Comments on: Why Return of the Sword Matters http://billwardwriter.com/thoughts-on-the-return-of-the-sword/ science fiction, fantasy, and horror book reviews and news Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:37:11 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Bryan Hitchcock http://billwardwriter.com/thoughts-on-the-return-of-the-sword/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Bryan Hitchcock Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:09:05 +0000 http://billwardwriter.com/?p=33#comment-26 Excellent analysis, Bill. What we need is a way to get exposure to the teeming masses of adventure-fiction starved readers. I think ubs like Black Gate and Flashing swords, and anthos such as RotS are a great way to scratch that itch in between releases of the big fat fantasy novels, as well as being fun in their own right. I am looking hard at starting a podcast as one way to reach a new audience. Your story "Wyrd of War" inspired me to volunteer time towards a Flashing Swords Press website, and if I do start a podcast, that story will be one of the main things I'd like to talk about publishing. It's still in the "Do I really have time to do this?" stage, though. I will keep you posted. Excellent analysis, Bill. What we need is a way to get exposure to the teeming masses of adventure-fiction starved readers. I think ubs like Black Gate and Flashing swords, and anthos such as RotS are a great way to scratch that itch in between releases of the big fat fantasy novels, as well as being fun in their own right.

I am looking hard at starting a podcast as one way to reach a new audience. Your story “Wyrd of War” inspired me to volunteer time towards a Flashing Swords Press website, and if I do start a podcast, that story will be one of the main things I’d like to talk about publishing. It’s still in the “Do I really have time to do this?” stage, though. I will keep you posted.

]]> By: Ty http://billwardwriter.com/thoughts-on-the-return-of-the-sword/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Ty Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:38:53 +0000 http://billwardwriter.com/?p=33#comment-20 As one of the writers in the anthology, Bill, I have to say your words are mighty and give me that warm, fuzzy feeling inside of being part of a proud group. As one of the writers in the anthology, Bill, I have to say your words are mighty and give me that warm, fuzzy feeling inside of being part of a proud group.

]]> By: Jean http://billwardwriter.com/thoughts-on-the-return-of-the-sword/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Jean Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:25:02 +0000 http://billwardwriter.com/?p=33#comment-14 Great post! And I agree...this anthology is filled with great stories! Great post! And I agree…this anthology is filled with great stories!

]]> By: Jason/HvonD http://billwardwriter.com/thoughts-on-the-return-of-the-sword/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Jason/HvonD Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:18:21 +0000 http://billwardwriter.com/?p=33#comment-13 My cheeks hurt from the big ol' smile your words have put on my face and my eyes are loosing drops of joy across them. My thanks, Bill, for the great kick-off to the virtual tour for <i>The Return of the Sword</i> and the real reason it is such a powerful book: the authors, yourself included. I am proud to have been able to accumulate the talent assembled in this book, proud to have worked with each member of its table of contents, and proud to attach my name to, pardon my bias, these terrific tales. Dignity. Thank you very much for that recognition. My hat's off to you, sir! My cheeks hurt from the big ol’ smile your words have put on my face and my eyes are loosing drops of joy across them. My thanks, Bill, for the great kick-off to the virtual tour for The Return of the Sword and the real reason it is such a powerful book: the authors, yourself included.

I am proud to have been able to accumulate the talent assembled in this book, proud to have worked with each member of its table of contents, and proud to attach my name to, pardon my bias, these terrific tales. Dignity. Thank you very much for that recognition.

My hat’s off to you, sir!

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