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SKULLSWORN – Stand-Alone Novel / April 2017

“A stunning prequel that actually lives up to the original trilogy’s legacy […] Staveley has proven himself to be a master of world-building, character development, and sheer storytelling.” —Beauty in Ruins

Skullsworn by Brian Staveley
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Brian Staveley’s new standalone returns to the critically acclaimed Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne universe, following a priestess-assassin for the God of Death.

“Brilliant.” ―V. E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author

From the award-winning epic fantasy world of The Emperor’s Blades

Pyrre Lakatur is not, to her mind, an assassin, not a murderer―she is a priestess. At least, she will be once she passes her final trial.

The problem isn’t the killing. The problem, rather, is love. For to complete her trial, Pyrre has ten days to kill the seven people enumerated in an ancient song, including “the one who made your mind and body sing with love / who will not come again.”

Pyrre isn’t sure she’s ever been in love. And if she fails to find someone who can draw such passion from her, or fails to kill that someone, her order will give her to their god, the God of Death. Pyrre’s not afraid to die, but she hates to fail, and so, as her trial is set to begin, she returns to the city of her birth in the hope of finding love . . . and ending it on the edge of her sword.

“A complex and richly detailed world filled with elite soldier-assassins, mystic warrior monks, serpentine politics, and ancient secrets.” ―Library Journal, starred review, on The Emperor’s Blades

Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne
The Emperor’s Blades
The Providence of Fire
The Last Mortal Bond

Other books in the world of the Unhewn Throne

THE EMPEROR’S BLADES: Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne #1

“A fantastic and compelling fantasy world […] an excellent author […] a compelling narrative.” —io9

The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley
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In The Emperor’s Blades by Brian Staveley, the emperor of Annur is dead, slain by enemies unknown. His daughter and two sons, scattered across the world, do what they must to stay alive and unmask the assassins. But each of them also has a life-path on which their father set them, destinies entangled with both ancient enemies and inscrutable gods…

Kaden, the heir to the Unhewn Throne, has spent eight years sequestered in a remote mountain monastery, learning the enigmatic discipline of monks devoted to the Blank God. Their rituals hold the key to an ancient power he must master before it’s too late.

An ocean away, Valyn endures the brutal training of the Kettral, elite soldiers who fly into battle on gigantic black hawks. But before he can set out to save Kaden, Valyn must survive one horrific final test.

At the heart of the empire, Minister Adare, elevated to her station by one of the emperor’s final acts, is determined to prove herself to her people. But Adare also believes she knows who murdered her father, and she will stop at nothing—and risk everything—to see that justice is meted out.

99 thoughts on “Chronological Book List”

  1. Anthony Moore says:

    Good afternoon Brian,

    I have to say your 7 chapters were the biggest tease. You’ve managed to do in these few chapters what some are unable to do in an entire book. You breathed life in your characters from the first page. These are three distinct voices, fully formed, and dealing with the challenges you set before them. The plot is great as well. It’s not so grandiose that you put the reader off, but it’s engaging enough that you want to keep turning the page. Your writing is fresh and places the reader smack dab in the middle of this world! I will say I was a little disappointed that I did not get one of your ARC’s in the sweepstakes by Tor as I was going to make your book the first book I review for my blog but I guess I can wait till January 🙂

    Good luck on your endeavors as a writer! These 7 chapters have made me a fan of your work and I’m looking forward to this release!

    1. bstaveley says:

      Hi Anthony,

      I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the opening chapters! As it turns out, Tor is running that sweepstakes until the 24th, so you’re not out of the running yet. Also, Goodreads is doing a giveaway with a few more copies.

      Either way, the book will be out soon! Thanks again for the kind words. Please let me know what you think when you’ve had a chance to read the whole thing!

  2. Anthony Moore says:

    Hey Brian,

    I will be sure to send you a copy of my review! Thanks for the updates on the opportunity to get an ARC.

    Thanks again,
    Anthony M.

      1. TV says:

        I looked into these signed editions. Those sold by Goldsboro were $30 (give or take a buck, once you convert the pounds to dollars) and are sold out. The ones being sold by option #2 are listed on eBay for $150. That’s a hefty price for a signed debut novel. I’m assuming this is a friend of yours out to make a buck (or over $5,000 on 50 copies), but I still thought I might bring it to your attention that the signed copies are being sold by your man williamsjason288 for $150 each. Really nice of you to hook him up with all those. He must be your number one fan, for sure, to charge so many potential fans a fortune for a signed debut novel.
        I’ve been collecting signed editions for several years, have purchased a signed first edition of every single fantasy/science fiction novel published in the last several years, right when they come out, and I do not think I have ever seen someone sanctioned by the author, store or individual, try to get such a high price for a signed debut novel, a week after the book was published, extra map or not.

        1. bstaveley says:

          Thanks for getting in touch. Actually, I don’t know Jason at all, except through the internet. I’m not involved with his pricing, and I don’t make any money off the books. I don’t follow the signed book market at all, and have no idea if he’ll manage to sell them at this price.

          Here’s a new lead for you though: I just signed another batch for a seller in England — Again, no idea what his price structure is, and the books are still sitting in a box on my table, so he won’t have them for at least a week, but that’s another option. I really appreciate your interest in the book and hope you manage to track down a copy at the right price!

          All the best,

          1. bstaveley says:

            I think he’s got three left now…

  3. kingofthe7seas says:

    Goldsboro books is sold out. I’ve emailed the other resource you mentioned, and ZI am awaiting a reply. Thank you for answering my query so promptly. I’m looking forward to reading your book.

  4. kingofthe7seas says:

    I bought my copy of The Emperor’s Blades directly from Jason Williams for $129.99

  5. Keith russell says:

    So good I’ll post it twice! Seriously a great read so far, half way through and decided to slow down to savor the world’s favor.( or something) Great prose, word building and a very imaginative world. Great way to get lost.

  6. Mark says:

    Just finished The Emperor’s Blades. Loved the book! I look forward to the next book in the series.

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks! The Providence of Fire is coming along well! Can’t wait to get it out there…

      1. Sam says:

        Hello! Fabulous books – when can we expect book 3? Can’t wait!!!

        1. bstaveley says:

          Hi Sam — I’m working on editing the third book now. Should be less than a year until it comes out. Thanks for getting in touch and for the kind words about the series!

  7. Andrew says:

    Hi, First of all great book. I am about 60% through the book and I am loving every single page of it. The characters are amazing, how well thought of is the world is amazing. Where did you get all these ideas? I am just a bit sad that i will have to wait a whole year before reading the next book, I dont know what i will do for the rest of the year. Anyway I wanted to congratulate you on an amazing book.

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks for getting in touch, Andrew! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the book. A lot of the ideas came from my years teaching ancient world history and world religion. I doubt anyone else would notice the lineage of most of the ideas; they’re transmuted, of course, in the process of writing and world-building. Often the original inspiration gets completely scrubbed away in the process of exploring the characters and plot. Still, the jumping-off place for many of the elements of Annur (and beyond) is our own world. Hope you like the rest of the book!

  8. Daniel says:

    I finished the book and loved it beyond belief. It was my favorite type of fantasy. Thank you so much for writing this masterpiece. Keep it up, can’t wait for the second book.

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks, Daniel! I’m curious what other authors you like — always looking for new books to add to the pile and I’ve been finding that my readers have some great suggestions!

  9. Vilius says:

    It was amazing. Great story. I can’t wait to see where this story will go.

    Thank you for writing this 🙂

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks for getting in touch! The second book takes some new twists and turns, introduces two or three more important characters, and shows a lot more of the world. Here’s hoping you enjoy it!

