Kastor Krieg Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I had the entry about Abaddon [ https://aarondembskibowden.wordpress.com/2013/08/22/lets-talk-about-abaddon/ ] set aside for later reading and now I see the blog "has been set to private". Does anyone know what's up? AD-B, if you're about, is this permanent? I hope it's not another case where someone was unreasonable to you :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 The Inquisition took it down. Want to read about Abbadon do ya? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4713013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkChaplain Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 For the time being, I'd recommend using the wayback machine to find the pages again. Have you checked Twitter yet to see if Aaron's said anything about it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4713152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastor Krieg Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Didn't, asked him on FB and Twitter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4713261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH79 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 ADB commented on Facebook a week or so ago about how Gav Thorpe's Blog is leages ahead of his own (and it really is, regular updates with interesting content, competitions, writing advice etc...) and that he needs to sort his own Blog out. I'd say that perhaps this is what he's now doing? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4713534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Didn't, asked him on FB and Twitter. Any answer? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4713546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 ADB commented on Facebook a week or so ago about how Gav Thorpe's Blog is leages ahead of his own (and it really is, regular updates with interesting content, competitions, writing advice etc...) and that he needs to sort his own Blog out. I'd say that perhaps this is what he's now doing? His site rocks, yep. My blog is infrequent rants and very occasional essays, and although it's hugely popular when I update it (according to BL it was by far the most popular author blog for most of its life span), but every year I enjoy the rants a little less, and find less time for the essays, etc. to the point I wasn't touching it for 4+ months at a time. So I've taken it offline until I decide what to do with it, and will probably bring it back when I get a website built this year. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4713610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I'm going to miss the role playing game Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4713632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH79 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I'm going to miss the role playing game This... and the author illustrations to help immerse you in the drama! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4713648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 ADB commented on Facebook a week or so ago about how Gav Thorpe's Blog is leages ahead of his own (and it really is, regular updates with interesting content, competitions, writing advice etc...) and that he needs to sort his own Blog out. I'd say that perhaps this is what he's now doing? His site rocks, yep. My blog is infrequent rants and very occasional essays, and although it's hugely popular when I update it (according to BL it was by far the most popular author blog for most of its life span), but every year I enjoy the rants a little less, and find less time for the essays, etc. to the point I wasn't touching it for 4+ months at a time. So I've taken it offline until I decide what to do with it, and will probably bring it back when I get a website built this year. Awesome. And so our watch begins :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4713650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockagh Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I would ban him from writing blogs, twitter or shopping lists. Make the bugger finish some more books! There's an attic with a desk, a dusty window, a straight back chair, an old oak door with a massive lock for that lad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4713967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranwulf Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I liked checking A Tale of Four Heretics, even if there were few posts, the Fallen Dark Angels gallery was pretty great. Ran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4714172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeLeto69 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Author blogs are a double edged sword. On the positive side it allows the author to update the insatiable appetites of us readers with news of projects and teases etc. It provides a connection to the audience. On the negative side they can be a distraction from actually writing a novel/short story (is doing your work) and a good blog requires a lot of effort and thought to make it interesting and useful. Clearly different authors work differently (people are all different). Gav Thorpe seems to enjoy blogging about the theory and approach to writing and generously shares his thoughts as potential guidance and help for aspiring writers. I guess that possibly by writing down his thoughts on this actually also helps focus himself and remind him about his art/skills. Dan Abnett's blog used to be great but it died and now all we get are tweets that tend to not really tell you very much at all. I think Dan started to see a blog as too much overhead when he had so many projects to complete. With ADB we are lucky that he maintains his connection with his (most rapid) audience by posting on forums. So arguably if maintaining a blog is too much of a distraction from actually writing books then let it die! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4714219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieJGoulding Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I would ban him from writing blogs, twitter or shopping lists. Make the bugger finish some more books! There's an attic with a desk, a dusty window, a straight back chair, an old oak door with a massive lock for that lad. Oh my days. You've no idea... There were days we wished World of Warcraft had never been created. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4714843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranwulf Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I would ban him from writing blogs, twitter or shopping lists. Make the bugger finish some more books! There's an attic with a desk, a dusty window, a straight back chair, an old oak door with a massive lock for that lad. Oh my days. You've no idea... There were days we wished World of Warcraft had never been created. I know how that feel... Well, back to grinding Legionfall rep. Ran Edit:*how Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4714873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I would ban him from writing blogs, twitter or shopping lists. Make the bugger finish some more books! There's an attic with a desk, a dusty window, a straight back chair, an old oak door with a massive lock for that lad. Oh my days. You've no idea... There were days we wished World of Warcraft had never been created. Weeks in the game instead of writing before the deadline? He is a good author - that's why you did forgave him a lot - aren't you LaurieJGoulding? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4715144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieJGoulding Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I just can't say no to his adorable little face. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4715275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I just can't say no to his adorable little face. Ahahahahah - adorable little face Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333027-adbs-blog-removed/#findComment-4715277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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