where is out surprise!

]]> http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/comment-page-1/#comment-5638 Kalligenia Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:26:46 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=100#comment-5638 Wow. I am in awe for you and of you. Wow. I am in awe for you and of you.

]]> http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/comment-page-1/#comment-5639 lovesmasher Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:57:33 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=100#comment-5639 I just checked out your Con schedule and it may appear as if I am stalking you. This would be entirely untrue.</></>I'm willing to bet after your impression at WisCon last year, you'll find a lot more people who are impressive writers who have read your book. </></>Also, you need to be on my panel 'What the Hell is God Doing Up Here'. I've requested you and Nick Mamatas specifically due to last year's 'Good Books/Bad People' panel. I just checked out your Con schedule and it may appear as if I am stalking you. This would be entirely untrue.I’m willing to bet after your impression at WisCon last year, you’ll find a lot more people who are impressive writers who have read your book. Also, you need to be on my panel ‘What the Hell is God Doing Up Here’. I’ve requested you and Nick Mamatas specifically due to last year’s ‘Good Books/Bad People’ panel.

]]> http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/comment-page-1/#comment-5640 Anonymous Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:55:33 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=100#comment-5640 well...this says something for NOTW...i own 6 copies, a proof and an arc and haven't even read it yet...though i already know it's my type of book.</></>I have though read The Earthsea Trilogy and it was probably one of the first fantasies i read. Wonderful set of books. well…this says something for NOTW…i own 6 copies, a proof and an arc and haven’t even read it yet…though i already know it’s my type of book.I have though read The Earthsea Trilogy and it was probably one of the first fantasies i read. Wonderful set of books.

]]> http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/comment-page-1/#comment-5641 Jessica Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:12:23 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=100#comment-5641 Wow wow wow! Triple wow. Awesome wowness. Wow wow wow! Triple wow. Awesome wowness.

]]> http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/comment-page-1/#comment-5642 Pat Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:16:36 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=100#comment-5642 Steve: That's awesome. Thanks so much.... Steve: That’s awesome. Thanks so much….

]]> http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/comment-page-1/#comment-5643 Pat Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:12:51 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=100#comment-5643 Dischord: </></>Whoops. Yeah. That's my mistake. Embarassing typo.... </></>*Fixed*</></>Thanks for bringing it to my attention... Dischord: Whoops. Yeah. That’s my mistake. Embarassing typo…. *Fixed*Thanks for bringing it to my attention…

]]> http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2008/02/ursula-k-le-guin/comment-page-1/#comment-5644 Jordan R Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:59:54 +0000 http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/?p=100#comment-5644 Earthsea is what got me started on fantasy. I read them was I was but a mere mooncalf. Earthsea is what got me started on fantasy. I read them was I was but a mere mooncalf.

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