An Evening with Patrick Rothfuss Full Panel | New York Comic Con 2018

Join bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss as he tells stories, answers audience questions, and discusses strange things. Be prepared for tangents, digressions, inappropriate humor, and potential impromptu singing.
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[@Origamibeats]

the reason i want Patrick to finish this book is so he can start another trilogy dude is so talented and good at writing stories it would be sad if the name of the wind series would be his only work he could create so many great books and with the money from that support worldbuilders etc

[@christiancamacho6442]

Get real. He's so good at writing books he does everything else except write. He's taken 9 years and still no sign of book 3 ever being published.

[@timtom4021]

Even if book 3 was the crappiest book on the face of the earth I would still be somewhat satisfied just for the sake of closure at this point.

[@leejlogan]

@@timtom4021 The third book is never coming out

[@MrPleers]

I don't think any Publisher will be stupid enough to give another contract to Rothfuss for publishing a second trilogy. Daw Books is waiting for 7 years and 8 month's to publish the conclusion to the trilogy. While Rothfuss claimed that all 3 books were already written back in 2007.

[@timtom4021]

I'd be surprised if he started a new book series at this rate, but yeah he'd probably have to self-publish his books if he started a new series at this point.

[@673Subliminal]

Amazes me how he presses the point that his mental health isn't in the best of shape right now; which makes it difficult for him to be creative, and everyone overlooks it completely and still scratches and grasps at him for his third book. The problem with society nowadays is that people don't see other people any more. They just see a product and are only interested in consuming. Generalising. Obviously. Throughout the talk he dropped hints that he wanted people to reflect on their mental health and be empathetic to other people's mental health. It was a conversation he wanted to get into but very few bothered to listen. Just waiting to launch their own, fruitless, questions at him. A nice snide remark at the end though. 'It's because you're all such lovely conversational partners'. I imagine he meant it to some degree. But, meh. I'm probably completely wrong.

[@nielztoy01]

We should just use that excuse at work then for the next 8 years. It wouldn't work at a retail level, eventually they'd give you the boot. Realistically, if you put out a product, and you promise there is more coming, but wait eight plus years to deliver. Could you blame people for being sour??

[@farryam3225]

@@nielztoy01 shut up fool. reality is not just about "products" and your foolish expectations from life

[@jarreldoomis3502]

You're both right. Now kiss and make up.

[@SoloSpartan]

Loved reading his first two books in 2012. Always enjoy these talks year after year after year while waiting for the last book to be finished. "When you wait a few span or month to hear a finished song, the anticipation adds savor. But after a year excitement begins to sour." - Patrick Rothfuss

[@WizardKingCorey]

Nailed it, exact quote I was thinking about.

[@elessar6950]

there's always someone who brings that quote out every video. There's nothing exciting about seeing the same comment repetitively.

[@SoloSpartan]

EBez Are you talking about Patrick Rothfuss's same commentaries that come out bi-annually? I can't tell if you're agreeing or just blind to the irony of your hypocrisy.

[@elessar6950]

@@SoloSpartan he does his best to switch things up and i can generally leave each one with something new. This is only my third one watching admittedly, so nothing much has gotten stale. Irony? Hypocrisy? why do you assume you know everything there is to know in the world?

[@MrPleers]

After 7 years and 8 month's , it has turned into acid. Not even a hint of a possible release date. Or even an update on writing progress. Not even a clear answer if he is still writing it.

[@cipherion]

Patrick Rothfuss - “I will do this properly or not at all.” P. 51 The Name of the Wind Thank you for taking your time and doing it right.

[@orionhammerfall1874]

The question at 8:45 is: "Is Book Three still a thing?"

[@orionhammerfall1874]

After which you can see the physical anxiety about the whole thing just come off him in waves.

[@capnron65]

Says A LOT about him as a person. Claimed over a decade ago that the stories were finished - he just had to publish. Still hasn't published because he's either holding out for a deal, or he doesn't have the balls to put the story's ending in writing. AND, to top it off, he doesn't care that people are disappointed and PISSED at this. What an ASSHAT!

[@GameofTomes]

Lol thank you

[@taotechong]

@@capnron65 And now, over a decade later, he's a better writer with higher expectations from both himself and his audience, and he needs to rewrite it. He has to weigh his desire to release something with getting it right while getting over his perfectionism and weathering constant jokes about his writing, which coming from a friend can be taken as gentle teasing and from a stranger can be taken as yet more unhelpful criticism from some jerk which just exacerbates his issues with mental health. Just let him write. Read what he releases or don't.

[@zsolt3871]

An update would be nice tho. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@joaopedrocunha5968]

I really respect Pat for the way he writes Denna, she's a real hard character to get it rigth.

