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Teresa Edgerton · 12th April 2005, 12:41 AM

I'm only part way in, but so far I see no reason for all this cringing. I like Calvyn, and I like Perdimonn.

Mark Robson · 12th April 2005, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelpie

I'm only part way in, but so far I see no reason for all this cringing. I like Calvyn, and I like Perdimonn.

I'm glad that you like the characters, for I would say that it is the characterisation and the storyline that are the major strengths in my writing. My weaknesses in my early works were a lot of indirect language and redundant phrasing. I'm glad to say that I've improved a lot since then. I think having read your work, I would judge that I still have a long way to go before I reach your command of written language. However, that is something that I will endeavour to achieve eventually.

Princess Ivy · 18th April 2005, 01:30 PM

This series is now on order at my local library

btw: if you're still interested in addressing my local group (shudder), give me a shout.

Paradox 99 · 5th December 2005, 07:34 PM

Mark,
I just got through reading "The Forging of the Sword" and thought I'd mention here that I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can certainly see how you injected some of your own life experience into Calvyn's and it worked so very well.
There was one part in it that I'm sure Pete Jackson pinched for the Two Towers (though you wrote this way before the film).

Anyway, I'm off to Amazon to order part 2... Can't wait much longer to find out what Jenna's up to.

Mark Robson · 6th December 2005, 12:19 AM

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Paradox. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think that others here would probably agree that if you enjoyed The Forging of the Sword, then you're in for a treat with Trail of the Huntress. Of the four books, it's still my favourite story. My writing style improves and tightens throughout the series, but the storyline in Book 2 is just a little bit special to me.

Red Phoenix · 11th April 2006, 11:29 AM

I got the Darkweaver Legacy series for my birthday this year. In about 4 pages i was hooked. I read the first book in 2 days, the 2nd book in a day, the 3rd book took me 2 days and the last book took me 2 days, i couldnt put the down. they were great books, so much so that when i got them i mysteriously "ill". By the end of the week i had ordered imperial Spy.

Mark Robson · 11th April 2006, 01:08 PM

Hmm, I don't know what your mystery 'illness' was, but I should say that it's probably the same one that struck me down when I first got my hands on Lord of the Rings.

I'm glad that you have enjoyed reading my books, Red Phoenix. Have you any other recent favourites, or any other authors that you will be looking to read now that you have read my work?

Red Phoenix · 14th April 2006, 12:45 PM

Before i got your books i was reading Jonathan Stroud's work, now after im reading Garth Nix's "Sabriel", im not very far but i think i've got into the book now.

danny · 28th June 2006, 05:02 PM

The Trails of the Huntress's Romance wasn't very good. The Storyline of it was really good. It was very well written, all of them was, especially the First Sword!

Mark Robson · 28th June 2006, 09:56 PM

Aw! I liked the romantic element of Trail of the Huntress. I think it was what made the story work. Still - each to their own. It's interesting to note that girls tend to like Trail of the Huntress, where boys like First Sword. I suppose the themes are very different, so there was bound to be a difference somewhere along the way. What about the romance in Imperial Spy, though? Did you mind that?

sk8erboi421 · 3rd August 2006, 10:32 AM

Hi Mark! I met you in teh Mall in Bristol when you were signing books. I've finished all of the books apart from The Chosen One, I can't find it anywhere and it is really starting to get on my nerves. I really enjoyed the first three books and I'm sure the last is amazing aswell. You really should make a movie of the books...starring me

Mark Robson · 3rd August 2006, 10:44 AM

LOL! Nice to see you here, Sk8terboi421. Welcome to Chronicles. If you're struggling to find a copy of The Chosen One, you could always order it from amazon, but I'm sure that if you ask someone in either WH Smith, or Waterstones in the Cribbs Causeway Mall, they would be able to direct you to a copy. Both stores normally hold copies in stock, and could order very quickly for you if they'd run out.

Atra · 3rd September 2006, 06:53 PM

Hi Mr Robson, long time no see!

I believe the last time I saw you was when The Chosen One was released - dunno if you remember me, but I'm Louise (one of those freaky ones who was always emailing you)... The Chosen One is still one of my most prized books!

It's amazing how much time has past... I guess that's what college and work do to you though..

How's the baby... or not-so-baby now I guess...

Mark Robson · 3rd September 2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Atra

Hi Mr Robson, long time no see!

I believe the last time I saw you was when The Chosen One was released - dunno if you remember me, but I'm Louise (one of those freaky ones who was always emailing you)... The Chosen One is still one of my most prized books!

It's amazing how much time has past... I guess that's what college and work do to you though..

How's the baby... or not-so-baby now I guess...

Hey, Louise! (or should I say, Atra!) Great to hear from you. I wondered where you had disappeared to. Hope all is well. Are you still in the High Wycombe area, or have you moved on to pastures new?

As you can see I've made myself at home here. This is a great site for lovers of Fantasy and SF. I've been hanging around for a couple of years now and am beginning to feel like part of the furniture. I will be back in High Wycombe later in the year signing - you can check out when on my new website - www.markrobsonauthor.com Just look at the news page and you'll see the relevant date in the November events section.

