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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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 Posted - 03 Nov 2009 : 23:17:16
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Your guess is as good as mine. Are there a lot of people clamoring for it on the Wizards boards? That might make a difference.
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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Darth KTrava
Learned Scribe
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2009 : 23:57:33
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There seems to be a few, granted there's not many as it is...., who haved asked about Fox....
Right now the boards over there are down, or not cooperating with my Firefox....
I did finally finish Downshadow. It seems that Kalen is passing the torch, so are we done with that particular character? |
Evil will be dealt with swiftly as it is my duty to remove such evil from my presence.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 03:01:36
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Originally posted by Darth KTrava
There seems to be a few, granted there's not many as it is...., who haved asked about Fox....
It's a small, scrappy insurgency. 
My hope is to write her into a trilogy, so that more people will read about her. Nyah ha!
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I did finally finish Downshadow. It seems that Kalen is passing the torch, so are we done with that particular character?
Oh, he's not passing the torch. He may indeed come back, and I have some excellent plans for how he'll make his return. In theory!
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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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 09:26:19
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Originally posted by Darth KTrava
There seems to be a few, granted there's not many as it is...., who haved asked about Fox....
Right now the boards over there are down, or not cooperating with my Firefox....
I did finally finish Downshadow. It seems that Kalen is passing the torch, so are we done with that particular character?
whats it doing, saying tech error???
thats what it says on mine, just go through the main page, works for me, and I use FireFox.
wonder, does Foxxie at Twiight use firefox? |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
My FR fan fiction
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Brimstone
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 12:10:29
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I had to start going through the D&D Site also. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 15:56:06
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Yeah, Firefox is having issues with the site. I suggest using another Internet Browser--Internet Explorer worked fine for me.
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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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2009 : 16:00:00
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Also, I should add that I made the ending of Downshadow purposefully ambiguous as to whether Shadowbane plans to continue his quest against evil. If you as the DM want to have your PCs pick up the quest (particularly using the Eye of Justice material on DDI (check Dungeon's October articles) or the upcoming Channel Divinity: Torm article that will appear on Dragon in November), the ending of Downshadow makes for an excellent segue into their career. Perhaps the sword goes to one of them, and they will have a destiny like Shadowbane did.
Or maybe Shadowbane still has the sword, and will wield it in upcoming novels. We'll see!
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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Darth KTrava
Learned Scribe
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2009 : 22:10:18
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Not to mention further development of Myrin as well.
And IE gave me the same error. So I guess Epic FAIL on the WOTC site.... |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 10 Nov 2009 : 09:07:47
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| so Erik... would you ever consider using a mimic disguised as a ghost ship in one of your novels?? |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
My FR fan fiction
Magister's GAmbit
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2009 : 17:48:13
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Assuming that mimics have a swim speed? Sure.
I will ask . . . where did THAT come from? It's a pretty out-of-the-blue question.
Though I did notice that a Mimic sourcebook came out recently . . .
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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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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 10 Nov 2009 : 20:51:46
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oh it came from out of the nowhere and the somewhere while I was laughing at something else......
well they have been known to get very big.....mimic splat??? where |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
My FR fan fiction
Magister's GAmbit
http://steelfiredragon.deviantart.com/gallery/33539234 |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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sfdragon
Great Reader
2285 Posts |
Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 00:41:48
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oh and btw, dont think they'd need a swim spead, they'd just float around or something......or swim like a duck....
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why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
My FR fan fiction
Magister's GAmbit
http://steelfiredragon.deviantart.com/gallery/33539234 |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2009 : 21:54:19
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
quote:
Originally posted by Darth KTrava
There seems to be a few, granted there's not many as it is...., who haved asked about Fox....
It's a small, scrappy insurgency.
My hope is to write her into a trilogy, so that more people will read about her. Nyah ha!
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I did finally finish Downshadow. It seems that Kalen is passing the torch, so are we done with that particular character?
Oh, he's not passing the torch. He may indeed come back, and I have some excellent plans for how he'll make his return. In theory!
Cheers
huh, that sounds like writer speak for you have aready turned in your first draft  (fingers crossed) |
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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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2009 : 22:21:00
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
huh, that sounds like writer speak for you have aready turned in your first draft(fingers crossed)
Nope, I tell you very truthfully--other than the Realms of the Dead anthology coming out in a couple months, I have nothing in the novel/short story works with WotC at the moment.
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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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 17 Nov 2009 : 23:44:28
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
quote:
Originally posted by The Red Walker
huh, that sounds like writer speak for you have aready turned in your first draft(fingers crossed)
Nope, I tell you very truthfully--other than the Realms of the Dead anthology coming out in a couple months, I have nothing in the novel/short story works with WotC at the moment.
That's disappointing. I'm hoping this just means Wizards' haven't finalised their release schedules yet. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 01:57:32
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Who knows?
Knowing how far they plan things out, though, I suspect they're booked through 2011.
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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Sith_Lord_Drizzt
Seeker
Canada
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 15:47:27
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Who knows?
Knowing how far they plan things out, though, I suspect they're booked through 2011.
Cheers
Well, I certainly hope there are plans for a Erik Scott de Bie trilogy! I can't see how their couldn't be one. Great writing and even greater characters! :) |
"Jarlaxle's grin disappeared as he turned his attention to Drizzt. He watched the fury of the drow unleashed. Jarlaxle had seen Drizzt in action many times before, but never like that".
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 16:03:34
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Thank you sir, and I sincerely hope so as well. I very much enjoy writing in the Realms . . . not to mention so much positive interaction with Realms fans about my work.
