2005 News/Current Events

	J.K. Rowling Anxious to Begin Working on Harry Pot	December 30, 2005
	J.K. Rowling is planning on starting the final installment of Harry Potter's story next month. "I contemplate the task with mingled feelings of excitement and dread, because I can't wait to get started, to tell the final part of the story and, at last, to answer all the questions (will I ever answer all of the questions? Let's aim for most of the questions); and yet it will all be over at last and I can't quite imagine life without Harry...I have been fine-tuning the fine-tuned plan of seven during the past few weeks so that I can really set to work in January." J.K. Rowling recently wrote on her website. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Adventure's Dawn Milestone - 500+ Books!	December 30, 2005
	We hit a milestone today -- Adventure's Dawn now boasts over 500 books from 55 different authors! The vast majority of the additions can be attributed to Elayne, so give her a big thanks next time you see her. For those of you who lurk on the news page (and RSS feed), there have also been a number of changes across the site. Most importantly, we have a new (and easier) system for submitting ratings and reviews. Once logged in you can apply a rating with just a single click. As such, we now have 177 ratings with 34 full reviews on the site, and they are increasing everyday. Furthermore, you can track which books and authors are being added via the new "Recent Additions" forum. Enjoy the new content! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Savage Messiah Released	December 29, 2005
	Savage Messiah, book #1 in Robert Newcomb's Destinies of Blood and Stone series is now out! Savage Messiah continues the story of the Chosen Ones originally started in The Fifth Sorceress, The Gates of Dawn, and The Scrolls of the Ancients. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	For Wheel of Time fans...	December 14, 2005
	Dragonmount is hosting the "13 Days of Christmas!" Each day leading up to Christmas, Dragonmount will be releasing one color image of all 13 of the original Forsaken. The images are created by Dabel Brother productions, teh company responsible for producing the New Spring graphic novel. The images are sized to fit common desktop sizes. Link to desktops. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Earthsea Movie Announced	December 14, 2005
	If the Sci Fi Channel rendition of Earthsea wasn't enough for you here is good news. "Studio Ghibli has officially announced that their next feature film will be Gedo Senki (Gedo War History), directed by Hayao Miyazaki's son, Goro Miyazaki. The film will be an adaptation of Ursula K Le Guin's "A Wizard of Earthsea," and will be released in the Japanese theatres in July 2006." The Studio Ghibli website has artwork up already. It is in Japanese. Here is the address to the site www.ghibli.jp. Originally heard about this from Hatrack River (discuss this post by SMILE)
	Marvel / Dark Tower Project Delayed	December 08, 2005
	Stephen King is working with Marvel to produce a series of comic books inspired by and adapted from his Dark Tower novels, and will integrate scenes from the novels with new material, creating a linear history of Roland Deschain as a young man. Stephen King and Marvel have decided to push back the launch of the Dark Tower comic books to 2007. "Given the size of the project and all the creative talent involved, I want to give the Marvel series all the room to breathe it needs and deserves," said King. "I've got so much else going on in 2006 - two novels coming out, CELL and LISEY'S STORY, and the work with John Mellencamp on 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County.' The Marvel series is going to be a blast, and I want to have the time to enjoy it." The 1st issue of the yet-to-be-named first arc of the Dark Tower comic series will be shipping in February 2007. The last issue of this six-issue series will be shipping in July 2007. The first hardcover collection will be shipping in October 2007. Source. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	More Casting on the Dresden Movie Announced!	December 04, 2005
	From Jim Butcher's website, more casting choices have been announced! Dresden - Paul Blackthorne Murphy - Valerie Cruz Susan - Rebecca McFarland Morgan - Conrad Coates Ancient Mai - Elizabeth Thai Kirmani - Raoul Bhaneja Bianca - Joanne Kelly (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Raymond E. Feist, Dabel Brothers Comic Preview	December 02, 2005
	New information about the Raymond E. Feist and Dabel Brothers (www.dabelbrothers.com/) collaboration for the graphic novel adaptation of the Riftwar Saga has popped up in an article on Newsarama. The article includes a fantastic preview of the art we can expect to see in the books. It seems another preview will be included in the MMPB release of Feist's short story "Wood Boy" which was originally part of the Legends anthology. The comics should start hitting store shelves next May. (discuss this post by Orion)
	The Art of Ice and Fire	November 29, 2005
	The Art of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, edited by Brian Wood, has been released nationwide and should now be available at a bookstore near you! The book is available as a trade hardcover or a deluxe slipcased collector's edition, which boasts gold-embossed faux-leather binding and sleeve, and is limited to 250 copies. Each edition has 192 pages of full color artwork. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	A Feast for Crows hits #1!	November 29, 2005
