D&D 5E (2014) WotC & Novels

[DM Howard]

Do you think WotC is completely done with putting out novels for D&D? I find it kind of a shame if they truly stop, as they put out some of my favorite Fantasy novels. I've thought that they might just let a publisher pick up the license, but it could be a bad move as there would be less quality control over what comes out. What do you all think?

 

[KahlessNestor]

Seems like they have.

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[Warmaster Horus]

Paranormal romance is where it's at for the kids these days, I guess.

 

[Parmandur]

Do you think WotC is completely done with putting out novels for D&D? I find it kind of a shame if they truly stop, as they put out some of my favorite Fantasy novels. I've thought that they might just let a publisher pick up the license, but it could be a bad move as there would be less quality control over what comes out. What do you all think?

Probably have licensed it, and linked it to their movie plans.

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[Jester David]

From the rumours and whispers, WotC wanted to partner with a novel company, that has better connections to novel authors and agents and is able to broaden their pool of authors. Someone like Tor books, who took over handling the Pathfinder fiction.
And something like that would be easier if there weren't outstanding contracts with authors or books in production.

However, WotC is a really slow negotiator, so their dealings tend to take months to years. Might be a while.
Thankfully, there are literally hundreds of Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms novels already available, most of which can be purchased cheaply from secondary markets.

 

[KahlessNestor]

From the rumours and whispers, WotC wanted to partner with a novel company, that has better connections to novel authors and agents and is able to broaden their pool of authors. Someone like Tor books, who took over handling the Pathfinder fiction.
And something like that would be easier if there weren't outstanding contracts with authors or books in production.

However, WotC is a really slow negotiator, so their dealings tend to take months to years. Might be a while.
Thankfully, there are literally hundreds of Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms novels already available, most of which can be purchased cheaply from secondary markets.

Kindle is great for getting them, too, since many are out of print.

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[darjr]

Ed Greenwood was trying to write in the DMsguild. Not Shure where that went or if other authors are going to follow.

 

[darjr]

http://www.dmsguild.com/product/199...-Time-After-The-Sundering?affiliate_id=182934

The above is his first story. I think the Tome show reviewed it.

Note that's my affiliate link.

The ENWorld news on it.

http://www.enworld.org/forum/conten...g-in-the-Forgotten-Realms!-(via-the-DMs-Guild)

He has also written a couple CCC mods for Adventurers League.

http://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Ed Greenwood&affiliate_id=182934

Here is the Tome Show review.

http://www.thetomeshow.com/e/5e-dd-pdf-mini-reviews-tome-278/

 

[DM Howard]

From the rumours and whispers, WotC wanted to partner with a novel company, that has better connections to novel authors and agents and is able to broaden their pool of authors. Someone like Tor books, who took over handling the Pathfinder fiction.
And something like that would be easier if there weren't outstanding contracts with authors or books in production.

However, WotC is a really slow negotiator, so their dealings tend to take months to years. Might be a while.
Thankfully, there are literally hundreds of Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms novels already available, most of which can be purchased cheaply from secondary markets.

I thought I had read that somewhere as well. I'm not in a huge hurry, as I still have loads of books to read, but I hope we get more! (By the way, love your World Building Guide, good stuff!)

Kindle is great for getting them, too, since many are out of print.

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Agreed! I have recently reduced my physically book collection down to one book shelf (we live in a small ranch style house) and kindle has allowed me to leave most of the shelf space for my actual D&D books and my hardback Tolkien collection.

http://www.dmsguild.com/product/199...-Time-After-The-Sundering?affiliate_id=182934

The above is his first story. I think the Tome show reviewed it.

Note that's my affiliate link.

The ENWorld news on it.

http://www.enworld.org/forum/conten...g-in-the-Forgotten-Realms!-(via-the-DMs-Guild)

He has also written a couple CCC mods for Adventurers League.

http://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Ed Greenwood&affiliate_id=182934

Here is the Tome Show review.

http://www.thetomeshow.com/e/5e-dd-pdf-mini-reviews-tome-278/

Interesting, thanks for the links, I'll definitely check it out.

 

[Dire Bare]

It certainly seems like WotC has given up on D&D novels, which is a shame from my perspective. I've read almost every D&D novel published, only skipping Greenwood novels and some of the more ridiculous Dragonlance novels that focused on gnomes. Just like I miss the days of tons of RPG product being released, I truly miss the days of tons of D&D novels being released each month! End of an era, to be sure, even if another publisher works out a licensing agreement. I've been holding off on purchasing the most recent Salvatore novels for my Kindle, as it feels like once I do . . . that's it . . . . and it makes me sad.

Somewhat ironically, we are in one of the best times for D&D comics! IDW is putting out some great stuff! I'm not of a fan of the KenzerCo comics era, or even of the older Marvel era. IDW's run is the first time I've really looked forward to the new stories, although there have been a few stinkers, of course.