[Steven Savile]

David Eddings' new fantasy series THE DREAMERS, comprising four books, beginning with ZELANA, scheduled for publication in 2003, to HarperCollins UK, in a major deal for mid-seven figures (keeping the tradition he started over a decade ago of selling British rights before a US sale), by Ralph Vicinanza.


Just picked this one up, thought you'd like to know.

S.

[Belgarion]

He is worth every penny! :)

I always stuck by him and knew he was the best around. No-one would offer millions unless they knew he was that damn good. :cool:

I rest my case :)

Here we go......let the anti-Eddings have their usual tiresome bash! :D

[Cadfael]

Originally posted by Kane
David Eddings' new fantasy series THE DREAMERS, comprising four books, beginning with ZELANA, scheduled for publication in 2003, to HarperCollins UK, in a major deal for mid-seven figures (keeping the tradition he started over a decade ago of selling British rights before a US sale), by Ralph Vicinanza.


Just picked this one up, thought you'd like to know.

S.

He sells... but that does not HAVE to mean he is good... he is just a brand name... he is guarenteed sales becuse the zealots will run out in droves to buy the new books... and if they enjoy what they read... more power to them.. I HAVE to repect that. But I really hope they will not feel ripped off.

But as regards this new series.. obviously I am not going to comment... it is far too early... the books are not even out yet. However I will say no way will I spend money on Eddings until I have had a chance to get the books from the library.. and if I like the first couple then I will buy them... but if I end up with more of the tired same... I will keep my money for something better.

In short... I will give him a chance. :D

[Alucard]

Eddings never impressed me, though he didn't disgust me either. A new series? Hmmmm. Well, if he finally does something a bit different, it might be worth a go. If it's another Belgarion/Mallorian/everything else he's ever done, I'll more than likely pass.

[chocky]

I think that is great news. I really enjoyed The Belgariad when I was young. I hope, however, he tries something new and original this time. After The Redemption of Althalus, you can be dang sure that I won't pick it up in hardcover. That is, when it arrives in Canada.

[Belgarion]

Chances are though that he won't change his style :rolleyes:

He is over 70 for god sake! You can't teach a old dog new tricks!:D

[Cadfael]

I agree with you to a certain extent Belgarion... why should he change what I admit is a winning formula... just not one that I appreciate.

However... the other side of the coin... really great writers do not stagnate like this... they push, try new ideas... take a risk... sometimes they fall flat on their face... but they have the courage to try. They write for fun first and formost... I think Edding (and a few others I must say)... now write with an eye on sales... so stay with what sells... okay if it works for him and his fans... kudos to that.