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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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 16:34:00
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
quote:
Originally posted by The Red Walker
huh, that sounds like writer speak for you have aready turned in your first draft(fingers crossed)
Nope, I tell you very truthfully--other than the Realms of the Dead anthology coming out in a couple months, I have nothing in the novel/short story works with WotC at the moment.
Cheers
Hrast!
I much prefer when you are coy with questions like that, since it usaully meant you had something brewing. I would be lying if I said that the hope of new de Bie wasn't one of the few things keeping my door open to post-spellplague realms novels....bummer. |
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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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 16:53:30
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
I would be lying if I said that the hope of new de Bie wasn't one of the few things keeping my door open to post-spellplague realms novels....bummer.
Thanks for saying so. My hope is that enough people will mention that to WotC that they will put me high on their list.
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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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 19:03:02
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
quote:
Originally posted by The Red Walker
I would be lying if I said that the hope of new de Bie wasn't one of the few things keeping my door open to post-spellplague realms novels....bummer.
Thanks for saying so. My hope is that enough people will mention that to WotC that they will put me high on their list.
Cheers
If you are thinking they may be booked thru 2011, and have nothing FR cooking.....that is not news I like to hear for sure, 2012 is a long, long ways away....even if you were approached soon it may be hard to get slotted by then
Well....I like to think something through, but once I make my mind up to do it , it's on! I don't often hand write anything anymore(who has time anymore and no spellcheck!) , but I am starting to coalesce a few thoughts......that may be best expressed on my most excellent stationary, penned in the best way I can. I know you will write fine work, with or without FR, but I cannot envision a FR novel line without your work. Kinda puts a fire in the ole belly just thinking about it, it might be the straw that broke the camels back. I have read something over 225 FR novels....all loyally purchased new (except when replacing for collections sake, ie buying the Magehound second-hand because I never knew it came in hard back, so I had to!)from local book sellers or amazon.....assuring maximum profit to WOTC and more importantly , ensure support of favorite authors. I think I am a consumer worth kepping, but hey ...ya never know!
Not that you need prodded, but keep us in the loop here on your other works and we will keep fingers crossed for FR from you! |
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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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2010 : 23:07:20
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I wanted to let everyone know that my latest Realms offering--"A Body in a Bag"--is on the shelves now, part of the Realms of the Dead anthology . . . along with a whole slew of cool stories. In particular, it will be quite rewarding for fans of Rosemary's brilliant City of the Dead and Crypt of the Moaning Diamond, and also those of my readers who like puzzling out how it's subtly connected to my past work. (And yes, I have manually confirmed that the easter egg did indeed make it through editing.)
The title of the story is sort of inspired by my love of the show Bones, which in turn sort of informs the persona of the heroine/love-interest. Check it out--you'll see what I mean.
The secondary/secret title of this story is "A Love Story in Parts." A romantic comedy . . . with ghoul.
Cheers
Mod Edit: Fixed the URL.
Erik Edit: I can never get those things right. |
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 Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 10 Jan 2010 : 00:00:42
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I wanted to let everyone know that my latest Realms offering--"A Body in a Bag"--is on the shelves now, part of the Realms of the Dead anthology . . . along with a whole slew of cool stories. In particular, it will be quite rewarding for fans of Rosemary's brilliant City of the Dead and Crypt of the Moaning Diamond, and also those of my readers who like puzzling out how it's subtly connected to my past work. (And yes, I have manually confirmed that the easter egg did indeed make it through editing.)
The title of the story is sort of inspired by my love of the show <i>Bones</i>, which in turn sort of informs the persona of the heroine/love-interest. Check it out--you'll see what I mean.
The secondary/secret title of this story is "A Love Story in Parts." A romantic comedy . . . with ghoul.
Cheers
Hmmmm....looks like a late run to B&N for me......Im about to wrap up Norrel & Strange, so I have an opening for a book coming up soon ;)
and Bones is the one show that My wife, daughter, son(hes only 2) and I always watch together.
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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." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 00:16:50
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Erik Edit: I can never get those things right.
Actually, you're were pretty much on the mark for the URL. You just missed the " and " at the beginning and end of the web address. 
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 02:18:48
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I used to get tripped up by that little detail. |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 06:14:29
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I copied the link from livejournal, is what. Apparently, it's like mixing arcane and divine magic and not being a theurge.
Wow. Geeky joke +12!
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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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 07:04:41
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I copied the link from livejournal, is what. Apparently, it's like mixing arcane and divine magic and not being a theurge.
Wow. Geeky joke +12!
Cheers
Heh.
Essentially, it's really just a relic of the older forum software being used here at Candlekeep. Most modern hypertext links used nowadays in forums normally don't require the " and " at the beginning and end of a link.
It's one of the aspects we're hoping to upgrade with the change-over to Candlekeep 2. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 19:44:27
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Erik,
Have you got a look at the cover for The Fall of Highwatch?
I like that is was rotated 90 degress to give a more cinematic feel. Looks very nice and surprised it hasn't been tried sooner for a FR novel. Don know if it just for his series or maybe a new approach.
Just curious to see what you thought, since this "cinematic" approach at a novel cover would work so well for your work. |
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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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 20:44:11
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I've seen the cover only briefly, and I like the concept. Well executed, I think, in this case. I would be pretty happy to have a solid work of art like this on the cover of my next WotC book--whenever it appears.
I myself am a fan of wrap-around covers, as well. Complex battle scenes that wrap are particularly cool, in my book, but maybe that's old fashioned.
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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