Howard Andrew Jones is phenomenal. His blog alone taught me so much about writing, and his contributions to S&S, rescuing Harold Lamb from obscurity, and the Hanuvar series should not be overlooked. He is a true scholar, and although I only spoke with him on social media, he is a gentleman as well. I pray he finds comfort, joy, and peace in his remaining time.
Howard Andrew Jones did a service getting Lamb back in print. I sent two stories in to Magician's Skull. Jones accepted neither but he took the time to give me personal responses that were encouraging rather than a form rejection. I will always remember that.
Just heard the news and I’ve been bummed all day. I really hope some miracle happens… He introduced me to tons of stuff, Harold Lamb, Barbarian king… Just crap news, all the best to him and his family, and big thank you for all his work, no matter what he will not be forgotten.
Thoughts and prayers to Howard and his family. I will have to check out his Hanuvar series. Thank you for brining Howard to my and many other peoples' attention Michael.
He has been a major part of the recent resurgence of the S&S genre. It’s a shame we will be losing such a great talent and that his friends and family will be losing a great person.
You gotta get the Harold Lamb volumes that Howard compiled and edited for Nebraska. They're excellent. I've corresponded sporadically thru email with Howard for twenty years or more, initially about Lamb. He's a fine fellow, a gentleman in all my dealings with him. The recent news is heartbreaking for his family and the people who've come to love Howard through his writing. Thanks for posting this excellent appreciation of Howard and his work.
Thanks, Michael. I was absolutely devastated on Thursday when I found out. I can second you in recommending his Hanuvar. I haven’t read his Pathfinder tales yet but the other works are also lovely. I hope his last days are good, but it doesn’t sound like a lovely thing. I had heard book 4 in Hanuvar was already sent to Baen but I’d need to confirm this. Howard is such a genuine and kind man. ❤️ ⚔️ Swords together!
Devastating news. I have had some talks with Howard and I have gotten to know him a little. He is a tremendous writer and by all accounts an even better man.
Michael, I read about this tragic news earlier in the week. I'm absolutely gutted. He is such a nice man, I've corresponded with him a few time over the years on Twitter. I read The Desert Of Souls, it is excellent. I enjoyed it as much as The Throne Of The Crescent Moon, by Saladin Ahmed. The two books came out about the same time. I recently purchased a book called Hither Came Conan, and there are many contributions from Howard Andrew Jones, in it that relate to the Robert E.Howard Conan stories. It is a wonderful book, you would love it I'm sure. Thoughts and prayers go out to Howard and his family and friends. Your video will hopefully inspire people to look his work up.
The Harold Lamb books are incredible, and we are very lucky that Jones did such a great job collecting his work. Khlit is right up there with Conan as far as great fictional heroes go.
Well said, Mike. Uggh, very sad news. I was really interested in these when you previously talked about them, and you just pushed me over the edge. I will definitely get to this. Awesome of you to showcase all this work of his again.
Damn, terrible news. Thoughts are with him & his family. For what it's worth he will leave a legacy of some wonderful books. This feels like Iain Banks all over again :(
Really tough news. I've followed his work since he edited those Harold Lamb collections that came out years ago, and although I still need to read the Hanuvar books, I enjoyed his other books, such as his Pathfinder books. I'm an "it's not over until it's over" type, so despite the dire outlook I will pray that something breaks right and he sticks with us longer than they're claiming.
Sad news. I agree he's given us a lot. I read the first Hanuvar book recently. Sword & sorcery but with an unambiguously good and heroic protagonist. Refreshing and much needed.
Such a great, and helpful guy too. My author friend, Adrian Cole told me, only a few weeks ago, that Howard had been really supportive & helpful while Adrian was seeking new homes for books, both published, and planned, when the original publisher suddenly decided not to publish fiction anymore.
Tragic news! But well-reported, Michael, and so glad you shared it. I stumbled across Desert of Souls soon after it appeared, read it, loved it. Later I discovered that HAJ and I are both Hoosiers. Love a happy coincidence. Even if I did move elsewhere. Now to track down his Harold Lamb books…
Further proof how random life is. Without rhyme or reason. We must all try to leave something creative behind, while we can. Perhaps a book written is the best epitaph.
I just ordered the paperback of City of Marble & Blood as it was just released on Tuesday! If you love the Witcher short stories you will love Hanuvar!! This character has so much gravitas and heart!
It makes me sick to hear this about HAJ. He is such a wonderful author and seems like a great guy. I hope he finds peace in these days ahead. And his Pathfinder novels were excellent.
I'm very sorry to hear this terrible news. The only consolation I can think of is that he'll live on with us with the stories that he told, much like Robert E. Howard.
