Robert Stanek Chat Thread #5

[RobertStanek]

Thank you to all the readers who continue to believe in and support my books! I promised Shire Hobbit some time ago I'd have time for another chat but I've been so jammed up these past few years I haven't had many free moments.

If you track my book list at my publisher's site, you probably know why. In 2006-2007, I completed work on a new line of children's picture books, the Bugville Critters and now the first 12 books are being published:

The Bugville Critters Visit Dad and Mom at Work (2007) (RP Books Kids)
The Bugville Critters Go to School (2007) (RP Books Kids)
The Bugville Critters Visit Garden Box Farms (2007) (RP Books Kids)
The Bugville Critters Have A Sleepover (2007) (RP Books Kids)
The Bugville Critters Go on Vacation (2008) (RP Books)
The Bugville Critters Rush to the Hospital (2008) (RP Books)
The Bugville Critters Play Their First Big Game (2008) (RP Books)
Too Much Sweets (Buster Bee's School Days) (2008) (RP Books)
Make New Friends (Buster Bee's School Days) (2008) (RP Books)
Vacation Surprise (Buster Bee's School Days) (2008) (RP Books)
Bugville Critters Treasury Volume 1 (2008) (RP Books)
Bugville Critters Treasury Volume 2 (2008) (RP Books)

For Ruin Mist fans, there's also good news. I finished work on several companion books and new editions in 2006 and 2007, and these are starting to be published. These are:

Keeper Martin's Guide to the Fantastical Beasts and Faerie Peoples of Ruin Mist (2007) (RP Books)
Keeper Martin’s Tale, Special Illustrated Edition (Ruin Mist Chronicles) (2007) (RP Books)
The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches III, Special Illustrated Edition (2008) (RP Books)
Kingdom Alliance, Special Illustrated Edition (2009) (RP Books)
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ruin Mist: The Essential Reader's Guide (2008) (RP Books)
The Art of Ruin Mist: Heroes and Villains (2008) (RP Books)
The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches IV, Special Illustrated Edition (2009) (RP Books)

I hope you enjoy these new editions and companion books. Look also for "Absolutes and Other Stories" in 2008 and "Into the Stone Land" in 2009.

Post your questions, say hi, talk in this thread. I will get back with responses later in the spring.

Oh well, back to work!

Thank you!

Robert Stanek

[Shire Hobbit]

Mr. Stanek,

Thanks again for graciously agreeing to another chat and for starting this thread! I know how incredibly busy you are with all your projects so I thank you.

Shire Hobbit

[Shire Hobbit]

Letting everyone know RS chat #5 is open officially. Please register if you're going to post. Then if you post make sure to take your time with it. It's really cool to get to ask the authors of your favorite books questions or just to chat with them, so lets make this fun and easy for RS.

I'm pleased also to share hot news from RS ruinmist.proboards23.com/index.cgi?board=Announce&action=display&thread=1199483477&page=1. RS was looking for a way to thank board members. I was joking when I asked RS to give us all books so it was such a surprise he agreed. The top 20 posters get a signed copy of the one of the new books! He's even going to pay postage to anywhere.

Shire Hobbit

[Sparhawk]

Dear Mr. Stanek,

first of all, I want to wish you a Happy and Successful New Year! Here in Bulgaria, our custom is to wish above all health, so I wish you to be healthy and happy, then I wish you write more wonderful best-sellers, which, I hope, will please many new fans.
My questions are:
- Can we expert more Ruin Mist series, prequels or sequels?
- Can we expect a Ruin Mist movie?
- Who is the most powerful magic-user in the "Ruin Mist Chronicles"?

[huntress]

Dear Robert,

I'm so pleased you are doing a new chat. Finally! I'm sending ims to my friends to let them know. My biggest questions right now is about the next books. I know you have new books planned but it seems so long since the last one even though it's only been about a year. I hope the new books are soon. You're the only writer in the world whose books just keep getting better. Also can you tell us about the new companion books.

Huntress

[Shire Hobbit]

Welcome back huntress, good to see you on the boards. How did your semester tests go? Hope all went well!

[huntress]

Hi shire hobbit, tests aren't so fun but it's such a cool experience. I'm going to im my friends about the chat. Very cool to get another chance to talk with RS. He's like the only author I know who truly cares about his readers. I respect him for it and his excellent books. What book are you going to get?

[edog]

HAPPY NEW YEAR MR STANEK! YOU GAVE ME THE BEST PRESENT OF THE YEAR!

[edog]

SHIRE HOBBIT YOU ROCK! THANK YOU!

[edog]

Dear Mr. Stanek,

Many thanks for taking the time to chat with readers, not many authors do it any more. I'm a long time member, but I haven't been able to ask you any questions since chat #3 since I missed the last chat. Kinda a bummer so I'm very happy you are having another.

My first question is about a movie or movies. We had many discussions about movies and about how many movies. I'd like to see all your books be made into movies especially magical lands and kingdoms & elves. Who would you pick as the director if you could pick and how many ruin mist movies do you think there should be?

My second question is about what's next for ruin mist. Everyone I know who reads your books is dying for a new book. Can you tell us what book is next and when it will be out?

My third question is about new editions. Do they have new chapters or scenes like with the new kingdoms #1? If so can you tell what scenes and chapters have changed?

My fourth question is about companion books. Can you tell more about the companion books? I haven't been able to find out much about them anywhere.

Also thank you so much for being so great so cool to chat with you. I thank you also for the book and can't wait til it gets here.

Your biggest fan,

edog

[Shire Hobbit]

Thanks edog. Good to see this discussion get off to a good start.

[cincblue]

Dear Mr. Stanek,

I don't read much lately but I do reread yours from time to time. I wish you and your family a happy New Year. I also thank you for having another chat.

A friend of mine has started collecting different editions of yours. I never knew there were so many! Is there a list somewhere of editions and covers?

Thank you, you are the best!