	A Feast for Crows, the fourth installment in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, was released on November 8, and immediately shot to the top of all the lists, making its debut at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. A Feast for Crows has also hit #1 on the Wall Street Journal and Pulbisher's Weekly bestseller lists, and #2 on the USA List. Amazon, Border's, and Barnes & Noble also had A Feast for Crows ranked as #1 in hardcover fiction. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Terry Goodkind - Phantom delayed	November 17, 2005
	From the Official Terry Goodkind website we hear that the next installment of the Sword of Truth, titled Phantom probably won't hit the shelves until June (as opposed to Feb/Mar which was the original anticipated release date). (discuss this post by Orion)
	Dresden Movie in the Works	November 15, 2005
	There is a movie in the works that is based on the Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. It is for the SciFi channel so here is what they have to say about it (from www.scifi.com/scifiwire2005/index.php?id=33221) Blackthorne To Play Dresden SCI FI Channel has cast Paul Blackthorne (24) as Chicago-based wizard and detective Harry Dresden in its upcoming TV movie The Dresden Files. David Carson (Star Trek: Generations) has been tapped to direct the two-hour backdoor pilot, which will commence production in Toronto later this month, with plans for a summer 2006 premiere, the network said. Blackthorne is perhaps best known as the villainous Stephen Saunders on Fox's 24. The Dresden Files is based on the best-selling series of novels by Jim Butcher. It is being produced by Lions Gate Television, in association with Nicolas Cage's Saturn Films. Hans Beimler (Profiler) and Robert Wolfe (The 4400) will serve as executive producers alongside Cage, his Saturn Films partner, Norm Golightly, and Morgan Gendel. Beimler and Wolfe wrote the script. The Dresden Files centers on Dresden, a private eye with extraordinary abilities. Where others see typical crimes of assault, kidnapping and murder, he sees otherworldly forces at work. (discuss this post by SMILE)
	Top 10 Sci-fi/Fantasy from Amazon	November 09, 2005
	Amazon has released a list of their top 10 sci-fi/fantasy novels for 2005 as determined by their editors. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Keith Parkinson Died	October 30, 2005
	I am very very sad to report that Keith Parkinson, artist for cover art for Terry Goodkind and David Eddings to name a few, has passed on. The following is from http://www.darkswordminiatures.com/ In Memoriam: Keith Arlin Parkinson October 22, 1958 - October 26, 2005 October 27th, 2005 Update: The fantasy art world, family and friends have lost one of the all time greats - Mr. Keith Arlin Parkinson. Keith's wife Donna has informed us that shortly after 4:00pm PST on Wednesday October 26th Keith peacefully passed away, surrounded by his loving family. Keith had been battling Leukemia for the past 16 months. Keith fought the good fight every step of the way and at one point he had it beat. At that point, we all thought he was in the clear and we were even talking about him attending Gen Con Indy 2006 to build up his immune system with all the lovely sights and smells that tend to rear up at Gen Con. But it came back hard and in the end it was more than his body could handle. I have just gotten off the phone with Larry Elmore and we are both simply at a loss. We had both been in touch with Keith throughout the entire process and the many ups and downs that the past 16 months have thrown his way.Keith was the youngest member of the "Fab Four" from the TSR Glory Years and was perhaps the most diverse with his many book covers and video game covers (Everquest was built around his artwork/vision). Keith was one sharp cat and simply just plain cool to talk with for hours about a wide range of topics. Keith was such a trooper, he insisted on signing the Limited Edition Parkinson Masterworks Set # 2 boxes while in the hospital. There was a top secret piece we were working on that Keith really wanted to see produced in 2006 as a personal favor. We jumped on it early to lift his spirits (unknown to Keith) , but as fate would have it, Keith never did get to see Mr. Gringe Commander in its "fully sculpted Tom Meier glory" or the new Northwatch piece from Dave Summers...Until Wed October 26th sometime after 4:00 pm PST that is....So the next time it is appropriate, please lift your glasses and toast one of the all time greats and his most excellent family... (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Proven Guilty - Book 8 of the Dresden Files - Samp	October 18, 2005
	Just in time for Halloween (Harry's birthday) is Chapter One from the upcoming book Proven Guilty, book number eight of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher! One chapter will be posted on the author's website each Tuesday for four weeks. Proven Guilty will be released in May 2006. Chapter One (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Web Magazine	October 17, 2005
	Orson Scott Card is the Editor and Chief of the new sci-fi/fantasy ezine Intergalactic Medicine Show. Each issue costs $2.50, and it sounds like they are always on the lookout for new writers and artists. Enjoy! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Wheel of Time - Knife of Dreams	October 11, 2005
	Although this probably doesn't *need* mentioning, I thought I'd go ahead and say it anyway. Knife of Dreams, Robert Jordan's 11th book in the Wheel of Time series hit the shelves today. Enjoy! And don't forget to post your review :). (discuss this post by Orion)