  10. yostman1759 says:

    Brian – just finished the book today. Fantastic! Loved the history, the story, the action and especially the characters. Congratulations on such an excellent story! As far as the prior comments on some other good books, you might enjoy Jim Butcher’s Codex Alera series. Like yours, another fun weaving of ancient history and fantasy. Thanks for sharing your story – can’t wait for the next book!

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks! I devoured the Codex Alera series a few years back (or maybe more than a few years, come to think of it). Loved that entire system of magic, and all the implications it had for both plot and character. I still think about it from time to time when I’m working on my own books…

  11. justinnnnnn says:

    Mr Brian, thank you for this -great- book. I’m an art student who has been devouring fantasy books while painting (34 audiobooks in a year and counting), and your book definitely stood out from the rest. Even though I’ve started getting more skeptic when it comes to really digging a fantasy book because of all the cheesy clichés I’ve encountered, you certainly captured me with the raw emotion and hardships your characters had to face. Personally, that’s exactly what I look for in fantasies: have a cool world/magic/monsters if you want, but most importantly, have compelling characters to move the story forward. And you certainly had all of these in your story!

    I won’t write much more since I must be the 9234th guy who’s repeating you the same things over and over again. As for the Unhewn Throne saga, I hope to see the world and lore slowly expand, like find out more about the leach magic system and its variables and limitations…And, of course, to see where these characters’ journey will take them. Rock on Mr Brian, I’ll be eagerly waiting for your next work!

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks for getting in touch, Justin! Why kind of art do you do? Do you have a website?

      I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the book. I think you’ll be pleased with the direction of the next one — we get to see a lot more of the world (five or six new locations, depending on how you count), and there’s a new POV character in the mix, someone you’ve already met, but wasn’t a POV character in the first volume. I really can’t wait to get it out there, and I’ll be curious to hear what you think of it when the time comes!

  12. Denis Adams says:

    Brian, Thanks for a great read! While I am an avid reader, it is rare that I devour a book as quickly as I did The Emperor’s Blades! One huge issue I have with many Fantasy novels is that the protagonist is “given” powers. As a teacher, I appreciate how your characters work hard to achieve success. In the short time since I finished the book, I have recommended it over a dozen times. Eagerly awaiting the next installment! ~Denis

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks, Denis! What do you teach, and what grade level? I taught high school English and history for a little over a decade, and I’m certain that some of that experience has percolated into the book. One of the questions we (my colleagues and I) were grappling with all the time was how to balance teaching content with teaching skills, and, under the heading of skills, academic skills (e.g. research techniques) versus more nebulous life skills (resilience, etc). The irony seemed to me that these nebulous life skills were at the same time the most important and the hardest to teach. I think with Kaden, Valyn, and Adare, you find three people with some solid content knowledge (Adare) and some “academic skills” (Valyn), but very little in the way of any perspective that allows them to use their knowledge or abilities effectively. I’ve never thought of it in quite these terms until I started writing this post, but it occurs to me that I saw that sort of thing all the time in the high-pressure high school where I taught: young adults with amazing abilities and little or no sense of what to do with them.

      Anyway, sorry for the rambling response. Just got a little nostalgic for the classroom!

      1. joshfreedman says:

        Hi Brian – came by your site to say: Yummmm! Eager for next book. And, tagging onto this topic…Kaden & Valyn have powerful “lessons” but their teachers are focused on pushing… not much “empty space.” The process of reflection, internalizing, and then taking that learning into a new application is key to meaning-making. It’s interesting that the word “learning” can be used equally for drill & repeat as for synthesize & apply.

        1. bstaveley says:

          Hi Josh —

          Thanks for getting in touch! Interesting reflection on the educations methods of the Kettral and the Shin. I think Kaden does have more space for that empty reflection than Valyn. Much of his training is solitary and still. That stuff, though, doesn’t make for great fiction (“…then Kaden sat on a rock for ten days…”) Valyn’s training and Adare’s, however, are all about imparting information and skills. It occurs to me that the lack of time for reflection may help to explain why both of them are not so great at actually applying those skills when the time comes!

      2. Denis Adams says:

        Brian, I am currently a special education teacher at a therapeutic day school for student with severe behavioral and emotional disabilities. I have also taught special education in general education high schools in Chicago, Denver and Boise. Plus in Denver, I was a general education Social Studies teacher. With the requirements of No Child Left Behind (and even more with Common Core), schools are in a bind… especially in regards to special education as the focus on life skills/critical thinking skills are pushed to the back burners. Vocational opportunities for students with disabilities are declining in the workforce, and it is exacerbated to the lack of true vocational training that schools aren’t able to offer anymore (not that it was stellar earlier). I carry my soapbox with me… it comes in handy. Again, thank you for a great story, and I look forward to the next installment. And… if you ever make it to Chicago… Wine/Beer and a Reading sound good! ~Denis

        1. bstaveley says:

          Always happy to chat with a fellow teacher! Sounds like interesting and challenging that work that you’re engaged in. My wife taught in public schools (while I’ve always been in the private world), and I remember well her frustration when it came to some of the conflicting requirements and mandates that seemed to govern every decision. I wonder if it’s any better in Chicago than it was in Denver?

  13. Brandy Haughn (@the_hhouse) says:

    Just finished this last night, and I just wanted to tell you that I LOVED it, and cannot wait for the next one. I came across it in a Barnes and Noble email and decided to take a chance, and I’m so glad that I did, as you’re definitely on my favorites list now!

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks so much, Brandy! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it. I’ll be curious to hear what you think of The Providence of Fire… more new places, more movement (psychological and physical)…

  14. Zach says:

    I just ripped through the audiobook form of TEB and absolutely loved it. A few questions if you’re willing to answer them… Your narrator, Simon Vance, is fantastic. I’ve listened to him before and he’s one of my favorites. How did you come to choose him? Did you try out others? Finally, in what year should we expect book 2? Thanks so much!

    1. bstaveley says:

      Hi Zach — So glad you liked it! Simon really is amazing. I wish I could claim credit for choosing him, but the fact of the matter is that, while I did have final approval over the reader, I don’t listen to audiobooks, so I had no idea about various narrators. Brilliance Audio (the audiobook producer) suggested Simon, my agent said we should jump on it, so I jumped. Only when I started doing a little research into his career and his endless list of prior performances (Dune! Girl with the Dragon Tattoo! Wolf Hall!) did I realize how lucky I was. And, of course, I’m thrilled with the final version.

      As for book two, The Providence of Fire, it’s pretty much done now, and will be out in January. Not sure if you found the page on this site, but Tor US has already released the cover — more Richard Anderson artwork. Again, I really lucked out!

      1. Zach says:

        Can I just say that it is so very cool that you reply to all of your fans. Additionally, you may not listen to audiobooks, but you write them, good sir. I’m a poor reader and have listened to hundreds of audiobooks over the years as reading really becomes a chore for me. It’s a burgeoning market, I think, and a bad narrator KILLS the experience for fans that are just as die-hard as your “readers”. Changing narrators mid series is just as awful. If you have a true pro like Vance do all of your audiobooks, you’ll never have a problem! I’ve recommended your book to many friends already and will continue to do so. I truly appreciate your response and your work. All the best to you.