[@tarrantfarm]

He's having a race between himself and GRRM as to who WON'T finish their book first. Guarantee GRRM has enough money to outlast him, but his body might give out first. If they keep going on like they are, we might end up having Branden Sanderson finish both of their series up.

[@llamafromspace]

😂🤣😭

[@jonanderson5137]

Daaaamn. 👍

[@princessthyemis]

I kind of hope not, Patrick Rothfuss is amazing at writing his own world in The Name of the Wind, you know? Although Sanderson is very amazing as well.

[@Sarahm-pl6cn]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@mmccauley57]

Duuuuude. Soo funny.

[@agiftofflame]

Yes, all the yes, Patrick Stuart for Abenthy 2k35.

[@bradenlittle3406]

Yes.

[@akshaybanker8552]

I see Patrick Stuart more as Haliax. He would make an amazing bad guy!!

[@disenchanter]

@@akshaybanker8552 I wholeheartedly agree! ugh Haliax's face a silhouette of Stuart's profile , his voice reverberating in a chilling sort of way from the theater speakers ... sounds perfect.

[@klaragalanska1447]

If there is goin to be "the name of the lunch box" I AM GOING TO BUY 100 of those

[@denolaj]

Klára Galanská to put the meals in for 100 tortoises?

[@klaragalanska1447]

Nikolaj Bourguignon maybe but Im not mr. Hoppy I wont let them eat vegetables :,D

[@timothyshaw5498]

I was waiting for him to mention the importance of having a safe word.

[@bmike3000]

hahaha same

[@michaelmercadel3860]

27:53 was the best question and answer out of all of this. Made me Laugh SO hard. Though I agree with what someone else was saying about him hinting at his mental health being the reason it's taking so long. Here is a man trying to juggle so many things, not least of which being a father, plus a movie and potential TV show, plus worldbuilders and so many other things. I'm anticipating the next book as much as everyone else but I'd rather he take the time to get it right and finish the series strong than slap it together haphazardly like some other authors just to be done.

[@utsavmapuskar569]

He looks like a love child of George RR Matrin and Hodor. Incredible writer!!!

[@Loquendotop94]

I just wanted to *kindly* point out that he's still in the breach of writing despite he needs the time to make that beloved third book just perfect for their fans. While having to go to therapy, raising a family, attending events, signing books and yet being always as nice as he can to people. *Kindly*

[@nayunis9289]

What was the question at 32:15 that made him laugh?

[@MorganBondelid]

“I have no idea who you are” “I still have no idea what you write”

[@8bittrigger]

Omg I lost it during the DM question.

[@lucianacamposxavier4799]

As a native portuguese speaker, i really noticed that english have a more poetrical freedom in its grammar than portuguese. Like Rothfuss spoke about the title "slow regard of silent things". In order to translate it and keep the feeling, the mood it expresses in english in portuguese is extremely difficult if not just impossible! Thats why i love to write and read in english much more than portuguese. German also seems to have this "stuff", but im still learning it

[@paulatreides5055]

Eu já acho o português muito mais poético que o inglês. O Rothfus tem uma talento com as palavras, mas imagine se a língua nativa dele fosse português, o quão mais poético ele seria.

[@flavoredwallpaper]

I only know a little bit of portuguese, but I think it's far prettier/more lyrical than English. English has too many Germanic influences. It doesn't flow off the tongue like other Romantic languages. Italy is the most beautiful for sure.

[@stevenrodriguez2763]

Anyone who complains about the time it takes to do his art should look first at what beauty they themselves have brought in to the world. Most likely there's none, because even asking that question does little to add to the beauty of anything.

[@Amocoru]

This was by far my favorite Rothfuss panel. This is amazing.

[@Montie-Adkins]

I like Rothfuss. When it comes out I'll buy that 3rd book and I'm sure it will be good. But any further series he writes I will wait until they are all out on the shelves before getting them. At the very least he could say yes or no for next year. this wall of non-information is annoying.

[@peterz6497]

If he could give you a publication date he would. Saying the book might come out next year would be foolish if he isn't sure. If it ended up not coming out there would be backlash from fans.

[@grottphd9090]

@@peterz6497 he could do it as a lot of indie writers do: put up a progress page. It's just that with all we know now, it could be out in six months, or it could be out in another decade.

[@nielztoy01]

@@grottphd9090 Even Brandon Sanderson does this... What's worse is that he totally has time on his hands if he can do Cons& Interviews year round. I'll buy the third book when it comes out, can't say the same for future books of his.

[@bilalamjad1956]

So his third book in trilogy is fantasy equivalent of half life 3

[@cameronward8445]

this is the best con Q&A ever

[@jameswillis8882]

My favorite author! I wish him well in all things!!

