Comments for Brian Ruckley http://www.brianruckley.com Author of the Godless World trilogy Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:19:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on My Two Favourite SF Reads of 2011 (Neither of Which I’ve Finished Yet) by Andy http://www.brianruckley.com/2012/01/31/my-two-favourite-sf-reads-of-2011-neither-of-which-ive-finished-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-14543 Andy Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:19:35 +0000 http://www.brianruckley.com/?p=1960#comment-14543 Many thanks for the recommendations, I've not read any of Chris Wooding's books and have just purchased one (retribution falls) to try. I got a kindle for Christmas and have a valid excuse for multiple book reading now:-) Many thanks for the recommendations, I’ve not read any of Chris Wooding’s books and have just purchased one (retribution falls) to try. I got a kindle for Christmas and have a valid excuse for multiple book reading now:-)

]]> Comment on My Two Favourite SF Reads of 2011 (Neither of Which I’ve Finished Yet) by evilsteve http://www.brianruckley.com/2012/01/31/my-two-favourite-sf-reads-of-2011-neither-of-which-ive-finished-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-14541 evilsteve Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:46:11 +0000 http://www.brianruckley.com/?p=1960#comment-14541 Now I'm really in trouble. After considering my options last night I decided to read a few more chapters in The Edinburgh Dead rather than putting the Christmas tree away, (specifically 11 through 13). I believed it would be a lot more fun, and I'm sure it was. Though my wife upon coming home from work and hearing my explanation for procrastinating was less than inspired by my reasoning. I told her that I was perhaps reading the greatest novel written to date and I would be so much better off for it. Thus the inspiration I feel may carry over to all I meet and the world would be a better place. I believe that elvish curse you mentioned began right after that. I will be taking the tree down tonight. The Edinburgh Dead will have to wait this evening. Sad faces. Now I’m really in trouble. After considering my options last night I decided to read a few more chapters in The Edinburgh Dead rather than putting the Christmas tree away, (specifically 11 through 13). I believed it would be a lot more fun, and I’m sure it was. Though my wife upon coming home from work and hearing my explanation for procrastinating was less than inspired by my reasoning. I told her that I was perhaps reading the greatest novel written to date and I would be so much better off for it. Thus the inspiration I feel may carry over to all I meet and the world would be a better place.

I believe that elvish curse you mentioned began right after that.

I will be taking the tree down tonight. The Edinburgh Dead will have to wait this evening. Sad faces.

]]> Comment on My Two Favourite SF Reads of 2011 (Neither of Which I’ve Finished Yet) by Brian http://www.brianruckley.com/2012/01/31/my-two-favourite-sf-reads-of-2011-neither-of-which-ive-finished-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-14533 Brian Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:26:40 +0000 http://www.brianruckley.com/?p=1960#comment-14533 <em>Dervish House</em> is a winner, for sure. Worth bumping up your tbr pile imho. I'm honoured by your high estimation of <em>Edinburgh Dead</em>, of course, though I'm not quite sure how far your judgement should be relied upon if you've not taken your Christmas Tree down yet. Isn't that terribly bad luck or something? I was always led to believe the Christmas elves put a terrible curse on your or something if you didn't get the thing dismantled and packed away pretty smartish. Dervish House is a winner, for sure. Worth bumping up your tbr pile imho.

I’m honoured by your high estimation of Edinburgh Dead, of course, though I’m not quite sure how far your judgement should be relied upon if you’ve not taken your Christmas Tree down yet. Isn’t that terribly bad luck or something? I was always led to believe the Christmas elves put a terrible curse on your or something if you didn’t get the thing dismantled and packed away pretty smartish.

]]> Comment on My Two Favourite SF Reads of 2011 (Neither of Which I’ve Finished Yet) by evilsteve http://www.brianruckley.com/2012/01/31/my-two-favourite-sf-reads-of-2011-neither-of-which-ive-finished-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-14526 evilsteve Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:22:08 +0000 http://www.brianruckley.com/?p=1960#comment-14526 I've heard other great comments about the Dervish Horse. I'll have to check it out. Of course with my tbr pile looking the way it does it will be 2013 before I get to it. For example, my favorite book of 2011 is the Edinburgh Dead by this guy Brian Ruckley. Oh, I should say maybe it is since I just started reading it yesterday. Guess that makes me a naughty fan. Though I am on page one hundred and something and plan on finishing it soon. It got me hooked pretty quick. Of course I'm the guy finally taking his Christmas tree down tonight, maybe! I’ve heard other great comments about the Dervish Horse. I’ll have to check it out. Of course with my tbr pile looking the way it does it will be 2013 before I get to it.
For example, my favorite book of 2011 is the Edinburgh Dead by this guy Brian Ruckley. Oh, I should say maybe it is since I just started reading it yesterday. Guess that makes me a naughty fan. Though I am on page one hundred and something and plan on finishing it soon. It got me hooked pretty quick.
Of course I’m the guy finally taking his Christmas tree down tonight, maybe!

]]> Comment on Perusing the Podverse: Astronomy Cast 246 by Brian http://www.brianruckley.com/2012/01/27/perusing-the-podverse-astronomy-cast-246/comment-page-1/#comment-14444 Brian Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:42:16 +0000 http://www.brianruckley.com/?p=1953#comment-14444 'Boggles'. That's exactly the right word. I know I'm an enthusiast, and therefore not the most objective observer, but the comparatively low profile of podcasting compared to so many of the other innovations the internet has made possible does absolutely mystify me. There are some very big, very popular podcasts out there, of course, and it still seems to be growing steadily as a phenomenom, but I just don't understand why the whole world hasn't been converted to podcast fandom yet. You definitely get the impression some of the podcast pioneers really thought they were launching a total revolution in audio media, and somehow it hasn't become that. Still, there's more than enough to keep me happy, Astronomy Cast amongst it, so thanks for the output. ‘Boggles’. That’s exactly the right word.

