tiring_day
posts on 5/4/2007 2:16:15 AM
David Gemmell writes probably the best Heroic Fantasy around and have loved all of his books, funnily enough I bought Legend (Gemmell) at the same time I bought Threshold. For some Far Fetched Fiction and sticking to the Armageddon feel try Robert Rankin, the Armageddon Trilogy was fantastic. It has Elvis, Jesus' twin sister and time travelling sprouts, what more could you ask for in a book. Then try his Brentford Trilogy now up to book 8 I believe.
I am now going to go and keep the now-legendary low profile.
Steve
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lunatikat
posts on 5/3/2007 9:05:08 PM
If you are liking Palmer and Heinlein, maybe you will be liking John Varley, especially his short stories and luna novels, Steel Beach and the Golden Globe. The Red series, Red Thunder and Red Lightning, also good if you liked Heinlein juvies. Spider Robinson's new novel written from Heinlein notes about an unwritten book, Variable Star. I liked Varley's Gaia series but it is not necessarily a given that a fan of Heinlein and Palmer would also like these novels. And of course and always, if you can take fantasy go to Terry Pratchett, and from there check out Jack Cohen and Ian Stewart, fiction or non-fiction.
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starexplorer
posts on 4/30/2007 11:35:49 PM
If you indicate what you like about Palmer, I'd be happy to oblige. Romp? Post-apocalyptic romp? Resourceful indomitable female protagonist? Unforgettable unique narrative voice?
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DAVIDJ
posts on 4/30/2007 9:42:08 PM
While I'm waiting for Palmer's new book, somebody please give me some titles of really good or similar books. Thank you.
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starexplorer
posts on 4/25/2007 1:41:11 AM
You guys will know as soon as I do! I suspect he's working on a new novel about a genius who writes the first act of one of the world's great plays in ancient Greece circa 450 BC, and completes it three thousand years later, just before the aliens arrive to destroy the planet. But that's just a guess.
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Grant Phillips
posts on 4/24/2007 8:47:40 PM
To starexplorer:
I'm serious about the collaboration idea.
When you see Mr. Palmer, ask him what he thinks.
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DAVIDJ
posts on 4/24/2007 7:00:44 PM
To starexplorer; After your pilgrimage to Palmer's house. Please let us all know of the results, of your face to face visit with Mr. palmer.
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starexplorer
posts on 4/20/2007 10:31:05 AM
My thoughts are to agree whole heartedly on the early Stephenson. Snow Crash is a favorite.
I was thinking of a pilgrimage to Palmer's house next time I am in Florida.
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Grant Phillips
posts on 4/20/2007 2:27:19 AM
I wonder if Mr. Palmer would agree to a collaboration? I bet there are several of us here who could fill the bill. I don't even care if my name gets on it; Mr. Palmer can take full credit (and/or royalties) just to get this show on the road. Any thoughts?
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Mykl Carlton
posts on 4/20/2007 2:17:59 AM
OK. My life is not ruined. However, I will no longer scan the world for hope of another book. Read Neal Stephenson, especially the earlier (slimmer) books like Snow Crash, The Diamond Age and Zodiac (not strictly sci-fi, but brilliant nonetheless). US cons are a little out of my reach here in Oztralia, but have fun!
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