Some of you are waiting patiently (others less so) for Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition to drop on November 30, and perhaps some of you are waiting (impatiently, I trust) for Queen of Thorns to arrive around Halloween.
The latter will be accompanied by some cool teasers, including a four-part web novelette and not one but four sample chapters posted not only at paizo.com but also at several other fine sites. I'll link to those sites as soon as they go live.
To ease the wait on the BG:EE front, we at Overhaul Games have been teasing some of the new content. First came a look into the childhood of Sun Soul monk Rasaad yn Bashir. Following soon after was a peek at Neera the wild mage's last day of magic school. If you haven't seen them yet, take a peek and tell us what you think in the BG forums.
In the coming weeks, we'll unleash a look at Dorn Il Khan's violent origin, and we'll show off more of the brand-spankin' new character portraits.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Queen of Thorns
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| Cover by Matthias Kollros |
I've wanted to write a story set in Kyonin since I first saw the description of the country in the Second Darkness Adventure Path. Abandoned for ages since the elves first fled the cataclysm of Earthfall, the place is full of ancient ruins, each with its own mystery. While the story of Queen of Thorns involves a much more personal quest for Count Jeggare, it also serves as a travelogue for anyone who's wondered what lies beneath the canopies of the Fierani Forest.
And did I mention demons? Southern Kyonin is home to a nascent demon lord whose warlocks summon fiends faster than the elves can slay them. Through them, Radovan learns--the hard way--more than he ever wanted to know about his tainted lineage.
One other thing: Unlike Prince of Wolves or Master of Devils, this novel sees the boys work side by side in almost every chapter. The only occasions that separate them this time are the irresistible forces of sex and death.
Look to paizo.com next month for a sample chapter and an all-new prequel story to Queen of Thorns.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Dave's Schedule for Gen Con 2012
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| Art by Eric Belisle,©Paizo Publishing, LLC®. |
If you're attending Gen Con, here's a map for tracking me down, which you're totally allowed to do if it's to a) have me sign a book; b) chat about Pathfinder Tales, Baldur's Gate: Expanded Edition, or one of my other projects; or b) buy me a drink.
Thursday
9
a.m.
Descriptive
Descriptions (Room 245): Bring your writing to life with vivid descriptions
that capture the imagination of your readers. Learn when to provide
two pages of rich detail and when to limit it to two lines. Discover
techniques that let you stay succinct by drawing on what your reader
knows, without leaving holes in your descriptions. Panelists:
Richard Lee Byers, Maxwell A. Drake, and Dave Gross
10
a.m.
Being
(In)human (Room 245): From talking rats to green-skinned monsters, discover
ways to make your inhuman characters resonate with the reader. Our
panelists discuss how to make the reader care about your monster
without making it any less monstrous, ways to make inhuman heroes
more than just people with fur, and tricks for getting the reader to
root for your creature characters. Panelists: Dave Gross, Richard
Lee Byers, and Elizabeth Vaughan
2
p.m.
The
Skinny on Short Fiction (Room 245): Learn to write amazing short fiction!
From tips for structuring stories so they fit into a compact package
to methods for plunging readers straight into the heart of your tale,
our panelists offer tricks of the trade that will make you a short
story master! Panelists: Kerrie Hughes, Paul Genesse, and Dave
Gross
Friday
8
a.m.
This
Means War! (Room 245): You’ve armed your heroes to the teeth, your
villains have sharpened their swords, and the armies of light and
darkness are arrayed on the field of battle! Um, now what? Our
panelists discuss techniques for bringing war to the pages of your
story. Learn how to craft epic battles that will blow reader away
while keeping the focus on the characters. Panelists: Richard Lee
Byers, Dave Gross, and Erik Scott de Bie
Noon
Pathfinder
Author Summit:
Paizo's
Fiction Editor James Sutter (Death's Heretic) leads a panel of
Pathfinder Tales authors as they discuss their novels, characters,
and their process as professional authors. Guests include Dave Gross
(Prince
of Wolves, Master of Devils, Queen of Thorns),
Robin Laws (The
Worldwound Gambit, Blood of the City),
and Howard Andrew Jones (Plague
of Shadows).
