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Overview

Patrick Rothfuss’s long‑awaited novel The Doors of Stone (often stylised by readers as “Doors Of Stone”) is planned as the third book in The Kingkiller Chronicle series, following The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man’s Fear. As of January 2026, there is no confirmed Doors Of Stone release date from the author or publisher. All credible, up‑to‑date sources agree that no publication date has been announced.

Because there is no dedicated “Doors Of Stone” organisation, the most reliable way to track the future Doors Of Stone release date is to follow the official channels of:

  • Patrick Rothfuss (author)
  • DAW Books (US publisher of the series)
  • Gollancz (UK publisher of the series)

Below are the verified official contact details and best practices for using them to stay informed about any future Doors Of Stone release date announcement.

Current Status of the Doors Of Stone Release Date

No Official Release Date Announced

Multiple authoritative sources confirm that The Doors of Stone does not currently have a public release date:

  • The FAQ on Patrick Rothfuss’s official site clearly states that there is no release date and warns against believing rumours. The author explains that the book will be announced “when it’s ready” on his official channels, and that any “leaked” date is false, emphasising that he is still working on the book and cannot promise a date yet (see the FAQ on the official Patrick Rothfuss website: Patrick Rothfuss FAQ – “When is Doors of Stone coming out?”).
  • The official DAW Books title page for The Doors of Stone currently lists it without any publication date or pre‑order link, in contrast to dated titles in their catalogue, confirming that it is not on the active schedule yet (DAW Books title listing for The Doors of Stone).

Because of this, any specific “Doors Of Stone release date” given on blogs, forums, or social media should be treated as speculation unless it is clearly sourced to these official channels.

Official Author Channels (Patrick Rothfuss)

Patrick Rothfuss Official Website

The author’s site hosts news posts, FAQs, and links to his other projects. The FAQ section is where he directly addresses questions about The Doors of Stone’s progress and release timing (Rothfuss FAQ on release).

How to Use the Website for Release Date Updates

  • Check the News or Blog section periodically for any formal announcement.
  • Review the FAQ before sending questions; Rothfuss has already answered many common queries there, including repeated questions about the Doors Of Stone release date.
  • Avoid relying on cached or copied text from third‑party sites; always confirm via the live pages on the official domain patrickrothfuss.com.

Patrick Rothfuss Social Media (For Announcements)

While exact contact information (e.g., phone or email) for the author personally is not publicly listed, he has clearly indicated that any major announcement—such as the Doors Of Stone release date—will be shared on his official social feeds and website. In interviews and FAQ responses, he repeatedly directs readers to his website and official communications for accurate updates (Patrick Rothfuss FAQ – release timing).

Best practice for South African readers:

  • Follow the official website for confirmed news.
  • Treat any supposed “leaked” date, especially from retailers or non‑publisher blogs, as unreliable unless later confirmed on the author or publisher sites.

Publisher Contacts for Doors Of Stone Release Date Information

Because The Kingkiller Chronicle is traditionally published, the most authoritative organisational contacts related to the Doors Of Stone release date are the publishers: DAW Books (USA) and Gollancz (UK). They handle scheduling, catalogues, and press information.

DAW Books – US Publisher

DAW Books is the long‑time US publisher of Patrick Rothfuss’s novels. Their official listing for The Doors of Stone confirms the title but does not include a release date yet (DAW Books – The Doors of Stone title page).

DAW Books Official Contact Details

From the DAW Books contact information page and imprint information on their site:

  • Website: https://www.dawbooks.com
  • General contact / submissions email (imprint info): DAW is an imprint of Astra Publishing House; Astra lists a general contact email for enquiries as info@astrapublishinghouse.com, which can be used for DAW‑related questions (Astra Publishing House contact).
  • Press / publicity: Astra’s contact page provides a publicity contact email publicity@astrapublishinghouse.com for media and publicity‑related requests (Astra publicity contact).
  • Mailing address (Astra Publishing House, DAW’s parent):
    > Astra Publishing House
    > 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor
    > New York, NY 10036
    > USA
    This physical address is listed on Astra’s corporate contact page as the primary office address (Astra Publishing House address).

