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Simon Scarrow
Ape
Uruguay
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 Posted - 23 June 2008 : 10:28:04 AM
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Apologies for not being very communicative recently, but I have been hard at work on Fire and Sword and it is now done. First draft is a whopping 235000 words and I have a fair bit of editing to do and then it is off to the editor. After that a well deserved break happens before kicking off with the next Roman book set in Crete. Meanwhile, with the paperback of Centurion out in August that month looks like being very busy.
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AndyCanty
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 June 2008 : 10:55:08 AM
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Well done mate, I know it's been a hard slog, but I bet it's a good feeling to finally write the end, (even if it's not the real end yet...  )
Looking forward to reading it.
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John Prigent
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 June 2008 : 1:03:31 PM
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Whoopee! I've been looking forward to this one for what seems like ages - since I finished reading the last volume, in fact.
Cheers
John
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 June 2008 : 2:20:03 PM
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Excellent news simon...still think there shopuld be a directors cut of these books!!{grin}
Centurion Parmenion
LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH'INTRATE
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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 June 2008 : 4:48:28 PM
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Excellent! I'm really looking forward to Fire & Sword. It seems ages since I read the last installment.
And Macro & Cato are off to Crete! Having established a precedence for writing into the story some religious connection (Mary & Co in Eagle in the Sands), maybe you will with connect St Paul in Crete (around 45AD).
Not that I am religious, of course.
"We are Starfleet officers, weird is part of the job."
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Fast Paul
Ape
United Kingdom
1006 Posts |
Posted - 23 June 2008 : 9:24:46 PM
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Congrats Simon! Roll on publication day!
It`s true that opposite`s attract!
Thats why your surrounded by beautiful, intelligent, happy people! |
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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 June 2008 : 10:20:20 AM
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I suggest we have a fact finding mission to Crete to inform ourselves of the setting of Simon's new Eagle novel.
Now, where did I put my suitcase that I packed for Cyprus? The weather is the same, isn't it?
"We are Starfleet officers, weird is part of the job."
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Gladius
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 June 2008 : 6:50:24 PM
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Yeah sounds good Ankhsy!
Simon, are you going to be doing the same thing as you did with Eagle in the Sand/Centurion??? Going out to see the sites, digging up some of the history etc.
Do, or do not. There is no 'try' - Yoda
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 June 2008 : 7:15:27 PM
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I think Simon mentioned he already had a holiday over there, and got his inspiration....what we need to do is find out where he is going this year....might give a clue to the next eagles location after this one!! LOL!!
Centurion Parmenion
LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH'INTRATE
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Gladius
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 June 2008 : 8:51:50 PM
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Ahh I see  How about a trip to China? Macro and Cato the first Romans there lol
Do, or do not. There is no 'try' - Yoda
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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 June 2008 : 10:59:40 AM
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Marcus Aurelius sent an embassy to China, and I seem to remember so did Antoninus Pius (a bit earlier). There is evidence of diplomatic contact between China and Rome in the days of the Republic, so it is not beyond imagination to have Macro and Cato go there....although the trip there and back would take a few years.
"We are Starfleet officers, weird is part of the job."
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Simon Scarrow
Ape
Uruguay
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Posted - 08 July 2008 : 10:51:09 PM
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| Alas, the Romans did not get as far as Orlando... OR DID THEY? Coming soon, A Bird in the Hand is worth Two Eagles in Bushland, or something. |
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 July 2008 : 09:14:35 AM
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Orlando this year Simon!! i expect to hear your story of going on the hulk at Universal...just dont eat before you go on it..LOL.
Busch gardens is great...and make sure you leve plenty of luggage space if you go near the designer outlet near disney....hope you enjoy it!!
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
14676 Posts |
Posted - 19 July 2008 : 09:26:55 AM
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not sure if this has been posted on here yet??
Centurion Parmenion
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AndyCanty
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 July 2008 : 11:06:15 AM
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nice! nope not seen it till now....
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If all the worlds a stage?
Where's my script???
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Fast Paul
Ape
United Kingdom
1006 Posts |
Posted - 19 July 2008 : 8:54:31 PM
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The cover should catch the eye nicely when its in the shop windows!
It`s true that opposite`s attract!
Thats why your surrounded by beautiful, intelligent, happy people! |
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Ankhsy
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21 July 2008 : 10:40:57 AM
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Brilliant! When can we expect it out?
"We are Starfleet officers, weird is part of the job."
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Loz
Single Cell Organism
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 October 2008 : 2:16:15 PM
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| Yes please tell me, I have Young bloods and The Generals sitting on my book shelf waiting for Fire and Sword so that I can start reading them. I do this sometimes, I did it with Manfredi's Alexander, Igguldens Ceasar and Khan series and one or two other series just so I can read them back to back without waiting for the next one. Am I sad? |
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AndyCanty
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 October 2008 : 4:51:38 PM
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Will be some time yet folks I think it wont be out till next year unless simon embarrasses me and tell us different.. LOL
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If all the worlds a stage?
Where's my script???
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greentimbers
Single Cell Organism
Canada
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Posted - 27 October 2008 : 02:30:38 AM
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| Well, this is good news! I have just discovered these great books, I have finished "Young Bloods" and I am just starting "The Generals" Maybe I can read it very slowly while I wait for the next installment, LOL |
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scarrow
Forum Admin
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Posted - 27 October 2008 : 09:43:28 AM
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| It'll be out at about the same time as Total War: Emprie (for those who like a little strategy gaming on their PCs). I'm planning on reading the series then, whilst fighting the various battles on my 'pooter. |
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LeeGregz
Invertebrate
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 October 2008 : 3:39:25 PM
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Im like that to alex, i play computer games and get into that era, and have to read books on them! i cant wait for empire, i sadly got a new laptop, knowing that it was good enough to play empire =)!
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother" |
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greentimbers
Single Cell Organism
Canada
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Posted - 17 November 2008 : 04:36:11 AM
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Finished "The Generals" now, can't wait for the next book.
I have just ordered the "Eagle" Series from my local bookshop. They should arrive in about 2 weeks. |
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Fast Paul
Ape
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 November 2008 : 7:37:13 PM
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Let the good times roll.........
It`s true that opposite`s attract!
Thats why your surrounded by beautiful, intelligent, happy people! |
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greentimbers
Single Cell Organism
Canada
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Posted - 18 November 2008 : 01:27:10 AM
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John Prigent
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 November 2008 : 7:01:47 PM
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You'll enjoy them, Greentimbers!
Cheers
John
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greentimbers
Single Cell Organism
Canada
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Posted - 30 November 2008 : 06:41:39 AM
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I have finished the first book, loved it. I am 8 chapters into the second one. I just can't put them down. This time of year this is not necessarily a good thing... so many project the wife wants done before the holidays are upon us.
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 December 2008 : 3:25:32 PM
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Ok so the book is due out on Jan 08 2009 Will there be a CE edition? when? how much? etc...put me down for No2 please?
cheers
Robin
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AndyCanty
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 December 2008 : 8:18:55 PM
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you know more than me mate, but i reckon there will be a CE, although not sure what yet.....and yes you can have #2.... LOL
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John Prigent
Homosapien
United Kingdom
8794 Posts |
Posted - 16 December 2008 : 9:26:15 PM
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# 3 for me please, Andy?
Cheers
John
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Gladius
Homosapien
United Kingdom
2145 Posts |
Posted - 16 December 2008 : 9:40:05 PM
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How about one for me (not the number, just a copy!)
We need to get our orders in quick...
Do, or do not. There is no 'try' - Yoda
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