	Terry Brooks - Amazon Shorts	October 10, 2005
	From the official Terry Brooks website we learn that Terry has published an Amazon Short titled "Why I Write About Elves." Amazon Shorts is a new program where authors of any genre are invited to submit short stories. "Why I Write About Elves" is 11 pages and $0.50US. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Kate Forsyth Writers Workshop	October 05, 2005
	The official Kate Forsyth website has announced that she will be holding a seminar titled "Writing Love and Magic" on October 8th from 10am to 4pm at Australia's NSW Writers Centre. You can find more information at their website, www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/. (discuss this post by Orion)
	New L.E. Modesitt Website	October 05, 2005
	It seems L.E. Modessit, author of The Saga of Recluce and The Spellsong Cycle (among many other works) has a new website. You can find it at www.tor.com/Modesitt/. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Robert Jordan - Tour Schedule	October 05, 2005
	Tor has updated Robert Jordan's upcoming tour schedule. You can find it at www.tor.com/jordan/signings.html. The word on Dragonmount is that he will only be signing hard cover Wheel of Time books, one of which must be Knife of Dreams, only 2 books per person per trip through the line, and no personalized autographs (though pictures are okay). (discuss this post by Orion)
	Terry Brooks - Pre Shannara Series	October 05, 2005
	Those of you begging for Shannara prequels may have just gotten your wish. From the official Terry Brooks website we catch wind that he is nearly finished with Gypsy Morph, the first book in his (as of yet un-named) pre-Shannara series. (discuss this post by Orion)
	New Raymond E. Feist Series	September 30, 2005
	Raymond E. Feist has a new series on the way! Information regarding Flight of the Nighthawks, book one of The Darkwar Saga has just been added. The new book is due out April 2006. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	A Song of Ice and Fire - Artwork	September 29, 2005
	Fantasy Flight Games, the publisher of George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones board game and collectible card game, is publishing a book titled The Art of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. The book is to be 192 pages of full color cover art (from around the world), images from the card game, plus some original art specially commissioned for this book. It is set to hit shelves this November, to coincide with the US release of A Feast for Crows. Also, Martin has updated his appearances list on his website. You can find more information about the new art book and his appearances from the official Martin site, www.georgerrmartin.com/ (discuss this post by Orion)
	Robert Jordan's Blog	September 26, 2005
	It seems that Robert Jordan has entered the blogosphere. Dragonmount is hosting his blog. You can find it at www.dragonmount.com/RobertJordan/. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn - 300 Books	September 26, 2005
	We hit a landmark today - Adventure's Dawn now indexes 300 books from 34 different authors! This is still only the tip of the iceberg, but we are well on our way to becoming a highly complete and thorough resource for modern fantasy literature. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Shaman's Crossing - Robin Hobb	September 06, 2005
	Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb, book 1 of the Soldier's Son Trilogy, is out today!! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Adventure's Dawn - Hiccup	August 25, 2005
	Theres been a bit of a hiccup with the site. The forums are down for the time being, and we lost some of the cover art for the books, but everything should be working again soon. Sorry for the interruption of service! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn - Status	August 25, 2005
	The forums are back up from yesterday's hiccup. All posts and accounts are still in tact. We're still replacing the cover art for the books, but it shouldn't take long. (discuss this post by Orion)
	High Druid of Shannara - Straken	August 24, 2005
	Straken, the next novel in Terry Brooks High Druid of Shannara hit the shelves in the UK today, with the Sept. 6th release in the US just around the corner. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn - Moving Servers	August 22, 2005
	The server that Adventure's Dawn is hosted on is moving. Things are expected to go smoothly, but there may be a blip here and there over the next few days. But don't worry, we're not going anywhere. (discuss this post by Orion)
	George R.R. Martin - For Collectors	August 16, 2005
	George R.R. Martin just posted on his website some interesting news for collectors of his A Song of Ice and Fire series. Apparently, Copperdragon Books of Sunnyvale, California has a few copies of the "true first edition" of A Game of Thrones. For the full announcement, see the official website. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Reviews - Ship of Destiny, by Robin Hobb	August 14, 2005
	I'm a bit torn on how to go about rating this book. I can't help but compare the Liveship trilogy against the Farseer trilogy. But the only true similiaries lie in the fact that it takes place in the same world, that Robin Hobb is the author, and that the stories were beautifully written. As this is the final in the trilogy, I will give an brief review of the series, and then a few words specific to this book. In Farseer, we see almost the entire story from the perspective of Fitz. Through the Liveship trilogy we have seen the story from a myriad of different characters. This gave the book a different kind of strength, as well as a different kind of weakness. (read more) (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn - New Team Member	August 02, 2005
