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Cage Match 2010, Round 1: 9) Aragorn versus 24) The Wee Free Men
The Contestants Click to view original image source Click to view original image source Aragorn Ranger of the North; King of Gondor Age: 90 Race: Human, with some Elvish blood Weapons / Artifacts: The...
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Sir Terry Pratchett Forges His Own Sword
What kind of knight has no sword? Well, no kind of knight at all, at least according to the irrepressible Sir Terry Pratchett. With the assistance of friends, the author of the much beloved Discworld...
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R.I.P. Jennifer Rardin
I spend my time on Suvudu trying to bridge fantasy and science fiction fans with the authors they enjoy reading. Sometimes I have to report on really sad news that breaks my heart. Jennifer Rardin,...
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Suvudu On Air: The Jeff VanderMeer Interview Edition
We have TWO host and twice the show! Matt Staggs joins as co-host and talks with Kyle M about Shared Worlds, Sir Terry Pratchett's new sword, and previews some cool upcoming books before diving in to...
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Cage Match 2012: Round 1: Granny Weatherwax versus Bram
The Contestants Click to view original image source Click to view original image source Esmerelda “Esme” Weatherwax Granny Age: It’s rude to ask a Witch her age Race: Witch Weapons / Artifacts: Flying...
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Cage Match 2012: Round 2: Granny Weatherwax versus The Fool
The Contestants Click to view original image source Click to view original image source Esmerelda “Esme” Weatherwax Granny Age: It’s rude to ask a Witch her age Race: Witch Weapons / Artifacts: Flying...
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Cage Match 2012: Round 3: Granny Weatherwax versus Napoleon (on a dragon)
The Contestants Click to view original image source Click to view original image source Esmerelda “Esme” Weatherwax Granny Age: It’s rude to ask a Witch her age Race: Witch Weapons / Artifacts: Flying...
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Cage Match 2012: Round 4: Granny Weatherwax versus Mr. Wednesday
The Contestants Click to view original image source Click to view original image source Esmerelda “Esme” Weatherwax Granny Age: It’s rude to ask a Witch her age Race: Witch Weapons / Artifacts: Flying...
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Cage Match — Round 5 — Granny Weatherwax versus Kylar Stern
The Contestants Click to view original image source Click to view original image source Esmerelda “Esme” Weatherwax Granny Age: It’s rude to ask a Witch her age Race: Witch Weapons / Artifacts: Flying...
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Cage Match 2012: Final Four Recap!
I realize we never did a Round 4 recap, but, well, people won, and then made it to the Final Four. And two of those characters lost. I'll start with Granny Weatherwax, as I think she was one of the...
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The Fantastic Folklore And Satire of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
Blame it on a lifetime of poring through Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manuals and Crestwood House Universal Studios monster books, or maybe growing up in an area of the country where just about...
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Looking Through the Palantir: September 9th
Welcome to Looking Through the Palantir, a weekly recap where I bring you the latest news, features, releases and more from the realm of science fiction/fantasy. So cozy on up to your favorite...
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Cage Match 2015 Round 1: Susan Sto-Helit vs Irene Adler
The Contestants Susan Sto-Helit Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Age: Physically, about 20. Spiritually, about 55. Race: Half Human, Half "Other," as far as such a thing could be determined Weapons /...
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Cage Match 2015 Round 2: Aerin Dragon-Killer vs Susan Sto-Helit
The Contestants Aerin Dragon-Killer Robin McKinley’s The Hero and The Crown Age: Early 20s, or several thousand, depending on how you count time travel Race: Human, somewhat and mostly Weapons /...
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Sir Terry Pratchett Leaves Us Far Too Early At Age 66
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write these words. Sir Terry Pratchett, author of the amazingly brilliant and hilarious Discworld novels, has passed away at the age of 66 years old. It is a...
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Cage Match 2015 Round 3: Susan Sto-Helit vs Alanna of Trebond
The Contestants Susan Sto-Helit Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Age: Physically, about 20. Spiritually, about 55. Race: Half Human, Half “Other,” as far as such a thing could be determined. Weapons /...
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NPR: ‘There’s No Wrong Place to Start Reading Pratchett’
While fantasy fandom and the literature world at large mourns the late (and very much great) Terry Pratchett, there are those among us who have never read his considerable body of work, and don't know...
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Cage Match 2015 Round 4: Felurian vs Susan Sto-Helit
The Contestants Felurian Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicles Age: ∞ Race: Fae Weapons / Artifacts: None Special Attack: Drives men mad with desire Susan Sto-Helit Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Age:...
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Cage Match 2015 Round 5: Death vs Felurian
The Contestants Felurian Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicles Age: ∞ Race: Fae Weapons / Artifacts: None Special Attack: Drives men mad with desire; powerful Magic Death Neil Gaiman’s Sandman Age:...
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Rhianna Pratchett Remembers Her Father, Author Sir Terry Pratchett
UK paper The Guardian has published a wonderful reminiscence of the life and art of Sir Terry Pratchett written by his daughter, Rhianna. Sir Terry was always such a vivid presence in the world of...
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