tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post4287388813094778773..comments2024-03-29T08:01:26.952-05:00Comments on Bayou Renaissance Man: A teaser from my forthcoming novelPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-49719108618161879702017-07-14T02:29:36.473-05:002017-07-14T02:29:36.473-05:00After the criticism, I should mention that your sa...After the criticism, I should mention that your sample is interesting enough that I will buy it to see where you are going...Alberta Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982353344401903392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-59878753818292301832017-07-14T02:27:50.655-05:002017-07-14T02:27:50.655-05:00The more authenticity, the more fantastic elements...The more authenticity, the more fantastic elements you can introduce without breaking the readers immersion. We will all accept a river that flows uphill or a mage using his esoteric knowledge to bend the power of the Universe to his will, or great underground Dwarven kingdoms, but mention a 25 pound broadsword, or linen trees and the readers buy in to the world is gone.<br /><br />If you haven't, I would read Christian Cameron's fantasy series, the Traitor Son Cycle. He is best known as a historical fiction author, but in the fantasy series his knowledge of the medieval period makes the world incredibly real in a way that very few authors manage.Alberta Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982353344401903392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-2471858512065057732017-07-13T20:41:06.876-05:002017-07-13T20:41:06.876-05:00@Jason Daub: Please bear in mind that this is a f...@Jason Daub: Please bear in mind that this is a <i>fantasy novel,</i> not a history book. Authenticity is optional!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-71326930455514816352017-07-13T19:34:22.648-05:002017-07-13T19:34:22.648-05:00In addition to the composite/compound issue, medie...In addition to the composite/compound issue, medieval bolts did not have nocks or notched ends, and we have no record of recurved prods.Alberta Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982353344401903392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-1237190793885369472017-07-12T09:38:43.134-05:002017-07-12T09:38:43.134-05:00OK, I'm ready to pre-order.OK, I'm ready to pre-order.DaddyBearhttp://daddybearsden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-17232438244498079362017-07-11T21:55:10.392-05:002017-07-11T21:55:10.392-05:00So looking forward to this one. I think , as a bo...So looking forward to this one. I think , as a bow hunters, that 'composite recurve' is correct for the tech level in the book.<br /><br />I'd also love to see how your young protagonist develops if your muse urges you to finish it at some point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-32149694676614225962017-07-11T20:49:56.364-05:002017-07-11T20:49:56.364-05:00Anon and Peter, I'm pretty sure that should be...Anon and Peter, I'm pretty sure that should be "composite" rather than "compound," which makes much more sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-16286485861171915502017-07-11T17:53:49.772-05:002017-07-11T17:53:49.772-05:00I'm not sure what era this is set in (presumab...I'm not sure what era this is set in (presumably pre technological/machine age?) but "compound recurve bows" is a contradiction in terminology and a compound crossbow, although there ARE such things nowadays, are a recent invention. Try looking at some archery websites to see what a recurve bow and a compound bow are ...<br /><br />One BIG problem with compound bows is that they must be carefully timed so that the cams which produce the high velocities are synchronised. If they are not, then the bow is virtually uncontrollable and shakes itself to pieces. One reason that I don't want a compound bow is that the early ones were constantly in the shop having their strings replaced and tuned up because the strings stretched and screwed up the timings ... Modern string material uses kevlar and does not stretch as much but still needs the occasional shop work. You need a compound bow press to work on them and people have been killed trying to dismantle compound bows without the bow presses. They are not something for the home hobbyist. <br /><br />So unless your civilisation can come up with precision cams, non stretch strings and some reasonably advanced manufacturing techniques, your "credibility" regarding the weaponry will diminish among those that know about archery.<br /><br />You might want to read The Great War Bow (https://www.amazon.com/Great-Warbow-Hastings-Mary-Rose/dp/085733090X) about the longbows discovered on the Mary Rose and the performance of their modern reproductions as to what a longbow can do and its performance on armour of the period.<br /><br />Yep - I should work for that firm of solicitors, Pick, Picky and Pedantic and I'll freely admit to being a boring bar steward!<br /><br />Other than that, pretty good and I'll buy a copy when it's available. >};o)<br /><br />Phil B<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-40329719173122357662017-07-11T17:27:14.948-05:002017-07-11T17:27:14.948-05:00@Javahead: Before. Publishing schedule (if all g...@Javahead: Before. Publishing schedule (if all goes well) is first this one, then (by October) Maxwell 6, then Laredo 3 (to be delivered to Castalia House by the end of the year, if possible). Next year looks like another self-published book, then Ames 3, then Maxwell 7, then . . . who knows? Lots of ideas on the back burner!<br /><br />Over and above the books, I have a short story (long enough to be classified as a novelette) coming out in Michael Z. Williamson's Baen anthology in September. I'm working on another for a Tom Kratman anthology, and a third for Jim Curtis' Calexit anthology.<br /><br />No peace for the wicked!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-7057509133438973172017-07-11T17:03:17.249-05:002017-07-11T17:03:17.249-05:00Is this due before or after the next Maxwell book?...Is this due before or after the next Maxwell book?<br /><br />Not that it matters, I suppose, since I'll buy both as soon as they appear. But I'm waiting on this, AND the next Maxwell, AND the next (final?) Laredo book. I know it will be a bit longer until the next Ames.Javaheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14922782424313956036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-4101142817232134222017-07-11T16:56:37.330-05:002017-07-11T16:56:37.330-05:00A hell of a battle! I cannot wait. My Liege, you...A hell of a battle! I cannot wait. My Liege, you must cease frivolous hobbies like eating and sleeping to finish this book! ONWARD!!John Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512292512993140028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-16254759639539745882017-07-11T15:09:40.289-05:002017-07-11T15:09:40.289-05:00Must ...haVE....MORE! MOAR! Can't wait!Must ...haVE....MORE! MOAR! Can't wait!Nylon12noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-67782826592962989402017-07-11T12:37:20.422-05:002017-07-11T12:37:20.422-05:00Nice!!!Nice!!!Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-38467076099061889132017-07-11T10:48:43.369-05:002017-07-11T10:48:43.369-05:00I'm excited to be working with you on this. Fa...I'm excited to be working with you on this. Fantastic story bits :D Cedarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335404569894164715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-9690049431597952412017-07-11T09:40:07.161-05:002017-07-11T09:40:07.161-05:00Oooh, I like! I like! Oooh, I like! I like! Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.com