The House Of The Four Winds

[merlinscribe]

No matter what Amazon may say, "The House of the Four Winds" is NOT the next DRAGON PROPHECY book. That would be "Dragon Prophecy #2: Blade of Empire"...

Meanwhile, "The House of the Four Winds" is another collaboration between me and Mercedes Lackey, and we hope you enjoy it. Details to come.

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Definitely come confusion

[beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.ca]

Hmm . . . Amazon isn't the only source of confusion on this. Mercedes' website lists it as part of the Dragon Prophecy series as well:

http://www.mercedeslackey.com/books/dragon2.html

Re: Definitely come confusion

[merlinscribe]

Thank you for letting me know! I've passed this information on to Ms. Lackey.

release date

[(Anonymous)]

Do we have a release date for "Dragon Prophecy #2: Blade of Empire"? I would love to preorder it as soon as possible!

Re: release date

[merlinscribe]

Thank you; I'm glad you enjoyed the first one enough to want to read the second. That being said, I'm afraid I have to finish writing it before a release date can be decided by Tor, though it will probably be out some time next year.

Meanwhile, look for to some "outtakes" from Book One to appear soon at Tor.com.

Re: release date

[(Anonymous)]

I know, it's two years later and you might not read this, but I was wondering how the writing of the second novel is going. The first book kept me motivated to finish my grad paper this summer because I used it as a reward after I finished a section of the paper.

Love your writing.

Re: release date

[merlinscribe]

That's wonderful: thank you for sharing your story and your praise.

The second novel is done and delivered (revisions await, oh rapture), and the third is being written. The ball is now in Tor's court, as it were.

year later update?

[keikosohma]

I just finished Crown of Vengeance and saw that the latest news was from 2013, so I was wondering if we were any closer to knowing when the second book will come out. I'm excited for it!

Re: year later update?

[merlinscribe]

I'm so glad to hear you're looking forward to the next book. Unfortunately, I have no new news as to Blade of Empire's release date. I will certainly post it here the moment I do, along with the usual outtakes and trivia you've come to expect of me.

Re: year later update?

[(Anonymous)]

from Scott Costello. I thoroughly enjoyed DRAGON PROPHECY, as well as the obsidian trilogy. your writing talents is exceptional. However I have once again made a big mistake. I didn't look to see when a new release was planned before reading Dragon Prophecy. Now I see you are starting on house of the four winds series. I am at a loss at why some authors would not respect their fans and their income source by dragging out releases like this. re-reading a first book due to years later release or knowing the author is not interested in finishing a story line is quite frustrating. I made a promise to myself years ago not to read a series until they are all out, but due to my enjoyment of your writing skills I broke it. Now once again I will have to rebuke myself for such idiocy as to not listening to my better judgement by keeping my promises.. As you can tell I would love to read the rest of the story. Please re-consider and finish what you started before continuing a newer series. Best wishes for your career even though a much frustrated fan.

Re: year later update?

[merlinscribe]

I am very sorry for your frustration. As an avid reader myself, I understand it completely. However, as I have mentioned elsewhere, Tor insisted on our delivery of "The House of the Four Winds" before I proceeded with the next Dragon Prophecy book.

Dragon Prophecy updates?

[(Anonymous)]

Any updates on the dragon prophecy trilogy? It's been over a year since book 1 and I would like to know if it is on hold or get a rough % complete value or really any update that can be given? I am excited to read the rest of it, and have liked it the most of all the books in the setting so far. Thank you!

Re: Dragon Prophecy updates?

[merlinscribe]

Thank you for your interest, and I very much apologize for the long wait. Blade of Empire should be in Tor's hands by the end of the summer.

House of the Four Winds

[(Anonymous)]

I really enjoyed this book and eagerly await the next daughter's tale as well as any possible updates to Clarice and Dominick's future.

Re: House of the Four Winds

[merlinscribe]

Thank you! While each book will, naturally, focus on the story of its particular princess, I certainly expect to drop in mentions of the ones who have gone before, so you will certainly hear more about Clarice and Dominick and the Sea Swan.

