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Discussions on the most talked about authors and their works on the forums. To create a new board in this section, each author must have at least 10 discussion threads specifically about their work.

  1. Joe Abercrombie

    Joe Abercrombie is the author of The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, Last Argument of Kings, Best Served Cold and The Heroes.
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    Latest: Joe Abercrombie's new First Law world trilogy sozme, Sep 12, 2016
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  2. Neal Asher

    For discussions about Neal Asher
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    695
    Latest: In what order should I read this? Ursa major, Sep 7, 2016
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  3. Isaac Asimov

    Discussion board for the works of Isaac Asimov - especially the Foundation and Robot series.
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    Latest: What do you love about Asimov? Vince W, Sep 12, 2016
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  4. Iain M Banks

    Discussion board for the writings of Iain M Banks.
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    1,287
    Latest: Best ship name in the Culture series? Gonk the Insane, Sep 23, 2016 at 9:59 PM
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  5. Susan Boulton

    Discuss the writings of Susan Boulton, not least her novel, Oracle.
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    485
    Latest: Fantasycon signing and panel. Juliana, Sep 20, 2016 at 2:10 PM
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  6. Terry Brooks

    The Shannara series et al
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    655
    Latest: "Shannara" series coming to MTV SilentRoamer, Mar 7, 2016
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  7. Lois McMaster Bujold

    Discuss the fantasy and science fiction of Lois McMaster Bujold.
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    247
    Latest: Which Vorkosigan book to start with? Parson, May 31, 2016
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  8. Jim Butcher

    The Dresden Files books and TV show, Furies Novels, and other writings.
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    1,150
    Latest: The Aeronaut's Windlass nixie, Aug 20, 2016
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  9. Orson Scott Card

    Enders Game and onwards
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    717
    Latest: Homophobia? russ2, Sep 16, 2016
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  10. CJ Cherryh

    Discussion forum for the works of CJ Cherryh
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    15
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    396
    Latest: CJ Cherryh Booklist w/Notes J-Sun, Sep 4, 2016
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  11. Arthur C Clarke

    One of the founders of modern science fiction
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    692
    Latest: Favourite Arthur C. Clarke AE35Unit, Jun 13, 2016
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  12. Phillip K Dick

    Discussions on the books and writings of Phillip K Dick.
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    1,142
    Latest: Phil Dick's Anti-Abortion Story Ray Pullar, Jul 27, 2016
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  13. Stephen Donaldson

    Thomas Convenant and after...
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    602
    Latest: In Defense of Thomas Covenant Secher_Nbiw, Sep 23, 2016 at 9:12 AM
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  14. David Eddings

    The Belgariad and beyond
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    2,906
    Latest: Racial Stereotypes in Fantasy and David Eddings Elventine, Sep 24, 2016 at 6:34 AM
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  15. Teresa Edgerton

    For discussion of the works of Teresa Edgerton, also known as Madeline Howard.
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    1,913
    Latest: Bibliography -- Teresa Edgerton / Madeline Howard Brian Turner, Jul 21, 2016
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  16. Kate Elliott

    Discuss Kate Elliott's writing, such as her Crown of Stars and Jaran books.
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    870
    Latest: Kate Elliott -- Challenging Gender Roles Brian Turner, Mar 8, 2015
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  17. Steven Erikson

    Books of Malazan etc
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    164
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    2,992
    Latest: Steven Erikson LIVE on Google Hangouts on Air Vaz, Sep 24, 2016 at 5:24 PM
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  18. Raymond E Feist

    From the Magician onwards - the writings of Raymond E Feist for discussion.
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    183
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    3,231
    Latest: Magician The Movie? kaufmannp, Jul 2, 2016
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  19. Toby Frost

    Author of Space Captain Smith, God Emperor of Didcot and Wrath of the Lemming Men.
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    564
    Latest: Some articles of use Toby Frost, Sep 18, 2016 at 10:06 AM
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  20. Neil Gaiman

    Discuss Neil Gaiman's novels, short stories, and graphic novels/comics: American Gods, Neverwhere, The Sandman, etc.
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    Latest: Neil Gaiman: short stories? Caliban, Jul 21, 2016
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  21. David Gemmell

    The novels and writings of David Gemmell
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    178
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    2,830
    Latest: Waylander SilentRoamer, Sep 22, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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  22. Ursula K Le Guin

    Creator of Earthsea and a pioneering sff author.
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    448
    Latest: The Left Hand of Darkness galanx, Aug 24, 2016
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  23. Robert Heinlein

    Don't be a stranger...
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    Latest: Bibliography - Robert Heinlein J-Sun, Sep 14, 2016
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  24. Frank Herbert

    Discussion board for the writings of Frank Herbet, not least The Dune Series.
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    Latest: Dune series: worth reading? Stephen Palmer, Jul 15, 2016
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  25. Robin Hobb

    The writing and novels of Robin Hobb for discussion.
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    2,208
    Latest: Fool's Quest Juliana, Aug 20, 2016
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  26. Robert Jordan

    Discuss Wheel of Time and Robert Jordan
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    3,341
    Latest: What was most saddest thing in the books of R.Jordan ? Secher_Nbiw, Sep 23, 2016 at 9:01 AM
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  27. Guy Gavriel Kay

    For discussions relating to the books of Guy Gavriel Kay, not least the Sarantine Mosaic, Tigana, and others.
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    Latest: Children of Earth and Sky by Guy Gavriel Kay svalbard, Mar 16, 2016
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  28. Ralph Kern

    Discussion forums for the writings of Ralph Kern, not least his Sleeping Gods cycle of science fiction novels.
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    271
    Latest: Ralph Kern Puts the Worlds to Writes with Andy Weir ralphkern, Aug 23, 2016
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  29. Stephen King

