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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12 Feb 2004 : 19:16:38
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Well met
This being a collective scroll of any questions the Scribes and visitors of Candlekeep wish to put to a new author of the Realms, namely - Murray Leeder, author of the upcoming novel for the new Fighters Series - Son of Thunder.
Present your questions herein and check back to see what news may also come forth from the quill of this author.
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2004 : 19:25:26
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
This being a collective scroll of any questions the Scribes and visitors of Candlekeep wish to put to a new author of the Realms, namely - Murray Leeder, author of the upcoming novel for the new Fighters Series - Son of Thunder.
Present your questions herein and check back to see what news may also come forth from the quill of this author.
Yes, please do. I'll let you know now that I'm currently out in England taking a respite from my home in Canada for six motnhs or so, and I may not be able to check allt he time. |
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Demonwise
Acolyte
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Posted - 12 Feb 2004 : 20:27:35
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The fighter series? That slipped past me.. Quess im not too up to date. Could you tell me what it is about, and when it is due? I know I could ask any person other than myself because I seem to be the only one not knowing, but who better to answer these questions than the man himself?  |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2004 : 22:18:41
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Originally posted by Demonwise
The fighter series? That slipped past me.. Quess im not too up to date. Could you tell me what it is about, and when it is due? I know I could ask any person other than myself because I seem to be the only one not knowing, but who better to answer these questions than the man himself?
The Fighters series won't be out for quite a while, and my book, Son of Thunder, won't be out till January 2006... yes, 2006. I haven't written all that much yet. It focuses ont he Uthgardt, especially the Thunderbeast tribe about whom I wrote in the short story "The Fallen Lands" in Realms of Shadow.
Some of you may be interested to know that I'm working on a tie-in story for Dragon. There's no guarantee it will be published but they seemed pretty positive when I made the pitch. It features Uther Gardolfsson -- Uthgar before he became a god. |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 05 Mar 2004 : 16:15:07
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Hello. I just wanted to say that I am around for anyone who wants to ask questions. I'm living in Bournemouth in the U.K. with my sister and her family right now, and I'm slowly progressing with Son of Thunder. I've been slowed down by an eye problem of some sort -- I need to see a specialist about it fairly soon, as neither a GP nor an optician has found anything actually wrong.
In addition, I submitted my short story for Realms of the Dragons, entitled "The Strength of the Jester," almost two months ago now, well before the deadline because I wanted it out of the way before I left Canada. I was quite pleased with how that story turned out and I certainly hope the editor is the same. I decided I wanted to write a story that definitely ties in with Richard Lee Byers' trilogy (I like reading tales like that, after all) so that's what this is. I don't know how many others will tie in so directly. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 05 Mar 2004 : 17:26:45
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
Hello. I just wanted to say that I am around for anyone who wants to ask questions. I'm living in Bournemouth in the U.K. with my sister and her family right now, and I'm slowly progressing with Son of Thunder. I've been slowed down by an eye problem of some sort -- I need to see a specialist about it fairly soon, as neither a GP nor an optician has found anything actually wrong.
In addition, I submitted my short story for Realms of the Dragons, entitled "The Strength of the Jester," almost two months ago now, well before the deadline because I wanted it out of the way before I left Canada. I was quite pleased with how that story turned out and I certainly hope the editor is the same. I decided I wanted to write a story that definitely ties in with Richard Lee Byers' trilogy (I like reading tales like that, after all) so that's what this is. I don't know how many others will tie in so directly.
Ahhh, good ol' Bournemouth 
Looking forward to your novel, ive always wanted more for the barbarians of The North. Its a long way off yet though, im sure more questions will come in when the novel is released. |
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 - 23 Mar 2004 : 12:27:58
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| Since Kameron announced the Realms of the Dragons 2 anthology on his board, I might as well acknowledge that my story will end up there too. This is a good thing; true, I won't have the distinction of being in the same anthology as Ed Greenwood, Elaine Cunningham and whomever else is in this one, but I did all that before. But it will be close to the release date of my novel. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 23 Mar 2004 : 13:54:29
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I think its a great idea. Two Realms-shattering-event-related anthologies - one for the established FR authors and one for the new FR authors. What better way to get your name known and show everyone what you can do! 
Im looking forward to reading the second volume probably more than I am with the first volume, there should be plenty of individual flavors. |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 23 Mar 2004 : 16:35:21
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| I was wondering if you'd be contributing as well, Murray. I like the idea of having the anthology coming out shortly after Maiden, too. |
"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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Valondil the Ranger
Learned Scribe
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2004 : 00:20:41
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| Mr. Leeder, will there be a series for each class since there's already one for fighters, rogues, and there's going to be one for wizards? Also, do you think WotC will be making any more open-calls for the Fighters Series? |
--Your humble ranger,
Valondil
Check out my webpage at http://iankappos.blogspot.com/ |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jun 2004 : 18:41:46
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Originally posted by Valondil the Ranger
Mr. Leeder, will there be a series for each class since there's already one for fighters, rogues, and there's going to be one for wizards? Also, do you think WotC will be making any more open-calls for the Fighters Series?
