Announcing 'The Dragon Orb' series.

[Mark Robson]

For want of a better title, I'll start by referring to my new series as The Dragon Orb series. I am pleased to be able to formally announce my agent is currently in the final stages of negotiating the contract with S & S for a new four book series featuring the characters from the short story I wrote for Dwndrgn some time ago. The four planned titles are:

Dragon Pact (Spring 08)
Night Dragon (Autumn 08)
Dusk Dragon (Spring 09)
Dawn Dragon (Autumn 09)

They have also offered on the third in the Imperial Series - Imperial Traitor, which should be published towards the end of next summer.

The storyline has undergone such a drastic change during the negotiation stages that I will be totally re-writing the start, so the story featured here on Chronicles will not see traditional print in the form it now exists. However, the characters were born here. I'm looking forward to living through the adventures that lie ahead for Elian and Ryshell. I think they're going to be a lot of fun.

[Paradox 99]

Fantastic!!!
That's great news Mark. It's great to know we have plenty to look forward to.

[dwndrgn]

My spines are tingling with anticipation! Or maybe it was that cow I just ate, it looked a bit peaked...

[Patrick Mahon]

Great news Mark! But come on, there's six months between each of these titles - surely you can persuade them to bring this down to three, and then the writing will keep you busy after breakfast too! :-)

[Brown Rat]

Which makes me wonder what you eat for breakfast that gives you the energy to produce an entire book every six months. (Perhaps one of Dwndrgn's cows?) You are a dynamo!

[Mark Robson]

Originally Posted by Brown Rat

Which makes me wonder what you eat for breakfast that gives you the energy to produce an entire book every six months. (Perhaps one of Dwndrgn's cows?) You are a dynamo!

I think my breakfasts when I was a teenager set me up for later life. My poor mother used to despair! I would regularly eat 12 weetabix (or 8 shredded wheat) followed by 4 slices of toast and a couple of cups of tea. It was amazing that I remained rake thin until my late twenties.

My plan is to stay at least one book ahead over the next couple of years. Whether I can do it remains to be seen, but I'm fairly confident that I'll keep up with the schedule. I can be very disciplined when I try - probably down to my military background, I imagine.

[orionsixwings]

Originally Posted by Mark Robson

For want of a better title, I'll start by referring to my new series as The Dragon Orb series. I am pleased to be able to formally announce my agent is currently in the final stages of negotiating the contract with S & S for a new four book series featuring the characters from the short story I wrote for Dwndrgn some time ago. The four planned titles are:

Dragon Pact (Spring 08)
Night Dragon (Autumn 08)
Dusk Dragon (Spring 09)
Dawn Dragon (Autumn 09)

They have also offered on the third in the Imperial Series - Imperial Traitor, which should be published towards the end of next summer.

The storyline has undergone such a drastic change during the negotiation stages that I will be totally re-writing the start, so the story featured here on Chronicles will not see traditional print in the form it now exists. However, the characters were born here. I'm looking forward to living through the adventures that lie ahead for Elian and Ryshell. I think they're going to be a lot of fun.

CAN'T WAIT!!!

[Joel007]

I wonder if all writing is getting faster in recent times. Terry Pratchett writes a book every 6 months too. I haven't written one in 21 years

[rune]

Excellent news, be good to see how this series works out

[charles]

mark with your talent keep a pen and paper next to your bed, you might end up "sleep writing"

[Mark Robson]

Originally Posted by charles

mark with your talent keep a pen and paper next to your bed, you might end up "sleep writing"

LOL! Now that's a skill I'd like to develop!

[charles]

i can imagine a board meeting with your publishers! "back to work! your not sleeping enough!" chlororform as a work tool, who would have beilved it!

[IMPERIAL.??????]

Thats Sooo Cool Cant Wait

[0123vicky3210]

Same here. That has always been my problem. I can never wait.

[scalem X]

well sounds like good news .
Sorry can't think of a better and deeper reply am more in the vent and rant thread mood and am seeing things thanks to not moving all day storing info in my head. Will return later.