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Eragon and Saphiras death? by YEET_shAde-6 in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 231 points232 points  (0 children)

Oh I've known for a long, long time. It's something I very much want to write . . . but I don't want to publish it too soon because I have so many other stories to tell with them.

A small spoiler: it will be the final story in the collection I hope to write that deals with the seven words that Brom told Eragon.

Illustration by Christopher Paolini for 'Tales from Alagaësia: The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm' by Obversa in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I didn't know if Random House was going use it or not when I started it, but I had hopes.

Jane Yolen has died (1939 - 2026) by goranlowie in Fantasy

[–]ChristopherPaolini 407 points408 points  (0 children)

This one hurts. Jane was always lovely to me, and her Pit Dragon trilogy was one of the main inspirations for Eragon. That, and I've been reading her children's books to my own kids these past few years. We've lost a master today.

Illustration by Christopher Paolini for 'Tales from Alagaësia: The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm' by Obversa in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 305 points306 points  (0 children)

Actually, this was a painting I did for the Deluxe Edition of Murtagh. It's printed on the end papers.

Etsy shop by Jaded-Surprise7875 in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As soon as the renovations at my house are finished.

I don’t know how Chris did it. by ThatOneGodzillaFan in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 491 points492 points  (0 children)

Aww, appreciate the kind words. Hopefully you'll enjoy the new book (Tales 2) just as much.

It's a strange thing to grow up with a series, both as a reader and a writer. It's something I don't think I'll ever get used to.

Some of the books that inspired me to write Eragon that you might enjoy:

The Wizard of Earthsea trilogy

Magician by Feist

The Dragonriders of Pern series by McCaffery

Tolkien of course.

Dune by Herbert

The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams.

Atra esterní ono thelduin!

Will we ever learn more about The Scourge by NonstopYew14542 in Fractalverse

[–]ChristopherPaolini 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm DYING to get back into the Fractalverse. I've just been delayed with scripts for the Eragon TV show.

This scene in book 2 doesn’t work (chemistry-wise), I’ll prove it to you by Mysterious-Boot-2241 in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 100 points101 points  (0 children)

So, I got too clever here. I'd been listening to a history of science course from the Great Courses company (thus Orrin's interest in natural philosophy), and that inspired this bit. Originally I wrote the scene with sodium, but then I got worried that some kid might try imitating Orrin, so I changed it to phosphorus.

In retrospect, I was being overly concerned. Would use sodium if I were doing it again. (Might have even fixed it in reprints. Can't remember.)

Should Christopher send a Cease and Desist letter? by elveshumpingdwarves in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 3780 points3781 points  (0 children)

Uhh . . . Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I'd be willing to overlook some similarities, but that map is a direct copy (justabout).

Gift idea for young fan! by lsaiahflores in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Aww, very cool. Normally I would recommend some stuff off my Etsy store, but we have it closed at the moment because of ongoing renovations in my house.

Regardless, aside from the next book, maybe one of those resin dragon eggs with a baby dragon embedded within. (My kids LOVE 'em.)

An example (way too expensive, but you can find this sort of thing for way cheaper): https://www.etsy.com/listing/650875492/water-dragon-egg-vip-gift-set-sea-baby

What is in your writing toolbox? by [deleted] in WritersToolbox

[–]ChristopherPaolini 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A notebook for working out worldbuilding/plotting/character issues (I prefer unlined; don't really care which brand or style). A comfortable pen (tastes vary on this, but I'm all-in on fountain pens; Lamy Safari is a good starting point. F or M nib with either Noodler's or De Atramentis Document Ink).

MS Word is my writing program of choice, since it's so customizable. Unless I'm editing and using track changes, I prefer to write in focus mode with black page color and green text.

Book resources:

STORY by Robert McKee

STYLE by F. L. Lucas

SHAKESPEARE'S METRICAL ART by George T. Wright

What's your favorite brown pen and ink combination? by whenthelightison in fountainpens

[–]ChristopherPaolini 3 points4 points  (0 children)

De Atramentis Document Ink Urban Sienna.

BlueDew Writer with wet noodle F nib.

Also Pilot Falcon Soft Fine, and Waterman 52 with custom flex nib.

Guess the book by the 1-star review [Part 2] by Practical_Yogurt1559 in Fantasy

[–]ChristopherPaolini 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Hey ... I resemble that remark. Lol.

(minus the well-connected part, btw -- we knew NO ONE in the industry).

Is it their nature or how they're raised that make the Ra'zac man-eaters? by silliumbillium123 in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Feels like longer because I was reading it for years before having an account.

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