Mistborn 3 Done

[Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock]

I'm not sure why EUOL, but I've been finding this trilogy of yours a lot more enthralling and thrilling than Elantris was.

[Shrain]

I have the same reaction, Gemm. These books just have a bigger draw for me. Perhaps one reason is the complexity and, well, genuine coolness of the magic system. I also like the lead female character better and, oh, more violence. And who can compete with Inquisitors and disgruntled skaa when it comes to violence, I ask you?  

[EUOL]

Glad to hear that, Gemm.  The thing is, I wrote ELANTRIS in '99, so I like to think that I've improved my style in the seven years that have passed.  ELANTRIS was kind of an experiment that turned out well, were as now I have a better feel for what I can do and make work.  

[Peter Ahlstrom]

I just finished the book.

Brandon is a genius.

A very evil one.

[Shrain]

Dude. No hints, no hints!  

[Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock]

Yes, I finished this sunday (born on a monday). All very well dramaticized and fascinating conclusions. I did find that there was one part in which Elend took far too long to figure out the whole numbers part when it came down to it.

And I must know what those other 2 metals are? I am no chemist, and have no want to look at periodic tables. Tell us!

I'm glad to hear that you have been able to grow with your writing, it really does show. Now if only Fell and SE would publish some freaking books we'd have a... gaggle of gooseheaded writers.

[Peter Ahlstrom]

Um...spoilers? Sheezh.

[GLE]

okay im so confused. if Mistborn 3 is done... when is Mistborn 2 gonna be released to the public?

[EUOL]

GLE,

I wrote them all together, kind of like the Lord of the Rings movies were written together.  I stopped to do some editing on book one, but I left all of the editing on book two until after I'd finished book three.

It takes a lot of work to get a rough draft through the editing process, and though Book Two was finished last year, we didn't start the editing until this summer (because I was busy writing book three.)

That means it will take a lot of time, still, to get the books out--even though the rough drafts are done.  Book two, for instance, is currently going through its seventh draft.  After that, it needs to be copyedited and proofread, a process that will take several months.  

Even once that's done, Tor needs to find a spot for it in the line-up.  That's why it's probably not going to be out until next April at the soonest.  Book three, then, we're hoping to release in November of next year.

Think like the movies, again.  Though they filmed all three together, the editing process--and the special effects work--was such that they had to wait a year between releasing them.

[GLE]

oh... okay. sorry. i guess i should think about that kind of stuff before.....   thanks though. I guess i will have to find something to read while i wait.