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Frostflower And Windbourne
''Frostflower and Windbourne'' is a 1982 novel written by Phyllis Ann Karr. Plot summary ''Frostflower and Windbourne'' is a novel in which the warrior Thorn must prove the innocence of the sorcerer Windbourne who has been condemned for the murder of a priest. Frostflower rescues Windbourne, and suspects the priest was poisoned, and the only way to clear herself of the crime of aiding a fugitive is to prove Windbourne's innocence. Joined by the sorceress Frostflower, who has recently mastered the skill of free traveling, and Windbourne himself — who seeks redemption for his deception — the trio embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. Their investigation takes them across dangerous terrain, accompanied by a loyal dog and cat, as they unravel the mystery surrounding the priest’s death. The death of the priest sparks a conflict between two rival farmers. While Thorn, Frostflower, and Windbourne seek to uncover the truth behind the murder, others with their own agendas are equal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyllis Ann Karr
Phyllis Ann Karr (born July 25, 1944) is an American author of fantasy, romances, mysteries, and non-fiction. She is best known for her "Frostflower and Thorn" series and Arthurian works. Life and family Karr was born Phyllis Ann Karmilowicz in Oakland, California. Karmilowicz was later shortened to Karr, under which name she married and writes. She married, June 2, 1990, in Washburn County, Wisconsin, Clifton Alfred Hoyt, who died November 4, 2005, in Solon Springs, Wisconsin. She lives in Drummond, Wisconsin. Career Karr's primary literary interests, reflected in both her fiction and non-fiction, include Arthurian legend, William Shakespeare, the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, and L. Frank Baum's Oz books. Her early works, including literary articles, poetry, and fantasy and mystery short stories, began appearing in the 1970s. Her short works have been published in ''Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine'', ''Weird Tales'', '' Marion Zimmer Bradley's Fantasy Magazine'', ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Different Worlds
''Different Worlds'' was an American role-playing games magazine published from 1979 to 1987. Scope ''Different Worlds'' published support articles, scenarios, and variants for various role-playing games including ''Dungeons & Dragons'', ''RuneQuest'', '' Traveller'', '' Call of Cthulhu'', '' Journey to the Center of the Circle'', and others; play techniques and strategies for players and gamemasters of role-playing games; reviews of games and miniatures; and reviews of current books and movies of interest to role-playing gamers. Notably, ''Different Worlds'' also featured early works by artists Steve Oliff, Bill Willingham, and Steve Purcell; ″Sword of Hollywood″, a regular film review column by Larry DiTillio from issue seven onward; the irregular autobiographical/interview feature ″My Life and Roleplaying″; and the industry scuttlebutt column ″A Letter from Gigi″ by the pseudonymous Gigi D'Arn. Different Worlds also published books, including: * Tékumel Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrust (science Fiction Magazine)
''Thrust'' was published from 1973–1991. It started off as a fanzine by Doug Fratz Steven L. Goldstein at the University of Maryland until 1976. In 1978, ''Thrust'' became a trade magazine. ''Thrust'' was a magazine for science fiction fans, offering commentary and criticism of work published within the genre. Nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Fanzine in 1980, it received four other nominations for best semi-prozine in the following years (1988, 1989, 1990, and 1991). As a trade magazine, it expanded rapidly, moving to offset covers. Ultimately the circulation rose to 1,700. Columnists at various times included Ted White, Charles Sheffield, Lou Stathis, John Shirley, Michael Bishop, David Bischoff, Chris Lampton, Darrell Schweitzer and Jeffrey Elliot. Dan Steffan Dan Steffan is an American cartoonist and writer who has contributed to both mainstream and underground publications for several decades. Biography During the 1970s, Steffan drew for such underground titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |