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Monday, January 11, 2016

Ruin Mist Turning 15 Soon: 15th Anniversary Ahead.

The 15th anniversary of Ruin Mist is fast approaching. It was on August 7, 2001, that the first installment of Keeper Martin’s Tale as a serialized novel was released in e-book format through Ingram Digital, with the full-length novel arriving in print on January 9, 2002. For 26 consecutive weeks after release, Keeper Martin’s Tale was a Top 50 SciFi & Fantasy at Amazon. Keeper Martin’s Tale was followed by Elf Queen’s Quest, Kingdom Alliance, Fields of Honor, and Mark of the Dragon.



In February 2002, illustrated children’s editions of the books were released as The Kingdoms  & the Elves of the Reaches. With The Kingdoms  & the Elves of the Reaches #1, #2, #3 and #4 quickly becoming children’s / YA top sellers. When The Kingdoms  & the Elves of the Reaches books were released on Audible.com in 2005, the first book became  a #1 Fiction bestseller. After 14 weeks a top the fiction list, it became one of Audible’s all-time top grossing audiobooks to that date with The Kingdoms & the Elves of the Reaches #2, #3 and #4 also becoming bestsellers in Fiction and Kids & YA. 180 weeks later The Kingdoms  & the Elves of the Reaches books were still topping Audible’s Kids & YA Top 10.

To date, the Ruin Mist books have sold well over 1 million copies and select books have been translated into multiple languages. The Ruin Mist universe encompasses 22 core books and a number of companion works, including a graphic novel, several full-color books celebrating the extensive artwork featured in the books and more.

Ruin Mist Chronicles Books for Adults
Prequel  - Dragons of the Hundred Worlds
Keeper Martin’s Tale
Kingdom Alliance
Fields of Honor
Mark of the Dragon
Guardians of the Dragon Realms
Dark Path - Elf Queen’s Quest

Kingdoms & Dragons Books for Children’s / Teens
Breath of Fire, Living Fire (Prequels)
The Kingdoms & the Elves of the Reaches #1 - #4
In the Service of Dragons #1 - #4
The Dragon, the Wizard & the Great Door
A Legacy of Dragons
Memories of Fire

Battle for Ruin Mist Comics & Graphic Novel
Betrayal
Deliverance
Rebirth
Discord
A Daughter of Kings

Ruin Mist Companion Books
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ruin Mist
Ruin Mist Heroes, Legends & Beyond
The Art of Ruin Mist: Heroes & Villains
Teacher’s Classroom Guide to Ruin Mist
Student’s Classroom Guide to Ruin Mist
Magic of Ruin Mist
Ruin Mist Journal: The Kingdoms
Ruin Mist Journal: The Alliance
Battle for Ruin Mist: RPG
Keeper Martin’s Guide to the Fantastical Beasts and Faerie Peoples of Ruin Mist

Ruin Mist: Magic Lands
Journey Beyond the Beyond
Into the Stone Land

Ruin Mist: Magic Lands Companion Books
Teacher’s Classroom Guide to Magic Lands
Student’s Classroom Guide to Magic Lands

Collections
The Kingdoms & the Elves of the Reaches Omnibus
In the Service of Dragons Omnibus
Magic Lands Omnibus
Guardians & Dragons: Breath of Fire, Living Fire, The Dragon, the Wizard & the Great Door, A Legacy of Dragons, Memories of Fire
Complete Ruin Mist Chronicles:  Keeper Martin’s Tale, Kingdom Alliance, Fields of Honor, Mark of the Dragon, Elf Queen’s Quest
6-Book Boxed Set Ruin Mist Chronicles: Guardians of the Dragon Realms, Keeper Martin’s Tale, Kingdom Alliance, Fields of Honor, Mark of the Dragon, Elf Queen’s Quest
7- Book Boxed Set Ruin Mist Chronicles: Guardians of the Dragon Realms, Keeper Martin’s Tale, Kingdom Alliance, Fields of Honor, Mark of the Dragon, Guardians of the Dragon Realms, Elf Queen’s Quest

Learn more about Ruin Mist at http://www.ruinmist.com, http://www.ruinmistworld.com, and http://www.imaginedlands.com. Learn more about the author, Robert Stanek, at http://www.robert-stanek.com. Look for more 15th anniversary news and fun ahead.


Thank you readers!

Monday, March 10, 2014

Ruin Mist Movie Option Expires. 6th Time Wasn’t the Lucky Charm After All.


Well, Ruin Mist fans, I’m terribly disappointed to say the movie option expired today. As principle filming has not begun, it means the 6th time wasn’t the lucky charm for Ruin Mist after all. Those who have been following along know I’ve been in this crazy business for a few decades now, and am not quite ready to give up the Hollywood dream just yet. The silver lining, as ever: I get to keep the option money. This is, of course, an update from my post from way back in October 2012.

Still, like I said back then, you know you’re doing something right when Hollywood comes knocking six times in a row. Way back in 2002, the first two times Hollywood came knocking, I was  awestruck. Now I’m fine with whatever may and may not happen, so no more dancing on clouds. :-(

BTW, this most recent flirt with Hollywood was thanks to the Ruin Mist prequel and the Ruin Mist graphic novel.

If you’re new to the world of Ruin Mist, books set in the world include:

Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches #1, 2, 3, 4:
Winds of Change
Seeds of Dissent
Pawn of Dragons
Tower of Destiny

In the Service of Dragons #1, 2, 3, 4:
A Clash of Heroes
A Dance of Swords
A Storm of Shields
A Reign of Dragons

Guardians of the Dragon Realms #1, 2:
The Dragon, the Wizard & the Great Door
A Legacy of Dragons

Dragons of the Hundred Worlds #1, 2:
Breath of Fire
Living Fire

A Daughter of Kings #1, 2, 3, 4:
Betrayal
Deliverance
Rebirth
Discord

Magic Lands #1, #2
Journey Beyond
Into the Stone Land

As ever, thanks for reading,

Robert Stanek