[@williamwall8952]

Everyone always asks the same questions and he reads the same things. Like yeah, you get occasional gems here and there, but seriously. I feel like I've watched this interview a million times. Like, I get it. After awhile it gets difficult to be more original with your questions and it's not like you can control the questions people ask in an open Q&A, but I think my favorite parts about these Q&As is Pat rambling about something he feels deeply about based on a question he hasn't been asked like a gajillion times.

[@Name-zf7qc]

You clearly haven't seen his response to the Kvothe-Baking theory

[@wfox4418]

Austin Ruh What is the Kvothe-Baking theory? I Googled it, but it just brought up lists of Kingkiller theories, I didn't see a mention of a baking theory.

[@williamwall8952]

He might be talking about the Q&A where Pat gave marriage advice. I think it's in the same one but I can't remember which interview that was.

[@derfe]

@@wfox4418 In one interview, someone asked where Kvothe learned to bake pies. This created a long discussion, if I remember correctly.

[@peterz6497]

The talk is meant for the audience at the con. He asked in the very beginning how many people had no idea who he was and judging by his reaction it must have been quite a few hands. So it shouldn't be a surprise if you hear a lot of the same things as previous talks, seeing how he is essentially introducing himself to new people.

[@KHH595]

Funny thing is the first thing I ever read by Patrick Rothfuss was a GoodReads book review. XD

[@bakunicorn]

the dungeon master bit is absolute gold

[@wisdomoffantasy6858]

Wat did this Person say at 32:17 ??

[@geraldjansen6670]

"I have no idea who you are"

[@playermartin286]

I think he has no idea how to finish kvothe´s story

[@paragonexperience]

Stories take time, especially as good as his.

[@suchoss4770]

I think he had an idea, but he is not happy about Kvothe dying in the end...

[@riverrat8693]

Partly, the other part is he loves milking the lime light for all it's worth. Annoying af!!

[@paragonexperience]

Imagine if annoying comments were treated the same way smh

[@christiancamacho6442]

Stories take time, but isn't 9 years enough? Even more considering he said all three books were already written by the time he published the 1st. Also, the story is good, but let's get real, it is overhyped af! Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive is also a good story, even more epic in scope and the dude can pump out 1,000 page book every two years with other smaller books in between. Rothfuss is not nearly the great author as everyone seem to think he is. Other authors are willing and happy to give updates on their work, Pat doesn't even like people asking him for book 3. It's like every time someone asks he writes less on purpose.

[@luciddreamer616]

Has it really been nine years? I remember picking up Wise Man's Fear the day it came out. That can't have been nine years ago.

[@Campbell464]

Pat: I’ve had a lotta caffeine Pat (2 seconds later) I’ve not had a lotta caffeine Me too man, me too. Lol espresso fks me up.

[@bushimotter]

To all those who are mad that the 3rd book hasn't been released yet, too bad! Its his book, he can do whatever he wants with it. Besides, the series is so damn good, its well worth the wait. Read the first two books a few times, or read something else until the book releases and then re read the series. There is other great material to read in the meantime. To get mad at an author for not finishing a book in a timely fashion is nonsense. These works of art are gifts to us, nobody should expect anything. Be patient and enjoy it when it gets here.

[@nielztoy01]

If somone promises one thing, but delivers on it way later, of course the other person is going to be upset... how hard is that to understand? 🤔

[@sosrope3420]

The lunchbox would also have no lock.

[@jakebrown8745]

Man these comments are toxic as shit

[@theoddbooksout7202]

I would love that lunchbox!!

[@mounaa.8866]

"Fans are waiting for the new book just like sick people are waiting for a donated organ". Just altered some lyrics from my favorite hip hop artists.

[@zacperryman4051]

I love this man!

[@tjharlow]

This guy is hilarious. I'm going to read these books regardless of the third book not being released.

[@danc.924]

Do you still feel the same four years later?

[@tjharlow]

@@danc.924 I read both books. The first one was amazing - I loved it !! The second one felt like he tried too hard to make it as good as the first, it was "ok". I think he feels like he'll never be able to match the first one so why try. If it ever does come out, I'll probably read it but I'm ok if it never does. If that makes sense?

[@sarraambrai]

I want that lunchbox too...

[@Dextkiller]

Man, the people in these comments are salty. It's called "An evening with Patrick Rothfuss" not "Let's talk about the progress of my book". The panel is for people to get to speak to him as a person. Separate the artist from the art. Yeah, I'm just as frustrated as everyone else that the 3rd book isn't out, but that doesn't mean I have to be a jerk to the guy about it. He's a lovely fellow, and he does lots of other stuff besides writing novels. And I mean, while we're at it, the whole NYCC was just a total mess. I think we can all agree on that.