        1. bstaveley says:

          I think you’re absolutely right about the audiobook market. SO many people have gotten in touch with me saying things like, “Thank god it’s an audiobook.” Even close friends, who said they’d never read a 500 page book but loved the audiobook. So I feel really, really lucky to have ended up with Simon as a narrator. And yes, he’s slated to do all three of them…

          1. MK Shoener says:

            That is great news! I like traditional book-in-hand reading, but also enjoy audio books, especially in the car, on planes, and when exercising. Simon is fantastic and I am glad he is slated to perform all of the books. Nothing irks me more than when a new narrator pronounces the names of characters differently than the original narrator. A good (or bad) example of this is the Song of Ice and Fire narrator. The first few books were narrated by Roy Dotrice (who is on par with Vance). When the 4th book came out there was a new narrator who obviously didn’t bother to find out how the established speaker had pronounced important character names. One example of this was Littlefinger, Petyr Baelish. Roy pronounced this as Pah-Tyer while the new guy used the more common Peter. Inconsistencies like this in audio books are just the worst! Am I just crazy, or does everyone else feel this way?

          2. bstaveley says:

            I don’t listen to many audiobooks, but I’ve heard many people voice the same irritation. My father loved the audio version of some obscure British series, and when they change the narrator, he refused to listen to it any more…

  15. Russ W. says:

    Thanks for a great book. Really enjoyed how you encompassed some of the Śūnyatā in your story telling. Great character and environmental development. Looking forward to the next book, hopefully it contains some competitive beer shooting/drinking.

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks, Russ! I definitely drew heavily on various Buddhist traditions in conceiving the Shin. There’s also a pretty deep current of philosophical Taoism running through some of their aphorisms and beliefs. I had great fun developing and populating Ashk’lan. Would love to return to it some day — maybe in a stand-alone novel or a series of short stories. Lots of possibilities…

  16. Tom Ferry says:

    Hi Brian

    I’ve almost finished your awesome book! I love the way you’ve built your world but still maintained high quality characters. The best book I’ve read since The Name of the Wind.

    Many thanks

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks, Fezza! The Name of the Wind sets the bar pretty damned high. I’ll look forward to hearing what you think of the ending of The Emperor’s Blades…

  17. Michael Anton says:

    Hello Brian,
    I finally finished my copy of The Emperor’s Blades. It was absolutely fantastic! I’m already hooked for The Providence of Fire. I can’t wait to see where the story goes from here!

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks, Michael! I, too, am very excited to loose The Providence of Fire on the world. I think you’ll find some… unexpected twists. Looking forward to hearing what you think of it!

  18. Lex says:

    Just finished the book 5 minutes ago. Loved it! I can’t believe I have to wait for the next book

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks, Lex! Shouldn’t be too much of a wait not. The second book, The Providence of Fire, is through copyedits and has cover art. Just a few (ok — six) months to go…

  19. MK Shoener says:

    I just finished Book One of the Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne and have to say that I am thoroughly impressed and excited! I am currently following a number of epic fantasy series, including The Demon Cycle, Stormlight, Kingkiller Chronicles, and A Song of Ice and Fire, amongst others. While waiting for the next installments of these series I stumbled across your book. I honestly wasn’t expecting too much and just thought I’d take a shot at something new that I hadn’t heard much about. Luckily I was blown away! I think your work has the potential to be good as or better than any of the other series I have listed above. What a fantastic job you did by gradually building momentum and revealing the plot at just the right pace! I am eager for more and will be sure to share information about your new series with all of my bookish friends. If there is ever an opportunity to get a picture and a book signed I’ll be there!

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks, Matt! We have very similar taste in books, as it turns out. I’m following all of those series (although I haven’t started the Stormlight Archive yet — waiting for it to be a few books longer so that I can binge-read). I usually mention upcoming readings and whatnot on twitter or fb, rather than here on the site, although I should probably start updating this space, too. At any rate, I’m doing one or two a month these days, but will almost certainly ramp that up when The Providence of Fire is released. Where do you live?

  20. MK Shoener says:

    Oh, I think you’ll really enjoy the Stormlight Archive. Sanderson is really evolving into a master, with each work better than the last. I live near Scranton, PA (northeast Pennsylvania). This is a couple hours north of Philadelphia, so that would probably be my best shot. I will definitely look you up on Facebook so that I can follow your reading schedule. The Providence of Fire is right at the top of my list, can’t wait to find out what happens next!

    1. bstaveley says:

      That’s not too far away. I’ll definitely be down there at some point in the next year or so…

  21. Marietha Quixley says:

    Dear Brian,
    I am almost finished with Blades…. I am trying to read slower to let this wonderful experience last longer… and yet I am racing to see what happens next. I have been enjoying Anthony Ryan, Mark Lawrence and Michael Manning recently, but I have to say you top them all. If you are ever down in Cape Town – you have loads of fans down here who would love to get a signed copy!

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks so much for your kind note, Marietha. I’m thrilled that you’re enjoying the book — the good news is that you don’t need to read TOO slowly. The Providence of Fire will be out in just a few months, and it’s longer than TEB, so should take you some time.

      I’d love to get down to Cape Town some day. It’s exciting to hear that there’s a group of folks down there who are reading and enjoying the book!

      On an entirely different note, do you mind if I use your name in a book at some point? I’d break up the first and last (there might be a character named, simply, Quixley), but I think that both have serious fantasy-novel potential…

      1. Marietha Quixley says:

        Dear Brian,

        Jikes, of course you can use my name!! That would be fabulously exciting!

        Finished Blades last night – now I can give my poor family some attention, I’ve seriously neglected them of late.. Till the next one.

        I’ll be sure to leave a review asap.

        1. bstaveley says:

          Quixley. It’s just awesome. Can’t wait to find the right character…

  22. Ted Wilson says:

    Brian – I have about 50 pages left to read in ‘Emperor’s Blades’, and I’m enjoying it so much I have to tell someone – so why not the author himself? I’ve read some very good fantasy this year (Abercrombie, Rothfuss), but so far what sets you apart in my mind is the sense of pace you’ve established in ‘Blades.’ The book has certainly made itself feel ‘epic’ to me, but at the same time each chapter pulls me along quickly and effortlessly. Somehow, I still don’t know if I like Kaden or Valyn more – it’s a toss up. And bravo on the Valyn chapter during Hull’s Trial – that had to have been one of the coolest things I’ve read. I’m waiting for some sort of awesome fan art to appear showing Valyn drinking the Slarn egg deep underground.

    Can’t wait for book #2. Well F_n done.

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks for getting in touch, Ted! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the book, and I hope you like the last 50 pages. Things get pretty ugly for the Malkeenians…

      We’re just about two months from the release of The Providence of Fire, so your timing is great. You can read a little bit more about it on this site, see the cover, etc. Drop a line when you’re finished TEB to let me know how the ending worked for you. Ending the first volume of a trilogy is a tricky balance, and I’m always curious to hear how it works for readers.

      1. Ted Wilson says:

        Loved the ending. I guess as the author you want to end Book 1 with some semblance of conclusion, while keeping some vital cliffhangers. I’ll be curious to read how you include new settings and locations in Book 2, because one of my favorite things in TEB was The Bone Mountains and the setting of Ashk’Lan.

        1. bstaveley says:

          The Providence of Fire has quite a few new settings: 7-8, depending on how you count. I really enjoyed having the chance to explore the world more fully, although I have soft spot in my heart for the Bones…

  23. Bri says:

    Dear Mr. Staveley,
    Like most people with a brain I find house chores unbearably boring, as a stay-at-home mom I find myself spending a significant portion of my waking life doing them. To stay sane I listen to audiobooks. So when I tell you that while listening to your book I scrubbed my whole house top to bottom and then, not wanting to stop listening, I cleaned out all my kitchen cupboards and then moved on to the closets, that is high praise indeed. I am looking forward to book 2, and have already made a little list of exceedingly dull, mind-numbing tasks about the house to facilitate my binge-listening.
    Do keep writing!