My little boy is running around and bouncing off the furniture like a little housefly now! He's full of energy and a lot of fun. Glad to hear that you're still hanging on to my books.

Have you tried Imperial Spy yet?

Hope to see you around the boards here. Best for now.

Mark

Atra · 3rd September 2006, 07:53 PM

Yep I'm still in Wycombe (far too poor to move yet).

Unfortunately I haven't got round to reading it, I've only recently got back to things from before the big blank after searching through mail. Back then I ran out of things to say to you, and then got too stuck in work, etc, to notice anything else.
I'll be sure to get it when I have money, or from the library if they have it.

I noticed in another thread that you were coming here - hopefully I'll have read the book by then, after all gotta get something new for you to sign!

You have good memory.

12th April 2005, 12:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
Teresa Edgerton Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,425	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson I'm only part way in, but so far I see no reason for all this cringing. I like Calvyn, and I like Perdimonn.

18th April 2005, 01:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
Princess Ivy Damsel in this dress Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,763	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson This series is now on order at my local library btw: if you're still interested in addressing my local group (shudder), give me a shout.

5th December 2005, 07:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Paradox 99 KenDodd'sDad'sDog'sDead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 794	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson Mark, I just got through reading "The Forging of the Sword" and thought I'd mention here that I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can certainly see how you injected some of your own life experience into Calvyn's and it worked so very well. There was one part in it that I'm sure Pete Jackson pinched for the Two Towers (though you wrote this way before the film). Anyway, I'm off to Amazon to order part 2... Can't wait much longer to find out what Jenna's up to.

6th December 2005, 12:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,894	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson Thanks for the vote of confidence, Paradox. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think that others here would probably agree that if you enjoyed The Forging of the Sword, then you're in for a treat with Trail of the Huntress. Of the four books, it's still my favourite story. My writing style improves and tightens throughout the series, but the storyline in Book 2 is just a little bit special to me.

11th April 2006, 11:29 AM	#21 (permalink)
Red Phoenix Born of Ashes. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 62	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson I got the Darkweaver Legacy series for my birthday this year. In about 4 pages i was hooked. I read the first book in 2 days, the 2nd book in a day, the 3rd book took me 2 days and the last book took me 2 days, i couldnt put the down. they were great books, so much so that when i got them i mysteriously "ill". By the end of the week i had ordered imperial Spy.

11th April 2006, 01:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,894	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson Hmm, I don't know what your mystery 'illness' was, but I should say that it's probably the same one that struck me down when I first got my hands on Lord of the Rings. I'm glad that you have enjoyed reading my books, Red Phoenix. Have you any other recent favourites, or any other authors that you will be looking to read now that you have read my work?

14th April 2006, 12:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
Red Phoenix Born of Ashes. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 62	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson Before i got your books i was reading Jonathan Stroud's work, now after im reading Garth Nix's "Sabriel", im not very far but i think i've got into the book now.

28th June 2006, 05:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
danny ALL OF A SUDDEN, I DIE! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 25	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson The Trails of the Huntress's Romance wasn't very good. The Storyline of it was really good. It was very well written, all of them was, especially the First Sword!

28th June 2006, 09:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,894	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson Aw! I liked the romantic element of Trail of the Huntress. I think it was what made the story work. Still - each to their own. It's interesting to note that girls tend to like Trail of the Huntress, where boys like First Sword. I suppose the themes are very different, so there was bound to be a difference somewhere along the way. What about the romance in Imperial Spy, though? Did you mind that?

3rd August 2006, 10:32 AM	#26 (permalink)
sk8erboi421 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 4	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson Hi Mark! I met you in teh Mall in Bristol when you were signing books. I've finished all of the books apart from The Chosen One, I can't find it anywhere and it is really starting to get on my nerves. I really enjoyed the first three books and I'm sure the last is amazing aswell. You really should make a movie of the books...starring me

3rd August 2006, 10:44 AM	#27 (permalink)
Mark Robson Dragon Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,894	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson LOL! Nice to see you here, Sk8terboi421. Welcome to Chronicles. If you're struggling to find a copy of The Chosen One, you could always order it from amazon, but I'm sure that if you ask someone in either WH Smith, or Waterstones in the Cribbs Causeway Mall, they would be able to direct you to a copy. Both stores normally hold copies in stock, and could order very quickly for you if they'd run out.

3rd September 2006, 06:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
Atra Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 11	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson Hi Mr Robson, long time no see! I believe the last time I saw you was when The Chosen One was released - dunno if you remember me, but I'm Louise (one of those freaky ones who was always emailing you)... The Chosen One is still one of my most prized books! It's amazing how much time has past... I guess that's what college and work do to you though.. How's the baby... or not-so-baby now I guess...

3rd September 2006, 07:53 PM	#30 (permalink)
Atra Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 11	Re: The Darkweaver Legacy by Mark Robson Yep I'm still in Wycombe (far too poor to move yet). Unfortunately I haven't got round to reading it, I've only recently got back to things from before the big blank after searching through mail. Back then I ran out of things to say to you, and then got too stuck in work, etc, to notice anything else. I'll be sure to get it when I have money, or from the library if they have it. I noticed in another thread that you were coming here - hopefully I'll have read the book by then, after all gotta get something new for you to sign! You have good memory.

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