The Week That Was #37

Publication news and collaborations!
My new author website: www.philipchas...

[@thomasranney8913]

Congratulations Philip! What an accomplishment. Look forward to reading it; officially added to my TBR pile

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thanks so much, Thomas! I appreciate the support!

[@calebharke4475]

The Way of Edan was great, I loved every page of it! Best book I’ve read this year! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thanks so much, Caleb! I’m very happy that you enjoyed the read. Also, thank you for the kind words!

[@demidrek-heyward]

Tombs of Atuan is on my top 10 books of all time. It's amazing and atmospheric. I will check out your appearence on the pod cast. Thanks Dr Chase!!!!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

It is indeed wonderfully atmospheric! We just recorded our third discussion on The Farthest Shore as well - should come out on Sunday on Nonterrestrial Half-life. Cheers!

[@professionalthirdculturekid]

I purchased your book last week! I’m really enjoying it so far. Very professionally written and engaging. Looking forward to Book 2!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you for the support and for the kind words! My very best to you for the rest of the read!

[@blacknbluecollarreader]

Congrats again Phillip. It's so cool to see your book released and watch everyone review it so positively. Man, 10 years of hard work coming to fruition and being received with so many positive reviews and feedback. This couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Kudos and give yourself a pat on the back Sir. As a viewer this is so cool to experience this journey with you.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thanks so much! I was watching one of your videos the other day and thought you might be a fellow New Jerseyan, but I later noticed you’re a Phillies fan, I think. So, you’re most likely in Philadelphia, I reckon. Not too far away, and a great city!

[@blacknbluecollarreader]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy So I am a fellow NJer. It's just South NJ only gets live Philly sports on TV. I'm from Atlantic City. That and I was born into a Philly Sports family. I do currently live right outside Philly now in PA. Love Philly, and they now currently have the most Impressionist Art on display as any other city across the world.......cause they stole it!! LOL. Check out Steal This Art if you haven't already. TV Doc.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

@@blacknbluecollarreader Nice! I’ve been in northern NJ for more than 25 years. Originally from Vermont. Cheers!

[@judycarrasco74]

Congrats on The Way of Edan and your author website! I will be reading it soon. I'm currently reading The Stormlight Archive. I always appreciate your insights, but also your sense of wonder and gratitude in your videos. I hope you continue to enjoy The Greenbone Saga - it is one of my favorite trilogies, especially Jade Legacy!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you so much, Judy! I deeply appreciate your kind words and support!

[@BookishChas]

Excellent video Philip! I’m so glad you’re enjoying Earthsea. I am too. Farthest Shore is my next one as well, when I get to it. Also, I will have a review up soon, but I have to say…your book is nothing short of magnificent. I can’t wait for book 2.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I’m delighted to hear you’re enjoying Earthsea and, of course, The Way of Edan! I look forward to hearing your thoughts, and though I’m refraining from commenting on reviews, please know in advance I’m incredibly grateful that you read the book! Cheers, Chas!

[@jakexero]

Im about 60% through the way of edan. Loving it so far philip

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Jake! It makes me happy to know you’re enjoying the read.

[@oleghrozman4172]

Yes! Gene Wolfe and his "The Book of the new Sun"!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I finished Claw of the Conciliator a few days ago - the discussion on Matt’s channel is coming soon!

[@brancellbooks]

Congratulations on the book launch, Philip!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you so much, Branej!

[@safinan8008]

Hello 👋 I just received ur book on paperback so far I’m really enjoying reading ur book…. Wish all the best and success for ur book!! I will always support ur u and ur book! Happy reading to you! 📚

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you so much, Safina! I deeply appreciate your support. My very best to you and your loved ones, especially in dealing with your recent loss.

[@EhsJaySaunders]

Book looks great, though I'm thinking to exercise some patience and await the audiobook. Website's looking nice, too!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, S.J.! I’m excited for the audiobook myself. It will likely be the first time I ever finish one!

[@curtjarrell9710]

I've gone full mood read mode for the forseeable present. I'm tired of my TBR making me crazy. I'm a life long book nut, but I don't want to be a slave to any shelf. The first one up is Lady Oracle by Margaret Atwood. After that I don't know yet. Depends on my mood.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Sounds great, Curt! Best wishes with wherever your mood takes you!

