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Brian McClellan
:''Not to confuse with Brian MacLellan.'' Brian McClellan (born January 25, 1986) is an American author of epic fantasy. He is best known for writing the trilogies '' The Powder Mage'' and ''Gods of Blood and Powder''. Biography McClellan began writing when he was fifteen, starting at ''Wheel of Time'' role playing websites. He began working on short stories and novellas in his late teens, when he was encouraged toward writing by his parents. McClellan went on to major in English with an emphasis on creative writing at Brigham Young University, where he met American author Brandon Sanderson, joining his writing classes. McClellan, wanting his writing to be more than just art, was determined to become a full-time writer. In 2006 he attended Orson Scott Card's Literary Bootcamp. In 2008 he received honorable mention in the Writers of the Future Contest. McClellan published his first book, ''Promise of Blood'', in 2013. The second book, ''The Crimson Campaign'', was released in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoenix Comicon
Phoenix Fan Fusion (formerly Phoenix Comicon and Phoenix Comic Fest) is a speculative fiction entertainment and comic book convention held annually in Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona. It was founded as the Phoenix Cactus Comicon in June 2002, and originally consisted of a one-day six-hour event held in Ahwatukee, Arizona, Ahwatukee, Arizona. The convention plays host to comic related panels, programming events, art contests, and autograph signings for all ages. It is a four-day event (Thursday-Sunday) held during the summer at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix. On Thursday evening prior to the official opening of the event, there is a preview for professionals, exhibitors, and select guests pre-registered for all four days. Originally showcasing comic books, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts, the convention has expanded over the years to include a larger range of popular culture, pop culture elements, such as horror fiction, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promise Of Blood
''Promise of Blood'' is the first book in '' The Powder Mage'' trilogy written by American author Brian McClellan. It was first published by Orbit Books in 2013. A sequel titled '' The Crimson Campaign'' was released on May 6, 2014. It won the 2014 Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Newcomer.David Gemmell Legend Awards, 13 June 2014, retrieved 13 June 2014. The audiobook was narrated by Christian Rodska. Background and setting The novel takes place in the kingdom of Adro, one of the Nine Kingdoms founded by Kresimir, a semi-mythical figure now worshiped, along with his nine siblings, as a deity. Magic users are usually divided into three classes: *Knacked are the least powerful, with few or no active magical powers; instead, they have a variety of uncanny abilities; *Powder Mages are wizards with the ability to metabolize gunpowder and use it as fuel for various magical powers, including telekinesis; they can also manipulate gunpowder, such as causing it to explode spontaneo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Male Novelists
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American Fantasy Writers
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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1986 Births
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 **Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. *January 11 – The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. *January 13–January 24, 24 – South Yemen Civil War. *January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. *January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. *January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date to avoid a coincidence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood Of Empire
''Blood of Empire'' is the third book in the flintlock fantasy trilogy ''Gods of Blood and Powder'' written by American author Brian McClellan. It was published by Orbit Books on December 3, 2019. It is the sequel to ''Sins of Empire'' and '' Wrath of Empire''. Plot Michel Bravis, a spy in the Dynize government, must go back to the capital city of Landfall to prevent the enemy of using the power of the unlocked Godstone. Ben Styke has invaded Dynize, but his fleet scattered in a storm and he is left with only twenty Mad Lancers. Violence is unavoidable. Her last battle against the Dynize has left Lady Vlora Flint powderblind and emotionally broken, but vengeance keeps her on her feet. She must ally politicians and lead the Adran army to defeat the greatest general under the Dynize flag. See also * ''Promise of Blood'', the first book in '' The Powder Mage trilogy'' * '' The Crimson Campaign'', the sequel to ''Promise of Blood'' * '' The Autumn Republic'', the sequel to ''The C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrath Of Empire
