Well, it’s finally happened - book 5 of the Faerie Path trilogy (???) should now be in the stores in its hardback form. (I also think book 4: The Immortal Realm is due out in paperback at the same time).
I received a couple of copies of the book last week, and for the first time, I was able to sit down and read it through without needing to - or being able to - change anything.
One of the things that drives an author a little bit crazy on the first read-through of a newly published book, is when they spot things that could have been better - and it’s too late to change them!!!
These are usually only small things - descriptions that I think I could have written better - dialogue that could have been tweaked a bit to improve it, etc - but after a whole year of tweaking and polishing, it’s too late now. It’s now up to you guys to let me know whether you like the book - whether I’ve done a good job with it or not.
I hope you’ll get back to me about The Enchanted Quest - but can I ask one favour, please? If you want to say something specific about the plot -could you write to me via the contact page? I’d really like to avoid posting any plot spoilers online right now - at least for a few months.
On other subjects, I’ve just heard back from the American publishers about my storylines for Warrior Princess book 4 - and the good news for me is that they like the way the book is going! They had a few thoughts and suggestions, but on the whole, I’ve been given the green light to get writing. So, that’s my work sorted for the next two and a half months - writing Warrior Princess 4. It doesn’t have a title yet, but I’m sure one will pop up at some point!
I pre-ordered The Enchanted Quest a few weeks ago along with another book, so I will not be getting it until the other book comes out in the begining of February, even though I have to wait a little longer, I cannot wait to read it! I am re-reading the previous books right now so I can be refreshed on everything. I am about to start The Lost Queen
The Enchanted Quest was amazing! I couldn’t put it down. Great job!
I’ve read the first four books (and own them, too!) and I can’t wait to read the fifth one! I want to go to the bookstore as soon as I can and buy it! Mr. Jones, I just had one question, and I’m sorry if I’m prying or anything, but is the paperback version of the fifth book coming out the same date as the hardback version of the sixth book? Thanks!
AFJ. Celine - the usual thing is to publish the paperback edition of books 12 months after the hardback comes out - and as The Faerie Path books are being published one year apart (Not my fault! Yell at the publishers!), I’m guessing that the answer to your question is yes.
I pre-ordered the book, like, 2 weeks ago. They told me two days ago that they had sent it! I am SUPER excited. I realized that my first three faerie path books are paperback, and my last three are going to be hardback! LOL. My friend has been borrowing them each right after I read them, and she just finished the fourth one. So fun! We can’t wait until my book gets here!
I’m so excited to read The Enchanted Quest!
Hey this book is great! I haven’t finished it, I’m only on page 122, but so far it’s great!
What will the title be for the next one?
AFJ. Can anyone tell SM the answer?
The Charmed Return and also, I GOT MY BRACES OFF!!!!!
The Charmed Returned
Oh the fan site isn’t working and I cant enter the contest.
SM: Are you on the 5th book???? Or, are you on the 4th or what????
AFJ. Amy - hopefully the problem with the fan site will get sorted quickly - I’ll drop Marisa a line if not.
I WANT TO READ IT SOOOOOOOO BAD IM LITTERLY BITTING MY NAILS OF WANTING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my mom want take me to a book store until NEXT weekend!!!!!!! i wish i was 16 and could drive to the book store myself!!!!!!! uuuuugggggg
Ok thats good Lol. Because I wrote the story, but it ended up like a prologue…and I’m not sure if thats going to work. Lol so I wanted to ask and find out.
The 5th book is absolutely amazing. Not going to say much about the whole Connor/vs/Edric thing so as not to spoil anything, but I like where its going.
By the way, I did get the book, Mr. Jones. Thanks SO much! You can read my review here: http://seaofpages.blogspot.com/2010/01/enchanted-quest-by-frewin-jones.html
AFJ. Liz - have you given your store a call to check that they have it in stock yet? If not, you could get them to order it for you. Might save a disappointing trip!
Mister Allan
what is with the Allan Frewin Jones Fansite ?
i have a mailfrind on the fanclub her nickname was “elfennacht” but i dont have any email adress
AFJ. I’m afraid I have no idea what is happening with the fansite! I didn’t set it up, and I don’t run it or know how it works. I have emailed Marisa to ask.
mr.jones, i already have it on hold
i called and asked them to keep one for me but i have to wait to go pick it up
I’m so excited. I’ve been waiting for like ever. :]
OMG I got my book in the mail last night, and Im already on page….eh, let me check….Ok! 145! LOL I love it! You are the most amazing author on the face of the planet! No joke! I have read tons of books in my life, and you write better than any other author, by FAR! Pure amazement!
Thanks for the answer to my question, Mr. Jones!
