b1soul Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Just sharing some good news...well, at least it's good news to some of us :P Long overdue in my opinion When are the White Scars going to turn up?Chris: There is no way that the White Scars aren’t going to get their story told, and it’s something that has been given a lot of thought. Watch this space for more details! click here for original Shadowhawk: Any plans to tackle the Horus Heresy? And what faction, event, character would you like to explore next? Chris: Nothing that’s ready to talk about, I’m afraid. In terms of future projects in general, I’ve got High Elves, Space Wolves and White Scars all on the horizon. click here for original Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegnor Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Ace. Have mentioned before, have enjoyed Chris's Wolves and Iron Hands, so bodes well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3066635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Ace. Have mentioned before, have enjoyed Chris's Wolves and Iron Hands, so bodes well.Yup, I read a very good advance review for Wrath of Iron. He's taking care of two of my fave chapters now :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3066730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Caerolion Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Are you sure you aren't reading too much into it? He's asked whether he's writing any HH books, and says he can't say anything, but then freely admits to writing something on the White Scars in the very next sentence. To me, that could just mean that he's writing a White Scar book, just not a HH one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3066971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billuriye Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Are you sure you aren't reading too much into it? He's asked whether he's writing any HH books, and says he can't say anything, but then freely admits to writing something on the White Scars in the very next sentence. To me, that could just mean that he's writing a White Scar book, just not a HH one. So he'll waste his time writing a 40k White Scars book while there is a yawning chasm about White Scars in Horus Heresy? That's a misusage of resource. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrin Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Maybe another author has already reserved HH WS. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visitor13 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Awesome news either way ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Rawl Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Abnett said he was interested in writing the White Scars Heresy novel, but it doesn't mean he will be doing, with this news a wait and see approach is needed Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Guys, that first quote is from a Q&A regarding the HH series ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Are you sure you aren't reading too much into it? He's asked whether he's writing any HH books, and says he can't say anything, but then freely admits to writing something on the White Scars in the very next sentence. To me, that could just mean that he's writing a White Scar book, just not a HH one. So he'll waste his time writing a 40k White Scars book while there is a yawning chasm about White Scars in Horus Heresy? That's a misusage of resource. That's not really how it works. It's not a pool of employees to be allocated work they have to do, to maximise some imaginary efficiency. It's authors choosing what they want to write, and a publisher publishing them. George R. R. Martin choosing to write other things between books in his bestselling series isn't a misuse of resources, it's an author wanting to write other things. No one owns him. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrin Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Do authors get contracts for a set amount of books with publishers like actors do with production companies? Like with Marvel Studios, they have most of the stars signed on to multiple film contracts, does it work the same with authors? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billuriye Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 That's not really how it works. It's not a pool of employees to be allocated work they have to do, to maximise some imaginary efficiency. It's authors choosing what they want to write, and a publisher publishing them. George R. R. Martin choosing to write other things between books in his bestselling series isn't a misuse of resources, it's an author wanting to write other things. No one owns him. It's good to be informed about the process but preferring to write a 40k White Scars novel instead of 30k one would still be weird IMHO. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 It's good to be informed about the process but preferring to write a 40k White Scars novel instead of 30k one would still be weird IMHO. I think "frustrating" might be a better word. If BL continues to ignore HH White Scars, I'm sure it will be for sound reasons (White Scars don't sell, no authour has a genuine desire to tackle them etc.). However, I believe at least some of Mr. Wraight's upcoming work featuring the WS will be set in the Horus Heresy. He answers the White Scars question on the Horus Heresy Q&A page. I'm pretty sure he's going to be writing a HH work featuring them. The other authours are all talking about factions they've written about/are going to write about. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Caerolion Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Using that same logic though, he's going to be writing a Space Wolf and High Elf HH book too. You're ignoring the context of the statement. He states he's not prepared to talk about what he's doing for the HH, and then lists three factions he's doing work on in the future, one of which is the White Scars. His projects "in general", which aren't HH novels, will include a White Scar book. