We talk about some cool SciFi maps from the US to Westeros tonight.  Plus, the Syrah may get to our hosts, but they think they know both why we like heroes, and when it’s OK to hate an author’s politics but like his story. we also are continually impressed with Terry Pratchett.

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Tom: 2010 La Granja Syrah 

Veronica: Pasa Robles Syrah from a Zeppelin!

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The most complete ASoIaF World Map yet 

A map of the United States, drawn in the style of Lord of the Rings 

Info on Guy Gavriel Kay’s new novel 

The Worst Science Fiction Novel of the 19th Century 

Legendary French artist Moebius, the man who made The Abyss, Alien, and Tron even weirder, is dead at 73

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BARE YOUR SWORD

Are Generation X scifi/fantasy fans fixated on the Chosen One?

Political Views of Authors 

TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES

GAME OF THRONES Season 2 episode title update 

Yet another GAME OF THRONES trailer 

Pottermore departing beta from platform nine (and three quarters) in April

Mass Effect as good science fiction 

BOOK CHECK-IN

“The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1) by Scott Lynch”

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Hey guys,

I’m very pleased you’re currently reading The Lies of Locke Lamora.  I read it about a year ago and immediately followed up with the awesome sequel “”Red Seas Under Red Skies””.  It was that book that got me more into the Fantasy genre and as I explored online I found your podcast.  I saw this recent post on Scott Lynch’s blog regarding some of his early development of the Gentlemen Bastard series and thought it would be interesting to mention on the show:

http://scott-lynch.livejournal.com/271036.html

I found this post particularly interesting as I will be taking part in this years NaNoWriMo, inspired by your attempts last year, and I plan on making extensive notes beforehand.

Keep up the good work.

Matt

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Hi, this is Chris from Poland again. I wanted to mention that the Discworld Reading Order Guide that I maintain and which you mentioned once on the podcast has been updated to version 2.1 and is available on the Discworld Fanatics website. Since you sometimes mention Pratchett, your listeners might want to take a look at the new Guide.

Cheers,

Chris.

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We’ll be at WonderCon next weekend, panel at 2pm with Felicia Day, Wil Wheaton and more! Room 204

Scott E. Jordan co-founder and CEO of SCOTTEVEST Inc, talks about the TV show Shark Tank, SCOTTEVEST apparel, electronic clothing patients, and more.

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We chat with author and magician Andrew Mayne.  And we mean he’s actually amagician, not just magical with stories, although also that. Plus we talk about the best ways to sign Kindle books.

WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?

Tom: 2008 Red Diamond Winery Shiraz 

Veronica: 2012 Agua

QUICK BURNS

New Terry Pratchett novel given a title 

Brandon Sanderson plans 36-volume fantasy series 

Michael Whelan to paint the final WHEEL OF TIME cover 

Rudy Rucker’s new imprint launches with his complete short stories 

2 Science Publishers Delve Into Science Fiction 

Science fiction writers irked with Amazon.com, redirect links to other booksellers

CALENDAR  

INTERVIEW

Books by Andrew Mayne

BARE YOUR SWORD

How do I get my kindle signed?

Female SciFi Leads 

TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES

Latest GAME OF THRONES S2 trailer 

GAME OF THRONES S2 trailer: Seven Devils 

New LEGEND OF KORRA trailer 

New BATTLESTAR GALACTICA pilot completed 

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The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1)by Scott Lynch

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Hi, this is Chris from Poland again from the “”No, I fixed it!”” debacle :-P. I’m now all caught up with the podcast. I just graduated from English Studies at the University of Warsaw. I thought I’d send you guys my MA Theis, as it deals with the cyberpunk fiction of William Gibson and Neal Stephenson (the novels “Neuromancer”, “Snow Crash” and “The Diamond Age”).

The Thesis explores the themes of innocence and individualism in American fiction and cyberpunk in particular. Check it out if you’re ever bored enough to start reading an academic paper ;-).

Cheers, Chris.

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