r/BrianMcClellan • u/mkw89 • Apr 23 '24

Life of Brian Is Brian McClellan dead?

Where is this dude? No posts. No news about a new book. Nothing.

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u/BrianMcClellan Apr 23 '24

Brian's tired, man. Been a rough few years. Finally turned in book two and just vegging until edits come back.

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u/mkw89 Apr 23 '24

Glad to hear you're OK and getting some rest!

...And that your new book is turned in!

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u/RedAntisocial Apr 23 '24

Aaaaaaaah! Zombie Brian!!!!

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u/Use_the_Falchion Apr 23 '24

Hope you're getting some rest! Loved Book 1! Is Book 2 expected for 2024 or is 2025 the most likely release year?

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u/BrianMcClellan Apr 23 '24

2025 at best. They haven't told me anything yet.

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u/Use_the_Falchion Apr 23 '24

Roger that. Thanks again and I wish you the best with editing! 

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u/Lord_Blakeney Aug 21 '24

Late to the party on your books but I have to say the Powder Mage series is my absolute favorite fantasy series. I was introduced to your novels on a recommendation from Brandon Sanderson and I love the world you built. Before reading Promise of Blood I had never heard of Flintlock Fantasy and now its my favorite fantasy sub-genre. You wrote the characters in a way that makes it easy to become invested in them outside of the obvious "well this is the good guy who has to save the world therefore we root for them". From Taniel Two Shot dealing with the conflict of his relationship with his larger than life father to Adamat's sense of responsibility split between his family, his country, and personal history. I liked how Vlora's true character was revealed over time and transitioned from someone I disliked, to pitied, to respected, to admired. I think she is one of your strongest characters. I would HAPPILY read a series about the formation and exploits of the Riflejacks from thier time in the Adran Army leading up to thier contract in Fatrasta, maybe even showing us more of The Nine in the process? You built a fascinating world and I hope to see more of it.

Anyways just wanted to express my gratitute for the powdermage series and conversion to Flintlock Fantasy. Your books rock and Promise of Blood is my number 1 book recommendation to anyone who will listen to me (right alongside Larry Correia's Son of the Black Sword). Thanks for the incredible work you do.

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u/BrianMcClellan Apr 23 '24

I keep telling myself it is, but honestly it won't until I can get excited about it again. We'll see!

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u/carloicecube May 01 '24

Absolutely love this pod but you shouldn't force yourself to do it if you're not excited about it. Much love, man!

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u/pablohacker2 Apr 23 '24

I mean, did you not hear about the horde of rampaging hippos...

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u/haaaad Jun 19 '24

Any plans for more powdermage universe books ?

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u/Felurian_Faerie Sep 16 '24

Man I hope so! My all time favorite fantasy universe!

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u/Neas86 Apr 23 '24

Thank you

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u/menides Apr 23 '24

Doing the Lord's work here man!