[@DoUnicornsRead]

So excited for you, Philip! It's wonderful to see all that love for the Way of Edan and it was such a pleasure to read and review this book.😊 Making my way slowly through all those great Edan discussions and interviews. Looking very much forward to your next Earthsea discussion as I loved the previous ones and like for you Earthsea really has a special place for me. Also, curiosity got the better of me. I know I said I most likely will not read this but whenever I hear about it I'm quite intrigued by the themes especially of language and memory. So yes, I bought The Book of the New Sun. I have to admit that I'm aprehensive about the violence and the treatment of women, but we'll see how this will go. Might as well see for myself what all the fuss is about while I wait for the next installment in the Edan trilogy.😁

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Angela! While not everyone is going to love The Way of Edan, it's been very gratifying to hear from people who have connected with the book. Reading the Earthsea series feels like coming home -- I think only Tolkien can match the nostalgia I feel when reading Le Guin's beautiful prose. I hope you will find Book of the New Sun engaging -- it's been challenging for me in mostly good ways. All the best!

[@Mjwestneat11]

Congrats, Phillip! I just got my The Way of Edan in the mail yesterday and can’t wait to read it. Finishing Assassins Quest and then I’m getting started. Cheers!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Michael! My very best wishes to you for the read! Also, I hope you enjoy Assassin's Quest -- I'm finishing Tawny Man in Realm of the Elderlings myself.

[@FreeLatveria]

I've been reading this neat book called Way of Edan. The author escapes me. I've had my eye on that illustrated edition of Earthsea. Never read it before.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I’m sure the author would be glad to know you’re reading his book! 😁 I’m happy with the illustrated edition of the Earthsea series, but it’s not the easiest book to read due to its size. More pretty than practical, especially if, like me, you read while lying down. Cheers!

[@Paromita_M]

Many congratulations on the release of your first book Dr Chase! All the discussions on your channel were very interesting. Earthsea! 🥳🙏🏽 Really looking forward to the Arm of the Sphinx discussion in particular.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Paromita! I am very much looking forward to Arm of the Sphinx!

[@DanExploresBooks]

Looking forward to getting to your book! Also want to send appreciation for how much you have pointed people towards Malazan. I just finished book 3 having spend the month with the series and am blown away. If you were ever looking for a person who you can get zero extra subscribers from by geeking out on the series with a brand new reader of it... hey... I am totally your guy. Ha. It has been so fun.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I’m always happy to hear about someone enjoying Malazan! For me, it’s been a life-changing series. I’m pretty booked up for reads and discussions right now, but I do hope to return to Malazan someday. I hope you’ll enjoy The Way of Edan! Cheers, Dan!

[@DanExploresBooks]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Looking forward to it!

[@avi4905]

Congratulations Philip on the great success of The Way Of Edan! What a great read. I loved the prose, the the characters, and the themes. I managed to watch all the reviews as well! The spoiler chat with Johanna, Merphy, Allen, and Jimmy was so much fun. Looking forward to more content regarding your wonderful book!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you so much, Avi! It makes me so happy to hear that you enjoyed The Way of Edan. That spoiler chat was one of the most fun discussions of my life!

[@jw_yt]

I finished your book yesterday! I loved it, and I'm beyond happy that you're releasing the whole trilogy so close together. It's the year of Philip Chase!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you so much, Jeremy! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the read! It also makes me happy to know that some readers are eager for books two and three. I appreciate the feedback and the kind words!

[@akellerhouse83]

I'm sure everyone in the comments will be saying this, but I really enjoyed Way of Edan! I spent quite a while looking at the map, too. I was excited to read it every time I picked up the book, and I wasn't ready for it to be over. I can't wait for book 2. My favorite characters are Sequara and Imharr. Also liked your discussion about Jade City. I'm looking forward to your discussion about Jade War and Legacy.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you so much, Camanda! I am so glad to hear that you connected with The Way of Edan! Also, I deeply appreciate you letting me know because it means so much to hear that the story resonates with some readers. I love Sequara and Imharr too! I'm looking forward to the rest of The Green Bone Saga very much. All the best!

[@MetalGildarts]

I'll read The Way of Edan soon!! I'm slowly making my way through Jade Legacy as well.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Marco! I hope you're enjoying Jade Legacy!

[@MetalGildarts]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy It's alright so far, I'm only 100 pages in, and it's not exactly a small book either. I'll keep you posted.

