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| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 02 Nov 2011 : 14:30:11
Alas, it's not GODBORN, but I'm hoping that a listing for GODBORN will hit Amazon and B&N soon. November 2012 is the scheduled release date and I understand the listings appear about nine months before release.
In the interim, I want to mention that the first of my original sword and sorcery novels from Angry Robot Books, entitled THE HAMMER AND THE BLADE, does, in fact, have listings at the big online book sellers. I'm posting this here (and I hope it's all right) because I'm certain that anyone who's enjoyed my Cale stories will love the stories of Egil and Nix.
I talk more about the books and the importance of preorders on my blog. I hope you'll have a read. http://paulskemp.com/blog/the-hammer-and-the-blade-available-for-pre-order/ |
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| Tanthalas |
Posted - 17 Feb 2014 : 18:36:24
quote:
Originally posted by PaulSKemp
At the moment I don't. I've outlined two books to follow THE GODBORN, but WotC and I disagree on some things that make future books uncertain.
Damn :(
I hope the issues can be resolved to the satisfaction of both parties. It'll be sad if we can't read more of your stuff in the realms. |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 17 Feb 2014 : 14:04:33
quote:
Originally posted by Madpig
Mr Kemp, have you got any FR-novels in your "to write" list? I would be so happy if you do.
At the moment I don't. I've outlined two books to follow THE GODBORN, but WotC and I disagree on some things that make future books uncertain.
I don't want to say much more about it, except that I hope we can eventually get things resolved. The only reason I'm mentioning it here is because I get a ton of questions about subsequent books and don't feel like I can play coy forever without doing readers a disservice.
Anyway, here's hoping. Love the Realms and can't wait for all of you to see how The Sundering unfolds. Troy and Ed are on deck! |
| Madpig |
Posted - 17 Feb 2014 : 12:15:05
Mr Kemp, have you got any FR-novels in your "to write" list? I would be so happy if you do. |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 16 Feb 2014 : 14:19:38
quote:
Originally posted by Tamsar
quote:
Originally posted by PaulSKemp
Taking a moment to point out that I've sold two more Egil and Nix novels to Del Rey.
Announcement here: http://paulskemp.com/blog/sale-of-two-more-egil-and-nix-novels-to-del-rey/
That's great news Paul. Will A conversation in Blood be publish around July like the previous books? Also will you be doing an e-signing?
I will be doing an esigning. Pub date is a bit uncertain at the moment because I've got another book coming out in the interim (about which I'm not yet allowed to say anything). I believe (though this is not carved in stone) that CONVERSATION and E&N IV will come out in Trade Paperback, so that'll be nice.
Appreciate the kind words about the Egil and Nix stories, btw (and that's aimed at everyone in this thread). The books have been exceedingly well received and well reviewed in all the usual places, but, you know, you all are my people, so it especially pleases me when Keepers dig them. :-) |
| Tanthalas |
Posted - 16 Feb 2014 : 13:17:53
Oh, I had missed that announcement. I'm glad that we'll be seeing more of Egil and Nix. Great books. |
| Tamsar |
Posted - 16 Feb 2014 : 10:16:15
quote:
Originally posted by PaulSKemp
Taking a moment to point out that I've sold two more Egil and Nix novels to Del Rey.
Announcement here: http://paulskemp.com/blog/sale-of-two-more-egil-and-nix-novels-to-del-rey/
That's great news Paul. Will A conversation in Blood be publish around July like the previous books? Also will you be doing an e-signing? |
| SirUrza |
Posted - 05 Nov 2013 : 13:52:58
That's great news! |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 04 Nov 2013 : 20:35:47
Taking a moment to point out that I've sold two more Egil and Nix novels to Del Rey.
Announcement here: http://paulskemp.com/blog/sale-of-two-more-egil-and-nix-novels-to-del-rey/ |
| Tamsar |
Posted - 14 Jul 2013 : 15:11:50
quote:
One of the wonderful things about writing (and to be clear, there are MANY wonderful things about it) are those moments of congruence between a writer's intent with characters/story, and a reader's experience with them.
Based on what you wrote above, that seems to have happened in this case, and that's awesome. Thanks, Tamsar.
Paul, you keep writing them and I will keep reading them. The pleasure was all mine! |
| Tanthalas |
Posted - 13 Jul 2013 : 20:31:49
quote:
Originally posted by PaulSKemp
quote:
Originally posted by Tamsar
I enjoyed this book immensely. More so than the first one which was a hell of a yarn. Safe to assume there will be a third instalment Paul?