[@sosrope3420]

Also, he's an AUTHOR. He does still need to heat his house, eat several times a month etc. This is a pretty decent business strategy, and you KNOW it happens in every entertainment industry.

[@timtom4021]

Have you been waiting for close to a decade? Because if you haven't then you are not "just as frustrated " as I am.

[@Dextkiller]

I have. I am perfectly aware of when the books came out. I read the first one in 2008, and the second one when it came out in 2011.

[@timtom4021]

He is a world class procrastinator. He live streams himself playing video games, does charities (I'm not saying charities are bad), designs board games, writes redundant books about side characters, sells merchandise themed after his book series, tries to make deals with people to turn his incomplete book series into a show or movie or video game, goes on vacations, and goes to interviews and book signings where he talks about the same things over and over all the while steadfastly avoiding the one question everyone is interested in. He literally does everything and anything he can to avoid working on book 3, it's like he's afraid everyone will forget about him or something if he finishes the series. Also, there are lots and lots of really awesome book authors who have familys, side hobbys, and deal with all of the same problems that he does and they still manage to write more than 3 books a decade!!!

[@timtom4021]

Also, I forgot to mention he likes to go to events and live stream video himself playing Dungeons and Dragons with strangers.

[@Sp0nge5]

it's June 16th, 2019 and this video has 45k views. Just putting this here for when any tv show/film explodes this to millions of views. Gonna be better than GoT, calling it.

[@zoraizmohsin935]

50k views September 8th

[@coddingafter30]

Never gonna happen 2023 November

[@Nuan07]

What does that guy say at around 8:50? "Are you still a real plate?" ????

[@iris_cannedrack]

"is book 3 still a real thing?"

[@Nuan07]

@@iris_cannedrack now that I've read it I can't believe I couldn't hear it, thank you for both answering me and making me realise how dull I am. 😂

[@amjadnawaz5122]

I like to imagine Rothfuss is how Elodin would look like were he to be in a movie.

[@cipherion]

I was thinking Kote minus the read hair or Kilvin

[@Claverleykid1]

What did the guy at 8:42 ask? “Is Kvothes story still a real thing?”

[@williamwall8952]

Something about when book 3 will be out, no doubt.

[@Claverleykid1]

William Wall Yeah, I hear it now. He just asks about book 3

[@artemmakohon212]

What is wrong with that question?

[@williamwall8952]

For Pat? It's an annoyance.

[@peterz6497]

@@artemmakohon212 The guy asked "Is book 3 still a real thing?" It is rhteorical and is meant to tease Rothfuss for taking so long. The guy asking the question and Patrick were both being playful. Nothing to take to heart here.

[@faultyclone0013]

Stand up comedian? Fuck yes

[@abcun17]

Hey not to worry. In another decade he'll finish half the book and released it as "Day Three Part I"....

[@epic321123]

I really wanted him to answer the worldbuilding question

[@jmcalcy69]

Man, these comments are toxic

[@jonanderson5137]

Not as toxic as people who don't see the problem with authors fucking off instead of releasing their work. Thank fuck I didn't start his trilogy... can I even call it a trilogy?

[@elessar6950]

@@jonanderson5137 ...then why do you even care, may I ask?

[@Ben-vt8ne]

What do you expect when it's been seven and a half years since book two. Ya'll need to stop coddling this salesman and realize you've been had. He's a lazy hack. At this point, regardless of the quality of book three it won't live up to the standards of a book that took nearly a DECADE to write. By the time you're done you'll probably think, "Ok, that was pretty good. But jesus, that took ten years?".

[@Thefinalcountdown650]

@@elessar6950 Because we fell for the cult bs we thought Rothfuss was a genius and he turned out to be a used car salesmen who sold us a 2 book harry potter rip off with music. there are real author out there who don't get 1/10,000 of the attention that Rothfuss sucks up with his one hit wonder (second book sucked). A whole genre of fantasy was born in the time he was dicking around don't take my word for it check amazon Luke Chmilenko Ascend Online

[@elessar6950]

