Goosing the Rumour Mill
by rsbakker
Just got back to find there’s been some developments! I’d resolved to say nothing anticipating anything–it just makes me feel foolish anymore. Until we have all the details hammered out, there’s not much I can say except that Overlook’s July 2016 date is tentative. I fear I can’t comment on their press release, either. Things seem to be close, though.
I know it’s been a preposterously long haul, folks, but hold on just a bit longer. The laws of physics are bound to kick in at some point, after which I can start delivering some more reliable predictions.
That’s what I call my ‘What? Whaaaaat?’ expression. One of the more powerful weapons in my rather dismal rhetorical armoury.
Scott, could you clarify this: The symbol behind you on the chalkboard, is that Starfleet Command or the Ark flying off in The Series That Shall Not Be Named? Or is it like a hat design for gnomes?
No Questions on the Slog!
sorry to be off topic, but why did you take down the Blind Brain Theory of Consciousness. I was looking over your essays one day and found that one. I was about to ask some questions, before jumping and rereading it, but it is gone…
https://www.academia.edu/1502945/The_Last_Magic_Show_A_Blind_Brain_Theory_of_the_Appearance_of_Consciousness
Now probably isn’t the right time, I just wanted to discuss it with some people who have hopefully read it also. But thank you!
Whoooooooooooooo!!!
Tentative scuttlebut regarding TUC; better than no scuttlebut. I can’t wait.
This is an upside down universe for me: For every one of the preceding installments I wished I had more time to make a better book. This time I’m afraid to bloody touch the thing for fear of breaking the spell, and all I have is bloody time.
Hi Scott,
Can you indicate what it is you feel is left to be decided on?
The release date from Overlook seems pretty firm.
Is it that it is unclear if the book will be split?
And when do you think this will be clarified?
Sorry, Mith. I am officially in the Cone of Contract Silence.
Ok Scott. Trusting on you to let us know the moment it’s safe to confirm. If you happen to have that confirmation before you’ve had breakfast, dinner or dressed yourself properly, so be it, those things can wait 🙂
I hope all is exciting and nearly settled. Strength on the journey.
Thank you, Mike.
Great, I trust you’ve already sent the excerpt to GDM for the January issue?
Very excited to hear. Never have I so badly wanted to part with $ as to purchase this book and see the journey’s end.
Looks like the harassing of Overlook may have worked… Time to redouble efforts in hopes that they’ll pushed the date up.
Can’t wait for this book. July 2016 is a long time in the future, but at least we have a(n unfixed) date to look for now.
Overlook had a press release? Link please!
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cover art — guess there’s no placeholder like WLW —
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1468301691/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_img?tag=westeros-20&_encoding=UTF8&colid=1OLSJR8OXYM1W&coliid=I2AY1GZ63XJSBF
The Title is “The Great Ordeal”!? Isn’t that the Title Scott said he would give the first book if he split TUC into two?
Hey, just dropping by to let you know how eagerly I am awaiting TUC.
I mean, you’re my favourite author right now. Bring it on!
In the words of a former colleague of mine “Let the speculation begin!” Or rather, continue.
God I hope so. Dying to read the last chapter of this amazing saga.
Hey, could I throw a question in regarding the books? (SPOILERS AHEAD!)
I’m re-reading Judging Eye (and hoping TUC will be out before I finish WLW) and I was wondering… Why doesn’t Achamian recognize Cleric? Weren’t Seswatha and Nil-Giccas friends during the the Great Ordeal?
Sorry, David. I have avoid answering world questions if I’m to have any hope of keeping post discussions on topic.
OMFG. Finally! I hope this book comes out even sooner!
Say–is “The Thousandfold Thought” title inspired by that Rilke poem?
No. If I remember correctly, it just made me think the notion was that much cooler. I really don’t trust myself not to bullshit when it comes to inspiration questions.
Scott, if you are ever inclined to do it, i would love to read about how your personal experience with religion affected your fiction
Positively. 😉
Great!
Hey fanatics! The artist known as Jason Deem and Bryan Bakker will be creating a new trailer to promote Scott’s work! See more here: http://grimdarkmagazine.com/blogs/news/72137539-second-apocalypse-art-by-jason-deem
Plenty of time to read the preceding 5 yet again and come up with a new load of theories and anticipations… 📚
Glad to see a hard date of July 5th for The Great Ordeal. Bummed, tho, it has to be a two-parter rather than one volume but that’s just how the publishing business is now. Can’t wait!