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks for getting in touch, Bri. I’m so glad to hear that the book not only entertained but helped get the closets clean. If only it worked the same way on this end! Unfortunately, it’s the opposite: I can barely unload the dishwasher when I’m trying to hit a deadline (as I am now)… As far as The Providence of Fire goes, you’re in luck; it’s out in less than two months, and Simon Vance will be doing the narration again. I’ll look forward to hearing what you make of it!

  24. Pat says:

    So I read through the seven chapter and now am debating do I spend the $8.89 that in all honesty I may not have, due to too many bills an student loans on your book or on food? So it becomes a gamble of buying your book, and maybe not eating for a meal or two. Having a limited income an less income than bills and necessities can be…difficult at times. I find myself in quite the dilemma. What do you think I should do? Thanks for writing such an interesting story by the way.

    1. bstaveley says:

      That’s easy! Email me your mailing address. I’ll send you the book. I’m at brian dot staveley at gmail dot com

  25. Steven says:

    Your book, The Emperor’s Blades Blew My Fucking Mind! I read it in one day, I couldn’t put down. The only time I did put down because I got so emotionally worked up I had to put it down! I looked at like it was some sort of creature I had to wrestle to get to the end, I was determined to get to the end! And What and End it was!
    An amazing Experience I can’t wait for the Second! It was just such an emotional experience.

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks, Steven! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it — always happy to create a literary monster wrestling match. Your timing is excellent — just one month until The Providence of Fire comes out, and you can read the first six chapters now over on Looking forward to hearing what you think of it!

  26. Ben Mout says:

    Hi there Brian – and thank you for taking us for such a wild ride. I was hooked from the start and loved the way in which you’ve weaved so many modern day concepts into a medieval fantasy world. All characters and the world in which they live are rich and multi-dimensional and make for a very enthralling experience. This is the first book I have EVER read where I’ve been tempted to contact the author just to say; wow! (and I’m only two-thirds of the way through it) The only thing I DON’T like about it is the fact that it has caused me to revisit everything I’ve written thus far (all 3 chapters of it) in my own sad little attempt at a fantasy novel! Ouch. In the first few chapters alone you helped me see where I’ve gone wrong in voice, narrative and so much more. Thanks again and I look forward to the rest of this Kent-kissing tale (as do quite a few of us here Down Under). Also – happy new year to you and yours.

    Cheers, Ben

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks for your kind note, Ben. I’m thrilled that you’re enjoying the book so much, and I’ll be curious to hear what you make of the ending. As for second-guessing your own work — DON’T DO IT! At least not at this point. The most important thing yo have to do at the three chapter mark is to keep writing. You might throw away all three of these chapters, but do it later, once you have the whole draft of the novel completed. There will be plenty of time then for second-guessing and revision, and you’ll have a much better idea of what belongs and what doesn’t. I have literally dozens of chapters from each of my books that will never see the light of day, either because they didn’t fit the plot, they were poorly written, they were inconsistent with the character, etc. There’s nothing wrong with throwing away chapters, but if you start doing it when you’ve only just began, it can be too demoralizing to keep on. Good luck with the project!
      All the Best,

  27. Tom Rhyne says:

    It’s odd. I usually buy fantasy books as a sort of cascading “hey, this looks interesting and people seemed to like it” swarm. Then I delve through them in order of what looks interesting, starting along and either continuing with the same one until finished or until I find it unfulfilling and postpone it. The Emperor’s Blades was the last I finished, simply because the prologue, of a sociopathic, fake-utilitarian-but-actually-myopic race of drones disgusted me so much I couldn’t pick it back up until I was done with everything else (and it took some actual effort to overcome the mental inertia). The odd? Finding that the book itself had little to do with those people, was not actually a psychologically-dystopian experiment but a full-fledged book meant to both provoke and entertain, and was among my favorites of the batch.

    I realize frame stories and teasers are an opportunity for self-expression, but they’re also the reason many people pick up or don’t pick up a book. I humbly recommend you consider the Chuck Lorre-style “isn’t it interesting?” expositions for when you’ve already built up the reader’s emotional cachet. For me, the answer was “no. it isn’t”, and it almost made me miss a good book.

    1. bstaveley says:

      Hi Tom — Thanks for getting in touch and sharing your experience of the prologue. I always enjoy learning how different aspects of the story hit different readers. I’ll be curious to hear what you make of the prologue to the second book. It’s very different, content-wise, but I wonder what you’ll make of the tone. I’ve written the whole third book, but don’t yet have a prologue for it, so this is a topic that’s very much on my mind at the moment! All the Best, Brian

      1. sal says:

        Just finished Providence of Fire. Phenomenal!
        The twists and turns of the plot had me laughing, anxious feeling vindicated and angry.
        Kaden learned the prologue lesson in earnest. Triste remains an eager enigma. And the ending has me baited foe the release of the third installment. Please hurry.
        I don’t think I can hold this feeling of contempt for Adare for a year!

        1. bstaveley says:

          Hi Sal — Thanks so much for taking the time to get in touch. I’m so glad that the book got you laughing at points. In my mind, that’s one of the big differences between Blades and Providence: Providence, while darker, has more humor. At least, that’s what I was going for! And maybe save a little forgiveness in your heart for Adare?

  28. Xi says:

    Hi Brian,

    I don’t normally do this, but having finished Providence three weeks ago it’s still very much on my mind so I wanted to find a way to tell you just how much I loved the books, and to thank you for writing them! I have a long commute to and from work and I read copiously — I never DON’T have my Kindle to hand. I picked up the ebook version of Blades after mentioned it and absolutely fell into the world and the characters (you probably don’t get people telling you this often, but for some reason I just adore poor Talal in particular, he’s almost always in the background but he just shines for me somehow) I think that’s the only time I’ve ever wished for my commute to be longer, when I had to put the story away and head back to the real world at the end of it. I parceled the story out for as long as I could, but still found myself mourning the fact that I was coming to the end of it… then checked Amazon on a whim, and there was the second book in the series! Needless to say I bought it straight away, but the turnaround from being sad that a wonderful story was coming to an end to the sheer joy and excitement of finding that the sequel was already out meant that I was almost literally walking on air for an entire weekend until that Monday morning commute when I could start Providence! I’m a procrastinating (I can’t even say ‘aspiring’) writer myself, and once I got past the rush of glee my first thought on seeing the sequel sitting there on the Amazon page was that if anything I ever wrote could make one person as happy as the way I felt when I realised I had a whole other book before me, right there with no waiting… that would be all I’d ever want. I think that’s probably why I felt the need to get in touch: just to let you know how much you brightened my whole day.

    Anyway, now I’ve finished Providence… and the long wait begins! Remember how I said that I’m never without my Kindle on my commute? It’s been three weeks since I finished the second book, and while I have other unread things waiting for me, I actually haven’t felt the need to break into any of them just yet. It feels like my mindset is still firmly on that ending, still with Valyn (I KNEW it!), with Kaden (he’s turning into a clever little thing, isn’t he? Or perhaps he was all along) and with Adare (yikes, is all I can say…) and I’m not ready to visit another author’s world just yet… and I think I’m fine with that. I’ll stay with the siblings a little longer, and start counting down until the third book comes out. Thank you once again for writing and for sharing your world with us, and good luck in everything you do!

