For the record, I did mean Serwa. I assumed she was responsible for all those Surillic Points floating up near the ceiling... 
Just MG's terrible angle on reality - The J.J. Abrams of Zaudunyanicon Photographers

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What's the significance of Bakker signing that particular book, is the author a forum member? Also should i be reading the book?
Facebook member, and yes you should read it. 1st in a trilogy, I enjoyed it.
I was going to say, I know that Redeagl and MSJ enjoyed it and H didn't so much.
The author is a member of the Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers group on Facebook, apparently has industry connections from heaven as her recent appearances with a variety of Fantasy icons at Worldcon suggests, and counts Bakker a primary influences regarding her own writing.
Today's Zaudunyanicon morsel:

Bakker and me! Gall, do I look stupid clean-shaven and without my requisite "Who Are The Dunyain?" snap-back..