[@MrHazz111]

Slowly making my way through your book. The way you write makes me want to savor the prose, rather than sprint through it. Loving it so far!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Hazem! I consider that a tremendous and very kind compliment. Best wishes for the remainder!

[@amandab7125]

Congrats! Maybe unpopular opinion, but Jade War was in fact my favorite in the trilogy, enjoy.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Anecdotally, I would say your pick of Jade War as your favorite in the trilogy is unusual, but my impression is based on a thoroughly unscientific methodology (listening to my friends on BookTube). I'm ready to enjoy the rest of Green Bone Saga, though. Cheers, Amanda!

[@MacScarfield]

Just received my Paperback Copy of «The Way of Edan» yesterday! As I did not expected it before Easter, I am so thrilled and excited! As I commented on the Brothers Gwynne's review, no friend of Professor Chase should feel bad for reviewing your books, as you are a friend of all living creatures great and small! In February and March I finished reading Bernard Cornwell’s «Warlord Chronicle» Trilogy, as well as digital copies of Alfred Duggan's "Winter Quarters" (following two Gauls joining the Roman Army during the time of the First Triumvirate, before becoming captured at the Battle at Carrhae by the Parthians) and "In the Grip of the Minotaur" by Arthur G. Brodeur & Farnham Bishop (Bronze Age swashbuckling from 1916!), The «Warlord Chronicle» Trilogy has really put me in the mood for «realistic» King Arthur stories/Historical Novels set in Sub-Roman Britain, so I have just received my copies of Alfred Duggan’s Historical Novels «The Little Emperors» and «Conscience of the King», "Gurzil" by "I, Anonymous", the «Arthurian Age»-series by Sean Poage. So along with "WOE" and the two final books of the "Dandelion Dynasty" Series by Ken Liu ("The Veiled Throne" and "The Speaking Bones"), my TBR is set for the next months!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Lots of exciting reads there, MacScarfield! In particular, I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on Dandelion Dynasty, which I hope to read later in the year. And I'm delighted to hear that you received The Way of Edan. I'm most keen to hear your reactions and insights!

[@MacScarfield]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Both book 1# («The Grace of Kings») and 2# («The Wall of Storms» of «DD» are 5 Star Reads for me. I believe both Patrik and Jake Bishop prefered «WoS» of the two: While I greatly enjoyed the World Expansion in «WoS» (the Lyucu makes the Dothraki look like decent Babysitters!), I just fell in love right away with the Main Characters Kuni and Mata in “GoK”: Pay attention to how Mata and his uncle view the new Empire in their first chapter and how Kuni views it his second: “chef’s kiss”! And their incredible and unexpected chemistry! And how Ken Liu does a “GGK” and manages to put a whole trilogy’s worth of dramatic material in ONE single book? Masterfully done: “GoK” is my favorite Fantasy Novel published in the last 10 years! Will do! Cheers Professor!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

@@MacScarfield Wow! That’s high praise! I’m stoked to read it!

[@MacScarfield]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy You should! While the main characters and much of the set up is clearly inspired by the start of the Qin and Han dynasties (something Liu has been open about despite being accused by some critics for being a “ripoff”) Liu has also stated that it is also an American fantasy, with characters and inventions in the vein of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. There are also topics such as Divine Intervention/Tinkering in the vein of “The Iliad”/“The Odyssey”/“Journey to the West”, colonization (US, British/Australian, Imperial Japan and the Sinofication of Modern Southern China) and the multiculturalism of the US as well as the Tang and Yuan (Mongol) dynasties. Another criticism I do not get is of the Portrayal of Women in “Grace of Kings”: I really do not understand this, I can’t believe those reviewers have read the same book, as the importance and advancement of women (not just individuals, but as a whole society) is soaked into the whole darn story!

