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Originally Posted by HarryT
Not exactly a "big name" author, is he? Has anyone actually heard of the guy?
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Yes, though I haven't read his stuff yet. He seems to be well regarded on the basis of his existing output.
Since he will be completing the last Wheel of Time novel, it doesn't
matter that he isn't a big name. The book will sell just fine, thanks.
It's more important that he can pick up the pieces and and finish the book, remaining true to Jordan's vision, and emulating Jordan's style, so the book is seen as a fitting conclusion to the series and doesn't feel jarringly different.
The latter requirement might be a strike
against getting a big name to do it, as their own style might be too firmly embedded, even assuming they could commit the time to doing it.
Jordan's widow was also his editor, and will be editing this book, too, so we can assume Sanderson will get lots of feedback as he progresses about where he is and is not on target.
We'll see what the result is.
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Dennis