    1. bstaveley says:

      Thanks so much for the kind, thoughtful letter! I’m just thrilled that you’re enjoying the story. That that there are people like you out there that are connecting with these characters — rooting for them, screaming at them, whatever — is the greatest thing I could hope to hear. I used to have a long commute, during which I listened to books on tape, so I know that feeling well, and I’m glad to have brightened the mornings and evenings a little bit. As for Talal, I share your fondness for the guy — one of the nicer, more honest characters in the whole story.

      Thanks again for getting in touch — I’ve just finished a major rewrite of the third book — THE LAST MORTAL BOND — and notes like this keep me motived as I work through the final convolutions.

      All the Best,

  29. Michael says:

    Will you make Worldcon 2015 in Spokane,WA? Sanderson will be here, like to meet you too.

    1. bstaveley says:

      Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it this year — budget constraints and family obligations. Maybe next year, though!

  30. Michael says:

    Have a good summer. Enjoying “The Emperor’s Blades” looking forward to reading “The Providence of Fire”.

  31. Andrej says:

    Hi Brian,

    At first i would like to apologize for my bad english.

    I saw the book in a store and was somehow attracted to it, but didnt bought it. A few days later i couldnt help myself and took it. I had a lot of expectations and hopes i wouldnt be dissapointed. Even though my expectations have been big I still was more than just simply pleased with this masterpiece of yours. I never read a book that fast as I did with this one. Then I had to wait a whole month until the second came out – hard time for me. But then finally it happened i read it even faster than book nr 1. Amazing!! Now i have to wait for the next one. Everywhere its said it will be a trilogy but i dont want to believe it. I would like to read more than just one more. I deeply hope it wont be just a trilogy. There is much that can happen in Annur.Nothing is clear and enemys are everywhere. (A god on earth has to be killed,another to awaken in Triste, slarn awakening of valyn,kadens reformation, adares reaction to kadens reformation,il tornja , the main war between human and Urghul, and much stuff i dont even know you prepared for the third book. But much more than this can happen later.for example a time-skip of a few years ~3,5 or even 10.the characters are still young so why not. Some epic leaches can be enemy while valyn got much experience as assassin and is the new flea with his dark slarn awakening fully under control. Adare who could turn in the meanwhile to be a leach too (got her power by intarra – the lightning that hit her brought up some side effect [my idea would by sunlight as her well. Powerful at day weak at night]) this transformation and moral inner conflict would be amazing. Together fighting this overpowered leach. And then a long forgotten csestriim appear who still want to eliminate humanity and found a complicate way how to revive the csesteiim race. This and much much more 🙂

    And of course it would be awesome going back in time and read the story of nira and oshi. I bet everyone would love to buy this novels too.

    And at the end i would like to critise somerhing in PoF. I can understand Valyn is making a bigger and unknown transformation and trough the whole time since he ate the egg he has this inner aggression and monster in himself and you keep showing it to the reader. Valyn trys to ignore it but it is getting worse. A lil bit more details about it could be more interesting because it would better explain his stupid reaction later. He was waiting whole 3 days in a tower for il tornja. At least he could either send one of the boys to make contact with gwenna since they are all assassins or make her come with hidden secret signals and speak to her. Letting him sit for a too long time in the tower you was a very cool character far too long. And at the end the long awaited showdown was …. NOTHING.backstabbed by his sister. There should be some more than this not very interesting overhasted end. The same goes for Laith. Letting him be killed is ok.but his death is stupid.he ran to defend the bridge,got shot by his own man by mistake and than killed by the enemy- end.that disappointwd me a lil bit.

    I am sorry for writing so much but i am still very hyped by your book. I hole i will get an answer

    Sincere greetings
    Andrej A.

    1. bstaveley says:

      Hi Andrej —

      Sorry for the long delay in responding. Things have been hectic here over the holidays, but I’m digging out from under all my emails now. I’m thrilled that you’re enjoying the story. As far as the future goes, this particular story is over at the end of the third book (The Last Mortal Bond), but I’m currently working on a stand-alone novel in the same world, and plan to continue writing about some of these characters (both the main characters and secondary ones) for some time to come. So never fear! More stories in the same world. As far as the end of Providence goes, my thinking is that by that point, Valyn is very, very broken. His decisions (like Adare’s and Kaden’s) are NOT very good, but by that point he’s sacrificed so much, that he’s obsessed with just seeing the thing through. I’ll be very curious to hear what you make of the conclusion!

      1. Andrej says:

        Hello again,

        I am very glad you indeed answered. It is sad that it ends now but if i think through – an amazing trilogy of awesmeness is better than 10 books with huge ups and downs like a rollercoaster. And i can still read side-storys from other characters ans other angles – especially the story of nira and oshi.

        Yes, i understand they make bad decissions. Hey are going through hard times and cant chose between good and bad but only can hope to chose the lesser bad. Its good that his twisted mind was gradually shown more and more and we can see from the beginning till the end over and over his thoughts getting darker, more pessimistic, obsessed with rage, killing intent and hatred. This is very well done and i liked it from the logical side that explain most of his behaviour but in the end he become numb. This anger and hatred, his agression and killing intent werent shown. It just disappeared and was waiting far tooooo long and whats more it was waiting for nothing. He didnt even had his fight. He didnt almost try with all he got to kill il tornja. It would make more sense sending him on a rampage with his 2 team members and make a mass slaughter while definding the first wave of enemys. BUT there would be a problem – what with il tornja?he may not know of his presence. NO PROBLEM!! When they started appearing valyn could call to hide in that tower – they are ketrell so no problem. For example to make up laiths death he could oppose that order and stand alone killing a mass of them while dying too. That would be a great death for a fighter. And it would emotionally affect the reader. The real death of his in the book is lame. He simply jumped in the fight and died after a few minutes by friendly fire.

        I think Valyn disappeared for too long – from beeing freed from longfist till the end of the book. His transformation from inside seeking revenge and generating aggression, hatred and bloodlust simply … never showed up. Thats a pitty.
        Thats my opinion.

        Of course i love your books and i must say the way of writing you use i fantastic. I love reading it.

        Merry Christmas and a happy new Year to you and your family

  32. Eric W says:

    Reading(listening) to your series as an audiobook. Love Audible but the one thing you miss out on is the maps, appendices, and other illustrations that are included in the print versions. You have provide a copy of your map, thanks for that, but I would love to see a copy of the appendices posted.

    1. bstaveley says:

      That’s a great suggestion, Eric. I’ll put one up in the next couple of days…

  33. Bujabs says:

    The best epic fantasy I have read in recent times.


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We just wanted to let you know that a "sneak preview" of the title track from "Live Love Dream" is now available for your listening pleasure. We'll be putting a couple more songs up soon, but that's all you get for now. :-)

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

slightly introverted

This past year has caused me to look inside and ask who am I and what do I have to offer, in terms of both being a professional and in terms of the relationships I have with those around me. I have high standards for what I want, again, both professionally and from my friends and family. But do I always deliver to those same standards?

I admit I am human, I have flaws, so I know I do not ALWAYS live up to the highest of standards. But I certainly try and when I know I have faulted I try to make things right.

I am currently trying to improve on certain skills. Recently in an interview I was asked the dreaded question, "What sets you apart from the many others who have applied for this position?" I hate that question. I do not puff myself up well. I hate talking about how allegedly awesome I am, how I am allegedly better than anyone else. But I know where I need to improve. For one, my writing. I know that to become a better writer it is important to read.

I am not necessarily talking about becoming a better legal writer. That is its own beast that yes, I need to improve. One of the reasons I write this blog is to improve my writing. I do not know where I will end up professionally. I often wonder if I will ever be that courtroom trial lawyer that I dream about. But in the meantime, I can at least read more often, think about styles of writing and try to become a better writer.

