Putting words in my mouth
Filed under Writing Journal on June 6, 2005
Keywords: Forgotten Realms, Maiden of Pain, Realms of the Dragons II
As many of you probably already noticed, I scheduled a book signing at the local Borders. Check out the Events page for details.
Last year, while writing “How Burlmarr . . .”, I held a contest to come up with the draconic word for “lightning.” I picked three finalists from the entries. Now that the book is out, many of you have read the line where Burlmarr/Palarandusk utters a draconic phrase to cast the spell chain lightning:
Svent throden ghiks mirth krahkxiss!
The literal translation of that line is “Kill many orcs with lightning!” The word I chose, “krahkxiss,” was submitted by Kaiscomet. As a prize for being selected, I’m going to send him a signed copy of Realms of the Dragons II. I’ve been unable to contact him so far, though, and would appreciate anyone’s help if they know how to get a hold of him.
In other news, Wizards has posted my Author Profile, a sample chapter, and a character profile of Kestus Aentius from Maiden of Pain. Go check them out.
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June 6th, 2005 at 5:30 pm
Kais used to post a lot on FMWriters.com. Send him a PM through there. By the way, I picked up my copy of MoP today. There were 2 copies left on the shelf after I snagged mine, so it looks like B&N is stocking it.
June 6th, 2005 at 6:32 pm
Kam,
Do you have any plans to do an e-signing? I’d really like to get a signed copy of MoP, but I live on the East Coast.
Thanks,
SW
June 6th, 2005 at 11:04 pm
I hadn’t planned on it, as I haven’t set up a way to take payments through the website. Perhaps in the future, if there is enough demand, this will be a feature I add.