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Gabrielle_H
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 10 Sep 2012 : 17:27:13
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Ed and I are trying something different for WHEN THE HERO COMES HOME 2. In addition to the authors we've invited personally, we're opening the book up for a limited number of bonus, e-book only stories (we're aiming for five or so).
Submissions open in December, giving you plenty of time to think, write, and check out WHEN THE HERO COMES HOME to see what's already been done.
We know there are a lot of writers here, and a lot of avid fans of fantasy. We would love to see original (not shared-world) stories from you, and give you a chance to be in print with some great Realms authors.
More details here!
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Gabrielle Harbowy, scribe and editrix http://www.gabrielle-edits.com twitter: @gabrielle_h |
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Sightless
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2012 : 18:52:24
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Come what may, I would like to thank all those responsible for this, as it is a wonderful oppertunaty. |
We choose to live a lie, when we see with, & not through the eye.
Every decision, no matter the evidence, is a leap of faith; if it were not, then it wouldn't be a choice at all. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2012 : 19:13:09
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Cool Beans.
What, precisely, is the 'theme'? I can read the title, but how broad a definition can we assume? Is it an extremely tight focus, or can we explore themes surrounding the title? |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Edited by - Markustay on 10 Sep 2012 19:14:21 |
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Gabrielle_H
Acolyte
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2012 : 19:18:28
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quote: Originally posted by Markustay
What, precisely, is the 'theme'? I can read the title, but how broad a definition can we assume? Is it an extremely tight focus, or can we explore themes surrounding the title?
Hi!
More info can be found at the link in the original post, and a good sense of the flexibility of the theme can be found in the first volume. There has to be a hero. They have to at least move toward "home." But home can be an abstract sort of thing, and the hero doesn't have to be the protagonist or the point-of-view character.
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Gabrielle Harbowy, scribe and editrix http://www.gabrielle-edits.com twitter: @gabrielle_h |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2012 : 19:19:49
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Okay, somehow I missed the link completely. I hope I write better then I read.
Thanks
EDIT: Having read it, I think I just squeak by with my concept. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Edited by - Markustay on 10 Sep 2012 19:30:38 |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2012 : 23:24:18
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As an author who has appeared in both WHEN THE HERO COMES HOME and WHEN THE VILLAIN COMES HOME, edited by Gabrielle and Ed, I will say you DEFINITELY want to write for this. Best of luck!
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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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Kentinal
Great Reader
4684 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2012 : 23:52:41
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*Blink* That does not read right, all submissions will be paid, it more likely means all placed into book. No discussion about copyright though of any submissions. |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards." "Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding. "After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first." "Judgement" copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Moon |
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Gabrielle_H
Acolyte
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2012 : 23:55:16
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quote: Originally posted by Kentinal
*Blink* That does not read right, all submissions will be paid, it more likely means all placed into book. No discussion about copyright though of any submissions.
The anthology takes First Anthology rights of stories that are selected, but copyright remains with the author. Only stories which are selected for the book (e- and/or print) will be paid.
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Gabrielle Harbowy, scribe and editrix http://www.gabrielle-edits.com twitter: @gabrielle_h |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
3750 Posts |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2012 : 07:52:03
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Good Luck to you Alystra, and anyone else who's going to give it a go.
quote: Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
As an author who has appeared in both WHEN THE HERO COMES HOME and WHEN THE VILLAIN COMES HOME, edited by Gabrielle and Ed, I will say you DEFINITELY want to write for this. Best of luck!
Thanks.
I managed to tweak my concept to closer fit the theme, and I think I like it even more now. Sometimes a little adversity is just the 'spice' you need to create something better. Had to re-tool it in other ways as well (so as not to be in the Realms.. but still be in the Realms). |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2012 : 11:24:04
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Hey there, Gabrielle. As we spoke about at Gen Con, I'm happy to contribute :) |
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Kris the Grey
Senior Scribe
USA
422 Posts |
Posted - 13 Sep 2012 : 16:35:40
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This sounds like a great opportunity for someone wanting to dip their toe into the fiction writing pool to get a start! Thanks for the information.
On a more personal note, sorry I missed you (and your booth) at GenCon Gabrielle. The vendor room utterly overwhelmed my friends and I! Lol.
I do still plan to pick up both books online.
Finally, a question. Has their ever been an attempt at putting together a fan fiction compilation of Realms short stories here at the Keep or anywhere else? Not so much for profit, as for fun? |
Kris the Grey - Member in Good Standing of the Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors, the Arcane Guild of Silverymoon, and the Connecticut Bar Association |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2012 : 16:37:52
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I'm already working on something for this. |
http://eytanbernstein.com - the official website of Eytan Bernstein |
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