introduction Greetings!

[Forerunner]

Hi Everyone!

I'm new to the 17th Shard; however, I'm not new to Mr. Sanderson's works! I've been reading his wonderful stories for the last 3+ years. I've also had the pleasure of attending 3 of his signings for various book releases. I look forward to discussing theories about the future of his stories and debating the mechanics of his impressive magic systems.

Outside of being a fan, I enjoy reading (no brainer), writing, sports, video games, music, and spending time with my wife and son - not in that order. Some other authors that I like are Dan Wells, Patrick Rothfuss, Ernest Cline, Marcus Sakey, and George R.R. Martin (to name only a few).

I am an unpublished writer in my spare time and consume more episodes Writing Excuses than is necessary (long commute to work everyday).

I trust you will find this introduction satisfactory, and remain yours faithfully,

Forerunner

 

[StrikerEZ he/him]

Heyo, welcome to the Shard! Have an upvote (because Bionicle is awesome and I love your profile picture) and a perfectly spiked safe and delicious cookie!

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Hey, which book of Brandon's is your favorite? I assume you know what the Cosmere is?

Have fun here at the Shard, and don't die!

[Forerunner]

Thanks for the cookie! *munches*

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Ahem...

To answer your questions, my favorite book in the Cosmere is "Mistborn: The Final Empire". While others have provided equal entertainment and emotion, it's hard to beat the first one I read from the Cosmere - and who can resist a great heist story. Also, yes, I know what the cosmere is. Once I'm a bit more settled with the rules and etiquette of the forums, I will be diving into discussions regarding the various theories (my own and others).

What is your favorite book @StrikerEZ ?

[StrikerEZ he/him]

7 minutes ago, Forerunner said:

Thanks for the cookie! *munches*

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Ahem...

To answer your questions, my favorite book in the Cosmere is "Mistborn: The Final Empire". While others have provided equal entertainment and emotion, it's hard to beat the first one I read from the Cosmere - and who can resist a great heist story. Also, yes, I know what the cosmere is. Once I'm a bit more settled with the rules and etiquette of the forums, I will be diving into discussions regarding the various theories (my own and others).

What is your favorite book @StrikerEZ ?

Yeah, I agree with you about how awesome tFE is. That was my first Cosmere book, too! My first Brandon Sanderson book was Steelheart, I believe, and I'm so glad my middle school librarian recommended that book to me. I wouldn't discover the rest of the awesomeness that is Sanderson until a couple years later (around last December), which happened because I was searching stuff up about The Reckoners and discovered this site, but that librarian helped me discover my favorite author. I wish she still worked at my old middle school so I could go back and thank her. 

As for my favorite, it's probably either HoA or WoK, followed very, very closely by Warbreaker. There hasn't been a single book by Sanderson I haven't loved, though those three are my special favorites.

[Tesh Any pronouns]

Hello. Welcome. Have a slice of pie. And it may or may not have chull dung in it seeing as Rock made it.

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My first Cosmere book was WoK, believe it or not. As soon as I finished it, my favorite book EVER! Then it was replaced with WoR 8 days later.

Edited June 14, 2017 by Tesh Kholin

[Forerunner]

Hey @Tesh Kholin

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Switch "stew" for "pie"

 

I love WoK also, but Vin and Kelsier capture me in a way that none of the other characters have besides Dalinar. Currently, he's my favorite of all the Cosmere. Strange, I know.

Who's your favorite character?

[Tesh Any pronouns]

In SA, Kaladin easy. In MB, Vin or Elend seeing as he shares my fondness for carrying around books. 

Edited June 14, 2017 by Tesh Kholin