Christopher Paolini's Blog

Christopher teamed up with the folks at Grim Oak Press for two very special projects! From honoring an author who inspired his own journey to joining forces with peers for a vital cause, Christopher welcomed the chance to write for these two books.

Christopher didn’t find Tad Williams‘ Otherland to be just a book. The lore inspired his own writing. Consequently, he jumped at the chance to create a new introduction for this stunning release of Otherla...

Today I’m excited to be talking about a book that actually isn’t mine for once! My wonderful wife, Ash, who is writing under the name A.C. Paolini, has written a children’s picture book by the name of Sheep & Goat Climb the World. It’s coming out April 21st.

As someone who’s read the book, seen the art, and watched the development of this project, I can tell you it’s a lovely, funny—and punny—adventure for any young reader. If you have some young children of your own or you know som...

Take a trip back in time to visit 17-year-old Christopher in his room as he completes the first draft of his initial script for an Eragon movie. (The script was never produced.) Filmed around 2001 by Christopher’s sister, Angela, this footage was hidden in the family’s archives until it was recently unearthed by Christopher’s father, Kenneth.

Why share it now? Well, because it’s pretty surreal for Christopher—twenty years later—to be working on another batch of scripts featuring Erago...

Just what does “in development” mean? Ever since fans caught wind of a potential Eragon TV show at Disney+, some folks have been asking what all of this Hollywood lingo actually means in terms of progress. Well . . .

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Now that the @disneyplus #Eragon series is officially in development, many of you have been asking exactly what that means . . .

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Officially “in development” is the stage right befo...

Event alert! Join Christopher and author Ryan Cahill in discussion in Bozeman, Montana! Hosted by Barnes & Noble, the writers will discuss all things fantasy and may even answer a few audience questions if time allows! Afterwards there will be a signing. The event is free, though an in-store book purchase is required to enter the signing line.

These two previously met at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025 and tickled panel audiences with their friendly debates on subjects ...

Kvetha Fricaya! Greetings Friends! For those of you who haven’t seen the news in Deadline or Variety: Disney+ just announced that the long-awaited Eragon television series is officially in development! We’re moving from vision to reality! Christopher is excited to share that he’s working on both writing and producing the show alongside showrunner Todd Harthan and co-showrunner (and writer) Todd Helbing.

Getting to this point was no easy thing. From those initial whispers three-and-a-h...

Dragonsteel 2025 Recap

Kvetha Fricaya! Greetings Friends!

Just a couple weekends ago, I had the pleasure of attending Dragonsteel
Nexus 2025 down in Salt Lake City. And let me tell you, Brandon
Sanderson and his team sure know how to put on a show!

The vibe was great: folks were friendly and welcoming (guests and
staff alike), and the amount of enthusiasm everyone had for
something was infectious. Brandon’s works were front and center,
of course, but Pierce Brown was also in attendance, ...

We’ll see you at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025! Christopher is confirmed to attend and will be featured in the following events (subject to change):

Roshar, Main Stage, Hall E
12:30pm -1:45 pm
Panel: Stories That Stay With You

Dragonsteel Signing Area, Hall F
10:00am – 11:30am
Signing

Scadrial, Room 155
5:30pm – 6:45pm
Panel: DRAGONS, DRAGONS, DRAGONS! Dragons of All Kinds Go Head-To-Head

Grand Ballroom
8:30pm
Worldhopper Ball

Hey, everyone! As promised, here’s a sneak peek at Murtagh II (yes, I have a title, no I can’t share it yet) as a reward for helping The Book of Remembrance hit a million! Thank you so much! Fair warning, this is a raw first draft, and everything and anything is subject to change.

Christopher

p.s. This takes place directly after Tales From Alagaësia Vol. 2 (which has not been released yet).

p.p.s Fair warning there are (minor) spoilers in this excerpt.

p.p.p.s. To read this in a more...

the book of remembrance

Christopher is delighted to announce he’ll be collaborating once more with the indominatable Wraithmarked for the BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE. Our favorite author says:

“Sooo … @Wraithmarked just prelaunched another awesome #WorldofEragon kickstarter. THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE. I’ve already written the intro for it. Can’t wait to do the rest.Short version? Seven battles throughout the history of Alagaësia. Seven in-world essays. And YOUR name, in human runes, among the ranks...