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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 17:28:18
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as in which author who has written in the setting in the past but no longer does so would you like to see come back and what would be your ideal setting,plot etc.for me it would be doug niles with a new moonshae trilogy.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 18:10:23
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Originally posted by The Sage
Jeff Grubb.
I don't know how Jeff feels about it, but I could not agree more. |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 18:24:14
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| whats he doing now?and kate novak. |
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
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Dart Ambermoon
Learned Scribe
Germany
253 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 20:38:49
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| Jeff Grubb for me as well. Others whose last Realms novel is far too long ago would include Elaine Cunningham and Mel Odom. |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1707 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 22:36:35
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Call me sentimental, but since we're dealing with wishes, I would like to see Brian Thomsen come back.
Granted, his novels for the Realms were not his strongest work, but I'm finding I'm missing the snarky guy from NYC more and more. I'm so grateful I had the chance to sit down with him at the last Gen Con, only to hear he passed away only a month or so later. So yes, he's missed by me and likely a few other Candlekeep scribes, though more for the man than the novels. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 23:19:20
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Hear hear for BT. The man is sorely missed. 
Per the OP, I couldn't pick one veteran Realms author over another. I grew up reading all their stuff, and wouldn't part with a bit of it.
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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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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 23:20:41
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The writing duo of Jeff Grubb and Kate Novak, definitely.
Elaine, too.
James Lowder did some good stuff, too. |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 23:32:30
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Seconded for James Lowder, but can I vote for ALL of them to come back? Referring to Elaine in the past tense of the Realms saddens me greatly.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2009 : 01:27:04
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Indeed. Brian has a point. I'm still not comfortable with the thought of likely never reading another Elaine-crafted Realms work.
Brian Thomsen is definitely well worth the consideration. It's truly heartbreaking to realise that we'll likely never see his like again.
I'll second James Lowder too. Though I will admit that I'm having a lot of fun with his Screaming Tower at the moment.
And any Douglas Niles fans should pick up his new "Dwarf Home" trilogy for the DRAGONLANCE setting, for an example of his current work. |
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mnb128
Learned Scribe
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2009 : 04:42:23
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Originally posted by Dart Ambermoon
Jeff Grubb for me as well. Others whose last Realms novel is far too long ago would include Elaine Cunningham and Mel Odom.
Speaking of Mel Odom...Wrath of the Blue Lady is due out in December, so I think you'll get your wish on that one.
For me, just like most people here, it's Grubb & Novak and Cunningham. I hope one day she finds the inspiration to finish Reclamation and Wizards isn't stupid enough to say no. I'd buy it in a heartbeat. |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2009 : 22:59:02
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Originally posted by mnb128
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Originally posted by Dart Ambermoon
Jeff Grubb for me as well. Others whose last Realms novel is far too long ago would include Elaine Cunningham and Mel Odom.
Speaking of Mel Odom...Wrath of the Blue Lady is due out in December, so I think you'll get your wish on that one.
For me, just like most people here, it's Grubb & Novak and Cunningham. I hope one day she finds the inspiration to finish Reclamation and Wizards isn't stupid enough to say no. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
wrath of the blue lady.what series will this be in. |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2009 : 00:24:53
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I hope to see new stuff from Elaine Cunningham asap! I know it is kind of weird to talk of her in the past, but honestly right now it does not sound as if WoTC had scheduled her for something new already. 
Regarding the other authors: have to fill the TSR novel gap to be able to comment on that. I am working on it. |
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Janav
Acolyte
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Posted - 08 Jul 2009 : 10:13:30
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Currently enjoying Starlight & Shadows, it already seems very disappointing that Elaine Cunningham isn't going to grace us with more FR literature. She's the first author in a long time (since J. Carey) who i've enjoyed this much. Her writing "flows" - she creates amazing characters and it's obvious from her lyrical, almost poetic writing style (though not in the same degree as Kushiel's Dart) that she's enjoying every minute of it. I deeply hope to read newer works from her and my next book order will most likely hold every title she's written in Forgotten realms ^^.
Secondly, i hope that Erik Scott DeBie writes a longer series of FR-themed books - Downshadow was thoroughly enjoyable. No matter how much you oh-so demurely downplay your own role in the introductory acknowledgements, i think we all know that you're a talented young writer with an eye and grasp for both the english language and the creation of enjoyable and memorable characters as well as plots :).
Judging by this thread, i suppose i'll have to pick up the collected works of Jeff Grubb and Kate Novak as well ^^. |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2009 : 12:52:03
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Elaine Cunningham
the Novak-Grubbs
Lynn Abbey
Dave Gross
'nuff said. |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2009 : 16:34:14
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Well I agree with all the authors mentioned so far (especialy Elaine Cunningham) and would add:
Ed Gentry
Douglas Niles (if there are no more DL books)
Edward Bolme (if he is not writing anymore Eberron novels)
I am sure there are others I am forgetting but these jumped to mind |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2009 : 17:04:36
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Originally posted by Janav
Secondly, i hope that Erik Scott DeBie writes a longer series of FR-themed books - Downshadow was thoroughly enjoyable. No matter how much you oh-so demurely downplay your own role in the introductory acknowledgements, i think we all know that you're a talented young writer with an eye and grasp for both the english language and the creation of enjoyable and memorable characters as well as plots :).