[@MacScarfield]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Happy Easter Professor! Just 50 pages in, but already I have multiple pages with notes just on the names: Oswy: Oswiu, 7th Century Anglo-Saxon King of Bernicia and later unified Northumbria Dayraven: From “Beowulf”, a Frankish Standard Bearer killed by Beowulf in a literal “bear-hug” during Hygelac’s Frisian Raid Edgil: Anglo-Saxon Family Name Imharr: Imhar, a Irish male name, and what the Irish called the Viking Lord Ivar Boneless (son of Ragnar Lodbrok) in their chronicles. Urd: A Norn, who spins the destiny of all, in Norse Mythology (name meaning «past»/ «origin», fitting an old lady) Guthere: From the German Epic Poem “Nibelunglied”, a Legendary King of Burgundy Bagsac: Bagsecg, the joint commander of the Great Heathen Army together with Healfdane/Halfdan Lothen: Lothar, King of Lotharingia (a 9th Century Frankish Kingdom from the Netherlands to Switzerland, sandwiched between the two Frankish realms that later would become modern France and Germany) Ednoth: Anglosaxon male name of 1) A Martyred Saint killed by Danish Vikings 2) A Lord mentioned in the “Doomsday Book”, William the Conqueror’s survey of all of England Edgitha: English Queen of German Otto 1., the first Holy Roman Emperor, and daughter of King Edward the Elder of England Stigand: Bishop of Canterbury and royal adviser for several kings from Knut/Canute the Great until William the Conqueror stripped him of his position and possessions. Kiriath: (Kiryat) City mentioned in the Old Testament as hometown of the Prophet Uriah and temporarily home of the Ark of Covenant Galdor: Tolkien: 1) Noldorian Lord in the «Fall of Gondolin» and 2) Representative of Lord Cirian of the the Grey Havens at the Council of Rivendell in «FotR» Eanmund: «Beowulf», Scylfing Prince, son of Ohthere and brother of Eadgils/Adils (Hrolf Kraki’s Saga), slayed by Wiglaf’s father, Wiglaf later used his sword when fighting the Dragon alongside Old Beowulf Angra: «Angre» Norwegian for “grief”/“regret” Brynea: Bryn, Welsh for “hill” Bolthar: Wrestling a Bull, hints at several myths: Gilgamesh & the Heavenly Bull/Thesevs & Minotaur/Jason & Colchis Bulls/Mithras sacrificing a Bull. Dyna: Grain, hints at Demeter Glora: Gloria(Glory)/Flora Regnor/Hruga: Odin(Rognir: «Ruler»)/Frigg

[@thefantasythinker]

Congrats again Philip! In the midst of your book now and enjoying very much. Looking forward to your discussions on Curse of the Mistwraith. Cheers!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Jarrod! I'm delighted to hear that you're enjoying The Way of Edan so far! I'm very much looking forward to the discussion on Curse of the Mistwraith and to continuing in The Wars of Light and Shadow. All the best!

[@ChrisReadsBooks.]

Congratulations on your book launch!!! I can't wait to read it! And Jade War is my favorite of the trilogy!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Chris! I hope you'll enjoy The Way of Edan. Also, you are second person to tell me that Jade War is your favorite of the trilogy, so you are not alone!

[@BooksWithBenghisKahn]

Congrats on the awesome book launch! I love my hard copy, and I can’t wait to dig in once I have Allen’s narration to go with it! Also your current reading slate is absolutely stacked-happy reading! I just started Jade City and am loving it!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Ben! Allen's narration is going to be fantastic! Jade City was a strong start to what I anticipate will be a great trilogy. I'm glad you're enjoying it so far!

[@cipriansirbu3699]

Hello Sir,just wanted to say that I've read The Way of Edan last week and throughly enjoyed it,I think it's a fantastic debut,congratulations.I'm looking forward to the second book.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you so much, Ciprian! I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed The Way of Edan! I hope to have book two ready well ahead of time for the June 21 release. All the best!

[@esmayrosalyne]

I am so happy to hear that The Way of Edan has been received with so much love and positivity! I personally just finished it, so I am gathering my thoughts to write my review. Spoiler alert, I really enjoyed it!! Also, the spoiler chat you did on Johanna's channel was so much fun and it made me even more excited for the next books! Anyway, good to hear that you are also enjoying your reads and discussions! Hope all the sequels you are tackling live up to your expectations ;) Happy reading 🤩

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I’m very excited to hear your thoughts on The Way of Edan, Esmay! Thank you!!! 😊

[@CNavo.TheNextChapter]

Reading your book in April! Glad the experience has been fun. That's the important part. Looking forward to checking out your website

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you so much, Christopher! I hope you will enjoy The Way of Edan when you get to it. I just discovered and subbed to your new channel -- very impressive, and I predict it will grow fast!