1
p.m.
Signing
@ Paizo Booth #203: Bring your copy of Prince of Wolves, Master of
Devils, Winter Witch, or anything else to which Dave has
contributed, and he'll deface it with a pen.
3
p.m.
Advanced
Worldbuilding Workshop (Room 244): In
this advanced writing workshop, learn expert techniques for building
a world for your story. Limited to just 8 attendees, it’s a chance
to get personal assistance from our panelists. Dig into topics we
seldom have time for in our public panels, and get personalized help
with your trickiest world-building challenges! Panelists:
Dave Gross and Richard Lee Byers
5
p.m.
Reading (Room 244):
You’ve listened to their advice, now come listen to their works.
For one hour Dave Gross and Donald J. Bingle will transport you with
their magical prose. Panelists: Dave Gross and Donald J. Bingle
Saturday
8
a.m.
Dragons
and Dwarves and Elves, Oh My!—Fantasy Tropes (Room 245):
We love fantasy, but it’s a challenge to write in a genre so
steeped in clichés. Are you giving your reader what they want when
you fill your tales with elves, dragons, and dwarves? Or does it show
a lack of originality? Our panelists discuss when to embrace the
clichés of fantasy fiction and when to run from them. Panelists:
Dave Gross, Maxwell A. Drake, and Erik Scott de Bie
9
a.m.
Breaking
into the RPG Fiction Market (Room 245): Most of our favorite games publish
stories set in their worlds, but how can you get your own
game-related stories published? Our panelists offer expert advice on
breaking into the RPG fiction market. Hear the highs and lows of
writing game-related fiction, learn about the business side of
writing for games, and discover the best ways to get your foot in the
door. Panelists: Richard Lee Byers, Dave Gross, Erik Scott de Bie,
and James Sutter
10
a.m.
Don’t
Let Them Hear the Dice Roll—Writing RPG Fiction (Room 245): Writing
fiction for RPGs can be a tricky business. How do you capture the
spirit of the game without getting hemmed in by it? What are the
rules for playing in a shared world? And how do you write for worlds
with decades of real-world history and still get it right? Our panel
of veteran game related fiction authors have the answers! Panelists:
Dave Gross, Richard Lee Byers, Erik Scott de Bie, and James Sutter
1
p.m.
Passing
the Torch—Writing in Another Author’s Voice (Room 244): Every
author has her own voice, but what happens when you’re supposed to
write in someone else’s? From ghost writing to co-authoring to
inheriting an existing series, authors often have to write to match
another writer’s style. Learn how to stay true to your own muse
while matching the voice of another author. Panelists: Matt
Forbeck, Dave Gross, and John Helfers
3
p.m.
Signing (Paizo Booth #203): Bring your copy of Prince of Wolves, Master of
Devils, Winter Witch, or anything else to which Dave has
contributed, and he'll deface it with a pen.
Sunday
11:00
a.m.
Signing (Pelgrane Press Booth #1427): A group autograph session for The
New Hero and Shotguns v. Cthulhu. Dave has a story in the
latter anthology.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
When Words Collide
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| Cover art by Mathias Kollros. |
On Friday I'll participate in two panels, "Humor in Fiction" at 6:00 pm and "Always the Bad Guy" (moderating) at 9:00 pm.
On Saturday I'm moderating the "Genre VS Setting" panel at 1:00 pm, then possibly participating in one of those terrifying Slush Pile readings at 9:00 pm.
On Sunday at 11:00 am I'll read a bit from this October's Pathfinder Tales release, Queen of Thorns.
All of this will be my dress rehearsal for a much more demanding schedule at the following weekend's Gen Con Game Fair. Will I see some of you in Calgary?
Monday, June 18, 2012
Free Stories: The Swamp Warden & The Seventh Execution
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| Illustration by Mike Caprotti ©2002–2012 Paizo Publishing, LLC®. |
Free Story: The Secret of the Rose and Glove
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| Illustration by KyuShik Shin ©2002–2012 Paizo Publishing, LLC®. |
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Free Story: The Illusionist
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| Illustration by J.P. Targete©2002–2012 Paizo Publishing, LLC®. |
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