Wow, thank you. I am honored.
I do hope to write more in the Realms--it's just a matter of convincing WotC to give me more to write. If my books prove successful, and I keep getting good reviews, I'm hopeful it'll happen. 
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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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Auzoros
Seeker
Australia
97 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2009 : 18:00:34
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| Absolutely Jeff Grubb (first author that pop into mind before I openned the scroll), Kate Novak, Douglas Niles, Elaine Cunningham (didn't know she had stopped!), oh and also Jean Rabe. |
Edited by - Auzoros on 08 Jul 2009 18:02:03 |
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mnb128
Learned Scribe
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2009 : 19:55:29
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quote:
Originally posted by swifty
wrath of the blue lady.what series will this be in.
The Wilds.
quote:
Originally posted by Kajehase
Elaine Cunningham
the Novak-Grubbs
Lynn Abbey
Dave Gross
'nuff said.
I'll second Dave Gross. Love his stuff. |
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EdGentry
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2009 : 20:14:19
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Well I agree with all the authors mentioned so far (especialy Elaine Cunningham) and would add:
Ed Gentry
Douglas Niles (if there are no more DL books)
Edward Bolme (if he is not writing anymore Eberron novels)
Thanks for that, DR. I appreciate it. |
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The Simbul
Learned Scribe
173 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jul 2009 : 05:35:48
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Elaine Cunningham.
Even though I never really read her work beyond short stories and brief samplings, and initially disliked some of it (of course this attempt was before I knew much of anything about the FR..and could just as easily be applied to nearly every other FR author before and since), I still would prefer to see her return. Also the cancellation of Reclamation pretty much killed my inclination to read the Song and Swords saga, just as I was about to delve into it. |
Edited by - The Simbul on 09 Jul 2009 05:37:16 |
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Dart Ambermoon
Learned Scribe
Germany
253 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jul 2009 : 20:45:11
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Speaking of Mel Odom...Wrath of the Blue Lady is due out in December, so I think you'll get your wish on that one.
Yessssss...thatīs great news. I wasnīt really aware of him writing the novel, so thanks for the headsup. |
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mnb128
Learned Scribe
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jul 2009 : 02:07:54
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quote:
Originally posted by The Simbul
Elaine Cunningham.
Also the cancellation of Reclamation pretty much killed my inclination to read the Song and Swords saga, just as I was about to delve into it.
I think it would be a big mistake if you don't read it. Just finished The Dream Spheres, and although I long for closure, I certainly don't regret having read the five existing novels (Don't miss the short stories either. Cunningham's are some of the best ss in the anthologies and add even more depth to the Songs and Swords characters). |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jul 2009 : 19:33:29
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Arion Elenim
Senior Scribe
933 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2009 : 00:43:56
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In the words of Benjamin Bradock:
ELAAAAAAAINE!!! *pounds on glass* ELAaaaAAAAaaine!
So yeah. I agree. Ms Cunningham needs to get her shot at that 'what happens to Eliath' novel. |
My latest Realms-based short story, about a bard, a paladin of Lathander and the letter of the law, Debts Repaid. It takes place before the "shattering" and gives the bard Arion a last gasp before he plunges into the present.http://candlekeep.com/campaign/logs/log-debts.htm |
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Firestorm
Senior Scribe
Canada
826 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2009 : 03:18:36
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Elaine Cunningham.
Good lord do i ever want to read the wrap up of Danilo Thann, Arylyn Moonblade, Elaith Craulnober and Kimil Nimesin.
Danilo's reaction to His uncle's death for one. Elaith because, well, he is just one of my favorite Realms Characters. |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jul 2009 : 12:12:01
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| Lets see; Doug Niles, Jeff Grubb and Kate Novak, Troy Denning (with smaller stories), Cunningham and Scott Ciencin (with a follow-up to Night Parade). Mark Anthony and Zeb Cook would also be a welcome sight. |
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darkcrow
Learned Scribe
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 01:54:10
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| I would love to see Jeff Grubb come back, also Cunningham, Lisa Smedman, and Phil Athans. I really miss Mark Anthony. The haper books he wrote ( Crypt of the Shadowking and Curse of the Shadowmage) were awesome books. The wife and I read those together and we still talk about them after reading them 3 years ago. David Cook is a good writer also. I just finished King Pinch and it was kick arse. |
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Darkstar Daimonizomal
Acolyte
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 02:10:56
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Elaine Cunningham
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