Just finished the fifth book. I bought it on Wednesday.
Best book I’ve ever read! In my opinion, easily the best book in the series.
AFJ. FAN SITE news. I’ve been in contact with Marisa, who runs the Fan site - she is working on the problem and hopes to resolve it soon. Meanwhile, if any of you have pals whom you contact via the Fan Site, and whom you can’t reach any other way, you could go into my Contacts page and write to me, letting me know who you wish to contact, and I’ll try to link you all up.
I just finished the book! I was getting worried about Edric, when I should have been worried about Connor all along! I cant say anything else though, without giving away spoilers. I CANNOT wait for the last one! Even though Im truly hoping its not the last one. Lol.
I just finished the book! I was getting worried about Edric, when I should have been worried about Connor all along! I cant say anything else though, without giving away spoilers. I CANNOT wait for the last one! Even though Im truly hoping its not the last one. Lol. When will you add information about the last one on here? Just curious lol.
OOPS lol
amy i do that a lot too
Im curious, how did you come up with the King and Queen’s names? Titania and Oberon? I have been researching for a book I’m writing about elves/nymphs and found out that those names were well-known elvish queen and king names! I found that quite interesting, so I just wanted to know how you decided on those names. Did you research?
Was it from Shakespeare’s Midsummer-Night’s Dream?
When is the sixth book coming out?
omg! the enchanted quest is causing a frenzy! i want to read it so bad! my mom won’t buy it for me ughhhhh!
Whoops! Every single book of the series has captivated me every single time I’ve read it. When I said easily, I just meant that it captivated me a bit more than the rest.
Sorry if anyone took that the wrong way!
AFJ. Amy - yes, Titania and Oberon turn up a lot - but I borrowed the names from the Shakespeare Play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Tania should just be glad I didn’t name her Peaseblossom. (In joke for fans of the play!)
AFJ. Roxanne - boook six is due out January 2011. Don’t yell at me, guys - yell at the publisher!
AFJ. Megan - maybe you could ask your local library to stock a copy?
mr.jones, i knew you took that from A Midsummers Night Dream!!! i had a hunch at least! i played titania in that play in 3rd grade. its a really good play
AFJ. Liz - in an original version of the plot for book one, the school play was Midsummer Night’s Dream - but then I thought Romeo & juliet would work better.
When is The Enchanted Quest coming out i Canada?!
Because I still can’t find it in stores.
Omg. I thought it was coming out in May!!! I AM GOING TO DIE! -takes a deep breath- Ok. I will try not to die. -tries really hard- Ugh. Im going to fail lol. WHO ARE THOSE PUBLISHERS?!!!! -brings out a boxing glove- IM READY FOR THEM!
AFJ. Regina - I’m afraid I don’t know the exact position with Canada - but I’m sure you could order it from Amazon.com or another on-line bookstore if you’re having problems finding it locally.
AFJ. Amy - no! you musn’t DIE! I need all my fans to stay alive so they can buy my books and spread the word about them. Then the Publishers will come up to me and ask for more!
Well if you need people to buy books im kinda helping you out cuz i did a book report of book one and every single girl in my reading class bought it and read it
:O Ok, if there’s a chance of more coming out….I will try my best to stay alive, and spread the word! (Notice TRY my best lol)
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hello again allan. why dont they make the books into a movie? That would be so cool! Im on pg.119 on the immortal realm. I love these books! Dont stop writting them =D
one thing i forgot. i told all my friend about these books and they went out and bought their own! i will continue to spread the word out.
talking about movies…i really kinda hope they DONT make the books into movie. movies all ways get it all wrong. well not always but a lot of times. and a lot of people would rather watch a movie then read a book and the books are just soooooooo good!
Not necessarily Liz, before the movie came out, i hated Twilight. I always thought that it was just a stupid book, eventually after i saw the trailer and stuff, i borrowed my friends books and read all of them in a month. the book was so much better. I don’t really like kristen stewart, or robert pattinson. I like Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley. VAMPIRE DIARIES all the way. A new episode on this thursday, so yay!!!
Does anyone have any ideas of how to spread the word? I want to be creative in telling others about “The Faerie Path” and “The Warrior Princess” Series!!! Does anyone have any ideas?
thank you addie. plus what liz said is true, they may get it wrong. But at the same time it might get people to buy the book so they could understand it better and the more books sell, the more allan makes =)
one more thing.(sorry i keep forgetting to type stuff in my first comment)IF they make the book into a movie, i wanna play either cordelia or rathina! so make the movie in about 3 years =D Oh by the way, this may sound dumb, but what is the faerie path fanclub website? sorry! this book is so amazing! liz, you and i have a lot in commen………