I recently picked up a book I haven't read since high school: Fahrenheit 451. This book reminded me the importance of reading and seeking out new ideas, new points of view. To think for ourselves is to survive in this world of instant information and entertainment.

While this post may not make the most sense (again, I am trying to improve on writing!!!) what I'm trying to say is, I've been thinking a lot about a lot of different things. I am looking for ways to improve and the first place I am going to start is by simply taking a step back and taking an objective look at myself. I want to improve my mind and I know reading and writing are good exercises. Everything else will come with time.

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Friday, April 28, 2006

Confederate "Heritage" Month - April 29: John Brown and American principles

Remember that I die for others' freedom
To liberate the poor and the oppressed
Remember there are many yet to suffer
Before the scourge of slavery's laid to rest
Before the scourge of slavery's laid to rest

                   - Greg Artzner, "John Copeland" (one of Brown's men at Harpers Ferry)

Political philosopher Scott John Hammond contributed an essay to the Terrible Swift Sword: The Legacy of John Brown (2005) on "John Brown as Founder: America's Vilent Confrontation with Its First Principles".  The title refers to his argument that Brown fits the model of a leader who was important in establishing some basic principles for a society.
He has some provocative observations about Brown.  For instance, given the increasingly obvious ways in which slavery was undermining democracy even for white men:
In turning back to Harpers Ferry, we must also raise the following question: Why weren't more people of conscience moved to arms, as was John Brown? This can be partially explained by the close connection between abolition and nonviolent moral suasion, as in the case of William Lloyd Garrison and the Transcendentalists, but that connection notwithstanding, it is still remarkable that, after conceding the pacifism of most free opponents of slavery, we cannot remember another case that resembles or emulates the Harpers Ferry raid.  (Russo/Finkelman; 72)
After all, some of the leading figures of the Revolutionary generation - Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine - had been opponents of slavery.  Given the outrages that were taking place in Kansas Territory, the suppression of democratic rights for whites in the South and the general brutality of slavery, Hammond's question is a disturbing one.
Hammond also reminds us that acting against slavery was "consistent both with the tenets of scripture and with the political principles of the polity within which he lived".  And he seems to me to be on solid ground in arguing:
Although Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was ultimately unsuccessful, he exemplifies the true spirit of just liberty; and while he contributed neither new law to support democracy nor any new concept to develop the idea of freedom, his deeds accelerated its progress. Thomas Jefferson proclaimed the egalitarian creed when he drafted the Declaration, but he was unable to renounce his own status as master or overcome his idiosyncratic ideas about racial difference. ... John Brown, however, perhaps more than any founder since Thomas Paine, fully incorporated the creed into his actions and lived the idea of equality and racial friendship with unparalleled purity and ardor. John Brown compels us to think of him as a founder - one who, unlike Jefferson and Lincoln, appears to live and act on the fringes of society, but one who, on closer examination, springs from its very center.  (Russo/Finkelman; 73; my emphasis)
Unless we are inclined to write off any kind of dedication to a larger cause than oneself and one's own immediate material interests as irrational, or some kind of psychological aberration, Hammond makes a very valid point.  He also observes:
Measuring the character and relevance of any historical figure is a task that lends itself to a certain degree of ambiguity. Figures such as Jefferson, Lincoln, and King have all been assessed differently by their champions and critics, and interpretations of their character and descriptions of their heroism as well as their lesser acts have all undergone continual redefinition. Yet they remain, for us, heroes all the same, for in spite of any inadequacies, they reflect the perpetual quest for the affirmation of higher political principle and remain among the great movers who helped shape the conscience and the development of the republic.  (Russo/Finkelman; 73; my emphasis)
And, in fact, John Brown believed in the principles of the American Revolution and was ready to act on them.  Brown himself lost and was put to death.  But his cause won.   In the introduction to that same volume, Paul Finkelman points out one of the differences in the Brown of real life and those today who superficially (or even hyprocritically) use his image to justify acts of violence, like bombing abortion clinics or murdering doctors who perform abortions.  That difference was the lack of democratic or eaceful alternatives.  He writes:
Brown lived  at a time when the political process and democratic values been undermined, or destroyed, by slavery. In Kansas the sword and the gun, not the ballot and the printing press, had become the method of determining what kind of government the territory and future state would have. Violence and fraudulent elections were the rule. A war was in progress, and one can view [the] Pottawatomie [massacre] as a tragic event in a tragic war. But even here Brown is clearly not a terrorist; he killed only soldiers or potential soldiers for the enemy at Pottawatomie, and he did not kill children or women, nor did he destroy buildings or other property. He killed those who threatened to kill him. This after all, is what warfare is about.
... [B]y y the 1850s democracy in America was in crisis. In the South there was no discourse on slavery. No debate was tolerated, and agitation against slavery was illegal. Thus there was no possibility for internal change in the South. The Constitution did not allow the national government to interfere with slavery in the states. Thus there was no political process that could end slavery or even challenge it where it existed. In Kansas there was an open political process, but violence, intimidation, and vote fraud undermined the legitimacy of any elections. For Brown, revolution was the only way to significantly challenge slavery. Thus some modern Americans see Brown as a hero of civil rights, challenging slavery in a nation where a proslavery constitution made political change impossible.  (Russo/Finkelman; Introduction; my emphasis)
In another context, I might quibble a bit over whether the Constitution was inherently pro-slavery, but his point is an important one.  And not only does it distinguish Brown from present-day abortion-clinic bombers, it also is a reminder of the extent of the challenges the partisans of democracy faced at that time.  And of the way Brown was ready to confront an ugly reality and defend democracy and freedom, the basic ideas of the Declaration of Independence, at a time when they were being challenged in the most severe way by the Slave Power.
One of the great ironies of Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry is that the federal commander who captured him was Robert E. Lee, who was to become the most successful military leaderof the Confederacy and the patron saint -or rather the Christ-figure - of the Lost Cause after the war.  Hammond asks some pefectly sensible question about Lee, a man who even many people who generally have little sympathy for the Lost Cause manage to admire (though not with very good reason).  Hammond writes:
If some can embrace as a great hero the figure of Robert E. Lee, the defender of a commonwealth that included slavery as an accepted institution, then is it implausible to recognize heroism in the more astonishing figure of Brown? Lee never supported secession until the deed was committed, yet he chose to renounce his commission and past loyalties after years of distinction under arms only in order to side with his state. Other distinguished Southern warriors, such as David Farragut of Tennessee and Winfield Scott, Lee's fellow Virginian, went with the North, but Lee reluctantly [!?!] followed the Old Dominion [Virginia] into the Confederacy. Is it fair to say that whereas Lee chose his homeland, Brown chose humanity?  (Russo/Finkelman; 74; my emphasis)
Yes.  It would be fair to say that Brown was hung for treason to the state of Virginia, a state of which he had never been a citizen, while Lee chose to betray his country for the cause of slavery.  Brown fought for the basic principles of the Declaration of Independence; Lee fought to destroy them.
Whose abstraction is more meaningful: Lee's insistence on abiding with Virginia right or wrong or Brown's devotion to a people sealed in bondage? We must bear in mind that, in spite of his protestations, Lee owned slaves, and his wife owned even more than he did. Regardless of the answer to these questions, popular history has made its judgments, and Lee is known (by most) today as a gentleman warrior, acting from duty and on principle, while Brown is considered (by many) as the guerrilla fanatic, blinded by undignified zeal and without honor. But we must ask which of the two acted on the higher principle, which violated the greater law, which one carries more blood on his hands, and who between them is a more genuinely American hero?    (Russo/Finkelman; 74; my emphasis)
I think I'll go with John Brown on that choice.
If it is madness to conduct a private,unruly, and suicidal war against an enemy that one perceives as the very cause of sinful oppression, then what state of mind could cause a man of principle to lead thousands into death out of questionable loyalty to a political system that acknowledges oppression as a venerable institution? (Russo/Finkelman; 74; my emphasis)
These days, our President and his supporters use Democracy primarily as a slogan to justify foreign wars that have little to do with democracy.  It's worthwhile to keep in mind the difference between that and actually believing in and acting on the principles of democracy.
(See Sources on John Brown for references.)

