While I've discussed James Schmitz in general elsewhere, some of his works warrant individual discussion,and this is one of the best.        The Witches of Karres is undoubtedly James Schmitz' best-known work, and certainly deserves its fame. Originally a short story (basically the initial portion of the novel), many fans consider the novel to be a somewhat lesser work than the shorter version, but I don't agree.        The Witches of Karres is a … peculiar work. It's not quite like any other story I've ever read, [ Continue reading... ]