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I know this may seem a little selfish but I'm dying to know when the next White Prophet and Master Alvin and the next Ender book are coming out. Any idea?
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That is a very good question that I have yet to get answered? OSC has mentioned that he is working on them but has given no specific dates or even a timeline that I know of.
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Master Alvin is the final volume in the Alvin Maker series. White Prophet was an interesting idea that I had completely forgotten about, and which is not under contract and is unlikely to be written.
My preference these days is to write what I write and only announce it when it's done. Better to surprise people with a book they weren't expecting than disappoint them with late delivery.
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quote:My preference these days is to write what I write and only announce it when it's done. Better to surprise people with a book they weren't expecting than disappoint them with late delivery.
That's a good idea.
It is kind of disappointing about White Prophet but I'm still as hyped as ever about Master Alvin and Christmas at Battleschool!
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"My preference these days is to write what I write and only announce it when it's done. Better to surprise people with a book they weren't expecting than disappoint them with late delivery."
It's both cruel and well intentioned...
(Sorry, I'm from ornery and we don't have as many smilies ... hehe)
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quote:Originally posted by Orson Scott Card: Master Alvin is the final volume in the Alvin Maker series. White Prophet was an interesting idea that I had completely forgotten about, and which is not under contract and is unlikely to be written.
My preference these days is to write what I write and only announce it when it's done. Better to surprise people with a book they weren't expecting than disappoint them with late delivery.
Bless you. Would that David Gerrold would emulate you.
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quote:Better to surprise people with a book they weren't expecting than disappoint them with late delivery.
Goodkind has a habit of being late-often a full year to the point where bookstore owners get peeved. I find that I'm always waiting for stuff I can't wait to own. Square-Enix is bad for that as well. Card, I think what your fans are asking for is not an exact date but rather an estimation so they know whether they will be waiting one year or five looooooonnnnngg years . (i.e. somewhere between 2007-08) I'm fine with waiting though, I got my vids to play and Phantom to read. Posts: 112 | Registered: Jun 2004
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quote:Originally posted by Soara: White Prophet is a bad title anyway.
I agree. You know what I do? Anytime I see the word "White" used in a title or something, I replace it with "black" to see how it sounds. Give it a shot. See how how that works out for you. If it doesn't make you laugh, then that means you are secretly a racist.
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Has the relase of Alvin Master been scheduled?
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quote:Originally posted by Orson Scott Card: My preference these days is to write what I write and only announce it when it's done. Better to surprise people with a book they weren't expecting than disappoint them with late delivery.
Understood. I'm really looking forward to the conclusion of the Alvin Maker series. I wasn't even aware there was going to be a final book until recently.
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quote:Originally posted by Orson Scott Card: Master Alvin is the final volume in the Alvin Maker series.
My preference these days is to write what I write and only announce it when it's done. Better to surprise people with a book they weren't expecting than disappoint them with late delivery.
I understand your preference sir, but the suspense is KILLING me, I await the ending with great anticipation ! Posts: 1 | Registered: Mar 2012
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quote:Originally posted by Orson Scott Card: Master Alvin is the final volume in the Alvin Maker series. White Prophet was an interesting idea that I had completely forgotten about, and which is not under contract and is unlikely to be written.
My preference these days is to write what I write and only announce it when it's done. Better to surprise people with a book they weren't expecting than disappoint them with late delivery.
I agree with the last statement. I love being shocked when I find out that a book is out I was not expecting, however like what happened in Sept. 2007 an author that I really like that had a series that had 3 books left, passed away. I was heart broken that I would not be able to finish the books. Luckily they had planned for that and had someone in mind to finish the books. The final book will be out soon.
I'm looking forward to the last Alvin Maker book and the next Ender book along with the Ender movie. I love the fact that they got Ford to play Graff, can't wait.
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quote: I agree with the last statement. I love being shocked when I find out that a book is out I was not expecting, however like what happened in Sept. 2007 an author that I really like that had a series that had 3 books left, passed away. I was heart broken that I would not be able to finish the books. Luckily they had planned for that and had someone in mind to finish the books. The final book will be out soon
I know and then feel terrible after that a guy is dying and your first thought was selfish.
I had just started that series when Robert J. announced his terminal illness. Looking forward to January.
Mr. Card, you are not allowed to have any terminal illnesses for at least 40 years D) Stay away from the booze and tobacco, I know what party animals the LDS are Posts: 3 | Registered: Sep 2012
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