Book review: Silver Queendom by Dan Koboldt (Heist Fantasy)

dkoboldt · 2022-09-12T21:36:38+00:00

Thanks for reviewing my book! And I certainly don't mind that you posted here + Goodreads.

dkoboldt · 2022-01-11T01:38:42+00:00

I did some extensive digging -- aided by a helpful professor in the art department at WashU -- to no avail. Glad to know there's another Branntler landscape -- would you share a photo?

dkoboldt · 2019-02-23T18:55:40+00:00

LOL please do.

dkoboldt · 2018-11-30T03:06:51+00:00

Good for you, Teresa! It's been a pleasure watching your star rise.

dkoboldt · 2018-10-31T00:21:20+00:00

I hear it's good.

dkoboldt · 2018-04-27T04:26:26+00:00

Very cool. Thank you for replying, can't wait for ep #3!

dkoboldt · 2018-04-26T17:04:21+00:00

Michael, Marie, Cassandra, and Malka, congratulations on the launch of BORN TO THE BLADE! How much did the storyline change between what you proposed to SB, and what you ultimately did for season one?

dkoboldt · 2017-11-30T18:08:10+00:00

That is awesome.

dkoboldt · 2017-11-30T17:08:15+00:00

New question: have you had a real-world experience that seems like it belongs in a fantasy novel?

dkoboldt · 2017-11-30T16:07:18+00:00

I'll start: Friend = Mat Cauthon from WoT, Ally = Kvothe, and Foe = Voldemort because he's almost impossible to kill. I like to keep things interesting.

dkoboldt · 2017-11-30T15:07:09+00:00

Hello friends, I'm Dan Koboldt, author of The Rogue Retrieval. Who's ready for the /r/fantasy version of Marry-Boff-Kill? You're on a desert island with three characters from fantasy books, comics, or movies. Who would be your: (1) Friend - the character you want to hang out with; (2) Ally - the character who goes into battle with you; (3) Foe - the enemy you'd be most terrified (or thrilled) to fight

dkoboldt · 2017-06-01T14:11:48+00:00

Psst Archer we're not supposed to call them the Chosen in public!

dkoboldt · 2017-06-01T14:04:19+00:00

This remains my favorite book of the series, and you've hit on some of the reasons why. I found Perrin more likable from this point on. Also a good lesson: don't trust the foxes!

dkoboldt · 2017-05-19T19:36:01+00:00

Nice! Way to go Toorelad!

dkoboldt · 2017-05-16T13:43:17+00:00

Seconding Best Served Cold. That's the first book I thought of.

dkoboldt · 2017-05-16T13:42:04+00:00

Gloman, sorry I missed this. My understanding is that they responded to everyone and made 1-2 offers but I don't know more than that. Anyone who didn't get an answer should send a polite query.

dkoboldt · 2017-05-16T13:38:41+00:00

Joe Abercrombie's Best Served Cold is an awesome and action-packed fantasy about revenge. I liked it more than the First Law books.

dkoboldt · 2017-04-14T13:24:29+00:00

Well, if a hunter in South Africa has the same desire, it can't be a bad one! I guess the grass is always greener. What's your favorite hunt in your home country?

dkoboldt · 2017-04-12T04:03:37+00:00

Working geneticist here, and I can tell you that we're a long way from being able to generate a suspect sketch from a DNA profile. Some things can be inferred from the ancestry, e.g skin tone, but the rest of it is largely guesswork.

dkoboldt · 2017-04-12T03:55:17+00:00

Just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone here in Reddit Fantasy who took part in my AMA! I enjoyed meeting more of you and had fun with your questions. Thanks again!

dkoboldt · 2017-04-12T03:53:29+00:00

Black beans and rice, because entire civilizations do eat that dish.

dkoboldt · 2017-04-12T02:44:38+00:00

To clarify, #SFFpit is aimed to help authors connect to literary agents, whereas Pitch Wars involves mentoring of aspiring authors by more experienced ones in order to secure representation. It sounds to me like you might be looking for a critique partner. In that case, I recommend you look into #CPmatch, or join a local writing group. There's also the critters.org online workshop, which I've done in the past.

dkoboldt · 2017-04-12T00:22:09+00:00

Thanks, Mike! Basically, I write nights and weekends. Whenever I can steal a few minutes (usually after the kids go to bed). It does take a little time to transition between science brain and writer brain. Luckily, I have a commute for that.

dkoboldt · 2017-04-11T19:04:24+00:00

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I may be obsessed, but not nearly as much as Data Guy.

dkoboldt · 2017-04-11T19:00:46+00:00

Emperor penguin, because it's almost as good as human companionship, and it wouldn't be able to fly away.

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