	I'd like to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of the Adventure's Dawn team, Elayne. Elayne will be helping me keep the content up-to-date, adding new books and authors to the index, reviewing news submissions, etc. As Elayne likes to put it, she now has da powarrrr!! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Wheel of Time - Online Scavenger Hunt	August 02, 2005
	The scavenger hunt starts today! From the www.knifeofdreams.com/ website: "To participate in the Knife of Dreams Internet Hunt contest, fill out the registration form. Each week for twelve weeks, beginning on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 and ending on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, participants will be asked to correctly answer a question about The Wheel of Timeâ„¢ universe." (discuss this post by Orion)
	Wheel of Time - New Spring Comic	July 27, 2005
	The comic book adaptation of Robert Jordan's New Spring has been expanded from 6 to 8 books. Though I have not found confirming information from the Red Eagle Entertainment webpage, word has it that anyone who purchased a subscription for the original 6 books locked in that price (in other words, wont have to shell out anything extra for 2 more books). (discuss this post by Orion)
	Orson Scott Card - Sightings	July 25, 2005
	Orson Scott Card, author of the Tales of Alvin Maker (among his other notable sci-fi books) is on a book signing tour for his latest book, Magic Street. You can find a list of his scheduled appearances on his website. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Robert Jordan - Wheel of Time	July 24, 2005
	There is a fantastic synopsis of Robert Jordan's Comic*Con panel up on dragonmount. He speaks about Knife of Dreams, some interesting WoT triva, the state of the WoT video game (or rather lack thereof), a brief mention of his next series, Infinity of Heaven, and lots of other goodies. Also, the prologue to Knife of Dreams "Embers Falling on Dry Grass" is available as an eBook from Simon and Schuster Online, and other online retailers. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Wheel of Time - Online Scavenger Hunt	July 20, 2005
	This news isn't tecnically new, just new to me... Tor has announced an online scavenger hunt in anticipation of the release of Knife of Dreams, Robert Jordan's 11th book in the Wheel of Time series. Some pretty neat prizes will be availble, including lots of signed books and other memorabilia. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Robin Hobb - The Soldier Son	July 19, 2005
	Robin Hobb has a new series in the works: The Soldier Son Trilogy. The first book, Shaman's Crossing will be published July 2005 in the UK and Australia, September 2005 in the US, and sometime in 2005 in the Netherlands. The second and third of the trilogy, Forest Mage and Renegage Magic respectively, are expected in 2006 and 2007. This new trilogy is set in a different world than Farseer, The Liveship Traders, and The Tawny Man. (discuss this post by Orion)
	George R.R. Martin - Sightings	July 19, 2005
	George R.R. Martin updated his appearances list on his website. If you're a fan, check it out, he may just end up in a book store near you! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Terry Brooks - Straken	July 18, 2005
	Some news from the official Terry Brooks website: Terry responds to readers questions, Del Rey Books is offering a chance for an advanced copy of Straken (book #3 in the High Druid of Shannara series), and chapter 3 of Straken has been posted on the website to wet you lips before it ships September 6th, 2005. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn Goes Live!	July 17, 2005
	I recieved permission today from Keith Parkinson to use his beautiful art as our title bar. And with that, Adventures Dawn is now live! I extend a sincere welcome to everyone. Adventure's Dawn is a fantasy literature compendium and community. Here you will find information on authors, books, series, the latest news in the genre, be able to post your own reviews, and submit your own news items. If you have any comments or suggetsions, you can submit them here, and feel free to post any bugs you encounter on the forums Welcome and enjoy your journey through the realm of fantasy literature! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince	July 16, 2005
	I realize this doesn't really need an announcement, but for anyone who has had their head under a rock J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince hits the shelves today. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Wheel of Time - New Spring	July 15, 2005
	Red Eagle Enterntainment announced that the graphic novel adaptation of New Spring is now available for purchase. You can purchase a subscription to the comic series from their website, www.red-eagle-entertainment.com/shop. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Sword of Truth - Phantom	July 12, 2005
	www.terrygoodkind.com is reporting that Terry Goodkind's next book in the Sword of Truth series, titled Phantom, is expected sometime in February or March, 2006. Also, it seems the book landed another great piece of cover art from Keith Parkinson. (discuss this post by Orion)
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