Sword and Sorcery Books
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Lover of S&S, heroic fantasy and fantasy books. Conan the Barbarian, Elric of Melniboné, Imaro, Geralt of Rivia, Wulfric the Wanderer, Wrathgar, and more. Pronouns: Sword/Sorcery
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If you haven't read any of the old #Conan books then you are really missing out on some foundational Sword and Sorcery stories written by Robert E. Howard.
#swordandsorcery
Many great authors have read REH's works, including but not limited to:
George R. R. Martin
Robert Jordan
Stephen King
#swordandsorcery
Many great authors have read REH's works, including but not limited to:
George R. R. Martin
Robert Jordan
Stephen King
Fascinating.
Does the one sword transform the wielder into a He-Man like character? And his loyal pet into Battle-Cat?
And the one sorcery spell creates a portal from our world (Earth) to a different world where more magic exists?
Because I'd read that.
Does the one sword transform the wielder into a He-Man like character? And his loyal pet into Battle-Cat?
And the one sorcery spell creates a portal from our world (Earth) to a different world where more magic exists?
Because I'd read that.
November 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Fascinating.
Does the one sword transform the wielder into a He-Man like character? And his loyal pet into Battle-Cat?
And the one sorcery spell creates a portal from our world (Earth) to a different world where more magic exists?
Because I'd read that.
Does the one sword transform the wielder into a He-Man like character? And his loyal pet into Battle-Cat?
And the one sorcery spell creates a portal from our world (Earth) to a different world where more magic exists?
Because I'd read that.
I mean... The map is a nice bonus.
Check out these maps by:
Charles Moffat
Charles Saunders
Robert E. Howard
Ursula K. Le Guin
#swordandsorcery
See 2nd post for the other maps, due to error message; I wasn't able to post all 5 maps together.
Check out these maps by:
Charles Moffat
Charles Saunders
Robert E. Howard
Ursula K. Le Guin
#swordandsorcery
See 2nd post for the other maps, due to error message; I wasn't able to post all 5 maps together.
November 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I mean... The map is a nice bonus.
Check out these maps by:
Charles Moffat
Charles Saunders
Robert E. Howard
Ursula K. Le Guin
#swordandsorcery
See 2nd post for the other maps, due to error message; I wasn't able to post all 5 maps together.
Check out these maps by:
Charles Moffat
Charles Saunders
Robert E. Howard
Ursula K. Le Guin
#swordandsorcery
See 2nd post for the other maps, due to error message; I wasn't able to post all 5 maps together.
Sounds similar to "The Dark World" by Henry Kuttner.
Which I've read and very much enjoyed.
I particularly enjoyed how Kuttner depicted a character with multiple personalities. Worth reading just for that.
Have you read that book?
@archbladecahouse.bsky.social
#swordandsorcery
Which I've read and very much enjoyed.
I particularly enjoyed how Kuttner depicted a character with multiple personalities. Worth reading just for that.
Have you read that book?
@archbladecahouse.bsky.social
#swordandsorcery
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November 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Sounds similar to "The Dark World" by Henry Kuttner.
Which I've read and very much enjoyed.
I particularly enjoyed how Kuttner depicted a character with multiple personalities. Worth reading just for that.
Have you read that book?
@archbladecahouse.bsky.social
#swordandsorcery
Which I've read and very much enjoyed.
I particularly enjoyed how Kuttner depicted a character with multiple personalities. Worth reading just for that.
Have you read that book?
@archbladecahouse.bsky.social
#swordandsorcery
The marriage of sword and sorcery with the atmosphere and trappings of Samhain and Halloween is a strong one, and makes this book a compelling read.
REVIEW: Samhain Sorceries edited by D.M. Ritzlin
Samhain Sorceries proves to be a more than satisfying read... The marriage of sword and sorcery with the atmosphere and trappings of Samhain and Halloween is a strong one
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November 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I've been looking for his books too. They're on my To Buy/Read List, but good luck finding them.
#swordandsorcery
#swordandsorcery
i went to ljubljana today specifically to check out some old bookstores for sword & sorcery, and i can barely comprehend that i found almost *EXACTLY* what i was looking for??
it took 5 bookstores to find anything in the genre at all, i almost gave up and then i found KANE??? hello!!!
it took 5 bookstores to find anything in the genre at all, i almost gave up and then i found KANE??? hello!!!
