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Tamsar
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12 Jul 2013 : 22:37:22
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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? |
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 13 Jul 2013 : 01:46:35
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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
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Jul 2013 : 10:31:07
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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. |
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 13 Jul 2013 : 19:17:09
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Originally posted by Tamsar
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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. |
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Tanthalas
Senior Scribe
Portugal
508 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jul 2013 : 20:31:49
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
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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.  |
Sir Markham pointed out, drinking another brandy. "A chap who can point at you and say 'die' has the distinct advantage". |
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Tamsar
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Jul 2013 : 15:11:50
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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! |
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 05 Nov 2013 : 13:52:58
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"Evil prevails when good men fail to act."
The original and unapologetic Arilyn, Aribeth, Seoni Fanboy. |
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Tamsar
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
141 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2014 : 10:16:15
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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? |
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light |
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Tanthalas
Senior Scribe
Portugal
508 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2014 : 13:17:53
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| Oh, I had missed that announcement. I'm glad that we'll be seeing more of Egil and Nix. Great books. |
Sir Markham pointed out, drinking another brandy. "A chap who can point at you and say 'die' has the distinct advantage". |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 16 Feb 2014 : 14:19:38
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Originally posted by Tamsar
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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. :-) |
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Madpig
Learned Scribe
Finland
148 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2014 : 12:15:05
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 17 Feb 2014 : 14:04:33
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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! |
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Tanthalas
Senior Scribe
Portugal
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Posted - 17 Feb 2014 : 18:36:24
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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. |
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