Is it OK to discuss the book in this thread?
There's a third at the very least (I'm hoping for more). It'll be titled A CONVERSATION IN BLOOD and will release in June-July next year.
Oh, this is great news. I loved both Egil and Nix books. Now just have to wait a year for the next one.  |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 13 Jul 2013 : 19:17:09
quote:
Originally posted by Tamsar
[quote]
There is a line at the end of the book that Egil says I can't shake, about how religion helps expiate the transgression of its followers. I can't help but think that Egil is looking in the wrong place. He doesn't need to look any further than Mere for redemption, I suspect he knows this but isn't ready to admit it to himself yet. How else can you seek redemption if not love? That's my thought anyway. I hope that Mere and Rose's apprenticeship doesn't mean they won't be in the next book, the supporting cast on the book are all stellar, the two sisters, Tesha, Gadd, Mamabird etc.
Both Egil and Nix are damaged and flawed, in similar yet different ways. It's why they are so fiercely devoted to one another and their friends. Pity the slubbers that causes trouble for them or their friends. You know they would take Dur Follin apart brick by brick if need be to protect their friends (Tesha is coming to or has realised this about Nix, despite his self deprecation). I look forward to he next novel with great anticipation.
One of the wonderful things about writing (and to be clear, there are MANY wonderful things about it) are those moments of congruence between a writer's intent with characters/story, and a reader's experience with them.
Based on what you wrote above, that seems to have happened in this case, and that's awesome. Thanks, Tamsar. |
| Tamsar |
Posted - 13 Jul 2013 : 10:31:07
quote:
There's a third at the very least (I'm hoping for more). It'll be titled A CONVERSATION IN BLOOD and will release in June-July next year.
That is great news. There is a line at the end of the book that Egil says I can't shake, about how religion helps expiate the transgression of its followers. I can't help but think that Egil is looking in the wrong place. He doesn't need to look any further than Mere for redemption, I suspect he knows this but isn't ready to admit it to himself yet. How else can you seek redemption if not love? That's my thought anyway. I hope that Mere and Rose's apprenticeship doesn't mean they won't be in the next book, the supporting cast on the book are all stellar, the two sisters, Tesha, Gadd, Mamabird etc.
Both Egil and Nix are damaged and flawed, in similar yet different ways. It's why they are so fiercely devoted to one another and their friends. Pity the slubbers that causes trouble for them or their friends. You know they would take Dur Follin apart brick by brick if need be to protect their friends (Tesha is coming to or has realised this about Nix, despite his self deprecation). I look forward to he next novel with great anticipation. |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 13 Jul 2013 : 01:46:35
quote:
Originally posted by Tamsar
I enjoyed this book immensely. More so than the first one which was a hell of a yarn. Safe to assume there will be a third instalment Paul?
Is it OK to discuss the book in this thread?
There's a third at the very least (I'm hoping for more). It'll be titled A CONVERSATION IN BLOOD and will release in June-July next year.
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| Tamsar |
Posted - 12 Jul 2013 : 22:37:22
I enjoyed this book immensely. More so than the first one which was a hell of a yarn. Safe to assume there will be a third instalment Paul?
Is it OK to discuss the book in this thread? |
| Yoss |
Posted - 08 Jul 2013 : 13:23:56
Indeed I did enjoy. I've definitely read fantasy novels of equal length where far less happens. Egil and Nix get a lot done in 350 pages, story-wise, and it's never at the expense of painting the setting (in other words, the pace was perfect and felt like I had a solid picture of the world). Same with the hammer & the blade, the ending was great. |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 30 Jun 2013 : 19:38:07
quote:
Originally posted by Yoss
Glad I pre-ordered an actual book, then. It showed up a little soggy as my mailman neglected to shut my mailbox, and it's been wicked rainy here recently. But it's dry now, and the plan is to sit outside the station in my ambulance all night and read it.