[@christopherwurtz650]

I'm about a quarter through The Way of Edan (had to finish The Bonehunters) and the plot is thickening. Looking forward to the rest of this novel and the entire series. Wishing you great success and hoping this is the start of an amazing writing career for you.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Christopher! It’s a long way away, but it’s definitely a dream of mine to be able to write for a living. All the best!

[@angelaholmes8888]

This week I read heat 2 by Michael mann I really enjoyed it and reminders of him by colleen Hoover this book is definitely one of her best books

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Sounds great, Angela! All the best!

[@angelaholmes8888]

I hope you will enjoy jade war it was really great

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I'm looking forward to it!

[@paulwilliams6913]

You BookTubers thrill me to read more Hobb. I read Assassin’s Apprentice a few years ago but haven’t followed up. I’m curious if you have plans to read any of her work published as Margaret Lindholm; my best friend (and lots of other people I know) are huge advocates for her early novel, Wizard of the Pigeons. Fun tidbit about Earthsea - none of the books was written with plans for a sequel. Each one just kinda happened, which I think is part of why each novel is so thoroughly satisfying on its own :)(Actually, you probably already knew that, but I felt it was important to mention, still ;)

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Yes, Le Guin mentions that lack of planning for a series in one of the mini-essays published along with the Earthsea books in the illustrated edition I'm reading. I agree that each book makes a great standalone. I hope you will enjoy the rest of Realm of the Elderlings if you pick it up. Liveship Traders brought my estimation of Hobb's writing up to the very top of the genre, and Tawny Man has been amazing. All the best, Paul!

[@paulwilliams6913]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy I actually have a pact with a friend: and once I finish the full draft of my dissertation and start editing, I’m gonna start binging Realm of the Elderlings. I hope to get through at least the Farseer trilogy during that time, and maybe start Liveship… Once I defend the dissertation is when I get to start binging Gene Wolfe!

[@djbogz1921]

I just bought your book. Might wait to all three are out to read it, but not sure yet. I have the kindle version. 👍

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Cheers! Whenever you decide to try it, I hope you’ll enjoy it!

[@djbogz1921]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy I'm sure I will, dude. Downloaded the sample the other day and skimmed through and it looks good. Heard many good things about it too

[@travislee6967]

I'm about 1/3rd through claw of the concilliator and I am struggling. I'm lost myself, but I'm not understanding the praise for the series. But I'm determined to finish the series.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

My impression is that a lot of us feel the same way when first engaging with Book of the New Sun, Travis -- lost. There must be something behind all the praise for the series, though, and I have a feeling it's one of those reads that will stick with you and perhaps begin to form previously unseen patterns after finishing it. At least I hope so!

[@travislee6967]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy I hope so too because I have been spoiled on some of the series and I like the spoiled stuff I just don't know if I like Wolfe's writing style. It's very disjointed to me.

[@jeremyfee]

I'm so happy for you with the wonderful responses to The Way of Edan. I loved it! And thank goodness you're giving us the entire trilogy without having to wait years for the other books to release. The new author website looks great too. I'm curious for the manga e-books or PDFs, do they start at the back like physical manga books? I'm intrigued. As always, I'm impressed how much you get done every week. Peace!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Jeremy! I mentioned this in another reply to you, but, speaking of getting things done, I wrote a draft of the foreword for Half-Human Heroes. I’ll look it over and then send it along to see what you think. All the best!

[@jeremyfee]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Wonderful!

[@roxieswonderousworld]

I am so happy The Way of Edan has such a good reception. It was a really good book. The story flowed nicely and it wasn't a dense read. It kept me invested and I enjoyed the POV of different characters. I can't wait to read the other 2 books. Congratulations Philip. I hope the sales the first week were great and that The Way of Edan has much success. I enjoyed watching all the video reviews on it and the love the community has showed your book. Seems like you had a great week. I enjoyed all your videos. I learn so much and get so much insight from them. Also get some great recommendations of books to add ot my never ending TBR. You are definitely the pillar of the Booktube fantasy community. I really want to get into Robin Hobb but I have had trouble getting into Assassin's Apprentice. I think it's a me thing and not the book. I need to clear my mind and read it for how it is. It's a slow start and I just need to enjoy the ride. I want to experience the love everyone has for Hobb. The Book of Babel is another series I need to get to this year. I am currently reading Valour by John Gwynne. Thanks for reading this if you did. I was just rambling on. 😊 Happy reading!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you for the lovely comment, Roxie! I appreciate your kind words, and it's not rambling to me if you're expressing enthusiasm for books. That's why we're here! I hope you enjoy Valour. It's a great read, but my favorite in The Faithful and the Fallen is Ruin, followed closely by Wrath. All the best!

