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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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 Posted - 17 Nov 2008 : 20:55:23
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
Now, it seems every book** is the first of a trilogy.
Heh, well, it may *seem* that way, but a lot of us are writing stand-alone, self-contained novels where the option of a sequel isn't on the table (though you never know . . .). The story's totally in the one book, from beginning to end.
All the Waterdeep books are like that, and the upcoming Wilds, and there have been the four class series, the Dungeons, the Citadels . . . all single novels that don't lead into a trilogy of any kind.
Now I would *love* to write a trilogy . . . it's just not in the cards at the moment.
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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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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2008 : 23:05:42
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
All the Waterdeep books are like that, and the upcoming Wilds, and there have been the four class series, the Dungeons, the Citadels . . . all single novels that don't lead into a trilogy of any kind.
There was also "The Cities" series of four stand-alone novels.  |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2009 : 18:46:33
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Single novels are really the way to go, and certainly no more multi-author series!
That being said, I just finished Blackstaff Tower, and found I had absolutely NO connection to the subject-matter.
Had nothing at all to do with quality - Steven did a comendable job (I at least finished it), but I didn't care about the characters or anything that was taking place - it was like seeing FR through some sort of Bizzaro-world lens.
I can at least honestly say I gave 4eFR literature a try now. I'm not 'bashing' here - the story was good - I just couldn't 'get into it'. Not with the word 'Spellplague' appearing on every other page, and references to stuff like "Aumanator's Temple".
It really wasn't what I was expecting at all.
For anyone 'moving forward' and enjoying the 4e world and rules, I would highly recommend it... but it wasn't for me. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 22 Feb 2009 : 00:05:59
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Originally posted by Markustay
Had nothing at all to do with quality - Steven did a comendable job (I at least finished it), but I didn't care about the characters or anything that was taking place - it was like seeing FR through some sort of Bizzaro-world lens.
Really? Even Renaer? He very quickly became one of my favourite Steven-crafted characters. |
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2009 : 01:50:23
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Hi! Just got word that I can announce that the working title of my forthcoming Realms novel is Elemental Bonds, that it's part of the new Planetouched series, and that it's scheduled for 2011!
Cheers,
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My Realms novel, Sandstorm, is now available for ordering. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2009 : 02:08:49
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Congratulations Christopher. "The Planetouched" is definitely a series I'm looking forward too. Looks of neat and new planar-lore to make this old planar-fan very happy!  |
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draethe
Acolyte
Australia
12 Posts |
Posted - 22 Oct 2009 : 23:21:13
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 21:42:57
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
RA Salvatore signs new 6-book contract with WotC
The contract is for six new books, all featuring Drizzt, with the first to come out some time in 2011.
Interesting.
I heard one of the six may be titled "Drizz't Must Die!"   |
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Sith_Lord_Drizzt
Seeker
Canada
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Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 15:57:42
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
RA Salvatore signs new 6-book contract with WotC
The contract is for six new books, all featuring Drizzt, with the first to come out some time in 2011.
That is awesome news! Glad to hear it! He stated on the RA Salvatore forums that "The Ghost King" was definitely not the last we had seen of Drizzt. |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 17:12:50
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
RA Salvatore signs new 6-book contract with WotC
The contract is for six new books, all featuring Drizzt, with the first to come out some time in 2011.
Sounds like two trilogies to me. Well, once I get a hold of The Ghost King (and therefore finish collecting the Transitions trilogy, I may actually never buy another RAS Realms novel. A thought that brings on mild depressing thoughts. |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 17:29:26
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| I know the feeling. I love Drizzt as a character and still go back and re-read the novels from time to time. But I'm starting to feel that he's story has been told. I'm not sure where else RAS could take him that would make the character or story grow/evolve. Now he's feeling more like a comic-book superhero, brought out when a new evil arises, etc., etc. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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3567 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 19:12:47
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Originally posted by HawkinstheDM
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
RA Salvatore signs new 6-book contract with WotC
The contract is for six new books, all featuring Drizzt, with the first to come out some time in 2011.
Sounds like two trilogies to me. Well, once I get a hold of The Ghost King (and therefore finish collecting the Transitions trilogy, I may actually never buy another RAS Realms novel. A thought that brings on mild depressing thoughts.
I hope you are right and one of the two trilogies is focuses on Entreri.....without Jarlaxle and D. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 19:15:00
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
I know the feeling. I love Drizzt as a character and still go back and re-read the novels from time to time. But I'm starting to feel that he's story has been told. I'm not sure where else RAS could take him that would make the character or story grow/evolve. Now he's feeling more like a comic-book superhero, brought out when a new evil arises, etc., etc.
