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Breandan:
well, the RPG uses the same setting as the novels (kinda how I got roped into writing for it), but through a different publisher. I was going to approach the Massey agency when I finish the polishing on the first novel, so I have no idea who- if anyone- it would be published by. So, published (release date is in a little over a month and some change), but in a different format (RPG vs. novels) and through a different company. Sort of the reverse of what happened with Jim and the DFRPG, I guess.

cherie:
You might have some issues with the rights to use of the setting/world that the RPG and novel are both set in. I'm far from an expert, but I would have thought that could cause more problems than solve them, if if it is original work. I don't know...

Starbeam:

--- Quote from: cherie on March 29, 2011, 07:46:49 PM ---You might have some issues with the rights to use of the setting/world that the RPG and novel are both set in. I'm far from an expert, but I would have thought that could cause more problems than solve them, if if it is original work. I don't know...

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^This is why I was asking. 

--- Quote from: Breandan on March 29, 2011, 06:43:42 PM ---well, the RPG uses the same setting as the novels (kinda how I got roped into writing for it), but through a different publisher. I was going to approach the Massey agency when I finish the polishing on the first novel, so I have no idea who- if anyone- it would be published by. So, published (release date is in a little over a month and some change), but in a different format (RPG vs. novels) and through a different company. Sort of the reverse of what happened with Jim and the DFRPG, I guess.

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This does sound sorta like how the Forgotten Realms and DragonLance series started.  I don't know about the FR books, but the DL series is put out by the Wizards of the Coast.  I'm pretty sure Weis/Hickman were approached to write the DL books in conjunction with the RPG coming out, though not certain.  I'm not really sure how to approach this one, most I know about RPGs/novels tends to be the RPG licensed from the novel/tv/movie, or the RPG publisher doing the novel.  Also, Massey agency?  Sure you don't mean Maass?  Looked up Massey, only came up with insurance.

My best suggestion? Ask agents/editors/RPGers on twitter or facebook, or something like that.

Breandan:
Cherie- I own the rights to the setting, the races, the concepts, etc., so no worries there :) I NEVER sell the intellectual property rights of my work, never a good idea if you plan on expanding for other venues or writing more books through different publishers.

Starbeam:
In that instance, I'd say to be sure to mention that.  Maybe try writing a query and send it to one of the sites where they break down and critique them. 

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