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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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 Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 02:11:41
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“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 03:16:18
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Just signed up.
(Okay, so my first book doesn't come out until July 2005, but I did sign a contract.  ) |
"You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." --Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride |
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Zacas
Learned Scribe
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 03:36:29
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| of the ones i've seen and can recall off the top of my head.. Paul Kemp, Thomas Reid, and Veronica Whitney-Robinson... dunno if Richard Baker or a few others have or not... those are just the one's i recall seeing... |
I am like a superhero, with no powers or motivation.
I have gone to find myself. If I get back before I return, please keep me here.
People like you are the reason people like me are on medication. |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 05:50:18
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Having had a look at the Mebers list
It looks like Paul Kemp, Thomas Reid, Voronica and James Lowder are here
So where missing Elaine and the 2 Rich Bs |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
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Voronica Whitney-Robinson
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 06:18:23
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| I've been popping in and out of here for over a year now. Dave Gross pokes his head in here once in a while as well. :) |
V.
A friend will help you move.
A real friend will help you move a body...
Visit http://www.voronica.com to see what else I've been up to. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 08:00:04
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Originally posted by Dargoth
So where missing Elaine and the 2 Rich Bs
How dare you say that about -- oh, wait, are those their names? Nevermind.  
Seriously, it'd be nice if Ms. Cunningham and Mr. Salvatore dropped by. For one thing, the latter could settle once and for all my argument on the order of the Drizzt books.  |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 08:07:27
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How dare you say that about -- oh, wait, are those their names? Nevermind.
*Chuckle*
The 2 Rich Bs in question are Richard Lee Byers (Author of Disolution) and Richard Baker (Author of Condemnation) |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 10:28:25
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Edward Bolme has been known to visit too.
Kameron M. Franklin, what novel are you down to write in 2005? |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 10:54:26
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Originally posted by Rad
Edward Bolme has been known to visit too.
Kameron M. Franklin, what novel are you down to write in 2005?
Im pretty sure hes the Maiden of Pain winner |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 15:46:26
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Seriously, it'd be nice if Ms. Cunningham and Mr. Salvatore dropped by. For one thing, the latter could settle once and for all my argument on the order of the Drizzt books.
Mr. Salvatore has a site with a sizeable message board as well. You could go there: www.rasalvatore.com to see if there is an answer to satisfy your argument on the order of the books. Of couse, if you already know of this site and are staying true to Candlekeep by not visiting other boards....good for you. <Starts to hum, Spandau Ballet's True>.  |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 15:50:48
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Originally posted by Rad
Kameron M. Franklin, what novel are you down to write in 2005?
<In Croc Hunter voice> Crikey mates! Look what we have here. It's the Kameron M. Franklin species. Now, I want you to take a look at this. As a new WOTC author, you'll see Kameron spreading his wings testing them before taking flight. This is a dangerous time for young KMF as other predators have been known to lurk about ready to pounce on a fledgling before he can learn to exist on his own.<end Croc Hunter Voice>
Yes, he is the Maiden of Pain contest winner. Congrats to him followed of course by the inevitable, why are you here and not writing? |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 18:01:56
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| I'm here, if anybody would like to communicate with me. (Or even if you don't, I guess.) |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 18:08:14
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
I'm here, if anybody would like to communicate with me. (Or even if you don't, I guess.)
Welcome Richard...... and may I take this opportunity to say what an absolutely fantastic job you did with Dissolution! WOW! |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 21:57:38
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Yeah, I'm the Maiden of Pain guy. And I am writing! How do you think I typed this message? 
Seriously, I am working on the book. No, really. Hey, what's the whip for? Why would I need . . . oh. OH! I assure you, that's really not necessary.
*opens up Word and starts working furiously, with occasional, fearful glances over his shoulder* |
"You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." --Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride |
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Zacas
Learned Scribe
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 22:25:24
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| ::blinks, glancing around for the evil crocodile hunter guy... then swats Sirius for the imitation:: Hmm... hey Alaundo.. can i borrow that Staff of the Irritated Moderator +5 (Or whatever everyone calls it)... gotta make sure this new author keeps working... (since there's no whipping emote on these boards) |
I am like a superhero, with no powers or motivation.
I have gone to find myself. If I get back before I return, please keep me here.
People like you are the reason people like me are on medication. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 22:27:44
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
I'm here, if anybody would like to communicate with me. (Or even if you don't, I guess.)
