GeekDad: Do you find him doing things that are un-Drizzt like? How much do you want his character to change and grow? Mostly for the big story planning, I focus on what's going on in the main character's head and heart, and seek out a vehicle, a conflict, that can push them through the mental or moral dilemma. That's what makes it fun for me I write the books the same way many people read them. You have to understand that while I pre-plot the meta story of a given book, I often have no idea of what will happen on the next page, let alone the next chapter. Salvatore: I'm following him down this winding and dangerous road and we're both looking to see what's around the next corner.

How do you approach each new Drizzt adventure and decide what the next episode will be in his adventures? GeekDad: Drizzt is your best-known character, known for being a rebel, one who has forsaken the evil ways of his people. Now the new companions have a bigger foe to face, and one with very powerful allies, including a sentient sword that will play devious games with a couple of our 'heroes' (and that might include with Drizzt himself). That book was a revenge adventure, and this one ups that ante. Salvatore: The stage for this book was pretty clearly set at the end of the second book, Neverwinter. What trouble does Drizzt Do'Urden get himself into this time? In this final book in the saga, Drizzt assists the beautiful elf Dahlia as she enacts revenge and helps an old foe break the bonds that have held him hostage for more than a hundred years.' Tell us more about Charon's Claw. GeekDad: Acccording to the press notes, 'The third book in the Neverwinter Saga, Charon's Claw, follows Drizzt Do'Urden as he draws his swords once more to aid his friends. Kind, articulate, opinionated, and happy to speak his mind. I have met Bob before and can attest he's a stand-up guy. I also asked for him to give any advice for any of you out there – geek kids and adults – dreaming of making a go of it as a writer.

Instead, we talked about Drizzt's character, about keeping the series fresh, and if there might be a movie in Drizzt's future.

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