[@roxieswonderousworld]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy You're welcome! I can talk about books all day. It's my first love but don't tell my husband that lol. I am excited for my journey through The Faithful and The Fallen.

[@darren2880]

Can’t wait for Allen to narrate the audio book 😊

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I’m incredibly excited for his narration!

[@jzerfass04]

Hello! I just received the book and am very excited to read it! Just curious if there is a release date for the audio of the book? Thank you :)

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Jarrett! There is no specific release date for the audiobook yet, but Allen and I are hoping that book one will be ready by the end of the summer. All the best!

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Proud of you

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you so much, Brother!

[@MaryReadsToLive]

I am so excited for you and I can't wait to read more since I loved the first book! If you are looking for early reviewers for the second installment I am more than willing ;) It is wonderful to see you enjoying this process and getting your talent out there!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you so much, Mary! I am very happy to hear you enjoyed The Way of Edan, and I'm tremendously grateful for the kind feedback. It is really so gratifying to know it when someone connects with the story. Also, I appreciate your offer to be an early reader for book two. I've probably got too many people doing that for me already, but I will keep you in mind if it looks like more would be good. Cheers!

[@erickmarrero4848]

Thank you for helping me discover my love a fantasy and I love your book I was wondering how do you plan to release the last two books will it be in one year or one year or each?

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you for the kind words, Erick! Book two, The Prophet of Edan, will be out on June 21. Book three, Return to Edan, will be out on September 21. They are largely finished, but I need to do one final edit and format them for publication. Also, the covers need to be done. All the best!

[@erickmarrero4848]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy and I suppose the all the audiobooks will be done by the end of this year, right

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

@@erickmarrero4848 I’m not sure about the audiobooks. All I can say with certainty is that Allen, the narrator, is aiming to have book one done by the end of the summer. If it goes really well, perhaps we’ll see the other books this year, but I can’t say for sure. Cheers!

[@MrRorosuri]

❤❤

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Mr. Rorosuri!

[@Johanna_reads]

I meant to ask what our Way of Edan chat was like for you, and it was neat hearing how you were able to step outside the book (edit: maybe because an elf was in the chat?)! In addition to discussing our thoughts and experiences reading The Way of Edan, the discussion was also a fun celebration of you as our friend and what you accomplished. I also loved The Gallant chat with you, Janny, and P.L.! I laughed out loud when you said, “we’ve had our tea” when talking about Fool’s Fate 😂!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

There is a fair amount of tea consumption in The Realm of the Elderlings. Being a fan of tea, I'm here for it! I've compared Hobb to writers like Jane Austen in the past because of her ability to explore human psychology and relationships between characters, and the tea is one facet of that. Our discussion on The Way of Edan is a strong contender for my favorite ever on BookTube -- thank you so much for so graciously organizing and hosting it, Johanna! I am so blessed in the friendships I have found here!

[@Johanna_reads]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Same here as far as that Way of Edan discussion being a strong contender for my favorite ever on BookTube! I've smiled and chuckled all week long thinking about it even if you did break my heart when answering my elf and song questions. I'm also very eager for book 2! Hooray for tea and cheers to you, Philip! ❤

[@jeremyfee]

It's amazing everyone left that chat alive/awake after interacting with an elf!

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

@@jeremyfee True! And an assassin elf, no less! Perhaps it was her day off . . . In other news, I just finished my first draft of a foreword!

[@jahanshah1538]

How did you get so interested in Eastern religion? I always see you wearing Buddhist/Hindu shirts

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I lived in Nepal and traveled all over India, and I also married into a Nepali family, so I think I’m a very lucky fellow!

[@jahanshah1538]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy That's interesting, are you familiar with the Vedas or the Buddhist scriptures? Someone mentioned you worked some Buddhist ideas into your own book

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

@@jahanshah1538 I'm far from an expert, but I've read things like The Mahabharata and The Ramayan as well as some of the Vedas and Buddhist scriptures. They are definitely a big part behind the philosophy of my writing in my trilogy.

[@cabrademora1]

:D

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thank you, Diego!

[@53-md.arikuzzaman28]

Hello sir! Will you provide your mail id?