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James Islington:
Hi James, big fan of your work. You mentioned ages ago about there potentially being another book in the Licanious world. Although I am enjoying this new trilogy so far, I am wondering if that potential book is still something that you’re thinking about or does it look like it’s not something that you’re going to come back to?
James Islington
Thank you! And yes, absolutely – I’ve actually been thinking about this more and more, recently. I’m really keen to write it. It’s 100% on the schedule.
So the biggest problem at the moment is time - I’m a reasonably consistent writer, but definitely not a fast one, unfortunately – and (all other considerations aside, like the fact I’m loving working on it!) I’m currently contracted to write Hierarchy, so that really has to be my priority. And while I do tinker with side projects now and then as a break, Licanius is a complex enough story that I’d really want to be locked in on writing in that world, rather than splitting my focus with anything else.
Which is all to say: yes, definitely still coming, but it’ll be after Hierarchy is complete. A few years away yet!
So the biggest problem at the moment is time - I’m a reasonably consistent writer, but definitely not a fast one, unfortunately – and (all other considerations aside, like the fact I’m loving working on it!) I’m currently contracted to write Hierarchy, so that really has to be my priority. And while I do tinker with side projects now and then as a break, Licanius is a complex enough story that I’d really want to be locked in on writing in that world, rather than splitting my focus with anything else.
Which is all to say: yes, definitely still coming, but it’ll be after Hierarchy is complete. A few years away yet!
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J.A.R. Huygebaert
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James Islington:
How certain is it that Euan Morton will return as the narrator for Book II? His name is still not mentioned on Audible. While I am not a primary audiobook reader (I only do re-reads), I can't imagine someone else doing the voices. He was literally perfect for the story. Do you know more? Also, are there any plans for a Dramatized Edition or a illustrated version of the book?
Laurel Ellis
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James Islington:
Hi James! I got into Licanius through Michael Kramer audiobook, and WotM is currently my all-time fave book. I have two (slightly silly) questions: 1) There's a lot less 'acceding', 'inclined their head', 'companionable silence', and 'wry smiles' in WotM. How much of that is your natural growth as a writer vs the editor forcing you to change it? 2) Do you consider the name Dioggo (for Diago the Alupi) to be canon?
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