This is interesting. It is very hard for me to say, especially since I never had the chance to read The Illearth War in its entirety. I think I'm just slightly surprised that The Wounded Land was found so painful by so many. I understand, yes, it rather churns one's guts . . . and yet I found it str...

I recall Mouseglove (*bows*) loosely detailing something s/he heard during the conference which Stephen attended and read from his newest work. S/he said that the segment which was read concerned Linden having melded with Ranyhyn and, in that, being able to run with them (despite the exertion it inv...

"P.S. Don't sell yourself short - your writing is a pleasure to read. " :oops: Well, thank you. That means a great deal coming from you. It gives me a little hope, at least. I wish I could find a new set of the First Chronicles, so that I could reread those. I never even had a chance to fi...

I think Stephen is very wise, and apparently, so are all of you. I am very gladdened to read what you have to say. He once stated that he writes stories because he falls in love with them. Also, he said that if he can forget a story, it needn't be written - and that he could not forget the possibili...

Caamora, you have my thanks. Though I find it extremely hard to believe that anyone would use the word 'astound' or 'wonderful' when referring to me. |L And besides . . . Stephen's eloquence tends to 'rub off' - and such things tend to leave a deeper, stronger mark on me. Yes . . . the excitement is...

I have experienced fear - though I would say apprehension rather than fear. I am anxious that my reaction to the new conceptualization of the Land will show an entirely different place - which is fine, expected even . . . I simply hope that I know the Land, and Stephen, as well I think I do. I've re...

The Books written by Stephen Donaldson have been entangled in the blood of my life for many, many years. They have sustained me when naught else could. They have taught me more about spirituality, writing, and being than any normal (mundane) life experience, such as schooling or churches. I should i...