November 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I've been looking for his books too. They're on my To Buy/Read List, but good luck finding them.
#swordandsorcery
#swordandsorcery
The movie that every #Conan fan wants to see, but will probably never see.
Seriously. The only way this would ever get done is if it was animated and so low budget that it would be a disappointment to everyone.
And, if we were lucky, an Arnold impersonator could do his voice.
Seriously. The only way this would ever get done is if it was animated and so low budget that it would be a disappointment to everyone.
And, if we were lucky, an Arnold impersonator could do his voice.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The movie that every #Conan fan wants to see, but will probably never see.
Seriously. The only way this would ever get done is if it was animated and so low budget that it would be a disappointment to everyone.
And, if we were lucky, an Arnold impersonator could do his voice.
Seriously. The only way this would ever get done is if it was animated and so low budget that it would be a disappointment to everyone.
And, if we were lucky, an Arnold impersonator could do his voice.
Klingon Funeral Director:
"Today is a good day to die. Half price on all space coffins."
"Today is a good day to die. Half price on all space coffins."
Klingon hairdresser: "Today is a good day to dye."
Klingon pig: "Today is a good day to sty."
October 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Klingon Funeral Director:
"Today is a good day to die. Half price on all space coffins."
"Today is a good day to die. Half price on all space coffins."
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October 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Dear Sword and Sorcery Readers
Let's discuss...
Who are your favorite S&S authors and WHY?
Does Star Wars count as Sword and Sorcery? Yes or no? Why?
Is He-Man / She-Ra also Sword and Sorcery? I would argue yes*. But what do you think, and why?
* Conan and He-Man have a lot in common.
Let's discuss...
Who are your favorite S&S authors and WHY?
Does Star Wars count as Sword and Sorcery? Yes or no? Why?
Is He-Man / She-Ra also Sword and Sorcery? I would argue yes*. But what do you think, and why?
* Conan and He-Man have a lot in common.
a girl in a red jacket stands next to a sword in a cartoon scene
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October 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Dear Sword and Sorcery Readers
Let's discuss...
Who are your favorite S&S authors and WHY?
Does Star Wars count as Sword and Sorcery? Yes or no? Why?
Is He-Man / She-Ra also Sword and Sorcery? I would argue yes*. But what do you think, and why?
* Conan and He-Man have a lot in common.
Let's discuss...
Who are your favorite S&S authors and WHY?
Does Star Wars count as Sword and Sorcery? Yes or no? Why?
Is He-Man / She-Ra also Sword and Sorcery? I would argue yes*. But what do you think, and why?
* Conan and He-Man have a lot in common.
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So I am reading The Frost Giant's Tomb by Charles Moffat.
And Soljargon's joke about the necromancer teaching his apprentices how to examine a corpse is waaaaaaaaaaay funnier than anything Tyrion said in the Game of Thrones books.
So dark too.
Who knew that an author could make #necromancy funny?
And Soljargon's joke about the necromancer teaching his apprentices how to examine a corpse is waaaaaaaaaaay funnier than anything Tyrion said in the Game of Thrones books.
So dark too.
Who knew that an author could make #necromancy funny?
a man wearing headphones is sitting at a table in front of a group of people .
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October 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
So I am reading The Frost Giant's Tomb by Charles Moffat.
And Soljargon's joke about the necromancer teaching his apprentices how to examine a corpse is waaaaaaaaaaay funnier than anything Tyrion said in the Game of Thrones books.
So dark too.
Who knew that an author could make #necromancy funny?
And Soljargon's joke about the necromancer teaching his apprentices how to examine a corpse is waaaaaaaaaaay funnier than anything Tyrion said in the Game of Thrones books.
So dark too.
Who knew that an author could make #necromancy funny?
I found the book that is coming out regarding this art piece.
It is an anthology of short stories by Richard Sexsmith, who normally writes sci fi and erotica.
Still looking forward to it. I dare say more so.
It is an anthology of short stories by Richard Sexsmith, who normally writes sci fi and erotica.
Still looking forward to it. I dare say more so.
October 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I found the book that is coming out regarding this art piece.
It is an anthology of short stories by Richard Sexsmith, who normally writes sci fi and erotica.