Who's Richard Lee Byers?
Seriously, I'll shut up down so Mr. Byers can give us full details and/or a full outline on the The Year of Rogue Dragons' books that he will be authoring starting with The Rage in April. |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 23:41:03
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Thank you for the kind words, Rad.
Full details and a full outline, Sirius? Happy to oblige:
There's this nobleman who runs into three witches, see, and they prophesy that he'll rise in the feudal hierarchy until he ultimately becomes king of the realm. So, egged on by his ambitious wife, he starts murdering the nobles who rank above him...
Oh, wait, sorry, that's the plot of Macbeth. Sometimes I confuse myself with Shakespeare. The really sad thing about it is that I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who does.
With regard to The Year of Rogue Dragons, should I repeat the hints I gave on the WotC board? Guess it couldn't hurt. This is the next so-called "Realms-Shaking Event." Although set in the FR "present" (1373 DR), the plot involves a primordial mystery as well as a full-blown Rage of Dragons. We'll be visiting some part of the Realms that have been underexposed in the novels in recent years (in some cases, I think they may even be virgin territory) and using some character races and prestige classes that are similarly underexposed. There's a showdown with a legendary archvillain in the offing, as well as a whole lotta dragons. So I hope everyone will check it out. |
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Signal-9
Acolyte
Canada
37 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 23:44:58
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Sounds great Mr Byers.
Im sure everyone here will appreciate any insight you can give us. |
"Dont make him come near me, Tanis !. I assure you. I am capable of this, truly. What i have sought all my life is within my grasp. I will let nothing stop me. Look at Caramon's face, Tanis ! He Knows ! I kiled him once. I can do it again..."
- Raistlin (Dragons of Spring Dawning)
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Maecenus of Westgate
Learned Scribe
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 23:50:36
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This series of books sound fantastic and couldn't have been penned by a better author!  I can't wait! |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 00:10:13
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
Thank you for the kind words, Rad.
Full details and a full outline, Sirius? Happy to oblige:
There's this nobleman who runs into three witches, see, and they prophesy that he'll rise in the feudal hierarchy until he ultimately becomes king of the realm. So, egged on by his ambitious wife, he starts murdering the nobles who rank above him...
Oh, wait, sorry, that's the plot of Macbeth. Sometimes I confuse myself with Shakespeare. The really sad thing about it is that I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who does.
With regard to The Year of Rogue Dragons, should I repeat the hints I gave on the WotC board? Guess it couldn't hurt. This is the next so-called "Realms-Shaking Event." Although set in the FR "present" (1373 DR), the plot involves a primordial mystery as well as a full-blown Rage of Dragons. We'll be visiting some part of the Realms that have been underexposed in the novels in recent years (in some cases, I think they may even be virgin territory) and using some character races and prestige classes that are similarly underexposed. There's a showdown with a legendary archvillain in the offing, as well as a whole lotta dragons. So I hope everyone will check it out.
I still say its Damara/Vaasa (the sample chapter is set around there)
That Horde of Dragons sittting on the ruins of the Witch Kings castle in Vaasa has got to be suffering from a serious case of piles, theyve been sitting on theose cold rocks for almost 15 years.
Given the likely location, I suspect the Legendary Arch villain will be Tiamat, theres an outside chance it could be Orcus.
If it is Damara theres only 2 storys that I know of that have been set there both by RAS and they where short stories |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 01:56:35
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Welcome to Candlekeep. I'm sure Alaundo will keep all the new victims guests happy while extracting information. (Make sure when you're invited to lunch with Alaundo that he leads you to his parlour and not his torture chambers. Although I could never distingish between the two.) |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
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Zacas
Learned Scribe
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 02:35:40
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Originally posted by Lina
Welcome to Candlekeep. I'm sure Alaundo will keep all the new victims guests happy while extracting information. (Make sure when you're invited to lunch with Alaundo that he leads you to his parlour and not his torture chambers. Although I could never distingish between the two.)
::Whacks Lina with the Staff of the Irritated Moderator +5 he somehow got from Alaundo, then gags her and drags her away::
::He returns from somewhere deep beneath the keep:: Don't mind her... she's escaped from the Asylum beneath the keep... and is always talking about torture chambers and the such... so just ignore what she said... We all enjoy having those famous Realmsian authors here... and wish more would come so we can get more information from them on their writings... *And get our own autographed copies*
::He coughs slightly and fake-smiles:: |
I am like a superhero, with no powers or motivation.
