Comments on: Interview: Author Kevin J. Anderson

By: Jason Dorough

Jason Dorough — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:30:07 +0000

Maybe I missed something, but… Who is Keith?

By: SandRider

SandRider — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:32:03 +0000

What Keith does with his “own” books, or the way he dirties up other franchises is of no concern to me or really, anybody who cares about American Literature. What he’s done to Dune, the way he’s done what he’s done to Dune, and the way he’s defended what he’s done to Dune should make anyone who does care about American Literature extremely angry.

Maybe you don’t understand Frank Herbert’s place as one of America’s greatest authors, and the importance of the Dune Chronicles in American Literature. Perhaps if you did, you wouldn’t toss softball at this loathsome hack, or maybe you’d've ignored him entirely.

And Brian’s drinking is relevant to the character and motives of Anderson.

By: Kelly Melcher

Kelly Melcher — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:06:01 +0000

@SandRider, While I can understand and appreciate your concern, I’m not entirely sure how that goes along with anything presented here.

@Serkanner, I appreciate the feedback. However, the point of this interview was not to talk about Dune but his latest writing venture. Dune was only mentioned because he’s had a huge hand in that (whether you view that as positive or negative is really your own business) and it would seem amiss if I didn’t ask about forthcoming projects. Also, I would be completely unqualified to ask any serious or hard hitting Dune questions as I have never read anything he and Brian Herbert have contributed to the series. Perhaps you should interview him and have your questions answered. Thanks again for the feedback.

By: Serkanner

Serkanner — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:39:40 +0000

Yet another cowardly interviewer who doesn’t ask the Hack writer some true questions.

I’ll give you an example:

1. In “House Atreides” It appears to be general knowledge that the Tleilaxu are religious fanatics. So how come it is such a major revelation for the Bene Gesserit in HERETICS OF DUNE and is not known to any character in the Chronicles before that? Mistake?

2. One of the central plot points in House Atreides is the death of Leto’s father, Duke Paulus. This happens before Jessica is born. However, in DUNE, Jessica displays what can only be first-hand experience of the Old Duke. Mistake?

3. In Dune it is said that it is generally known that Elrood “succumbed to chaumurky”, yet in House Atreides they did this unnoticed? Mistake?

4. Fixing a crysknife is explained as “keyed to the body of the owner so it would dissolve upon his death” in House Atreides. In Dune “Fixed knives are treated for storage”–Exactly the opposite. Mistake?

5. Castle Caladan in House Atreides is positioned near the ocean. In Dune we learn it is near the river. Mistake?

Try these next time you “interview” the world’s worst writer.

By: lotek

lotek — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:35:20 +0000

[quote] I develop imaginary worlds in which to set my stories; I create the characters, the government, the cultures, the history, the politics and beliefs.[/quote]
like what you did when you ripped off FH’s world to turn it into that “Dune for Dumbs” thingy?
I stopped the pain after SoD and I always wondered, was that title chosen because no one knows if sandworms fart?

By: SandRider

SandRider — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:19:09 +0000

I read on Keith’s blagh that he was meeting Brian Herbert “for drinks” at a hotel yesterday, while on the current book tour. Knowing that Brian is (supposedly) a “recovered” alcoholic, I have to wonder at Keith’s concern for his “friend & writing partner”. Brian struggled for years to overcome his “complicated” problems; it would be a shame to see him slide back into his addictions with the aid of such a careless, selfish enabler.

Also, Winds of Dune is a massive fail.

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