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Diane Duane, The Door Into Starlight
Jul. 18th, 2011 09:16 amI don't follow Duane's blog, so I first read about her *very* interesting post in Teleread. Her post is here:
Since you were asking: The Door into Starlight
and here's Teleread's post:
Diane Duane will write The Door into Starlight if fans can prove interest
This series is loosely related to the Young Wizards series, but is definitely adult. There are LGBT issues, if only because everyone is bisexual. Characters may have a preference, but that doesn't stop them from loving the other gender. Anyway, this series is very character-driven. Magic users, if they can 'focus' their magic, can gloriously fight against chaos and evil but will die young in exchange. Herewiss is the first male in ages with enough magic to be useful, but can't focus. Segnbora is similar, trained as a bard and wizard, she has psychological issues that keep her from being happy and focusing. Then there is Freelorn, heir to one of the kingdoms, and currently trying to take back his throne. Can't forget Sunspark (an elemental) and Hasai (a Dragon). The first book was published in 1979, with a 2nd book in the '80s and the third book in 1992.
Duane has had publisher issues with this series, and states that the 3rd book never earned out. Several years ago, she contracted with Meisha Merlin to publish it, but they collapsed before she could write it.
The magic system is well-defined. There are consequences to actions. I like the religion too. There's a Godess who, once in your life (at least), visits you. This world has always been one of my I'd-live-there places.
Duane has made the first three books available as ebooks plus others and is currently running a sale. Use STARLIGHTGUILT and you can get 15% off the total bill. Link is in her post, near the bottom.
Since you were asking: The Door into Starlight
and here's Teleread's post:
Diane Duane will write The Door into Starlight if fans can prove interest
This series is loosely related to the Young Wizards series, but is definitely adult. There are LGBT issues, if only because everyone is bisexual. Characters may have a preference, but that doesn't stop them from loving the other gender. Anyway, this series is very character-driven. Magic users, if they can 'focus' their magic, can gloriously fight against chaos and evil but will die young in exchange. Herewiss is the first male in ages with enough magic to be useful, but can't focus. Segnbora is similar, trained as a bard and wizard, she has psychological issues that keep her from being happy and focusing. Then there is Freelorn, heir to one of the kingdoms, and currently trying to take back his throne. Can't forget Sunspark (an elemental) and Hasai (a Dragon). The first book was published in 1979, with a 2nd book in the '80s and the third book in 1992.
Duane has had publisher issues with this series, and states that the 3rd book never earned out. Several years ago, she contracted with Meisha Merlin to publish it, but they collapsed before she could write it.
The magic system is well-defined. There are consequences to actions. I like the religion too. There's a Godess who, once in your life (at least), visits you. This world has always been one of my I'd-live-there places.
Duane has made the first three books available as ebooks plus others and is currently running a sale. Use STARLIGHTGUILT and you can get 15% off the total bill. Link is in her post, near the bottom.
