My favorite author is Garth Nix. Do you have a favorite author?
Actually, I happen to love Garth Nix too! I first started reading his work because of some writing he did for Dungeons and Dragons, and it escalated from there.
I remember that! I enjoyed how lengthy his different series tend to be, it helped me get over my shyness when I was younger.
Nice. Is there any particular reason as to why? A character you related to? I know his work in D&D and other hobby magazines helped me make my hobbies into more social ones.
Mostly because the series I read by him had a main character that was more shy than me, but got over it with some supportive friends, which inspired me to be more social. I can't quite recall the name of the character, but his series Keys to the Kingdom stands out in my memory.
Cool, I think you're thinking of Arthur from what I remember. I wonder how much Nix put himself into the character. He doesn't seem the type, being in Army Reserve and all, but you never know. There all sorts of types out there. You ever get the chance to meet him?
Thank you for reminding me! Unfortunately I have not, although I wish I had when he was last in my area. I have been thinking of getting back into his works, do you have any recommendations as to recent works I should read by him?
I haven't had the chance to read it myself, but I've heard good things about "Angel Mage". It's supposed to hit a lot of the same notes that the Keys series did. He's also done some work that's available on tor.com. "Dislocation Space" in particular was very interesting if you're play with more of a science fiction feel.
I really appreciate your recommendations, I'll check both series out the next chance I get. I would be very interested in how he handles science fiction, I have yet to read any of his works based in that genre..
Yeah he's definitely more well known for his fantasy. Even his name sounds like so appropriate for a fantasy writer. Apparently he gets asked if that's a pen name a lot. but it is his real name. But yeah, he has dabbled in sci-fi from time to time. He's pretty interested in technology, he does a decent amount of writing for tech publications like PCWorld.
I had no idea about his hand in tech publications, I really do need to get caught back up in his work. While I am glad and grateful I found him when I was younger, I regret not keeping up with him as I got older.