''Wrath of Empire'' is the second book in the flintlock fantasy trilogy ''Gods of Blood and Powder'' written by American author Brian McClellan. It was published by Orbit Books in 2018. The third and last book in the series, titled ''Blood of Empire'', was released on December 3, 2019. Plot After the invasion of Fatrasta and the capital city of Landfall, thousands of refugees seek the safety of Lady Flint's soldiers as she prepares for another war to prevent the return of Gods walking the world. In the capital, Blackhat spy Michel Bravis must infiltrate the invading Dynize to find a person named Mara. Succeeding in this mission could mean winning the war. Meanwhile, the Mad Lancers led by Mad Ben Styke are building their own army. They are sent on a mission to find and destroy the third Godstone, led by the bloodmage Ka-poel. But what they find may not be what they're looking for. See also * ''Promise of Blood'', the first book in '' The Powder Mage trilogy'' * '' The Crimson C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sins Of Empire
''Sins of Empire'' is the first book in the flintlock fantasy trilogy ''Gods of Blood and Powder'' written by United States, American author Brian McClellan. It was published by Orbit Books in 2017. A sequel titled ''Wrath of Empire'' was released on May 15, 2018. Plot Ten years after the events of ''The Powder Mage trilogy'', the Lady Chancellor of the young nation of Fatrasta must use her iron will and secret police force against the unrest of a suppressed population and the machinations of powerful empires. Michel Bravis, a spy in all but name, a convicted war hero called Ben Styke, and Lady Vlora Flint - general of a mercenary company - must work together to purge the insurrection that threatens Landfall. Loyalties are tested, revealed and destroyed, while old powers are again discovered and will soon be a bigger challenge than Landfall's current worries. See also * ''The Powder Mage trilogy'', also by Brian McClellan: **''Promise of Blood'' **''The Crimson Campaign'' ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Autumn Republic
''The Autumn Republic'' is the third book of '' The Powder Mage'' trilogy written by American author Brian McClellan. It is the sequel to ''Promise of Blood'' (2013) and '' The Crimson Campaign'' (2014) and was released on February 10, 2015. The audiobook was narrated by Christian Rodska. Plot Field Marshal Tamas has returned to Adro after being chased for months behind enemy lines. For the first time in history, the capital of Adro is in the hands of a foreign invader. Reinforcements are weeks away, and friends and foes have become indistinguishable of each other. Inspector Adamat, still searching for his kidnapped son, finds himself drawn into the very heart of the action, struggling to keep up with the mutiny that has turned the Adran army against itself. Meanwhile, Taniel Two-Shot is hunted by men he once thought his friends, and finds himself the only hope for Adro. Pre-publication On February 21, 2014 McClellan wrote on his blog that he had almost finished the thir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crimson Campaign
''The Crimson Campaign'' is the second book in '' The Powder Mage'' trilogy written by American author Brian McClellan. It was first published by Orbit Books on May 6, 2014 and is the sequel to ''Promise of Blood'' (2013). The third and last book, titled ''The Autumn Republic'', was released on February 10, 2015. The audiobook was narrated by Christian Rodska. Plot Field Marshal Tamas has committed a brutal coup against Adro's monarchy and is now in open war with the Kez. Cut off behind enemy lines with only a fraction of his army, he must lead his men through northern Kez to safety, meanwhile defending his country against the angry god Kresimir, who wants the head of the man who shot him in the eye. Taniel Two-Shot, presuming his father to be dead, finds himself the last line of defense against the devastating army of the most powerful god. Reception Review of ''The Crimson Campaign'' were generally favorable. ''Publishers Weekly'' referred to the book as a "swirling sequel" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Gemmell Legend Awards
The David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy, established in memory of David Gemmell, were awarded from 2009 to 2018. In 2009, only the Legend Award for best fantasy novel was awarded. Beginning in 2010 the Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Newcomer and the Ravenheart Award for Best Fantasy Cover Art were added. The award was closed in 2019. The awards were for fantasy novels in the traditional, heroic, epic or high genres, or in the spirit of Gemmell's own work. Winners and nominations 2009 The 2009 award (best novel only) was presented in June 2009. * Best novel: Andrzej Sapkowski for ''Blood of Elves'' ** Nominated: Juliet Marillier for ''Heir to Sevenwaters'' ** Nominated: Brandon Sanderson for ''The Hero of Ages'' ** Nominated: Joe Abercrombie for '' Last Argument of Kings'' ** Nominated: Brent Weeks for '' The Way of Shadows'' 2010 The 2010 awards were presented in June 2010. * Best novel: Graham McNeill for ''Empire'' ** Nominated: Joe Abercrombie for ''Best Served Cold'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