Re: House of the Four Winds

[(Anonymous)]

Apologies for revisiting a years old comment, but is there any news on when the second in the Daughters series is to be released or written?

Re: House of the Four Winds

[merlinscribe]

Alas, Book Two in the series hasn't even been bought yet, but I will certainly announce the news here if it is.

(No need to apologize for posting to an old comment thread: that's what they're here for.)

Re: House of the Four Winds

[(Anonymous)]

I am very sad to hear that, having enjoyed the first book immensely and having hoped for a release of a second in the near future.

Re: House of the Four Winds

[merlinscribe]

And I as well. I am so sorry.

Re: House of the Four Winds

[(Anonymous)]

Hello~ I hope you're having a great day. I really enjoyed reading the first book of the house of winds series. Would it be too much to ask if there is any current news about the second book?

Re: House of the Four Winds

[merlinscribe]

Unfortunately, Tor does not wish to even contemplate the purchase of the sequel to WINDS until I turn in a completely unrelated book, said book to take second place to the next OBSIDIAN book. Thus, it may be some time. My apologies.

Re: House of the Four Winds

[(Anonymous)]

I seriously just found this book in a thrift store for a dollar and it is brand new, unopened, and not a fold or crease in it. I wondered why someone didnt even bother to read it, as i was ready to track down the rest of it's missing series.. only to be not so shocked at this point that there will not be anymore to its series for "some time" and now i know why the book was dumped off at the thrift store without being read.. who wants to start book one of what looked to be a 12 part series and at this point its sad to see such a waste of a book which might of been a great read. Looks like i will be donating it back now to the thrift store. I only snatched it up in the first place because i thought it was another collaboration with the wonderful late marion zimmer bradley and got home and realized it said mercedes lackey and james mallory instead. I was actually going to give it a chance too and find more info on the series in case i liked it and thats when i came here and got extremely disappointed.

Re: House of the Four Winds

[merlinscribe]

I am so sorry you were disappointed by HOUSE OF THE FOUR WINDS. My intention, as well as that of Ms. Lackey, was to write a number of books set in the same storyverse, with each one complete so that they could be read in any order. Claire and Dominick's story has been told, and there will be no more books about them. Again, my apologies.

Re: House of the Four Winds

[swordladysilence]

Add me to the count of fans who is eagerly hoping that Tor will let you focus on the second "dozen daughters" book and the rest of the series! I knew it would be several years and I just re read the first one (a hallmark of your collaborations with Misty is that they are highly re-readable, in my opinion anyway.) Is there a place I can sign up to get updates? :)

Re: House of the Four Winds

[(Anonymous)]

Me too! I really want to hear about her sisters.
And , I am hopeful that there might be "visits" of previouslly featured sisters in future books to keep each of their characters alive and "in touch " with the others?
Where might I sign up for updates Too?
(With thanks for developing that world,)
Respectfully , :)

Re: House of the Four Winds

[(Anonymous)]

And yet another vote/wish for further entries in this series. The first is eminently enjoyable.

I hope you are forwarding these requests to Tor.

Sincerely, Richard

Re: House of the Four Winds

[(Anonymous)]

If this is a "the more people who request it, the better the chances Tor buys it" kind of situation, mark me down for desiring another book. (If not, I apologize for dredging up frustration).

I found this thread when I read HOUSE OF THE FOUR WINDS the first time several years ago, and I searched it up again after this second read to see if there were any new developments or changes in heart from Tor.

Dragon Prophecy #2

[(Anonymous)]

Hello! I just wanted to pop by to say that I am a huge fan of all of your books, though the obsidian trilogy always has a special placevent in my heart. That said, I have to ask about any updates on this wonderful book. I thought it a very worthy addition to the obsidian universe. But now that we're nearing almost two years since it's release, I find myself anxious for the next installment. Any news is welcome news

Sincerely,
An avid reader

Re: Dragon Prophecy #2

[merlinscribe]

Dear Avid Reader: Thank you so very much for your kind words; they are much appreciated. I am expecting to deliver Blade of Empire to Tor by the end of the summer. All my best to you.
--James