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 James Barclay's Profile |
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| Age: | 43 years old |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | Teddington, |
| Country: |  United Kingdom |
| Zodiac: |  Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20) |
| Last Login: | May 2, 2008 (599 days back) |
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About Me |
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| I'm a UK fantasy author best known for my mercenary-turned-world-saving band, The Raven. They've appeared in six heroic fantasy action novels that have been published in the UK, across Europe and are available throughout the world.
Elsewhere, I'm engaged in stage- and screen-writing projects and preparing for my first feature film role (small but beautifully formed) in a Brit-pic which is slated to shoot in March 2007. In chronological order, the Raven books are titled: Dawnthief, Noonshade, Nightchild, Elfsorrow, Shadowheart, Demonstorm I've also written a novella in the same medieval-style fantasy world, called Light Stealer which is available through the excellent PS Publishing My latest novel, published in the UK by Gollancz as are all of my full length novels is Cry of the Newborn. It is book one of a duology called The Ascendants of Estorea. The series is set in a Roman-esque world where a great civilisation is threatened by its own over-expansion. And while the legions seek to conquer new territories, in the heart of the empire, four unique children are born. The first Ascendants, able to mould the elements and who will bring to the empire for the first time, the wonder and terror of magic.And now, to buff my ego up to a dazzling shine... 'James Barclay writes with power, pace and a wonderful sense of humour. Better than that, he creates novels you want to read again and again' David Gemmell Of The Raven: 'The fantasy equivalent of The Magnificent Seven.' SFX 'Quite simply spectacular storytelling' amazon.co.uk 'Truly excellent heroic fantasy' sfsite.com 'Story telling at its very best' VECTOR 'Brings a genuine aesthetic to the fantasy action novel' Stan Nicholls, Time Out And of The Ascendants of Estorea: "Cry of the Newborn has Barclay entering a new phase of his career, upping the stakes, reaching further than he ever has before and offering readers a novel of staggering scope and such skilful storytelling that I honestly could have happily read on for another 800 pages. The Cry of the Newborn is a massive and epic work and looks likely to (deservedly) cement Barclay's place amongst the UK's very best fantasy story tellers." John Berlyne, sfrevu.com. 'A most extraordinary and impressively ambitious novel beginning a new series from James Barclay. A sprawling empire on the edge of catastrophe; a world as tactile and authentic as any in fiction; and a story driven by a cogent, clear-eyed narrative that is wonderfully confident in its fearlessness – what more could you ask for? To those who think fantasy literature is without relevance to our world, this series is sure to open their eyes. Added to that, a tax-collecting hero is, without doubt, pure genius – wish I’d thought of it.' Steven Erikson For more on me and to join my personal forum, go to: www.jamesbarclay.com For more detail on the world of The Raven (and still a work in progress), take a look at www.ravengazetteer.com |
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My Interests |
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| Sports.. I'm a lifelong Ipswich Town Football Club supporter and a player of tennis, cricket and a would-be golfer. Scuba diving, film, TV, PC games, cooking, gardening. And there really is nothing like a good pint opf British real ale... get yourself around some Hopback Summer Lightning, Grand Union Gold or maybe a cheeky little Oakham JHB | |
I'd like to meet:Creative and enthusiastic people particularly in the areas of writing and acting. People who love books, film and tvOne thing. I'm happy to have loads of friends on here. For chat, networking, whatever. But don't post adverts for your products on my comments board. Or I will delete the comment and block you. You have been warned. If you want to promote yourself to me, send me a message or post a bulletin. Play nice, eh? |
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Music:Jethro Tull, Snow Patrol, David Gray, AC/DC, Whitesnake, David Bowie, Robbie Williams, OMD, Ultravox, Cinderella |
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Movies:The Terminator, Aliens, Shawshank Redemption, Tootsie, The Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, Vampires (John Carpenter), Some Like It Hot, Dark Star, Leon, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Four Weddings & A Funeral, The Blues Brothers, Silent Running. |
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Television:Blackadder, Porridge, Fawlty Towers, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate SG-1, CSI Miami, X-Factor, The Simpsons |
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Books:Anything by David Gemmell. The Legacy of Heorot by Niven, Pournelle and Barnes. JRR Tolkien, Louis de Bernieres, Bill Bryson. There are more but that'll do for starters. |
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Heroes:My dad. If I am a tenth the man he is, I will be twice the man I hope to be.Writing hero: David Gemmell. A great friend and mentor who gave so much and who is greatly missed. |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | Married |
| Smoker: | No |
| Drinker: | Yes |
| Children: | Proud parent |
| Education: | College graduate |
| Occupation: | Author |
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My Blog |
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Check out this video: AURUM trailer |
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| Check out this video: AURUM trailer
Add to My Profile | More VideosIt's written, produced and directed by my namesake. We're in regular touch via the web. In fact, I would have been in it ... Posted by James Barclay on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:19:00 PST |
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Richmond and CO2 charging |
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| We read that Richmond Borough Council (which includes my part of Teddington) plan to increase resident parking charges for those evil folk who drive gas guzzling cars. I wanted to check a few things s... Posted by James Barclay on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 04:46:00 PST |
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Politician in 'family before career' shock |
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| I don't often post on political issues but this just makes me seethe. Ruth Kelly, a Labour MP and Cabinet Minister, being lambasted for deciding to send her dyslexic son to a private school wher... Posted by James Barclay on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:02:00 PST |
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BFS Prism Column |
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| Thought I'd reprint my Prism columns here (I do have permission...). Prism is the magazine of the British Fantasy Society. And if you're interested in the society, why not join? Head over to www.briti... Posted by James Barclay on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:56:00 PST |
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I have a confession to make... |
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| I voted for my X-Factor favourite on Saturday night. And if you want to know, it was Ben. My wife, Clare, voted for Leona.Over one and a half million did vote so it is not shocking per se, except if y... Posted by James Barclay on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:08:00 PST |
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THE ESTATE, Pete Morgan, Lizzy, Mark Chadbourn, sarah, Chaz Brenchley, Stan Nicholls, JeMcK, Mark, Jovial, Ste, Mammen Drakar, Rob Mackellar, lardteamaker,, robin, The Write Fantastic, Samson, S.L. Chessor, Jess Winters, THE SHELL GAME - In stores NOW!!, Rich, Kugan Cassius (Actor), Malcolm R. Campbell, Alison Kershaw Author of Didikai Witch, Scott, Maria - Horror/Romance Writer & Poet, Fantasy Book Critic, Writer-Mary Barone, Jens H. Altmann, ☆Scarlett Blogtastic ™ ☆, Erik Smetana, Kelly Steed Speculative Fiction Author, Deadpike, Thomas Greanias, Cornelia, Michael Laimo - Horror Author, Blanca, BOOK_HUNTERS, Genejoke, Nick - Takrann Fantasy, Enchantress of Written Words, Dyslexic Dreams Foundation, Rampant Biblioholic, Sylith, Minnette Meador, Will, Lise-Marie Lecompte, Frost! THE Frost, Michael, Aoife, Ernst Dabel
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