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**Kenneth2** · August 30th, 2012, 03:52 AM

Hi, actually I posted a few months ago, but I'm essentially new. Allow me to introduce myself.

I'm Kenneth Eng, a well-known sci fi writer. I'm here because I want to hear about other people's books instead of just reading my own like I normally do.

Right now, my favorite is Ringworld. Does anyone else know of any pro-Asian sci fi/fantasy books out there?

Also, how do I create a signature?

**Loerwyn** · August 30th, 2012, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by Kenneth2

Also, how do I create a signature?

Hi Kenneth,
Currently there's no facility to have a signature and I don't think that'll change any time soon.

If you wish to advertise your own books, as I'm sure you do, then we have a Promotion Zone just for that and whilst it's open we ask that you keep any and all adverts for your own books there (although there is some allowance for suggesting your own or talking about them in other topics).

As for your question, well - that's a toughie. All I can really think of are the Chung Kho books (as a series), but you'd have to define "pro-Asian" for anyone to really be able to suggest books.

**heretics fork** · August 30th, 2012, 05:17 AM

Are you this Kenneth Eng?

http://www.sajaforum.org/2007/02/controversy_ken.html

**Radone** · August 30th, 2012, 07:10 AM

Hi Ken,

There is also the Initiate Brother by Sean Russell.

**Contrarius** · August 30th, 2012, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Kenneth2

Right now, my favorite is Ringworld. Does anyone else know of any pro-Asian sci fi/fantasy books out there?

It doesn't really count as "pro" Asian, but the protagonist Takeshi Kovacs from Richard Morgan's books is part Japanese (was part Japanese -- the characters exchange bodies many times throughout the stories), and there are relatively frequent mentions of the Asian-flavored culture of his home world throughout the books.

**Kenneth2** · August 30th, 2012, 12:48 PM

Thanks, guys. I'll be sure to get those books when I have the chance.

**Carlyle Clark** · August 30th, 2012, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Kenneth2

Hi, actually I posted a few months ago, but I'm essentially new. Allow me to introduce myself.

I'm Kenneth Eng, a well-known sci fi writer. I'm here because I want to hear about other people's books instead of just reading my own like I normally do.

Right now, my favorite is Ringworld. Does anyone else know of any pro-Asian sci fi/fantasy books out there?

Also, how do I create a signature?

Kenneth,

What exactly do you mean by the part of your statement I put in bold?

As for books:

Across the Nightingale Floor (Tales of the Otori, Book 1) by Lian Hearn

**Rulkez** · August 30th, 2012, 03:49 PM

Obvious troll, surely ?

**tmso** · August 30th, 2012, 04:19 PM

Now, now. Let's not read anything into this.

If you have books to recommend, please do.

I'll second Across the Nightingale Floor, but the story didn't capture my heart enough to follow the rest of the series, but I did like the overall world building Mrs. Hearn accomplished.

I've been really wanting to try out a book I saw and read a review that got me interested, but then I promptly forgot about it.

It's relatively new. It has an Asian-looking warrior on the front looking to the side. I believe there are tall buildings or mountains in the background and it appears the wind is whipping around his robe and/or belt. I can't remember much of the story line, but it seemed epic. Any clue?

**Jon Sprunk** · August 30th, 2012, 04:29 PM

The Paladin by CJ Cherryh

**Contrarius** · August 30th, 2012, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by tmso

It's relatively new. It has an Asian-looking warrior on the front looking to the side. I believe there are tall buildings or mountains in the background and it appears the wind is whipping around his robe and/or belt. I can't remember much of the story line, but it seemed epic. Any clue?

Oh dang. I don't know this one, but you've reminded me of a different new one (last year, I guess) that has cherry blossoms on the front, and I think a woman in some sort of kimono. Dangit. Hope I think of it!

**Mister** · August 30th, 2012, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Contrarius

Oh dang. I don't know this one, but you've reminded me of a different new one (last year, I guess) that has cherry blossoms on the front, and I think a woman in some sort of kimono. Dangit. Hope I think of it!

I believe you're talking about Stormdancer, maybe?

**Contrarius** · August 30th, 2012, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Mister

I believe you're talking about Stormdancer, maybe?

Yes! Jeez, I didn't get any part of that description right, did I?? But that's the right book anyway! LOL!

**tmso** · August 30th, 2012, 05:29 PM

Hmm, Stormdancer looks interesting. Anyone know if it is good?

The artist who did Stormdancer's cover looks somewhat similar to the other cover. I'll look it up that way, maybe I'll find it again.

EDIT: Sorry for any derailment...

EDIT: Found it! Son of Heaven by David Wingrove

**Mister** · August 30th, 2012, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by tmso

Hmm, Stormdancer looks interesting. Anyone know if it is good?

It's not actually out yet, but advance reviewers say it's a great setting -- steampunk samurai with chainsaw katanas! -- yet a lot of people have trouble with overdescribing and unnecessarily dense prose.