An Index to Confederate "Heritage" Month 2006 postings is available.

strangekygirl said...

I don't have any problems remembering but why does our schools teach or even mention that there is a Cenfederate history month, They tell us ALL about BLACK history month and how great and important it is! course then they don't tell us anything about Native American month ether so i guess we shouldn't expect much form our public school systems.

bmiller224 said...

Because Confederate "Heritage" Month is just a propaganda scam by group dedicated to promoting a favorable image of slavery and the Confederacy.

That's why I always put quotation marks around the "Heritage" part. - Bruce


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QE 3, No Change, just More Smoke and Mirrors

After five and a half trillion dollars of stimulus during the last four years Ben Bernanke is again pushing on the string. On Thursday he announced the start of QE3. I find myself camped out with those that feel troubled, noting that each time the Federal Reserve adds liquidity to the system it produces less results and more negative side effects. While one might argue that it will help reduce unemployment at the margins, this policy cuts both ways, causing offsetting damage to savers.

QE 3 may have begun, but it is far from an answer to all our woes. Yes the stock market has continued to move up as more savers are forced to move to riskier investments in an effort to protect their assets from inflation.and the dropping dollar. If markets turn south these investors will be crushed. With the dollar moving lower foreign money is less likely to move to America or buy our bonds. The American dollar is the world wide reserve currency, if money begins to move offshore at an accelerated rate this could spell disaster for America.

The fact that Ben Bernanke is continuing on this course make one wonder, what does the Fed know that we don't?  How afraid are they of the economic clouds on the horizon?  Despite a media that is trying to put a positive spin on the economy as the Presidential election and the "fiscal cliff" approaches many Americans and much of the world is mired in an economic morass. Do not be surprised if things get much, much worse.

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Syria Going Forward

Syria is again back on the radar, it never really went away even though many people hoped that it would resolve its self. Still interest in the Syrian conflict has waned, only 39 percent of those surveyed say they are following the violence closely, a 15-percentage-point drop since a CBS News poll conducted in March. Sixty-two percent of the public say the United States has no responsibility to do something about the fighting in Syria between government forces and anti-government groups, while just one-quarter disagree. All options have grown increasingly complex in recent weeks as the Syrian regime has moved chemical stockpiles around the country. We have to now assume they are going to continue to do so, the Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey recently told Congress the military could not secure the entire chemical stockpile because it does not know where it's all located.

Currently I find myself weighing in on the side of doing more, not because it is our responsibility but because it may be in our best interest. I think we should do more but that does not mean we should jump in with both feet. This does not mean putting troops on the ground but establishing at least a partial no fly zone. It seems to be a case of you are damned if you do and damned if you don't, but this does not mean you should not try to do the best thing or the right thing. I advocate that we join a group of  Nations to knock down a few Syrian jets and helicopters, we would do this only after a very brief notice, meaning just a few hours. At the same time we put Assad on notice, we would have to make it perfectly clear that we were prepared to unleash more pain if they are stupid enough to retaliate. Smart missiles and drones should be enough to let Assad know this must come to an end.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and other senior civilian officials at the Pentagon have sought updated military options in the last few weeks as suspicions and intelligence grew that the Syrian regime had used sarin gas on its own people. There are also specific new discussions with Israel, Turkey and Jordan about the "realities of the conflict." These discussions center around what to do if chemical weapons become a risk to their populations and also what immediate actions would have to be taken if the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were to suddenly fall. Many people feel that the real dangers in Syria today come less from Assad, or even Iran, and much more from increasingly potent Sunni extremist fighters. If the “rebels” win, as matters now stand, these people think that the jihadis  would be the real victors. U.S. strategy must focus on building this common ground, it is important that neither its European nor its regional allies give arms to groups suspected of being even slightly jihadi in nature.

Fears are growing that they’d swiftly create a terrorist state to menace Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel. Stopping jihadis from taking over Syria could represent the only common goal between Syria’s ruling Alawites and the secular Sunni rebels. Shiite-related Alawites rightly fear an al Qaeda–like triumph in Syria as the worst possible outcome, with the mass killing of Alawites their No. 1 priority. The secular leaders of the Syrian rebels, clustered in the exile group known as the Syrian National Council, also must worry about the extremist threat they themselves would face if the Assad government fell now. Remember, most Syrian Sunnis don’t have a history of religious radicalism. They don’t want rule by Sharia any more than the Alawites do. It is important that our Arab friends already sending arms err on the side of great caution, such restraint would show the Alawites we care about their safety, a critical signal.

Currently much of the concern focuses on these chemical weapons rather than the 80,000 or more people that have died and the millions displaced and forced to flee, their lives ruined or disrupted. As the Pentagon has in recent days stepped up planning for potential military intervention in the Syrian civil war, it is important that we do not make thing worse. This means a focus on saving lives both over the short term as well as the long term. This means leaving open possibilities like negotiation. Assad can negotiate to fall back to his stronghold area and release the rest of the country to a peaceful existence. We might even go so far as to offer an award or to buy stores of chemical weapons, from any party that has them, but only in a way to promote peace and not as a sign of blackmail, this might mean in exchange for food or peacetime goods. One thing is clear, Assad can not remain in power in his current form.

Footnote; This is my second post on Syria, I first wrote about the conflict way back in February of 2012. I should note that while it appears North Korea has gone silent, do not be surprised if they again make a bid for attention or take advantage of the "Syria distraction"

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How Empires Collapse

I recently found myself thinking about the decline or collapse of great empires and realized that it is often hard to predict when or how their demise will occur. Many analogies can be taken from this idea, the empire need not be great and timing is always hard to correctly gauge. The signs of decline may be everywhere but that does not guarantee the end is near. As the foundation crumbles away it is not uncommon for those in power to extend their rule by many tricks and changing the rules in order to gain a new lease on life.
Empires Often Die From Corruption And Weakness Within

Decline and collapse can be sudden or slow. In our modern world with communication so important, I suspect that the process is generally accelerated. Sometimes a system morphs or evolves towards its end and in other cases, a single event can act as the catalyst to bring a system to its knees. Looking back to the economic crisis that gripped the world in 2008 is an excellent example. Central Banks across the world joined with politicians to pull rabbits out of their hats and used unprecedented actions to halt the collapse of the system.

Now for the more interesting question, did those in power only delay the last scene of a bad play, is this all an extend and pretend scenario? That may depend on whether actions were taken over the last few years to repair and set right many of the problems and issues that plagued us. We were given time to change our evil ways such as spending money we didn't have as well as dealing with growing debt loads and unfunded promises, but in truth, we have failed to address the many structural problems before us. We printed money to build a new future but unfortunately looking back we have little to show for how it was spent.

Today a big topic is the huge growth in inequality. Those who look closely understand that it is not the 1% at the top stealing the icing off the cake, but the much smaller .1% or .01% that are skewing the numbers and overreaching. I contend this goes hand in hand with the massive growth in crony capitalism and corruption. Much of this can be attributed to the ability of those in control "changing the rules" and positioning themselves to benefit at every corner. In our busy and complex world, we have found it impossible to watch all the moving parts.

