Hyperlinking in the Blogosphere

The title almost sounds science fiction related, I like the feel it has to it. Anyway, this weekend was bursting full of interesting articles, so I figured I would do a quick rundown on some that I have enjoyed reading. I got to give link credit where credit is due.

* Over at Aidan Moher’s blog an article about the accessibility of the (new) authors via the blogosphere is posted. I think he hit the nail on the head with that one. Make sure you check it out.

* OF Blog contributor Larry just posted his review of Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Last Wish, his conclusion is promising as he recommends the book for those who love the Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman books (that would be me).

* Fantasy Book Critic let us know about the *hot* releases in August 2007 . Lots of great titles like Peter F Hamilton’s The Dreaming Void and Charlie Huston’s The Shotgun Rule.

* I love lists! They are a great opportunity to gather some new “to-read” books for my wish-list. Over at the wonderful FantasyBookSpot Brain has posted a Best of 2007 – summer edition and a Best of 2006. In addition, The Bodhisattva himself jumps on the bandwagon by letting us about his Best of 2007 so far. Great stuff!

* Pat of the well known Fantasy Hotlist informs us of the current state of George RR Martin’s A Dance with Dragons and does some mind reading of the senior editor in question. Can’t wait for 2008 to arrive! Also, we get a small glimpse of the future of the prominent blog in the final Verdict of the giveaway matter.

* David Anthony Durham’s Acacia is thoroughly explored over at the Fantasy Debut and the final review is fairly positive, describing the novel as “intense”.

* Graeme Flory grabbed the first book that came to hand and reviewed Mr Hands by Gary A. Braunbeck. I actually want to read some good horror now.

* Last but not least, John Marco recently celebrated his 41th birthday over at his blog.

Meanwhile, I am reading The Darkness That Comes Before, currently page 200/640. I am enjoying it immensely so expect a positive review tomorrow.