This really was sad news. I loved Tales of the Magicians Skull and Lord of a Shattered Land! Howard was such an enthusiastic champion of the Sword and Sorcery genre. He will be greatly missed. I hope his remaining time is filled with happiness. I was mentioning elsewhere that I teach High School history. I was teaching about the Punic Wars yesterday and thought about Howard. I taught about Hannibal with as much energy as I could for him.
Very sad news. A true talent and a very nice guy (from what I have heard on a podcast or 2). I can see you're upset about this, and you are right =- none of us know how much time we have.
Almost a tragic trend of great short weird fiction writers named Howard who die too soon, although from the look of him Howard Jones has led a comparatively longer life then HPL and REH, if not a fiction career. Don't know much about how brain cancer varies, but I hope he lives much long as he can in quality living, whether that includes writing or not.
I'll try his series you mentioned. Haven't read Sword and Sworcery stuff in a long time. And yeah, this video is a good reminder love your loved ones every day and remember to not get all upset over the small stuff and eat that icecream and whatever, in moderation, and enjoy life. And read lots of good books!
Thats a great shame to hear. Can the Hanover books be read stand alone or better to be read in order? Harold Lamb is a very interesting fellow, he was in the OSS ! Love the cover of Magicians Skull no. 8, and last question: does no. 10 have a Samurai story ? 🥷
A fine, and deserving tribute. Thanks for highlighting Mr. Jones' wonderful work, Michael.
Heartbreaking news. A wonderful man and terrific author. I wish him peace in passing. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Howard Andrew Jones is phenomenal. His blog alone taught me so much about writing, and his contributions to S&S, rescuing Harold Lamb from obscurity, and the Hanuvar series should not be overlooked. He is a true scholar, and although I only spoke with him on social media, he is a gentleman as well. I pray he finds comfort, joy, and peace in his remaining time.
Thanks for posting this. He is a master of sword and sorcery storytelling and we are fortunate to be able to share his gift.
Howard Andrew Jones did a service getting Lamb back in print.
I sent two stories in to Magician's Skull. Jones accepted neither but he took the time to give me personal responses that were encouraging rather than a form rejection. I will always remember that.
Great video, I'm sorry to everyone who is dealing with this hardship, especially Howard, he is a wonderful author and person.
Such sad news. Thank you for sharing. I discovered his work through your channel. I wish him all the best.
Just heard the news and I’ve been bummed all day. I really hope some miracle happens…
He introduced me to tons of stuff, Harold Lamb, Barbarian king…
Just crap news, all the best to him and his family, and big thank you for all his work, no matter what he will not be forgotten.
Thoughts and prayers to Howard and his family. I will have to check out his Hanuvar series. Thank you for brining Howard to my and many other peoples' attention Michael.
@GrammaticusBooks I think you will love the Hanuvar series. The first two hardcovers are on sale at Amazon right now.
He has been a major part of the recent resurgence of the S&S genre. It’s a shame we will be losing such a great talent and that his friends and family will be losing a great person.
I never seen any of his books in my library, but I will certainly look for one
I have only read the first one and loved it. This breaks my heart for Howard and his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.
You gotta get the Harold Lamb volumes that Howard compiled and edited for Nebraska. They're excellent.
I've corresponded sporadically thru email with Howard for twenty years or more, initially about Lamb. He's a fine fellow, a gentleman in all my dealings with him. The recent news is heartbreaking for his family and the people who've come to love Howard through his writing. Thanks for posting this excellent appreciation of Howard and his work.
Thanks, Michael. I was absolutely devastated on Thursday when I found out. I can second you in recommending his Hanuvar. I haven’t read his Pathfinder tales yet but the other works are also lovely. I hope his last days are good, but it doesn’t sound like a lovely thing. I had heard book 4 in Hanuvar was already sent to Baen but I’d need to confirm this. Howard is such a genuine and kind man. ❤️ ⚔️ Swords together!
A heartbreaking loss for the genre, and to all of us.
Howard is the best of us.
Devastating news. I have had some talks with Howard and I have gotten to know him a little. He is a tremendous writer and by all accounts an even better man.
Loved his Dabir and Asim books..
Heartbroken when I heard the news. Just a tragedy.
Michael, I read about this tragic news earlier in the week. I'm absolutely gutted. He is such a nice man, I've corresponded with him a few time over the years on Twitter. I read The Desert Of Souls, it is excellent. I enjoyed it as much as The Throne Of The Crescent Moon, by Saladin Ahmed. The two books came out about the same time. I recently purchased a book called Hither Came Conan, and there are many contributions from Howard Andrew Jones, in it that relate to the Robert E.Howard Conan stories. It is a wonderful book, you would love it I'm sure. Thoughts and prayers go out to Howard and his family and friends. Your video will hopefully inspire people to look his work up.