What might be called the "Deep State" definitely exists and it often works in plain sight and not how it is depicted in the movies. It is not a complex conspiracy but the gut of a system laced with ever-growing corruption and relaxed morals. In reality, human beings are generally too incompetent, lazy and inept to carry out schemes on a grand scale. People are bad at keeping secrets and insider knowledge is almost always passed around, even in secretive organizations, often recklessly so. Doling out secrets and insider information confers status, tactical advantage, and sometimes even financial gain.

Corruption and crony capitalism are cancers on society that grow if not constantly treated. Empires and successful endeavors are built on strength and a sound financial foundation. This can erode very quickly in our fast-changing world. Debt is an often no more than a glorified  IOU  and we must try to remember that bills can go unpaid and promises left unfulfilled. Faith is the glue that holds this all together. Most likely the economy won't fall apart or collapse today and when it does a new economy will rise from the ashes.

What happens when the momentum ends?  The whole concept of economic growth is based on an ever-growing trend of year over year increased production. We must remember the influx of monetary stimulus from QE and massive government deficit spending has created the illusion of more pent-up demand then exist or can be substantiated. This discounts the quality of economic growth and results in an elevated baseline for comparing year on year growth, in short, we have to move forward faster next year just to keep growing.

When looking through the eyes of modern monetary theory things get fuzzy. The denial of inflation and worries of deflation still exist even as ever larger amounts of money are being printed. These "interesting times" play havoc with the value of things and what they are worth. Like some of the cruel games children play you don't want to find yourself without a chair or holding the "hot potato" when the game ends. The bottom-line is the game will end and start anew, but questions remain as to when and what the new rules will be.

 Footnote; This post dovetails with many of my recent writings. Other related articles may be found in my blog archive, thanks for reading, your comments are encouraged.

  1. I found a link to this article on zerohedge. Great article. I'm seeing more people waking up to the house of cards. I still can't believe there has not been any criminal charges, for banksters and politicians. Starting with the handful that were bribed to repeal Glass-Steagall.

  2. Many people are completely unaware of what's going on around them. But a percentage always seem to see the forest thru the trees, right now people who are preparing have a gut level intuition, a third eye that something is off. The fact is no matter how well prepared, you are, or well connected, or rich, or poor and destitute when it finally goes fubar thier are no guarantees for anyone. The best anyone can say is that what preparations they have made May give them an edge. And conversely some people who would never enjoy the upsides to this life will rise to the top in a post fubar shtf world

  3. It appears the recent election was a move by the people at a peaceful revolution of sorts. If things don't change and cronyism continues, then sadly more violent means may be seen as the only alternative.


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Kin of Kings: Update on Untitled Book 4

I’m amazed and delighted at all the emails I’ve been getting about the next book in the Kin of Kings series. I think it’s well past time I gave an update on my website.

Book 4, still to be titled, might be available sometime in May but most likely June. Like with the rest of my books, I’ve plotted out the story before writing, but there’s a decent chance this time that the book might turn out longer than I anticipated. If that’s the case, it might not be ready until July.

I don’t believe I’m going to do a preorder this time, so I’ll make sure to provide more updates as I get closer to being finished.

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Akasagarbha Bodhisattva (Chinese: 虛空藏菩薩) is one of the eight great bodhisattvas. His name can be translated as "boundless space treasury," as his wisdom is boundless as space itself. In Japan he is known as Kokuzo.

Kukai (Kobo Daishi), the founder of Shingon Buddhism, is said to have chanted a mantra of Akasagarbha Bodhisattva that enhanced his wisdom and memory. 虚空蔵菩薩

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You’re getting ready for that big trip abroad. With all those airline regulations, the cost of extra bags, the temptations of lugging more rather less, planning can be daunting.

Packing for international travel requires careful thought. You need to take the necessities but you also want some comfort items. Suppose there were some gadgets on the market that could serve both need and comfort? Might that ease the planning stress syndrome?

Clothes, shoes and toothbrush aside, what does everybody take on their trip abroad? Hint: Something to help them share the trip’s memories with family and friends. That’s right, a camera. Certainly cellphones are good in a pinch, but for those special moments, you want a decent piece of equipment to capture what most cell phones miss - details:

February 15, 2013

Crowd Funding Your Trip

Traveling can be very expensive. In some cases, depending on where you decide to go, you can easily spend over a thousand dollars on transportation, entry fees, and visas before you even set foot in another country.

For many aspiring travelers, financial limitations are a seemingly insurmountable obstacle to overcome in order to realize their travel ambitions. But thanks to people’s generosity and the increasing popularity of crowd funding, those dreams are able to become reality.

Crowd funding has been around for centuries, but its essentially an effort to raise a funds for a project or endeavor by collecting money from a large group of people, typically from the Internet, according to Forbes Magazine.

October 16, 2012

Using Foursquare Abroad

To say Foursquare is a popular app is an understatement. Within three years, it has grown to a community of 25 million registered users worldwide. Due to its popularity and breadth, the location-based app is filled with countless check-ins, specials and tips. While checking in may be second nature to you here in the United States, you may not expect to get much mileage — if any at all — with the app when you’re studying abroad.

But you’d be wrong! Aside from the obvious badges and mayorships, Foursquare can actually be useful during your time abroad, for obvious reasons and some not so much. Here are five ways in which Foursquare can enhance your study abroad:

August 20, 2012

How I Struggled With the Decision to Travel Abroad

If you’re a college student considering a travel abroad program, I strongly encourage you to sign up for it.

I can tell you from personal experience that traveling abroad—especially during your college years—can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. During my tenure as an undergraduate I traveled to several countries in Western Europe, an amazingly eye-opening time that helped make me the person I am today. I learned to appreciate different cultures and peoples, I learned a heck of a lot about myself, and I made some of the best friends of my life.

And to think that such a transformative moment in my youth almost never happened.

July 30, 2012

5 Ways to Travel Cheaply

Whether you are travelling aboard or domestically, travelling is expensive. It is a luxury for those who are able to afford it, but there are 5 ways that you can cut down the cost before you hit your next destination.

Timing: Consider the location that you want to visit and find out when their off season is. An off season is typically a time period where the destination doesn’t see a lot of travel and money coming in. A lot of different destinations try to keep travel going through these times to bring more money into their economy, so costs are dropped considerably. Tropical destinations tend to be slower during their ‘cooler’ months and cooler places like Colorado, typically offer discounts during the summers.

July 5, 2012

5 Things You Should Know Before You Board

Traveling isn’t always easy, especially if you plan on going abroad. There are all sorts of odds and ends to check before you head over. Here are 5 things you should take notes on before you get to your destination.

Weather: Check the weather. Believe it or not, a lot of travelers forge to check the weather, which makes packing interesting. Check the forecast for your time you will be there and pack accordingly. Remember if you forget something not to panic, that most places you will head too will have some sort of market or store you can get that missed item.

July 4, 2012

Tips for Daily Living in a Foreign Country

After you’ve gotten your tickets, packed your bags and leased your foreign apartment; you may be surprised to find the little things in life may be more complicated than advanced grammar.

Grocery Shopping
You will soon discover that the student budget doesn’t cover dining out for every meal and a trip to the grocery will be in order. Many countries have street markets, like Rome’s Campo dei Fiori. The market is a perfect place to practice your communication skills as you haggle price and discover new foods. Bring cash and a sturdy bag to carry your goods.

Walking down the aisle of a foreign grocery store is an interactive vocabulary lesson, but it could present cultural challenges as well. Some grocery stores require communication over deli counters, and you may also may be required to weigh and price your produce selection.


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