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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 22 May 2005 : 22:49:40
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| Well pooh! None of the stores around here have Maiden yet. :( |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Prince Forge of Avalon
Learned Scribe
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - 23 May 2005 : 04:32:59
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Kuje,
I think I got lucky!! |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 23 May 2005 : 04:40:07
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Originally posted by Prince Forge of Avalon
Kuje,
I think I got lucky!!
You stink! :(   Just to be clear, I'm joking around. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 23 May 2005 : 18:27:16
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Originally posted by Prince Forge of Avalon
Kameron,
Let me be the firt to congrulate you on a great story!
I just finished Maiden of Pain, and I have to say it was "quite the read" there were allot of elements about the book that I really enjoyed. I must tell you I never thought I would like a character who was a priestess of Lovitar, the whole pain and pleasure thing was very well written.
Wow! I have to say I am extremely surprised. It's not supposed to release until sometime around June 7-10. What country are you in, if I might ask? Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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I do have one question though *SPOILER ALERT*------------------------------------------------------------*
*SPOILER ALERT*-------------------------------******
How is it that Misterss Yenael actually manipulated events in Lutchcheq so that it would play out the way it did regarding the Karanock's, how could she have known what would happen or influence it?
Again thanks for the book I really enjoyed it!
PFoA
She didn't. She merely placed an agent there and let things happen. She was aware of all the forces at work in Luthcheq, and realized it wouldn't take much to make things boil over. She did do her research on Prisus and his family, so she was fairly certain that they would be the necessary catalyst. From there, she just left it in Loviatar's--and her daughter's--hands. |
"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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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 23 May 2005 : 18:34:56
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Originally posted by Prince Forge of Avalon
I just finished Maiden of Pain, and I have to say it was "quite the read" there were allot of elements about the book that I really enjoyed.
Lucky berk!
I guess I'll just have to wait my turn. 
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Prince Forge of Avalon
Learned Scribe
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2005 : 01:09:56
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Kameron,
I live in the US. I knew it wasnt supposed to be out until june, But when I saw it at the local bookstore I thought to myself "Hmmm, I bet somebody put these out by mistake, Ok grap it quick and buy it before they notice!" Hahahaha.NOt that I'm complaining of course.
Thanks for the anwser to the question too. I hope you write more for FR, I enjoyed your writing style.
P.S. Erik I read the exert in ROTD II, Ill be sure to pick up your book when it comes out!
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2005 : 02:56:32
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I saw the "USA" tag after I posted. Would you mind sharing what store and where in the US? You should go back at the end of the week and see if any copies are still on the shelf. (Not that I plan to turn anybody in; just curious to see if anybody catches the "mistake.")
Oh, and I hope to write more FR stuff, too. |
"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 24 May 2005 02:57:22 |
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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2005 : 03:38:43
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Congrats Kam! I'll be looking for it to show up at work. I knew when I saw the shortlist pre-orders go through a few weeks ago it would be early.
(Oh, and WoTC paperbacks almost never have a Strict on Sale date. They go on the shelves as soon as they arrive, so if anyone gives you any trouble at a bookstore just ask to see the SOS list and watch 'em get flustered, heh-heh!)
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Prince Forge of Avalon
Learned Scribe
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2005 : 07:53:39
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UH-OH I'm in trouble now aren't I?
It was the Barnes & Noble store In Monroeville, Pa. Ill check later this week to see If there still there.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2005 : 18:52:24
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I'm going to have to get to a bookstore myself. Not that I've had a lot of luck at procuring WotC books before their official release date. . .
Cheers
P.S. to PFoA: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed. |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Prince Forge of Avalon
Learned Scribe
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2005 : 21:39:42
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NO NO I ;ve never been so lucky as to procure a book before its offical release date,no no
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2005 : 22:48:01
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| Hey, PFA, any chance you'd be willing to write up a review of MoP on Amazon? |
"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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Prince Forge of Avalon
Learned Scribe
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2005 : 06:15:39
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Sure Kameron I can do that.
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2005 : 06:21:59
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| Thanks. I'd request the same of everyone who reads Maiden, good or bad. The more reviews, the higher the book places on searches of Amazon, I believe. |
"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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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2005 : 19:17:16
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Ah-ha! On my vacation, I walk into a Borders in Davis, and voila! There's MoP, looking shiny on the shelves. So now I have your book, Kam! Not sure when I'll have time to read it -- might be preempted by some Ed of the Greenwood -- but at least I've got the squirrely tome.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2005 : 21:15:06
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Originally posted by Kameron M. Franklin
Thanks. I'd request the same of everyone who reads Maiden, good or bad. The more reviews, the higher the book places on searches of Amazon, I believe.
I am really enjoying this book so far, I was fifteen minutes late from lunch today because I was sitting in my car reading this book and couldn't put it down. I've never done a review on Amazon, but I will this time. |
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2005 : 21:51:41
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| I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'm definitely glad you're enjoying the book, but I don't want to be responsible for making you late to work. |
"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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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 27 May 2005 : 01:02:18
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| Just picked it up this evening. Will begin it after I finish the second Artemis Fowl book I also picked up. Probably tomorrow night. |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Malaug
Acolyte
Australia
20 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jun 2005 : 01:20:47
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I would just like to tell the folks that the book is also out here in Australia, Melbourne and any good book store should have it. That basically counts out any major chain book store for at least 3 months.
Try Mind Games, Minotaur or the new store Science and Swords in Lonsdale Street.
Personally I have just started reading it and am finding it quite entertaining. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jun 2005 : 19:17:39
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| I've posted a video clip of my book signing this last Saturday. If you're interested, check it out on my blog. |
"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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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2005 : 03:51:44
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| Heh, yeah, and I only found out recently that the events folks at Borders made a major goof on their end of the promotion. They listed it on their website and in the local papers for July instead of June. |
"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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Braveheart
Learned Scribe
Austria
159 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2005 : 10:25:13
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Hi Kameron,
I have a question about the text written on the back of "Maiden of Pain".
I was wondering if you chose that bible-quotation or if someone at WotC chose it,
and if you chose it: Why that particular quote?
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Jarlaxle: "Do keep ever present in your thoughts, my friend, that an illusion can kill you if you believe in it."
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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 28 Oct 2005 : 15:01:02
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| I think it WotC who did it. All the Priest novels have some sort of verses at the back which seem like poetry. |
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2005 : 15:14:30
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| Yeah, someone at WotC chose that particular quote from Psalms for the back cover blurb. |
"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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Braveheart
Learned Scribe
Austria
159 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2005 : 21:14:10
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| Sounds quite weird actually, having Psalms on the back cover of a fantasy novel.. |
Jarlaxle: "Do keep ever present in your thoughts, my friend, that an illusion can kill you if you believe in it."
Entreri: "And the real thing can kill you whether you believe in it or not." |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2005 : 22:16:23
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| Not weirder than on any other (non-religious) piece of literature. I've more than one fantasy-book that starts off with a poem by Kipling, is that any less weird, for instance? |
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 29 Oct 2005 : 01:02:04
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It's actually quite fitting if you look at the context of the passage (which comes from Jeremiah, not Psalms--my mistake), not to mention that the King James vocabulary has a nice, archaic lilt to it.
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"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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