​@@Thefinalcountdown650 so everything with magic relating to school is now a "harry potter ripoff"? If the novels were as shitty as you described them as in the first place, then I suppose there was nothing to "fall for" to begin with? Well, that aside, I appreciate all and any recommendations. Just from what I can tell from amazon's description of the book though, it's as much a ripoff as The Name of the Wind. The whole "transported into a video game" or "transported to another world" thing has been done to death (and not just recently). Though, I suppose it's the take on it that really matters and I haven't read enough to give fair judgement. But The Name of the wind's take on the fantasy genre is unique and nothing like harry potter's. I do think Rothfuss is a genius. I've never experienced writing as fluid and beautiful as his, and his story captivated me like no other. And while I do feel the second book wasn't as strong as the first, it was still pretty damn good. I won't deny that he may be a bit of a salesmen, but the lack of a third book could also be due to the publishers who sell as a profession. Not saying it is, but it could quite possibly be. well, anyways, I understand your pain. I've been waiting for a third book for five years (which for a kid who's now in sophomore year, that's a damn long time), and I do get upset that there's no book three, or even a rumor of it, but what can you do. I'm still gonna read it when it comes out, but that's not cause I fell for some salesman's one hit wonder, it's because I legitimately enjoyed the series. If you did too, I suggest you do the same. Authors don't work for us, but we don't have to buy from them either. If you're genuinely angry with him and feel like the series robbed something from you, I suggest you reread it when book three is announced (the second read is also very fun). Because you'd only feel that way if you invested a part of you in this series. I mean, otherwise, why are you even here? Woah... that was longer than intended. Again, thanks for the recommendation. I'll probably pass though. I watch a bit of anime so i'm a bit sick of the surge of "transported to another world" titles in recent years.

[@brettgray5078]

WOW, that DM advice was literally spot on hahaha

[@Kram1032]

A *proper* spectrum would actually involve individual contributions you can be all at the same time and to different extents. A continuous spectrum such as light power spectra would involve different wavelengths each of which you could be partially attributed to. That seems pretty darn general to me. You could be a little of everything at once. You could be a clearly defined color (a single sharp peak) or you could be all over the map pretty evenly (white light) or you could be somewhere in between. That's for some reason not how "spectrum" tends to be used colloquially though.

[@morganfreshour3120]

Anyone know what the person said at 32:20 that embarrassed him?

[@JottQ]

Morgan Freshour I think she said "I have no idea who you are"

[@darb0716]

A Lady said kind of sternly " I have no idea who you are"

[@luciddreamer616]

Holy shit. That happened before Dance with Dragons came out.

[@AGoat1971]

When are you going to finish the damn third book?

[@luistapia1345]

you said it!

[@Thefinalcountdown650]

Who cares it was harry potter with music anyways there are better authors out there check out Luke Chmilenko Ascend Online 3 books 3 year they kick ass and he does monthly chapter updates for book 4

[@MohammedAli-gv1tj]

Pat could definitely start a career as a stand-up comedian.

[@MrCriticfromhell]

Can everyone stop whining and being bitter? These evenings were never about his books they were always about a conversation with him. There is no purpose in this other than making yourselves more bitter.

[@gingerburns9125]

Let's be honest, he's never gonna finish it. He'd have done it by now.

[@helioz4886]

Right now im just reading the wise man fear , maybe that's why it does not bother me the fact that patrick is taking so long to publish the third book, but if i get the rage from the fans

[@FourKidsNoMoney]

Lol @ the people that think he owes them something. He'll finish the series eventually, just hang tight nerds

[@ed1726]

@FitzChivalry Farseer what would you prefer a poor third book on time as originally promised or a third book of the same standard as the original with a ten year delay. Which is the least respectful to fans? Oh and you can't simply have both anymore than I can demand you immediately write me a book to my liking.

[@ed1726]

@FitzChivalry Farseer I'm not confident I could write a good book given eight years and I'm confident that few people could. He did say they were all written, that seems to have been a mistake, and few people know why he said that. For example he could be unhappy with the third book for whatever reason. I imagine at this point that he would gladly work non stop for a year to finish the third book if it would stop people asking him about it.

[@NsABullitzZ]

@Horacio Nelson he doesn't owe anything. When you buy a piece of art you buy just that piece of art. Not a contract for more pieces of art in the future, not a promise on a timeframe for the continuation of the piece of art. He's not the first person to take a long time to release something and he won't be the last, it'll come when it comes but that's down to him and at that point you can decide whether to buy it.

[@ed1726]

@Horacio Nelson Do you think it's a trilogy? Feels like it could easily be a lot more. One book at least to bring us to current times, then at least one more to finish.

[@ed1726]

@Horacio Nelson yeah I know he said it would be a trilogy. He also said he'd more or less written all three books. Just feels like too many lose ends to tie up, considering the pacing in the first two books.

[@elessar6950]

has anyone considered the possibility, just the POSSIBILITY that the third book is already done? From an publisher standpoint, it isn't that odd to release the book at the same time as the movie and game and such, and it could very well be withheld for this reason. Now, I'm not saying that's the reason why the third book isn't out, but I bet a lot of the people shitting on Rothfuss for not working haven't even considered the mere possibility. It's a stretch to accuse him of laziness if you aren't even willing to entertain the thought that maybe he isn't so lazy after all.

