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Comment on The fourth book in THE OSSERIAN SAGA by David Forbes

David Forbes — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:40:00 +0000

Hi Drew. I’ve thought about that, but honestly, right now I’m just not interested in writing it. They are all big, complicated books, and I’m not ready to go back. Considering how poorly sales were for the last book, even if everyone who bought The Commanding Stone donated, I still probably wouldn’t make any money.

Never say never, but it won’t be anytime soon. I will post the original ending in a week or so. If I ever do write the fourth book, that will be how it begins (with some revisions, of course.)

Comment on The fourth book in THE OSSERIAN SAGA by Discadae

Discadae — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:33:00 +0000

David, you could still finish the series and just release it as a free ebook or an online book downloadable from your site with a paypal link saying “donate if you like.” A band(forgot the name) did this and while they didn’t make record sales, they were still recompensed.

Please?
Drew

Comment on The fourth book in THE OSSERIAN SAGA by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:48:00 +0000

Thanks! I’m working on some YA stuff now that I think you’ll like (if I can ever get it out there …)

Comment on The fourth book in THE OSSERIAN SAGA by Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:16:00 +0000

Hey, I bought all three!

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Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:13:43 +0000

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Comment on Life Line by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:14:00 +0000

Here’s the problem, guys. Sales of the first book were great, sales of the second and third largely tanked. There’s not going to be a fourth book. It sucks, especially since I had one planned out, but this series is dead as far as my publisher goes. The original ending of THE COMMANDING STONE was a cliffhanger that was going to lead right into book four, but my editor made me change it because she was already pretty sure even before it was published that there wasn’t going to be a fourth one. The series, for whatever reason, just never caught on.

I may post the original ending here sometime just so everyone can see what I had planned, but that’s probably as far as it will ever get. I’m truly sorry about that, but that’s how it is, at least for the moment.

Comment on Short story writing by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:59:00 +0000

Oh, they’re definitely different. And thanks for the link! I’m a big Sterling fan. “Dori Bangs” is one of my favorites of his. I also think he’s a better short story writer than a novel writer, to be honest.

Comment on Short story writing by Jason

Jason — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:29:00 +0000

Interesting idea that a short story is structured differently than a full length novel. This is my current favorite short-shot story:

http://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/maneki-neko/

Comment on Life Line by Jason

Jason — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:14:00 +0000

Take it easy on him. Dave seems like a regular guy with a talent for writing great books..While I greatly enjoyed the Osserian saga, and would happily read the next installment when it becomes available, I think that stretching your mental legs is always a good idea, and especially so for a writer.

Comment on Hold the presses on that Apple announcement by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Yep, totally agree. I have a Mac but they definitely need a PC version. And the process needs to be much simpler, and without the requirement of a unique ISBN. It’s not a horrible process, but it’s not as easy as publishing with Amazon or Barnes & Noble.