Still looking forward to it. I dare say more so.
It is an anthology of short stories by Richard Sexsmith, who normally writes sci fi and erotica.
Still looking forward to it. I dare say more so.
So I am reading The Frost Giant's Tomb by Charles Moffat.
And Soljargon's joke about the necromancer teaching his apprentices how to examine a corpse is waaaaaaaaaaay funnier than anything Tyrion said in the Game of Thrones books.
So dark too.
Who knew that an author could make #necromancy funny?
And Soljargon's joke about the necromancer teaching his apprentices how to examine a corpse is waaaaaaaaaaay funnier than anything Tyrion said in the Game of Thrones books.
So dark too.
Who knew that an author could make #necromancy funny?
a man wearing headphones is sitting at a table in front of a group of people .
ALT: a man wearing headphones is sitting at a table in front of a group of people .
media.tenor.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
So I am reading The Frost Giant's Tomb by Charles Moffat.
And Soljargon's joke about the necromancer teaching his apprentices how to examine a corpse is waaaaaaaaaaay funnier than anything Tyrion said in the Game of Thrones books.
So dark too.
Who knew that an author could make #necromancy funny?
And Soljargon's joke about the necromancer teaching his apprentices how to examine a corpse is waaaaaaaaaaay funnier than anything Tyrion said in the Game of Thrones books.
So dark too.
Who knew that an author could make #necromancy funny?
What if, hypothetically, readers like myself could sign up for a #fantasybook subscription, pay a monthly fee, and every month they receive a fantasy book from various authors, along with bookmarks, etc?
And the option to subscribe to each author's newsletter, and a mailing address for fan mail?
And the option to subscribe to each author's newsletter, and a mailing address for fan mail?
Dear Fantasy Authors:
Do you accept snail mail from fans?
Once upon a time that was a thing. Fans would lick a stamp, apply it to an envelope, and mail a letter to their favourite author.
And if they were really lucky, the author would respond.
We don't seem to do that any more.
#fantasyauthor
Do you accept snail mail from fans?
Once upon a time that was a thing. Fans would lick a stamp, apply it to an envelope, and mail a letter to their favourite author.
And if they were really lucky, the author would respond.
We don't seem to do that any more.
#fantasyauthor
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October 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
What if, hypothetically, readers like myself could sign up for a #fantasybook subscription, pay a monthly fee, and every month they receive a fantasy book from various authors, along with bookmarks, etc?
And the option to subscribe to each author's newsletter, and a mailing address for fan mail?
And the option to subscribe to each author's newsletter, and a mailing address for fan mail?
Dear Fantasy Authors:
Do you accept snail mail from fans?
Once upon a time that was a thing. Fans would lick a stamp, apply it to an envelope, and mail a letter to their favourite author.
And if they were really lucky, the author would respond.
We don't seem to do that any more.
#fantasyauthor
Do you accept snail mail from fans?
Once upon a time that was a thing. Fans would lick a stamp, apply it to an envelope, and mail a letter to their favourite author.
And if they were really lucky, the author would respond.
We don't seem to do that any more.
#fantasyauthor
an owl is holding a cardboard box with a sticker on it that says ' envelope '
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October 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Dear Fantasy Authors:
Do you accept snail mail from fans?
Once upon a time that was a thing. Fans would lick a stamp, apply it to an envelope, and mail a letter to their favourite author.
And if they were really lucky, the author would respond.
We don't seem to do that any more.
#fantasyauthor
Do you accept snail mail from fans?
Once upon a time that was a thing. Fans would lick a stamp, apply it to an envelope, and mail a letter to their favourite author.
And if they were really lucky, the author would respond.
We don't seem to do that any more.
#fantasyauthor
Amazon Print Royalties Explained
Pretend you're an author: It costs $8 to print your book, you sell them for $20 each.
Amazon takes 40%.
The author gets 60%, minus the printing costs.
($20 × 60%) - $8 = $4 for the author.
If sold via a BNM bookstore...
($20 × 40%) - $8 = $0 for the author.
Pretend you're an author: It costs $8 to print your book, you sell them for $20 each.
Amazon takes 40%.
The author gets 60%, minus the printing costs.
($20 × 60%) - $8 = $4 for the author.
