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BIOGRAPHY | PRAISE | INTERVIEWS James Lafond Sutter (born March 1, 1984) is the Fiction Editor for Paizo Publishing and a co-creator of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game campaign setting. He is the author of the novel Death's Heretic, which Barnes & Noble ranked #3 on its list of Best Fantasy Releases of 2011. He's also written numerous short stories for such publications as Escape Pod, PodCastle, Starship Sofa, Apex Magazine, Black Gate, and the #1 Amazon bestseller Machine of Death. His anthology Before They Were Giants pairs the first published short stories of science fiction and fantasy luminaries with new interviews and writing advice from the authors themselves. In addition, he's published a wealth of gaming material for both Dungeons & Dragons and the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. When not writing or editing, James has performed extensively with various bands and other musical projects ranging from punk and progressive metalcore to folk and musical theater. James lives in Seattle with several roommates and a fully functional death ray. Ranked #3 on Barnes & Noble's Best Fantasy Releases of 2011. "What a great yarn! It grabbed me at the outset and raced along, all of
the characters coming alive but the action never flagging. Action, mystery,
planar splendors and dangers, really memorable characters -- this one has it
all." "Strange and colorful lands, engaging characters, mystery and action --
Sutter delivers. Watch this guy. " "A stellar first novel" "Death’s Heretic is most certainly a killer worth catching." "If you enjoy church-appointed monster assassins, check this one out."
"Excellent writing, a fascinating character, and a solid fantasy-mystery plot... Salim is a marvelous character to be introduced to this universe through. Neila is a great counterpoint... she avoids falling into the trap of being nothing more than a pretty face for Salim to rescue every other chapter. Refreshing, that. With its intriguing protagonist, twisted magics, and unique environments, it's well worth discovering..."
"A nonstop romp through fabulous settings" "I really enjoyed this book. The writing was strong, the story was interesting, I loved the characters, and the setting was so well wrought that I could practically feel the sand and heat of the desert on my face. I love when authors write with authority and have the skill to back it up, and James Sutter has skill in excess. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone. Well done, sir. Very well done." "Raistlin Majere, Elminster, and Drizzt Do’Urden all come to mind as
iconic characters born in roleplaying tie-in novels. Into this esteemed
category steps Salim Ghadafar, the protagonist of James L. Sutter's
Death's Heretic.... Compelling and full of action... a great
standalone novel in its own right." "Death's Heretic channels the spirit of classic sword & sorcery, adapts it for a modern audience, and is sprinkled with Sutter's personal touch. It makes for fast, leisurely reading, the equivalent of a summer blockbuster movie." "An awful lot of fun, and a lot of imagination- PRAISE FOR MISCARRIAGE "The most touching [story in Machine of Death] is James L.
Sutter’s 'Miscarriage.'" Chosen as the "representative sample" in a positive Machine of Death review by The Believer. PRAISE FOR THE LONG ROAD TO THE SEA "A beautifully written story about people who, after dying, regain life,
but not all of their humanity. A tragic tale of lost love." PRAISE FOR BEFORE THEY WERE GIANTS "Really good reading about the start-up stages of many distinguished
careers." INTERVIEWS
The Skiffy and Fanty Show - January 2012
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