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Using that same logic though, he's going to be writing a Space Wolf and High Elf HH book too. You're ignoring the context of the statement. He states he's not prepared to talk about what he's doing for the HH, and then lists three factions he's doing work on in the future, one of which is the White Scars. His projects "in general", which aren't HH novels, will include a White Scar book.I don't want to sound rude...but have none of you guys read the FIRST quote (and the linked source)?!The Q&A page is entirely about the HH series. In context, the question is when are the WS going to turn up in the HH series. I'm just getting really tired repeating myself TO ALL: FOR THE LOVE OF THE EMPEROR, PLEASE READ THE FIRST QUOTE AND CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW IT Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch-commander Albus Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I don't want to sound rude...but have none of you guys read the FIRST quote (and the linked source)?!The Q&A page is entirely about the HH series. In context, the question is when are the WS going to turn up in the HH series. I'm just getting really tired repeating myself TO ALL: FOR THE LOVE OF THE EMPEROR, PLEASE READ THE FIRST QUOTE AND CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW IT Exactly! Chris Wraight is going to write that Horus Heresy White Scars book. He said it in a previous interview too that he was looking forward in 2012 to writing about a character that may or may not be the Kahn who may or may not meet Horus. Pretty obvious I guess. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Exactly! Chris Wraight is going to write that Horus Heresy White Scars book. He said it in a previous interview too that he was looking forward in 2012 to writing about a character that may or may not be the Kahn who may or may not meet Horus. Pretty obvious I guess. Cute but no...that's not how the logic goes. In a Q&A session about the HH series, one of the questions is when are the WS going to turn up [in the HH series]. Chris Wraight answers that their story will definitely be told. Abnett answers for the Ultramarines, ADB answers for the NL...why would Chris be asnwering for the WS? Probably because he's going to be handling them. Then in another interview, Mr. Wraight mentions that one of his future projects is about WS. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegnor Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Wow this has been a great thread so far... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch-commander Albus Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Exactly! Chris Wraight is going to write that Horus Heresy White Scars book. He said it in a previous interview too that he was looking forward in 2012 to writing about a character that may or may not be the Kahn who may or may not meet Horus. Pretty obvious I guess. Cute but no...that's not how the logic goes. In a Q&A session about the HH series, one of the questions is when are the WS going to turn up [in the HH series]. Chris Wraight answers that their story will definitely be told. Abnett answers for the Ultramarines, ADB answers for the NL...why would Chris be asnwering for the WS? Probably because he's going to be handling them. Then in another interview, Mr. Wraight mentions that one of his future projects is about WS. Waitaminute... What didn't I understand from this quote then? Shadowhawk: What are you looking forward to the most in terms of your own work for 2012? Chris: Getting back to writing about dragons, and writing an encounter between two gentlemen, one of whom may or may not be Horus, the other of whom may or may not be the Khan. So, is he going to write something about the Khan meeting Horus in 2012 or isn't he? (Why do Horus Heresy fans have the tendency to make everything more complicated than it is?) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Abnett said he was interested in writing the White Scars Heresy novel, but it doesn't mean he will be doing, with this news a wait and see approach is needed I really hope not. I want to read about White Scars Marines, but while his books are good, Abnett tends to focus on everyone else around the marines a little too much. I don't want to sound rude...but have none of you guys read the FIRST quote (and the linked source)?!The Q&A page is entirely about the HH series. In context, the question is when are the WS going to turn up in the HH series. I'm just getting really tired repeating myself TO ALL: FOR THE LOVE OF THE EMPEROR, PLEASE READ THE FIRST QUOTE AND CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW IT Dude, calm down before you sprain something. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3067626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 TO ALL: FOR THE LOVE OF THE EMPEROR, PLEASE READ THE FIRST QUOTE AND CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW ITDude, calm down before you sprain something.A lot of people were interpreting the second source without taking into account the first source...It's pretty clear from the BL Q&A that Chris is going to have a hand in a HH WS project Waitaminute...What didn't I understand from this quote then?Shadowhawk: What are you looking forward to the most in terms of your own work for 2012?Chris: Getting back to writing about dragons, and writing an encounter between two gentlemen, one of whom may or may not be Horus, the other of whom may or may not be the Khan. So, is he going to write something about the Khan meeting Horus in 2012 or isn't he? (Why do Horus Heresy fans have the tendency to make everything more complicated than it is?) Well fu** me sideways, I didn't know what you were going on about because I hadn't seen that Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3068299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch-commander Albus Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Well fu** me sideways, I didn't know what you were going on about because I hadn't seen that You're welcome! ;-) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3068460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 I suppose this might be a limited edition novella or even an anthology short story, not necessarily a novel Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3071606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepsix81 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Wait, is this a clever way of saying that this will be a Heresy book? Or is he more literally saying that Khan and Horus will have some sort of confrontation? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3076167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Wait, is this a clever way of saying that this will be a Heresy book? Or is he more literally saying that Khan and Horus will have some sort of confrontation?My bet is on a HH short story in which Horus tries to entice Khan? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252750-white-scars-hh-novel-to-be-written-by-chris-wraight/#findComment-3076462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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