If sold via a BNM bookstore...
($20 × 40%) - $8 = $0 for the author.
The problem with indie bookstores is that many of them only sell books by trad authors.
If you order an indie book via any bricks-n-mortar bookstore the author gets paid a smaller royalty, because they get a smaller piece of the pie since the bookstore takes their share out of the author's share.
If you order an indie book via any bricks-n-mortar bookstore the author gets paid a smaller royalty, because they get a smaller piece of the pie since the bookstore takes their share out of the author's share.
October 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Amazon Print Royalties Explained
Pretend you're an author: It costs $8 to print your book, you sell them for $20 each.
Amazon takes 40%.
The author gets 60%, minus the printing costs.
($20 × 60%) - $8 = $4 for the author.
If sold via a BNM bookstore...
($20 × 40%) - $8 = $0 for the author.
Pretend you're an author: It costs $8 to print your book, you sell them for $20 each.
Amazon takes 40%.
The author gets 60%, minus the printing costs.
($20 × 60%) - $8 = $4 for the author.
If sold via a BNM bookstore...
($20 × 40%) - $8 = $0 for the author.
If there is an easier way to find and buy #indiebooks by #indieauthors, let me know about it.
At present my solutions are:
Social Media
arcane tomes . org
Let me know how you find indie authors???
Preferably fantasy books.
At present my solutions are:
Social Media
arcane tomes . org
Let me know how you find indie authors???
Preferably fantasy books.
October 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
If there is an easier way to find and buy #indiebooks by #indieauthors, let me know about it.
At present my solutions are:
Social Media
arcane tomes . org
Let me know how you find indie authors???
Preferably fantasy books.
At present my solutions are:
Social Media
arcane tomes . org
Let me know how you find indie authors???
Preferably fantasy books.
I remember reading an Erotic Christian Fantasy about nuns in a convent, but outside in the wilderness the devil keeps trying to tempt them.
Meanwhile in the convent the nuns are getting frisky with each other, and experimenting with magic.
I cannot remember the title or author's name.
Help?
Meanwhile in the convent the nuns are getting frisky with each other, and experimenting with magic.
I cannot remember the title or author's name.
Help?
October 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I remember reading an Erotic Christian Fantasy about nuns in a convent, but outside in the wilderness the devil keeps trying to tempt them.
Meanwhile in the convent the nuns are getting frisky with each other, and experimenting with magic.
I cannot remember the title or author's name.
Help?
Meanwhile in the convent the nuns are getting frisky with each other, and experimenting with magic.
I cannot remember the title or author's name.
Help?
October 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Only 2 days until the new anthology by #CharlesMoffat comes out. Woo!
I've been waiting years for this one.
I've been waiting years for this one.
October 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
September 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Only 2 days until the new anthology by #CharlesMoffat comes out. Woo!
I've been waiting years for this one.
I've been waiting years for this one.
September 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Only 2 days until the new anthology by #CharlesMoffat comes out. Woo!
I've been waiting years for this one.
I've been waiting years for this one.
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☆☆☆☆☆
"The Frost Giant's Tomb" is one of the best books I have read so far in 2025. Perfect for anyone who likes Indiana Jones/Raiders of the Lost Ark, Robert E. Howard/Conan the Barbarian, and Charles Moffat's previous book "The Blizzard's Daughter".
#fantasybookreview
"The Frost Giant's Tomb" is one of the best books I have read so far in 2025. Perfect for anyone who likes Indiana Jones/Raiders of the Lost Ark, Robert E. Howard/Conan the Barbarian, and Charles Moffat's previous book "The Blizzard's Daughter".
#fantasybookreview
September 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
☆☆☆☆☆
"The Frost Giant's Tomb" is one of the best books I have read so far in 2025. Perfect for anyone who likes Indiana Jones/Raiders of the Lost Ark, Robert E. Howard/Conan the Barbarian, and Charles Moffat's previous book "The Blizzard's Daughter".
#fantasybookreview
"The Frost Giant's Tomb" is one of the best books I have read so far in 2025. Perfect for anyone who likes Indiana Jones/Raiders of the Lost Ark, Robert E. Howard/Conan the Barbarian, and Charles Moffat's previous book "The Blizzard's Daughter".
#fantasybookreview
September 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM