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Finally Taking the Time to Dive into the Fandom


BlueNinja

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I read, re-read, and analyzed Brandon's books since the 6th grade.  I was originally introduced to his books by a childhood friend who suggested Steelheart to me.  I really enjoyed it and thought it was the best take of the then popular YA dystopian archetype.  By the end of 8th grade I had read everything he had published at the time and discovered the Cosmere.  Through high school I slowly found Brandon's official website, the Coppermind, and 17th Shard.  I recently was able to work Shardcast into my podcast rotation and have been working through the archive (might take awhile).  Up until now I have been hesitant to get too deep into the Sanderson fandom - because I have been busy trying to get my associates in high school, have a job, and still talk to people every once in a while - but now I am ready to join my fellow Worldsingers, Radiants, and Feruchemists.  As a question to the forum: Is the community more active on this site or on the various Subreddits?  If they are equal: What is the division between the two?

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Generally more active here but Reddit's got some quality discussions too. I'll put them on about the same footing really. Though this site's format lends itself better to debates & discussions, imo. Reddit does have us beat at cremposting

So you got into Sanderson via the Reckoners? Have you heard of Worm?

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Welcome to the Shard! I agree this site is active & good re: discussions. To me, it's also more manageable than Reddit/sub-Reddits - - I can mentally keep track of who's proposing what theories & not feel like I might slide down the proverbial rabbit hole & get lost for hours. One other aspect about these forums (no idea if it's also true re: Reddit) is that Peter and a bunch of Dragonsteel folks prowl around here and are active. Many of Brandon's beta readers are active here too. It's a terrific resource, and IMO people are positive and encouraging here, sometimes amazingly so. Glad you're joining us!:D

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