“Fortuitous Meeting” discussions at Realms of Fantasy

You can always discuss the Elephant and Macaw Banner series here at this website, but there are some discussions going on at other places as well.

There is a Realms of Fantasy forum topic on “The Fortuitous Meeting of Gerard van Oost and Oludara” .

And Douglas Cohen asks about the influences involved in “The Fortuitous Meeting” at the Realms of Fantasy Facebook page.

Many thanks to Realms of Fantasy for promoting the story, and to all the wonderful readers taking part in the discussions!

Art Week at EAMB

To celebrate coming back from vacation, the Elephant and Macaw Banner Website has a special week planned. I’ll be posting three fabulous paintings by three different artists.  Hope you enjoy them!

Locus Online reviews “Fortuitous Meeting”

In her review, Lois Tilton of Locus Online gives a “Recommended” rating to the novelette “The Fortuitous Meeting of Gerard van Oost and Oludara”.

Lois writes: “An entertaining mix of adventure and folklore in a fantastic world where monsters roam the forests of Brazil and Africa. It would seem that the author intends to send these two on a series of continuing adventures.”

Thank you, Lois, I most certainly do!

The full text can be found here.

Writer Tamago reviews “Fortuitous Meeting”

Catherine Schaff-Stump of Writer Tamago provides the first review ever of “The Fortuitous Meeting of Gerard van Oost and Oludara”.

Catherine writes: “Kastensmidt skillfully weaves history, fantasy, adventure, and strong characterization into a compelling introduction. Now, I’m ready for the rest of the stories, and I would like to humbly submit to publishers that they give them to me.”

Thanks, Catherine!

You can read the review in its entirety here.