I have gone to find myself. If I get back before I return, please keep me here.
People like you are the reason people like me are on medication. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 15:59:46
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
Full details and a full outline, Sirius? Happy to oblige:
There's this nobleman who runs into three witches, see, and they prophesy that he'll rise in the feudal hierarchy until he ultimately becomes king of the realm. So, egged on by his ambitious wife, he starts murdering the nobles who rank above him...
Oh, wait, sorry, that's the plot of Macbeth. Sometimes I confuse myself with Shakespeare. The really sad thing about it is that I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who does.
With regard to The Year of Rogue Dragons...
Shakespeare? Did he write anything important?
Thank you for the details about the upcoming trilogy.
You wouldn't perchance also know the color of the dragon seen on the cover of the first novel? The cover is set at night, so I'm having a bit of difficulty in judging the mighty creature's color. |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 16:58:24
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| The artists and I didn't speak, and I haven't seen the painting in any format except what you've seen, so I really don't know. My guess is that it's a black, but it's only a guess. |
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 17:44:01
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| I'm guessing a red. It is breathing fire and you can just see hints of red scales on the head. Not to mention that Blacks tend to hang out in swamps and similar climes as opposed to mountains and ice caverns. |
"You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." --Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride |
Edited by - Kameron M. Franklin on 26 Jan 2004 18:37:13 |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 17:55:14
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| Well, I just signed up too. My first Forgotten Realms novel will come out in precisely two years, but I had short stories in the last anthology and the next one, and also wrote one of the Dungeons and Dragons novels. I'd be happy to answer any questions. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 19:18:14
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
Well, I just signed up too. My first Forgotten Realms novel will come out in precisely two years, but I had short stories in the last anthology and the next one, and also wrote one of the Dungeons and Dragons novels. I'd be happy to answer any questions.
Welcome to Candlekeep, Murray
Which novel is it that youre writing for release in two years?
So youre also writing a short story in Realms of Dragons?
I havent read any of the D&D novels yet (I assume you mean the T.H.Lain ones?) but I do own them all and intend to read them once my FR backlog has cleared up a bit more Which one did you write? |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 22:32:28
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Originally posted by Rad
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
Well, I just signed up too. My first Forgotten Realms novel will come out in precisely two years, but I had short stories in the last anthology and the next one, and also wrote one of the Dungeons and Dragons novels. I'd be happy to answer any questions.
Welcome to Candlekeep, Murray
Which novel is it that youre writing for release in two years?
So youre also writing a short story in Realms of Dragons?
I havent read any of the D&D novels yet (I assume you mean the T.H.Lain ones?) but I do own them all and intend to read them once my FR backlog has cleared up a bit more Which one did you write?
I'm writing the third novel in the Fighters series. Those who liked my short story in Realms of Shadow will be pleased to know that it concerns the same characters I wrote about there, the Thunderbeast tribe of Uthgardt. And yes, I will have a story in Realms of the Dragons. I reached way back and found myself a mercury dragon.
My T.H. Lain novel was Plague of Ice. Let me know what you think when you get to it. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 22:43:04
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
I'm writing the third novel in the Fighters series.
Wow, the THIRD novel in the series!? Whats the title? Where is the novel based? What are the other novels called and who are the authors? So many questions Id never actually heard of the Fighter series before you mentioned it....although I DID expect it to follow the Rogues and Priests series anyway
Strange to have a Fighters series though, after all, dont all novels contain a fighter of sorts? |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2004 : 22:53:28
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Originally posted by Rad
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
I'm writing the third novel in the Fighters series.
Wow, the THIRD novel in the series!? Whats the title? Where is the novel based? What are the other novels called and who are the authors? So many questions Id never actually heard of the Fighter series before you mentioned it....although I DID expect it to follow the Rogues and Priests series anyway
Strange to have a Fighters series though, after all, dont all novels contain a fighter of sorts?
The title of one of them has already been announced on wizards.com -- it's Master of Chains, by Jess Lebow. Mine will probably be called Son of Thunder. I also know the name of the first one, though I don't know who's writing it. I won't say the name, but I will say that there will be many of you who will jump for joy at hearing it. I know I did.
My book will be set exactly where you'd expect to find Uthgardt, in the North. More I won't say, except that I'll drop in on several spots that are well-established but have never appeared in a novel before. And several old friends will be among the villains. |
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So which FR authors have migrated to these boards?
