#WritersCoffeeClub June 10: Where is the line between homage and theft?
I don't know, but when I read the first Terry Brooks's fantasy (Sword of Shannara), decided that it was a blatant rip off of Tolkien, *and Mr Brooks made absolutely no mention of owing anything to Tolkien*, I have completely refused to read any Terry Brooks book.
David W. Jones
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