I know I’m an enthusiast, and therefore not the most objective observer, but the comparatively low profile of podcasting compared to so many of the other innovations the internet has made possible does absolutely mystify me.

There are some very big, very popular podcasts out there, of course, and it still seems to be growing steadily as a phenomenom, but I just don’t understand why the whole world hasn’t been converted to podcast fandom yet. You definitely get the impression some of the podcast pioneers really thought they were launching a total revolution in audio media, and somehow it hasn’t become that.

Still, there’s more than enough to keep me happy, Astronomy Cast amongst it, so thanks for the output.

]]> Comment on Perusing the Podverse: Astronomy Cast 246 by Fraser Cain http://www.brianruckley.com/2012/01/27/perusing-the-podverse-astronomy-cast-246/comment-page-1/#comment-14439 Fraser Cain Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:43:28 +0000 http://www.brianruckley.com/?p=1953#comment-14439 Thanks Brian, I totally agree about podcasts. They're the greatest media development ever invented, and it boggles me that its progress somehow stalled. I watch maybe 4 hours of television a week, but listen to that many podcasts every day. Thanks for listening! Thanks Brian, I totally agree about podcasts. They’re the greatest media development ever invented, and it boggles me that its progress somehow stalled. I watch maybe 4 hours of television a week, but listen to that many podcasts every day.

Thanks for listening!

]]> Comment on The Edinburgh Dead Photo-Trailer 3: Guarding the Dead by Brian Ruckley · I’m Not Wanting Any Butter, and Other Minor Notes http://www.brianruckley.com/2011/06/29/the-edinburgh-dead-photo-trailer-3-guarding-the-dead/comment-page-1/#comment-13801 Brian Ruckley · I’m Not Wanting Any Butter, and Other Minor Notes Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:44:27 +0000 http://www.brianruckley.com/?p=1418#comment-13801 [...] little exchange with the author of that same to review in the comments here, in which it turns out we both very much like one specific line in The Edinburgh Dead.  And that [...] [...] little exchange with the author of that same to review in the comments here, in which it turns out we both very much like one specific line in The Edinburgh Dead.  And that [...]

]]> Comment on The Edinburgh Dead Photo-Trailer 3: Guarding the Dead by Brian http://www.brianruckley.com/2011/06/29/the-edinburgh-dead-photo-trailer-3-guarding-the-dead/comment-page-1/#comment-13751 Brian Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:58:30 +0000 http://www.brianruckley.com/?p=1418#comment-13751 Thanks for the generous review, Silver Thistle. As to what the future holds for Adam Quire ... well, put it this way: I don't think his further adventures are going to be the next thing I write. Whether or not he'll ever return is, at this point, a bit of an open question, so I can't really promise you anything. Thanks for the generous review, Silver Thistle.

As to what the future holds for Adam Quire … well, put it this way: I don’t think his further adventures are going to be the next thing I write. Whether or not he’ll ever return is, at this point, a bit of an open question, so I can’t really promise you anything.

]]> Comment on The Edinburgh Dead Photo-Trailer 3: Guarding the Dead by Silver Thistle http://www.brianruckley.com/2011/06/29/the-edinburgh-dead-photo-trailer-3-guarding-the-dead/comment-page-1/#comment-13626 Silver Thistle Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:12:22 +0000 http://www.brianruckley.com/?p=1418#comment-13626 I love everything about that scene. I could see and hear them with perfect clarity. Genius! Just finished the last page less than an hour ago and have a wee review up on my blog, if you've the inclination to see what I thought? http://silver-thistles.blogspot.com/2011/12/book-review-edinburgh-dead-by-brian.html Are there any plans to give Adam some more cases to solve? Please? :) I love everything about that scene. I could see and hear them with perfect clarity. Genius!

Just finished the last page less than an hour ago and have a wee review up on my blog, if you’ve the inclination to see what I thought?

http://silver-thistles.blogspo.....brian.html

Are there any plans to give Adam some more cases to solve? Please? :)

]]> Comment on The Edinburgh Dead Photo-Trailer 3: Guarding the Dead by Brian http://www.brianruckley.com/2011/06/29/the-edinburgh-dead-photo-trailer-3-guarding-the-dead/comment-page-1/#comment-13608 Brian Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:32:11 +0000 http://www.brianruckley.com/?p=1418#comment-13608 Hi, SIlver Thistle. Here's a surprise for you: 'I'm not wanting any butter.' is a line I was pretty pleased with when I wrote it, and I still am. Was happy with the way that whole scene turned out. So I'm not at all disappointed to hear it pleased a reader - quite the opposite. In its context, I think it's a perfectly sensible choice for a favourite line. You and the author are clearly on the same wavelength! Hi, SIlver Thistle. Here’s a surprise for you: ‘I’m not wanting any butter.’ is a line I was pretty pleased with when I wrote it, and I still am. Was happy with the way that whole scene turned out. So I’m not at all disappointed to hear it pleased a reader – quite the opposite. In its context, I think it’s a perfectly sensible choice for a favourite line. You and the author are clearly on the same wavelength!

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