    The Dark Tower series, and other writings
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    165
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    2,745
    Latest: Dark Tower movie being made philzilla, Sep 17, 2016
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  30. Francis/Julia Knight

    Discuss the writings of Julia Knight and her Duellists trilogy, and also her writing as Francis Knight, not least her debut novel, Fade To Black.
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    Latest: Julia Knight AMA - Reddit millymollymo, Jan 12, 2016
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  31. Mark Lawrence

    Discuss Prince of Thorns, King of Thorns, Emperor of Thorns and his other writings on our Mark Lawrence forum.
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    236
    Latest: Mark Lawrence on special needs in fantasy Kerrybuchanan, Jan 26, 2015
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  32. H P Lovecraft

    Lovecraft, the Cthulhu Mythos, and writers who continued the tradition.
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    5,978
    Latest: If they Did a TV Series Set In The LoveCraft Universe ? Cathbad, Sep 24, 2016 at 12:12 PM
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  33. Scott Lynch

    Discuss Scott Lynch's "Gentleman Bastards" series, including The Lies of Locke Lamora, Red Seas Under Red Skies, and Republic of Thieves.
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    234
    Latest: Republic of Thieves Discussion Thread (SPOILERS) Secher_Nbiw, Sep 23, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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  34. Anne McCaffrey

    The worlds of Pern and dragon riders...
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    1,062
    Latest: Discovering McCaffrey from the start Nechtan, Feb 18, 2015
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  35. China Mieville

    Discuss China Mièville's novels and short stories here. Includes exclusive interview!
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    846
    Latest: The Last Days of New Paris HareBrain, Aug 25, 2016
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  36. George R R Martin

    Discuss the writings of author GRRM.
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    54,277
    Latest: aSoIaF Trivia Game Mister_Oy, Sep 24, 2016 at 9:32 PM
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  37. Michael Moorcock

    Elric and friends
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    583
    Latest: Favourite Eternal Champion?? ErikB, Sep 20, 2016 at 2:10 PM
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  38. Larry Niven

    Discussion board for the writings of Larry Niven.
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    524
    Latest: Inferno-Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle galanx, May 23, 2016
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  39. Stephen Palmer

    Discuss the writings of Stephen Palmer, not least the novels Hairy London, Memory Seed, and Glass.
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    292
    Latest: A teaser Stephen Palmer, Sep 19, 2016 at 10:53 AM
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  40. Tim Powers

    The works of Timothy Powers
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    25
    Messages:
    290
    Latest: Declare BAYLOR, Nov 29, 2015
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  41. Terry Pratchett

    The world of Discworld and its colourful characters
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    198
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    3,393
    Latest: Newbie to Discworld... my thoughts so far. The Big Peat, Sep 13, 2016
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  42. Alastair Reynolds

    A forum dedicated to discussion of the works of Alastair Reynolds.
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    513
    Latest: Revenger Rodders, Sep 19, 2016 at 11:07 AM
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  43. Mark Robson

    Discuss the writings of Mark Robson and books from Sword Publishing.
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    162
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    Latest: Mark Robson writing workshops Brian Turner, Jun 23, 2015
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  44. Patrick Rothfuss

    Kvothe's adventures, not least in The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear
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    520
    Latest: Patrick Rothfuss-The Name Of The Wind-Book one of The King Killer Chronicles Boneman, Sep 23, 2016 at 1:19 PM
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  45. J K Rowling

    The works of J K Rowling, not least the Harry Potter series.
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    354
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    12,675
    Latest: New Harry Potter films coming, starting with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them JoanDrake, Sep 11, 2016
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  46. Brandon Sanderson

    Discuss the writings of Brandon Sanderson, not least the Mistborn series and others books (please post about Wheel of Time in the Robert Jordan forum)
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    29
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    394
    Latest: White sands graphic novel Heir, Sep 12, 2016
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  47. Neal Stephenson

    Discuss the writings of Neal Stephenson in this dedicated forum.
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    19
    Messages:
    242
    Latest: Seveneves Dave, Aug 14, 2016
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  48. J R R Tolkien

    The works of JRR Tolkien
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    493
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    22,007
    Latest: Photos (and Drawings?) of Tolkienian Landscapes Mister_Oy, Sep 23, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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  49. Tad Williams

    Discussions:
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    631
    Latest: More of The Dragonbone Chair Fedos, Apr 12, 2016
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  50. David Weber

    Discuss the writing of David Weber in this dedicated forum.
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    42
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    954
    Latest: Hells' Foundations Quiver Parson, Apr 27, 2016
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  51. Ian Whates

    Discuss novels, writing, and anthologies from Ian Whates.
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    66
    Messages:
    503
    Latest: A new short story published and a tribute to Tanith Lee Victoria Silverwolf, Mar 1, 2016
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  52. Gene Wolfe

    The works of Gene Wolfe discussed
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    46
    Messages:
    529
    Latest: Book of the New Sun Stephen Palmer, Jun 3, 2016
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  53. Janny Wurts

    For discussing the writings of Janny Wurts
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    Messages:
    1,000
    Latest: New Atheran short story on the horizon aussie500, Sep 16, 2016
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  54. Jo Zebedee

    Discussion forum for the writings of Jo Zebedee, not least the Inheritance Trilogy, and other novels.
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    65
    Messages:
    1,370
    Latest: Free! Abendau short story Jo Zebedee, Sep 16, 2016
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  55. Roger Zelazny

    Discussion forum on the works and writings of Roger Zelazny, not least the Amber series, Changing Land, Madwand, and standalone works.
    Discussions:
    64
    Messages:
    809
    Latest: Which Zelazny book to read first? JoanDrake, Sep 19, 2016 at 10:34 AM
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