RuneScape Forum Archive | T.S. Church Q&A

Mar

2005

TheTeacher81

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Greetings Mr. Church,
I am an aspiring writer working on a book series on my spare time when I do not have school or work to do. I was wondering if you had any good advice for a writer like me like what makes a good story? What attracts readers to a book series? As well as what makes them want to continue reading the series? If you could answer my questions I would be grateful to get some advice from someone like you. Please consider my questions Mr. Church.
Sincerely,
TheTeacher81

25-Mar-2011 13:09:52 - Last edited on 25-Mar-2011 13:10:30 by TheTeacher81

Jun

2016

D Dean

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Personally I am a huge fan of the dark fantasy genre so the return to Canafis novel is very appealing to me.
The question that I would like answered if possible is,
What made you decide to write novels based on runescape?

25-Mar-2011 13:21:13

Aye im Hugo

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25-Mar-2011 13:27:11

Mod Paul M

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Wow, what an inquisitive bunch you are!

I'm looking forward to the session tomorrow as if it's anything like last time, it'll be a good laugh and I'll get to attack Tom with a Guitar Hero guitar again. =)
In fact, on that note, if you've any decent dares (that aren't going to get me arrested) that you'd like photo evidence of on our facebook page, I'll happy to consider them (and am probably open to bribes).
See you tomorrow guys, can't wait!
Paul M
PS. Aidan, (mr hidden post) I'm not sure I can ask Tom that and if I did, I'm sure I wouldn't get an honest answer. ; )

25-Mar-2011 13:50:42 - Last edited on 25-Mar-2011 13:52:58 by Mod Paul M

Anamona

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Dare you say? Then I dare mr. Church, I dare and double dare him to wear a yellow phat and a red nose while he's signing a copy of Return to Canifis for Mod Paul M. And his signature to include a heart sign too! >

I totally want pictures of that!
Also, RuneFest 2011? Is he going to be there? I need my copy that I just received in the mail today signed and my questions (which will be many, knowing me) answered.

<3

25-Mar-2011 14:46:34

Aug

2023

Despaard

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Hello again Mr. Church! I'm glad to see that you are back for another one of these Q&A Sessions!
I have received my Return to Canifis book and am very pleased with it

My question: Is there a specific theme that you would like readers to take away from your books after they read them?

25-Mar-2011 15:03:22 - Last edited on 25-Mar-2011 15:03:50 by Despaard

Eraser418

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Hello, Mr. Church,
My name is Eraser418. I read your novel "Betrayal at Falador" and enjoyed it very much (I read it in two days!

) and am eagerly awaiting "Return to Cannifis.

On to my questions...
I am an aspiring young writer with a love for fantasy novels. However, It is very difficult for me to find the time I need to write on a regular basis because I am a full-time student in a university. I understand that you went through a similar problem and I was hoping you could give me some advise on how to squeeze extra room in my busy schedule.
I have some other small questions. How do you choose the names for your characters? While writing your first book, did the main characters have different names? If so, would you mind letting us know?
Thank you for your time Mr. Church.

~ Eraser418
One of your many fans

P.S.
I dare Mod Paul M to rescue a Pet Rock from the ground, draw a face on him, bring "Joe" to the restaurant, and feed him bits of food.

25-Mar-2011 15:27:31 - Last edited on 25-Mar-2011 20:44:17 by Eraser418

Old Thano

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Hmm.... A dare?
Well then...
I dare, no..
I double dare, no..
I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU, Mr Paul M, To present T.S with a set of IRL bandos armor, with a godsword pen to sign his books.
I would very much enjoy seeing someone wearing full bandos, but perhaps you can be nice and give him dragon boots instead

~Nick

25-Mar-2011 15:31:22

Greatruneboy

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Hi TS Church,
I loved your book, Betrayal at Falador. Here are my questions:
What made you decide to become an author?
Do you have any tips for aspiring authors?
Did you always want to become an author when you were young?
How do you feel when you get a great idea?
Do you make a plan or start writing straight away?
Thanks,
GRB

25-Mar-2011 16:32:27

JDay

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ok I got three questions...
1. Will anything happen between Theodore and Kara?
2. Do you think any of the characters mentioned in the book might get some chat options ingame that refer to the book?
3. And also, if adamant is a really strong epic metal and rune's like amazing, does dragon armour or barrows or anything like that exist in your latest novel? Especially Barrows, as they're going to canifis.
P.S. Betrayal at Falador was awsome!

25-Mar-2011 16:34:30 - Last edited on 25-Mar-2011 16:36:53 by JDay

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