I agree, I was hoping that when he eventually outlived Cattie, it might jade him and send him in a new direction. Thats the only hope I see for something new. But we shall see in 2011 where the first novel takes us. |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 19:32:49
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
I hope you are right and one of the two trilogies is focuses on Entreri.....without Jarlaxle and D.
Unfortunately, from what the Press Release says, the main character of all the novels will be Drizzt. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 19:39:17
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
quote:
Originally posted by The Red Walker
I hope you are right and one of the two trilogies is focuses on Entreri.....without Jarlaxle and D.
Unfortunately, from what the Press Release says, the main character of all the novels will be Drizzt.
Ah I not only missed that somehow in your post but missed it in the release as well....
Together, we will bring six more thrilling Dungeons & Dragons stories featuring Drizzt DoUrden to our loyal fan base.
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A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
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Sandro
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
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Posted - 13 Jan 2010 : 09:26:18
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| Well, I hope he continues with the tack he started on in The Ghost King, with the characters facing challenges that they simply cannot overcome, etc. Six books like that I'd happily read. As much as I love him, Drizzt the superhero just doesn't make for great novels anymore. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2010 : 01:02:42
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Unbroken Chain - Jaleigh Johnson......July 6th 2010!!
I am really looking forward to her plunging into the shadar-kai of the Shadowfell....
Very Cool! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2010 : 16:06:46
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
I hope you are right and one of the two trilogies is focuses on Entreri.....without Jarlaxle and D.
Unfortunately, from what the Press Release says, the main character of all the novels will be Drizzt.
Looks like we will get a healthy dose of dwarves also with Bob's next book available for pre-order on Amazon :
Gauntlgrym
I can't imagine a book named Gauntlgrym without Bruenor.
And with 384 pages there is plenty of room for more than one dwarf I hope! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 22 Feb 2010 : 16:56:25
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| But... but... It's already written into canon that Bruenor passes away BEFORE 1485. Unless he's gotten permission to "fill in the blanks" between the Spellplague and Present-day Faerūn, I don't see how Bruenor could be a part of the new novel. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2010 : 18:26:58
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
But... but... It's already written into canon that Bruenor passes away BEFORE 1485. Unless he's gotten permission to "fill in the blanks" between the Spellplague and Present-day Faerūn, I don't see how Bruenor could be a part of the new novel.
I dont think Bruenor will be in it....I just meant it would be hard to read a book titled that without him.
But you raise an interesting point....I think Bob would be allowed to set his novels whenever he wanted to. I am sure if he set this book right after the last to give D and Bruenor something to do after their loses he would have been allowed to. But I have not heard a hint about anything in it yet. |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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BloodAngel72
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 18 Apr 2010 : 22:50:02
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| That is incredible news of R.A. Salvatore's 6 book contract starting in 2011. Does anyone know if there are any other drow books coming out soon. I am extremely addicted to them. I thought the War of the Spider Queen was brilliant! I am thrilled to read more Drizzt, but I would also love to read more about Jarlaxle, Q'arlynd, Pharaun, Gromph, ect. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2010 : 21:04:21
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| Elaine Cunningham's The Serpent's Daughter in 2012...Woo Hoo! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Drizztsmanchild
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 06:30:27
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Ms Cunningham has a new novel?.....awesome.
Gauntylgrym should feature Bruenor....I forget what date Ghost King ended. And I may be mistaken but I believe RAS and Ed have carte blanche when it comes to what is canon...So if RAS wants to extend Bruenors life...he can |
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Mournblade
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 29 Jul 2010 : 06:11:31
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Originally posted by Drizztsmanchild
Ms Cunningham has a new novel?.....awesome.
Gauntylgrym should feature Bruenor....I forget what date Ghost King ended. And I may be mistaken but I believe RAS and Ed have carte blanche when it comes to what is canon...So if RAS wants to extend Bruenors life...he can
I don't read the novels of the 4e realms, but I might have to make an exception for Elaine Cunningham.
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 15 Sep 2010 : 02:02:57
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Dawnbringer a Forgotten Realms Novel, May 3rd 2011.
By Samantha Henderson |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 15 Sep 2010 : 16:38:21
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
Dawnbringer a Forgotten Realms Novel, May 3rd 2011.
By Samantha Henderson
Hmmmm....
Amazon:Reading level: Young Adult
Seems that this is not precisely focused on CKs age average. |
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