[@sypress89]

Patrick Rothfuss that was an easy casting choice Nathan Fillion is Elodin.

[@zoraizmohsin935]

I dont know. Ppl might not like this but i think johnny depp would fit better with elodin

[@johaneriksandberg]

I always pictured Peter macnicol

[@yamvaneromero]

Alguien traduzca está entrevista porfa, o me dice lo más importante? Jaja mi inglish no es tan bueno :"v

[@weirdgirl27]

He sounds like Kevin Smith

[@natashafogsgaardalveen4156]

For some reason, I decided to spill my time and look the comments though. One thing annoys me more than the rest: How long are you still a writer? If your last book was published years and years ago, you cannot still be called a writer. That's rubbish. In the professional area, maybe, but as a passionate person you can't just stop writing. Having read his books, I can tell that he will never stop writing. Simply because he can't. It's a part of him, and is a constant companion in every thing he does. Even if he tries, he can not hold the stories inside. Belive me, I have tried.

[@mvanbracht]

Finish that damn book already!

[@nafrasheed5110]

Lmao 9 years aint bad guys , i mean to be fair book 1 and 2 are like 2 books each , so i understand why it takes hime long the first book took like 10 years i think to complete. I think he wont realese the book intill the show comes out so by 20 maybe , 21.. but not intill the show comes out.

[@tom7245]

8:45 - Why the fuck did he react like that? What's wrong with this guy?

[@chlebon]

I want to open the STONE DOORS :(

[@Edward-oe2yj]

How long after you stopped writing till you are not an author anymore? Like, what's his day-job now that he does not write anymore?

[@aKaCrowley]

I dont know if he knows how to finnish the story, i mean...we know from the beginning that kvothe ends up alone with bast...i would go with the story from there, because of the oportunities....making it poetic

[@CrypticParad0x]

Every damn convention panel he does is the exact same

[@carlosbraga6494]

His fans are afraid of him. All they really want to know is news about book 3. But they keep asking these questions just to please him.

[@angels7338]

if you are afraid, then you are no fan

[@atlasprime6193]

Lol, that beard of his!

[@timtom4021]

I've come up with a theory. He wasn't lying when he said he already had the whole series written all those years ago. Sometimes artists will wait until after they've died to release their works of art because it causes it to go up in value. I think we will have to wait until he keels over from heart disease or old age and THEN we will finally get book three! Also, yes, yes you could write 10 pages on the day your dog died maybe, possibly you could channel that emotion into the book you're writing and possibly make it just that much more spectacular when you're finished.

[@fernabianer1898]

you can write after a death.. but chances are you wont like a tiny bit of what you wrote a few days later. some people actually cant in those situations though.

[@jackbharucha1475]

You've been a naughty boy

[@hamdinger7145]

When will he finish book three?

[@DARTHeeek]

He wont

[@fulcrumthebrave5715]

@@DARTHeeek lol you're crazy if you actually believe that the book won't come out eventually. There's a movie and tv series being made that take place in his books. He's absolutely going to finish the story, if for no other reason than money. It's obvious that he's burnt out on the story, hence him writing novellas and other things to get his mind on something somewhat new. Regardless, the story is already written. It just has to be edited until Pat feels like it's good enough to be released. That's what I think, anyway.

[@germanjimenez1357]

@@fulcrumthebrave5715 Why so sure thou? Its confirmed the series will be a story that happens before the events of the name of the wind. Idk about the movie, but its starting to look what people have been saying since the first confirmation of the third book, when he said it would come out in 2014. He might not know how to put and end, or at least not in one book, i really like the excuse of it being edited and reviewed, but no book needs 2, 3, or more years to be revised, even if you know how much of a perfectionist and dedicated writer Patrick is. At least thats my opinion hahahajaja

[@fernabianer1898]

@Germán Jiménez: He isn't in therapy for no reason

[@DARTHeeek]

@@fulcrumthebrave5715 as if I truly think that. The book will come out during the hype for the movie. Its probably finished now and he's just chilling waiting for all the cash to roll in. They think this could be as big as 6 movies. That's huge.

[@Chris-wq3pe]

Book 3 has become the elephant in every room that Rothfuss inhabits. what happened to "a writer writes" ? clearly not this writer. He just goes to conventions, strokes his own ego, laps up the attention while not producing anything for nearly 8 years. Yawn.