I hope you enjoy, Yoss. |
| Yoss |
Posted - 29 Jun 2013 : 23:48:23
Glad I pre-ordered an actual book, then. It showed up a little soggy as my mailman neglected to shut my mailbox, and it's been wicked rainy here recently. But it's dry now, and the plan is to sit outside the station in my ambulance all night and read it. |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 26 Jun 2013 : 14:23:04
There was, alas, a snafu on the distributor side with the Kindle version of DISCOURSE. Angry Robot is providing an interim solution for those affected:
http://angryrobotbooks.com/2013/06/july-ebooks-id-a-discourse-in-steel/
My apologies as well. |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 25 Jun 2013 : 14:02:54
Today is release day for A DISCOURSE IN STEEL, the second tale of Egil and Nix. I hope you'll give it a looksee. :-)
Paul |
| skychrome |
Posted - 23 Jun 2013 : 22:47:03
Hi Paul, I got an email from amazon as I pre-ordered for Kindle, saying that the launch has been delayed again for beginning of July (see below). At least it will be only one week extra wait, unless they postpone again...
Can't wait to start reading!
"Hello from Amazon.com,
We're writing because an unexpected delay has occurred in delivering the Kindle version of the book listed below:
A Discourse in Steel: A Tale of Egil and Nix
Link to the Kindle Title: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AD2OYTI
The old delivery date was: 6/25/2013.
The new delivery date is: 7/2/2013.
We'll keep your pre-order open on your account and deliver the title to your Kindle as soon as the publisher releases the digital version." |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 23 Jun 2013 : 11:05:55
quote:
Originally posted by skychrome
Aw man! First they postpone the book from end of May to end of June, and now they move it to July.... 
If you mean the Amazon Kindle version, I think that's just a glitch in Amazon's system. As far as I know (and as far as my publisher knows), it'll hit Kindles on June 25th. |
| skychrome |
Posted - 23 Jun 2013 : 02:01:54
Aw man! First they postpone the book from end of May to end of June, and now they move it to July.... |
| Tanthalas |
Posted - 18 Jun 2013 : 19:05:15
It sucks that the book gets released a bit later in Europe. :( |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 17 Jun 2013 : 20:26:12
For those interested: The Story Behind the Story of A DISCOURSE IN STEEL. Caution for language.
http://upcoming4.me/news/book-news/story-behind-a-discourse-in-steel-by-paul-s-kemp |
| skychrome |
Posted - 09 Jun 2013 : 03:25:00
quote:
Originally posted by PaulSKemp
In my ongoing quest to amuse and/or annoy, I give you the Top Ten Reasons to buy A DISCOURSE IN STEEL.
http://paulskemp.com/blog/top-ten-reasons-to-buy-a-discourse-in-steel/
Yayyy! No more Nickleback earworms for me!!! 
Thanks for the very reasonable and objective 10 reasons list Paul!
Please can you use little kitties next time instead of puppies? I don't want to disappoint those little kitties by not buying your book. Hey wait! Not necessary anymore, you already got me with the Nickleback exorcism!  |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 06 Jun 2013 : 20:42:30
In my ongoing quest to amuse and/or annoy, I give you the Top Ten Reasons to buy A DISCOURSE IN STEEL.
http://paulskemp.com/blog/top-ten-reasons-to-buy-a-discourse-in-steel/ |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 04 Jun 2013 : 15:20:21
For those interested, I've posted the final pre-release excerpt from A DISCOURSE IN STEEL, the second tale of Egil and Nix.
http://paulskemp.com/blog/june-excerpt-from-a-discourse-in-steel-a-fakking-horror-is-what-it-was/
Also, since I know many of you are awaiting THE GODBORN: There are only three weeks left to enter the drawing for a signed copy of THE GODBORN. Details here: http://paulskemp.com/blog/drawing-to-win-a-signed-copy-of-the-godborn-a-discourse-in-godborn/ |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 22 May 2013 : 21:22:15
Tor.com has posted Chapter One from A DISCOURSE IN STEEL, the next tale of Egil and Nix. I hope you'll check it out. :-)
Link: http://www.tor.com/stories/2013/05/a-discourse-in-steel-excerpt
Paul |
| Tamsar |
Posted - 01 May 2013 : 21:01:45
Oh man, soo good cannot wait. Latest excerpt is the best yet. Still 2 months till its published. Going to be a long wait. Dammit! |
| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 01 May 2013 : 17:14:46
Latest excerpt from A DISCOURSE IN STEEL is now up. If you read, I hope you dig.
http://paulskemp.com/blog/may-excerpt-from-a-discourse-in-steel-but-unfair-is-the-world-woe-and-alack/ |
