Comments on: How David Anthony Durham Saved My Life

By: Pamala Knight

Pamala Knight — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:31:15 +0000

Excellent post. I'm glad for the recommendation. Also, I will have to give David Anthony his props for keeping you alive long enough for the rest of the trilogy to see daylight. God knows I'm still reeling from that sleight of hand called the change in date that Amazon pulled on me with book two of the Kingkillers.So hurry up and get to writing or whatever it is that needs to be done to get that book finalized and in my greedy little hands.Oh, and lighten up on the three named people--some of us just can't make a decision.

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:11:08 +0000

For those of you who haven’t read Acacia, it was just released last week in paperback…and, no, I don’t work for Mr. Durham, I just happened to pick up a copy of it last week. I’m planning on reading it within the next month or so and am looking forward to it.

By: Gabriele C.

Gabriele C. — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:52:54 +0000

You know that German historical fiction author Rebecca Gablé, best known for her War of the Roses books, has written a <>Die Siedler von Catan<> novel? Now you’ll have to learn German and read that one. ;) Or pester your publisher to get it translated, I’m sure Ms Gablé would appreciate that. *grin*

By: black Sunshine

black Sunshine — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:18:58 +0000

i LOVED Acacia. and i have posted on the forums a few times . . . it warms my heart to think that you guys are friends. God forbid both of your sequels should come out at the same time . . . i would probably have to tear myself in two and read each book with one hand and eye apiece.

By: paranoyd

paranoyd — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:26:38 +0000

Hey, Pat. Hanging out with you and David at WisCon (in the con suite - I was playing a game, and when David introduced you to me, I said "Well, I've never heard of ya." Then I bought your book and it is getting closer to the top of the pile every day.) was one of the highlights of the convention. You were both supercool and you were very funny. David is a great guy, and I really enjoyed Acacia. I comment on his blog most every day he posts on it. So, while he didn't save my life, I can say you have good taste in friends. (BTW, I read your blog as well. You are funny here as well.)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:11:06 +0000

I can't believe you didn't wear your seat belt prior to that. My mother made up a little song that sticks with me to this day. It goes as follows:Buckle up for safety,buckle up for fun!Buckle up for safety,buckle up everyone!How can you say no to something as clever as that?

By: gapyeargirl123

gapyeargirl123 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:19:52 +0000

Nothing particularly wrong with being a rogue Muppet.I’ll have a look for Acacia next time I’m in Glasgow – it’s been a while since I read any ’straight’ fantasy. (And by straight, I don’t mean it’s sexual orientation. I mean, not Urban Fantasy or anything like that. Nice, normal, fantasy.)

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:12:29 +0000

Russian dictator? LOL

By: bluharlequin

bluharlequin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:41:37 +0000

I've been thinking of checking out Acacia for a while. Now I suppose I'll have to.And if you keep talkin' smack regarding your Catan game, one of these days I'm gonna have to track you down and teach you a lesson.-Paul

By: David Anthony Durham

David Anthony Durham — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:34:42 +0000

Hey Folks!So, I'm thrilled that Pat took the time out to post about me. Thank you, Pat. You mentioned that you didn't remember quite how we got talking via email. I'm glad to say that I do remember that. It was because my very first pre-pub, genre-insider review came from Rick Kleffel on his Agony Column, back in the spring of 2007. The cool thing was that is was a very positive, joint review. The other title he liked? The Name of the Wind.I was happy enough about it that I searched out Pat for the first time and discovered what I think was his newly launched website. Got an email, and dropped him a note. Which should demonstrate the nice sort of guy that I was right from the start... ;)Anyway, very glad I did. You can be sure that I have an equally high opinion of Pat, and I'm glad I got him wearing his seatbelt!As to that CS Lewis debate... I remember that we had it, but I don't remember the details. Next time I'll take my mini-recorder...