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jun 2004 : 18:45:27
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
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Originally posted by Valondil the Ranger
Mr. Leeder, will there be a series for each class since there's already one for fighters, rogues, and there's going to be one for wizards? Also, do you think WotC will be making any more open-calls for the Fighters Series?
As far as I know, the Fighters series will be four strong, just like the Rogues and Priests, and that there will be four of the Wizards too. Those, again as far as I know, will be the only classes covered. But note that some of them include classes which are vaguely subcategories of them, like barbarians in my case and bards in Don Bassingthwaite's. |
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Sarelle
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
508 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2004 : 13:59:17
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Originally posted by Lord Rad
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
Hello. I just wanted to say that I am around for anyone who wants to ask questions. I'm living in Bournemouth in the U.K.
Ahhh, good ol' Bournemouth
My step-second-cousins-once-removed (that isn't a joke! Really! It's a long story) live in Bournemouth! We went to see them two weeks ago after my great-uncle died.
Don't know why I'm sharing - but there you go! |
Chair of the The Rightful Return of Monster Deities to FR Society (RRMDFRS)
My character, drawn by Liodain: Sarelle / Sarelle (smaller) |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2004 : 15:20:39
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| I'm having an enjoyable time here in Bournemouth, though I definitely picked the wrong year not to be in Calgary. I mean, the Flames have made the finals! And are one win from winning! This is beyond huge -- it's the first time in ages they've even made the playoffs. Any Flames fans out there? Fortunately the games show on UK TV, but to watch them live I have to get up in the middle of the night. I've been going to work the next day on only four or five hours sleep. But no more! Momentum and statistics are on the Flames side. I'd wager it will all be settled tonight. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2004 : 15:27:48
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But no more! Momentum and statistics are on the Flames side. I'd wager it will all be settled tonight.
Good luck to the Flames then. Although sleep may not be on the horizon for you after their victory. From what I've seen Calgary fans really know how to celebrate. |
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Erin Tettensor
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jun 2004 : 02:54:43
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
But no more! Momentum and statistics are on the Flames side. I'd wager it will all be settled tonight.
To quote the immortal Habs: ON VA GAGNER! ON VA GAGNER!
It's 3:51 am Switzerland time, and I'm listening to the radio on my computer. How sad is that, Murray?
And yes, SiriusBlack, I can assure you we Calgarians know just how to celebrate... |
Edited by - Erin Tettensor on 06 Jun 2004 03:51:38 |
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Erin Tettensor
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2004 : 11:46:32
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Booo... |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2004 : 07:55:59
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Originally posted by Zyx
Booo...
Yeah, but there are plenty of positives. Short years ago the Flames were worst in the league for a few seasons -- there was talk of moving them away somewhere. Now they're a force to be reckoned with. It was a nice run while it lasted; the Flames have set a record as the only team ever to beat thre 100-point teams to reach the finals and have a new souevnir to hang from the dome roof. Good job, boys. |
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Erin Tettensor
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2004 : 10:50:23
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
Yeah, but there are plenty of positives. Short years ago the Flames were worst in the league for a few seasons -- there was talk of moving them away somewhere. Now they're a force to be reckoned with. It was a nice run while it lasted; the Flames have set a record as the only team ever to beat thre 100-point teams to reach the finals and have a new souevnir to hang from the dome roof. Good job, boys.
Quite. And while next year may be a whole new deck of cards (if in fact there is a next year), the Flames are incredibly good at playing what they're dealt. I feel bad for them that they simply ran out of gas, but what do you expect when you play as many games as they did? And as Brad Richards said, it's tough to talk about "best" when it all comes down to one goal. That series will be remembered as one of the best ever. |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 26 Aug 2004 : 22:41:08
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The new issue of Dragon has an ad for the anthology Cloaked in Shadow: Dark Tales of the Elves (http://anthologies.fantasistent.com/), which has stories by Elaine and myself. That's the first time my name's ever appeared in Dragon. I for one can't wait to read it -- good dark fantasy stuff, and it should provide a nice alternative to the prevailing image of elves as tree-hugging do-gooders.
This anthology also marks the first time I've ever been illustrated. Click on that "art" link and you'll see mine, the image of the two elves, one pristine and one horribly wretched, struggling with each other. That's from my story, "Rotten Blood." Great picture! |
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Valondil the Ranger
Learned Scribe
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2004 : 08:23:49
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Hi, Mr. Leeder. I'm currently reading Realms of Shadow and I was flipping through when I saw that your story was written in first person. No offense, but I haven't always really thought that first person really fit in the fantasy genre. But, hey, I might enjoy it.  Anyway, I was wondering that in the future are you planning on writing all your stories/novels in first person? Only curious. |
--Your humble ranger,
Valondil
Check out my webpage at http://iankappos.blogspot.com/ |
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Valondil the Ranger
Learned Scribe
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2004 : 09:18:13
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Oh wait, sorry. I asked that question already. I clicked post reply in this thread but I guess I accidentally pressed create topic or something. Anyway, sorry.
