Well, I'll take a hit here and admit I like comedy fantasy books. I think this solidifies my reputation as a geek. On the other hand, I strongly believe the two most creative forms of writing are comedy and sci-fi/fantasy. (I'm sure to get a nasty note from someone about that.)
My favorites include Robert Rankin, Tom Holt and Terry Pratchett. While I had read Pratchett's "Johnny and the Bomb" series, the hilarious armageddon book "Good Omens" with Neil Gaiman, and one aptly titled children's book "The Amazing Maurice", I had failed to read any Discworld books until last Father's day (November in Finland) when my wife bought me "The Folklore of Discworld". I had of course heard of the Discworld series, it tends to take up a lot of shelfspace in the Sci-Fi / Fantasy section of any bookstore. However, I thought I would need to start reading him from the beginning. Not so.
Since reading that first one, I have read about 10 more, most over the Christmas holidays. I must say that I found only one so-so one in the bunch. It's hard enough creating characters, let alone an entire world to put them in. Pratchett seems to do it effortlessly.
Stay inspired!
Cheers,
Maurice
Voice One
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