[@thepiperreport8198]

He's been drinking more too. If you check out his twitter he mentions it a lot, drinking and streaming, drinking and hanging out, etc. I dunno, if someone is suffering from mental health issues I'm not sure drugs and alcohol is the answer. Who knows, if he stopped with the booze he may recover the joy and creativity he once had

[@christinawilson9312]

Guys a joke

[@justaregulargamer7314]

Don't want to watch, someone tell me if he says anything about is book. Tyia

[@navarredr]

I feel like I have seen all of this before.. in triplicate. Stop doing Cons and finish book 3 already. Much love, despite my frustration at wanting a book 3. PR is amazing, but I just want what I want.

[@keepcarsfun]

Don't they say one the worst things you can do as a writer is try to perfect your first book. Just write it, then write another. If he only has one story to tell he is no chronicler. People say he is so talented. Prove it. The first two books are overrated also. Wtf was with 6 chapters of nymph BS. I think he is a poet, not a storyteller. Edit: Compare him to Brandon Sanderson. He writes 3 amazing books per year. That's talent!

[@farryam3225]

shut up fool

[@donnyh3497]

Please finish the trilogy

[@tsaz3555]

When is he going to finish the last book(Doors of stone)? Some one tell him to stop playing computer games and finish the book.

[@DerajDoh]

I love Rothfuss, however he should stop shitting all over someone else's book and venturing onto good reads to review books until he's finished DoS. On the other hand, he can do whatever he wants and doesn't owe us anything. Edit: I read another comment about the wall of non information he puts up when asked about book 3. I wonder what his therapist would have to say about that? He should just wear a shirt that says " don't ask me about book 3". Why can't he just say that he is working on it and he's excited about it/ not excited about it? Just in general be honest about it. I think his fans would appreciate his true feelings being put forth in a heartfelt way. Instead of the whole ignoring the question, or one word answers. It's rude and disingenuous.

[@theriseofyousafzai]

Jared Shaw he owes us because we brought his books and thereby got rich from our money now he is just milking it don’t even think he is knows that he will do with the story as he just told us he is a Gardner that means he doesn’t have anything for us

[@scottharris9506]

He is not a serious author any more. Just does occasional short story or short novella.

[@sosrope3420]

Fans of mediaeval fantasy stories get angry because favourite story teller spends time telling stories (like actual and fictional mediaeval story-tellers did) and not publishing printed books (like almost no mediaeval story-tellers did, real or fantasy)....

[@scottharris9506]

Same old crap. He is just there to pick up a check. He makes his living doing these events and from his charity.

[@sosrope3420]

Yup, he's a clever guy. Good for him for making money making people happy.

[@stuartdavis131]

"from his charity". Dude raises millions of dollars for people all over the world. If he wants to make his living giving speeches and only turn out a book once every decade then that's absolutely okay.

[@scottharris9506]

@@stuartdavis131 How much goes to him. You think it doesn't then you are really stupid and naive.

[@Darkrider6970]

He has written a single decent fantasy novel and a terrible sequel. I don't know what the fuss is about Rothfuss.

[@JazzonAnims]

What a fraud, man. I've been waiting for that damn book for years and he's not even gonna give us a "progressing on it".

[@scottharris9506]

He keeps looking at the time and just wasting time. Man, he really doesn't want to be there.

[@zulejkajaversek9161]

I am shocked by the nerve and rudeness of some people these days. I get it, you’re fans, but do you guys think there would be a story at all if it wasn’t for the writer? Show some respect for the fellow human being - the writer. And also, what do you have to show? Written any trilogies lately?

[@brunomack3594]

Stop talking start writing. If onlyhe enjoyed writing as much as talking and being in the spot light.

[@lalalalalalal4]

damn dude, you're not his owner, he takes his sweet time cause he wants it do it the right way. what would you want a book that is deliver right away but is shitty but a book that took years to be published but it was worth it?

[@brunomack3594]

@@lalalalalalal4 Mate i am a big fan of long series and have had writers die and heartbreakingly suffer from Alzheimer's, yet still produce more work than this guy. His attitude is so cavalier and snobbish - he's had the gall to suggest to fans to donate while playing games on twitch and he will write more. He's taken more than a decade and claimed the whole series was written prior to the first book release. By all means keep waiting but don't defend this douche.

[@WizardKingCorey]

Hey look, it's that guy that used to be a writer, now he is just a blogger and gamer guy. It's been about a decade ago since he published a full length novel. I get it, he is doing a lot of fun stuff, and instead of the hard work of writing. I wish he'd confess that he is not going to write book 3. But whatever, he sold the story off to lionsgate and has the gravy train. He is just b going to cons, running more Kickstarters, gaming, playing, and made his money and now he is resting on that old stuff he did. Pretty soon nobody will care. At least JK Rowling had the courtesy to finish. Hell, her books and movies were almost all done in less time than it's taken to get book 3. Butcher released 12 full novels in the same time. Rothfuss isn't writing book 3, he's a convention cardboard cutout.