But anyway, while I'm at it, I was wondering if you were going to use the name Murray J.D. Leeder as your author name for your future stories? |
--Your humble ranger,
Valondil
Check out my webpage at http://iankappos.blogspot.com/ |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2004 : 15:25:06
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Originally posted by Valondil the Ranger
Oh wait, sorry. I asked that question already. I clicked post reply in this thread but I guess I accidentally pressed create topic or something. Anyway, sorry.
But anyway, while I'm at it, I was wondering if you were going to use the name Murray J.D. Leeder as your author name for your future stories?
Hmm, good question. I don't know. I'm not especially inclined to. I can't imagine there are a lot of Murray Leeders out there for me to be confused with. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2004 : 22:59:58
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
The new issue of Dragon has an ad for the anthology Cloaked in Shadow: Dark Tales of the Elves (http://anthologies.fantasistent.com/), which has stories by Elaine and myself. That's the first time my name's ever appeared in Dragon. I for one can't wait to read it -- good dark fantasy stuff, and it should provide a nice alternative to the prevailing image of elves as tree-hugging do-gooders.
This anthology also marks the first time I've ever been illustrated. Click on that "art" link and you'll see mine, the image of the two elves, one pristine and one horribly wretched, struggling with each other. That's from my story, "Rotten Blood." Great picture!
Hi Murray
I have become more and more intrigued by this anthology and finally decided to purchase it, however, upon going to amazon.co.uk, although the book says released in Sept 2004, amazon say that it is not in stock and to request trying to get it "used". Do you know why this would be? Is it limited to a U.S. market?
I think you need to get together with the other authors of the anthology and have words
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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 Oct 2004 : 02:35:23
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| I've not yet received my author's copy yet. It's probably still delayed a bit -- apparently there were some problems at the printer. Whether or not amazon will carry it I don't know, but you could always purchase it directly from www.fantasistet.com |
Edited by - Alaundo on 26 Oct 2004 08:56:37 |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2004 : 04:37:42
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| I note that Cloaked in Shadow is now on amazon.com and amazon.co.uk. It's a terrific read so far (I just got my copy in the mail on Friday)... I particularly like Elaine's, no surprise. It's also the first time I've ever really been illustrated. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2004 : 12:07:32
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| Thanks for keeping a lookout, Murray. I'll get it ordered right away |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2004 : 12:14:45
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
I note that Cloaked in Shadow is now on amazon.com and amazon.co.uk. It's a terrific read so far (I just got my copy in the mail on Friday)... I particularly like Elaine's, no surprise. It's also the first time I've ever really been illustrated.
Shucks! Still no luck in the UK Has anyone managed to locate a copy in any shops in the UK? |
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 - 20 Feb 2005 : 18:19:08
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Hello everyone. My horror short story "Toothy Grin" appears in the anthology Cold Glass Pain, availabe as an e-book at http://books.lulu.com/content/108352
It will soon be available in print as well. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2005 : 10:56:10
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
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Originally posted by Lord Rad
Sememmon eh? What is his current situation? Did he just go missing after being pushed out of the Zhentarim by Fzoul?
Is this story to be set in the current timeline?
Yes and yes. I believe it will actually take place a tiny bit before the current timeline (before Forsaken House, for instance), just because I needed it to take place in the autumn.
Sememmon and his evil elf ladylove Ashemmi quit Darkhold and went into exile after Fzoul tightened his hold on the Zhentarim. But Sememmon is not without his resources, and, you'll discover, still retains some contacts within the Western Zhentarim at the very least.
But why not discuss this on my scroll, rather than Erik's?
I've pulled this across from Erik Scott de Bie's thread as i'm sure many will wish to talk about this  So.....
Now THIS is what i've been after for years! Murray, what can you tell us about this novel?
Is it part of a new series?
Is the series focusing on the Zhentarim in particular or just certain powers of the Realms?
When is the novel out? Any word of the title yet?
Is this to be a big Zhentarim revival and part of a new RSE?
I'm giddy with excitment of this novel!! |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Evro
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 01 Mar 2005 : 13:18:42
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Originally posted by Evro
Hello Ed and THO,
I'm wondering if you might be willing to offer any information on Mythkar Leng and Lord Geildarr of Llorkh before they came to the Greyvale. Perhaps Felishar(the leader of Orlbar) as well? I've never seen any background on these guys from before the time that Geildarr moved into Llorkh with his Purple Cloaks.
Thanks so much!
As a point of interest, both Geildarr and Leng figure prominently in my novel Son of Thunder, out next January.
Murray, this is VERY exciting to me, as both of these ne'er-do-wells have figured prominently in my campaign over the last several years(I host an online NeverwinterNights module in a FR-based multi-server Persistent World).
Is there any information available about the novel at this point? |
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