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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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 Posted - 07 May 2007 : 23:17:25
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Hey, there, warlockco.  As far as I can recall, Ed put 3 new stories into his Best Of, plus a fourth that had only been seen by one lucky contest winner, plus another that had only been published in abridged form in a computer game manual, and then rewrote or corrected all of the others. So unless my memory is failing, it was about a third new stuff, for most readers.
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 08 May 2007 : 01:58:38
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I believe Ed summed up my own thoughts rather well -- "The world needs a dozen Elaine Cunninghams -- but as we've only got the one, that makes her all the more special. Harp in hand, she glides bright and shining among the best of the Realms." 
And we're always thankful for her grand efforts. The Realms have certainly become a richer literary environment, thanks largely to her masterful contributions. Here's to Elaine, and all the wondrous tales and lore that she still has left to share with us! 
*raises virtual wine glass*
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Kiaransalyn
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 May 2007 : 12:20:58
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The fact my heart nearly skipped a beat when I saw the title of this thread and thought the worse probably says how much I value her writing.
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Death is Life
Love is Hate
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Ken: You from the States?
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 08 May 2007 : 12:29:05
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Okay, I'm changing the name of this thread, since I've inadvertently scared many people... Sorry about the poor choice of words! 
(And seriously, folks, people can receive a tribute without croaking first... ) |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 08 May 2007 : 16:10:19
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I really don’t want to highjack this thread, which should properly be about Elaine and her lovely personal character and superb creative contributions to the Realms over the years, but just to respond to warlockco: Best of Eddie contains 15 stories.
Four are never-before-published, one was seen only by WotC, Ed, and ONE lucky contest winner, another was an expansion rewrite of a story published only in a computer game manual, one was the very first Realms story (published only in a chapbook and briefly online), and yet another was published only on the Wizards website.
So except to that one lucky winner, the collection is at least one-third new.
Now, back to Elaine!
love,
THO
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 May 2007 : 20:21:57
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| I've been awaiting this one for some time, though given the chance of me finding it in my vicinity are gazillions to one, I suppose I'd better order online so I can get hold of it before 2009. I suppose I should also pick up the Best of Eddie too, as that one slipped through my net. And I'm still waiting for Swords of Eveningstar to come out in paperback. |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 09 May 2007 : 02:22:19
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June for Swords of Eveningstar in paperback, I'm told. Worth the read in either format. 
love,
THO
P.S. As always with the paperback reissue, Ed had a chance to correct (not rewrite) the text of the hardcover. |
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Elven Avenger
Acolyte
Brazil
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Posted - 09 May 2007 : 20:44:31
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Elaine is our Real Life's, Queen Amlaruil :)
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 09 May 2007 : 21:35:00
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quote:
Originally posted by Elven Avenger
Elaine is our Real Life's, Queen Amlaruil :)
Man, if that's a comment about her age, you are SO in trouble...  |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 11 May 2007 : 19:55:10
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
(And seriously, folks, people can receive a tribute without croaking first... )
They can?  |
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 May 2007 : 20:41:26
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| Well, I've ordered it - can't be doing with waiting for another few weeks before I even have the slightest chance of picking it up in a shop, along with the Best of Eddie. |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 13 May 2007 : 16:52:14
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| Bought the book Friday night! While I'm not crazy about the cover art, I look forward to read the many stories within!! |
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Elaine Cunningham: One of the Best of the Realms
