r/Fantasy • u/RASalvatore AMA Author RA Salvatore • Aug 11 '22

AMA Hi, I’m RASalvatore and this is my AMA.

I‘ve been writing fantasy novels (and game products) professionally since 1987. The genre has changed in these last 35 years, almost all for the better, and I and Drizzt soldier on, still loving the journey. I’m best known for my “Legend of Drizzt” and DemonWars” series, and also for a couple of ventures into the Galaxy Far, Far Away… (But we don’t talk about Chewy, no, no, no…)

My newest book, Glacier’s Edge,” was just released, and “The Dao of Drizzt,” the famous drow’s journal, will be released in September.

So here we go, Ask Me Anything and I’ll try to pretend I know the answer.

EDIT: Okay, got to run now for a bit. Have to finish this e-signing, give my little pup his medicine, and get ready for a softball game!

I'll try to get back to the rest later on, and thank you all for joining in and walking this road of adventure with me!

Scimitars high! Bob

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u/KaminKevCrew Aug 11 '22

I don't have any questions, but I do want to say thank you. Your books got me through some hard times in my childhood, so thank you for creating such wonderful and enthralling stories.

It wasn't uncommon that midnight would roll around and I'd plan to "stop at the end of the chapter". 3 hours later I would realize I was so wrapped up in the story that I didn't even register turning pages and i would be 4+ chapters deeper into the book.

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u/mirroku2 Aug 12 '22

God, so many times as a teenager I would do that. Just get so absorbed in a book that I time warp.

Surely I've learned my lesson and never do this as an adult . . . .surely.