None of them have a license to produce any more than the single book. Drew explicitly talked about that, but did not rule it out, depending on whatever the future offers.
Wow, 4 books already! I don't know if we could write fast enough to keep up with your Elite fiction fix
Tales From The Frontier is still to come so that's another 15 short stories to keep you going, though not for long by the sounds of it
I know some of the authors are keen to produce more material in the Elite: Dangerous setting - but that depends entirely on Frontier. They might want to release the game first.
If you haven't already give the authors some feedback or review their books when you get a chance! Encouragement can go a long way to seeing the authors producing more Elite stories.
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Its been talked about in a few places, but not in a thread on the forums.
My perspective is that I want to write a trilogy. However, the first book is only just out and Frontier have not yet starting speaking to any of the writers about follow up work.
Nevertheless, I have started writing and have a significant section of Elite: Lave Republic already drafted.
Ultimately, this will depend on three factors. 1. Frontier wanting more fiction, 2. The readership wanting more fiction, and 3. The writer(s) wanting to write more fiction.
At this stage, if you want more novels, tell Frontier and tell your friends to read what's already there. If the books become popular and are seen to enhance the franchise then maybe that'll help?
I definitely would like to see (read) a sequel to the stories, maybe for the launch of the planetary landing add on so that people will get exited about following the book by landing on various worlds to see if it is the same as the story. Just hope that the authors don't have to stump up a deposit* first as they did this time around.
*Deposit isn't the right word but you know what I mean.
*Deposit isn't the right word but you know what I mean.
Will the proceeds from your book be able to cover another writer's pack? Hope so.
On Chapter 5 at the mo and thoroughly enjoying it.
On Chapter 5 at the mo and thoroughly enjoying it.
That will depend entirely on how many get sold to folks who didn't back the original Kickstarters.
The reaction to my book has, so far, been very positive, with many folk asking for a sequel. I have allowed for the possibility, so we'll see if the stars align later in the year.
Cheers,
Drew.
Philip Coutts
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I tend to agree, I think the kickstarter packs were a one off deal to help fund the game. The other side is that the publicity the books generate is good for ED and for Frontier so I guess Frontier would have to weigh that up as well.
In that case, lobby Frontier for your favourite potential sequel.
Other than the subconscious ideas popping into my head unbidden I won't be doing any active work until we're clear what the deal would be.Cheers,
Drew.
In that case, lobby Frontier for your favourite potential sequel.
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Thats pretty much where I'm at too. I have other projects requiring my time so I won't be putting pen to paper on a sequel...until the ideas take off and I just have to get them down. The novel I was tidying up before And Here The Wheel came along was an idea I had played with for many years until I just HAD to write it. We'll see what my brain does while I'm not watching.
I'm not sure how straight forward the maths would be, but the difference between the writer's pack and the next reward down was £1500... So would that be the cost of the next round of licenses?
It get's complex because of the cheaper naming rewards listed, although it benefits the readers/gamers, writers, and Frontier to have the fiction and the game tie-in.
I guess we watch this space...
It get's complex because of the cheaper naming rewards listed, although it benefits the readers/gamers, writers, and Frontier to have the fiction and the game tie-in.
I guess we watch this space...
I think it's fair to say, their focus is getting the game together at the moment. When its a success, I hope they might consider additional licences.
Future Fiction Licences
This is a question to Michael, as he is in charge of the official fiction.
This is a question to Michael, as he is in charge of the official fiction.
So, given that the Kickstarter reward / licence only covered one book, I'd like to ask what are the plans for future official fiction? Will anyone be able to get permission or write an official novel?As for anthology 2.... You'll have to ask David/Michael nicely what their plans are for future fiction as our licences only extended to rights for a single book