The Harold Lamb books are incredible, and we are very lucky that Jones did such a great job collecting his work. Khlit is right up there with Conan as far as great fictional heroes go.
Such sad news. My heart goes out to howard and his family. His desert series is a lot of fun and I have the Hanuvar books on mount tbr. Damn 😢.
Very sad news. I read Lord of a Shattered Land on your recommendation and loved it.
I was gutted when I heard the news a few days ago. I haven’t had a chance to meet Howard but his work is fantastic. Truly horrible news.
Well said, Mike. Uggh, very sad news. I was really interested in these when you previously talked about them, and you just pushed me over the edge. I will definitely get to this. Awesome of you to showcase all this work of his again.
Damn, terrible news. Thoughts are with him & his family. For what it's worth he will leave a legacy of some wonderful books.
This feels like Iain Banks all over again :(
Really tough news. I've followed his work since he edited those Harold Lamb collections that came out years ago, and although I still need to read the Hanuvar books, I enjoyed his other books, such as his Pathfinder books. I'm an "it's not over until it's over" type, so despite the dire outlook I will pray that something breaks right and he sticks with us longer than they're claiming.
Sad news. I agree he's given us a lot. I read the first Hanuvar book recently. Sword & sorcery but with an unambiguously good and heroic protagonist. Refreshing and much needed.
How very sad for him. I know how fond you are of Hanuvar. I hope he ends well and his time left is as good as possible.
Such a great, and helpful guy too. My author friend, Adrian Cole told me, only a few weeks ago, that Howard had been really supportive & helpful while Adrian was seeking new homes for books, both published, and planned, when the original publisher suddenly decided not to publish fiction anymore.
Tragic news! But well-reported, Michael, and so glad you shared it. I stumbled across Desert of Souls soon after it appeared, read it, loved it. Later I discovered that HAJ and I are both Hoosiers. Love a happy coincidence. Even if I did move elsewhere. Now to track down his Harold Lamb books…
Further proof how random life is. Without rhyme or reason. We must all try to leave something creative behind, while we can. Perhaps a book written is the best epitaph.
That is awful news. Prayers for him and his family.
Oh man, so so sorry to hear the health news. I do need to read some of his stuff.
My thoughts and prayers go out to him. I have the third book on order after reading the first two on your recommendation. Sad news.
Been a rough year for a number of youtubers that have been a great influence....💔
I just ordered the paperback of City of Marble & Blood as it was just released on Tuesday! If you love the Witcher short stories you will love Hanuvar!! This character has so much gravitas and heart!
Really sorry to hear this
Devastating.
Holy hell, what awful news indeed.
It makes me sick to hear this about HAJ. He is such a wonderful author and seems like a great guy. I hope he finds peace in these days ahead. And his Pathfinder novels were excellent.
I'm so sorry to hear this news. I've heard good things about the series, and this is a shame. Thanks, Michael!
I do have Harold Lamb's "Cyrus The Great." Old paperback.
I'm very sorry to hear this terrible news. The only consolation I can think of is that he'll live on with us with the stories that he told, much like Robert E. Howard.
Ugh.....awful news. What a punch in the gut. 😞
That is such sad news.
This really was sad news. I loved Tales of the Magicians Skull and Lord of a Shattered Land! Howard was such an enthusiastic champion of the Sword and Sorcery genre. He will be greatly missed. I hope his remaining time is filled with happiness. I was mentioning elsewhere that I teach High School history. I was teaching about the Punic Wars yesterday and thought about Howard. I taught about Hannibal with as much energy as I could for him.
Very sad news. A true talent and a very nice guy (from what I have heard on a podcast or 2). I can see you're upset about this, and you are right =- none of us know how much time we have.
Almost a tragic trend of great short weird fiction writers named Howard who die too soon, although from the look of him Howard Jones has led a comparatively longer life then HPL and REH, if not a fiction career. Don't know much about how brain cancer varies, but I hope he lives much long as he can in quality living, whether that includes writing or not.
I hadn't heard of this author but this is sad news!
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Terrible news.
if I was going to give you a gentle nudge, read Thomas Ligotti.
Such sad news….
Awful news.
I'll try his series you mentioned. Haven't read Sword and Sworcery stuff in a long time. And yeah, this video is a good reminder love your loved ones every day and remember to not get all upset over the small stuff and eat that icecream and whatever, in moderation, and enjoy life. And read lots of good books!
Thats a great shame to hear. Can the Hanover books be read stand alone or better to be read in order? Harold Lamb is a very interesting fellow, he was in the OSS ! Love the cover of Magicians Skull no. 8, and last question: does no. 10 have a Samurai story ? 🥷
Not that I remember. There is one in no. 8 though!