[@justanothaguy3714]

I feel like there is a lot of anger tied up in how you feel about him, i wont go weirdo psych 101 but are you angry or sad? The man will do his thing, frankly as someone that found him though that gameing stuff im glad he did them. Sure hell be ok if he never makes another book, but hes talked before about his constant urge to write different things. I dont claim to know his method but maybe the reason he hasnt finished that book was a lack of inspiration, would you rather a shit 3rd book today or his proper work sometime in the future? This is the full qualification segment - i haven't read any of his books. I only read technical stuff to learn, i dont like the "for fun" books much. But as an auditory learner Pat is the best teacher there has ever been for me on how to express my own thoughts. Had to add that there for context sorry. But this is a perfect growth point, you dont need to feel that (insert non-happy emotion), ether good things will happen or they will stay the same. Ether way you remain unchanged or happier, the fact that can exist is in itself a positive. TLDR:Pat will be Pat, and that's a good thing.

[@WizardKingCorey]

Meh, I was going to respond with another long screed. Instead I will ask. ANY PROOF HE IS WORKING ON BOOK 3 ??? Nope, then what.

[@Thefinalcountdown650]

@@WizardKingCorey Do yourselves a favor and forget Rothfuss and his Harry Potter rip off there are better authors out there and a whole new fantasy genre litrpg check out Luke Chmilenko Ascend Online the man did 3 5/5 books in 3 years and is doing monthly full chapter updates on book 4

[@WizardKingCorey]

Thefinalcountdown650 - I have. I just like tweaking the fangirls. They have taken on defending him like a religion. It's sad really. Rothfuss has pretty much ruined enjoyment of the series by still hanging out in the spotlight flaunting to everyone awake that he is not going to be working on the book.

[@bushimotter]

"Do yourselves a favor and forget Rothfuss" - I could never do this. This series is the best thing I have read, and ill wait 20 years if it takes that long for a conclusion.

[@luistapia1345]

wow the same recycled material he used for all the other talk shows, oh yawn... and of course he hasn't finished book 3. 7 years and counting... it better be unbelievable ( if he actually ever finishes it)

[@marcoreali5197]

Even he wouldn't release book 3 (which I don't believe for one second) I will love the first two books. Let's be realistic, how will there ever be a movie and series without a proper ending... I believe the reason of the delay is psychological. He is probably suffering from something, hence his comment about therapy. I hope he sorts his personal life out and wish him the best!!!

[@luciddreamer616]

I am no longer entertained.

[@Valefolken]

Thicc Fantasy.

[@farryam3225]

A bunch of fools here spending time attacking an author because he doesn't finish his work when they want him to. If you actually respect him you wouldn't act like idiots. If you don't respect him then why do you claim you want to read his books? If you are so sick then get therapy instead of worrying about this.

[@farryam3225]

Do you even understand the creative process? It's not like building a house where you just work hard... there is a lot more at play and you can't always control everything.

[@carmenandthedevil2804]

The only way you could impress me mate, is to release the third book. Otherwise, I won't watch this crap.

[@shahzebathar2217]

"When you wait a few spans or months to hear a finished song, the anticipation adds savor. But after a year the excitement begins to sour" -Kvothe in the name of the wind What happens after 7+ years?

[@fulcrumthebrave5715]

@@shahzebathar2217 you continue to wait or grow up and move on. Maybe not bitch about in KZbin comments

[@philipc03]

Then fucking don't.

[@jmcalcy69]

Then don't watch, and don't comment either.

[@carmenandthedevil2804]

I had a quik look to see if there was any info. None. And I will fukin comment, just like you.

[@soyfern]

He wants to become a Diva, sad...

[@danepower4391]

Good to know he can release rick and morty vs dungeons and dragons and not release book 3. You've lost yet another fan pat

[@benaiahmhlanga8676]

Someone please just give us the bits with the interesting parts.

[@Wheeler1717]

Did this hack really just negatively review Roald Dahl?? Kvothe is one of the absolute worst Mary Sue literary tropes ever put to paper. The Name of the Wind is a meandering path of dribbled diarrhea with zero payoff for stumbling through it. Rothfuss has writing chops. But he is in desperate need of a heavy handed editor. It takes A LOT of shitty storytelling for me to not finish a book. Halfway through The Name of the Wind, I tossed it into the donation box in my garage. Rothfuss is no authority on great writing. I'll never understand how his extremely inept storytelling propelled him to bestseller status. Other than all of the brainless zombies who hump his leg.

[@brandonaxTGC]

First...oh wait.

[@PenguinRandomHouse]

Almost, Brandon, almost.

[@brandonaxTGC]

@@PenguinRandomHouse :D