No direct telephone number is listed specifically for DAW on their public site; all listed contacts are via email and mail through Astra Publishing House.

How South African Readers Can Use DAW Contacts

  • General enquiries about scheduling or catalogues:
    Use info@astrapublishinghouse.com and clearly mark your subject line, e.g. “Query: Patrick Rothfuss – The Doors of Stone release date”. Be concise and note that you are a reader looking for confirmation of whether a date has been scheduled.
  • Media / journalist queries (for South African press):
    Contact publicity@astrapublishinghouse.com with your publication details, proposed article, and specific questions (for example, whether ARCs or official dates can be shared). Include your outlet details and any deadlines.
  • Postal mail:
    You can send formal letters to the New York postal address above. International mail from South Africa can be slow and is rarely necessary for simple date enquiries; email is strongly preferred.

When to Contact DAW vs the Author

Use the DAW/Astra contacts when:

For purely fan questions (e.g., plot speculation, frustration about delays), DAW staff are not the best channel; those concerns are better reflected in fan communities or by following the author’s updates.

Gollancz – UK Publisher

Gollancz is the UK/Commonwealth publisher for Patrick Rothfuss’s works, operating under the Orion Publishing Group.

Gollancz / Orion Official Contact Details

From the Orion Publishing Group contact and imprint pages:

  • Publisher website (Gollancz imprint): https://www.gollancz.co.uk – redirects into Orion’s site but carries Gollancz branding for SFF titles.
  • General enquiries email (Orion Publishing Group): The Orion contact page lists a main switchboard and directs most queries through a contact form and email addresses; for reader and general publishing enquiries the address orion.enquiries@orionbooks.co.uk is provided (Orion contact information).
  • Rights and licensing contact: For rights‑related enquiries, Orion lists rights.enquiries@hachette.co.uk as the appropriate email (Orion rights contact).
  • Telephone (main switchboard – Orion / Hachette UK):
    > +44 (0)20 3122 6000
    This number is listed on the Orion/Hachette UK contact page as the main reception/switchboard line (Hachette / Orion switchboard number).
  • Physical address (Orion Publishing Group):
    > Carmelite House
    > 50 Victoria Embankment
    > London EC4Y 0DZ
    > United Kingdom
    This address is given on the Orion contact‑us page as their main office location (Orion office address).

How to Use Gollancz / Orion Contacts

For South African readers, the UK publisher may sometimes have earlier listing information relevant to Commonwealth markets.

  • General reader queries:
    Email orion.enquiries@orionbooks.co.uk. In your message:

    • Specify that you are enquiring about The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss.
    • Note that you are based in South Africa and want to confirm whether a UK/International release date has been set.
    • Ask them to confirm if any date you have seen online is accurate.
  • Booksellers / rights queries:
    Use rights.enquiries@hachette.co.uk if your question is about territorial rights, translation rights, or licensing (e.g., for South African editions or imports).
  • Telephone:
    You can call the main switchboard at +44 (0)20 3122 6000, ask for Orion/Gollancz, and then request to be transferred to publicity or marketing for Patrick Rothfuss titles. International calls from South Africa may incur higher charges; generally, email is more practical.
  • Physical mail:
    Letters can be addressed to the Orion Publishing Group at the London address above. This is more appropriate for formal business or media correspondence than for ordinary reader queries.

Typical Queries and What to Prepare

When contacting publishers (DAW or Gollancz/Orion) about the Doors Of Stone release date, having the following ready will make the process smoother:

  1. Your role:
    • State clearly whether you are a reader, librarian, bookseller, journalist, or blogger. Publishers may prioritise and route messages differently based on this.
  2. The specific information you seek:
    • Example: “Can you confirm whether any publication date has been scheduled for The Doors of Stone by Patrick Rothfuss?”
    • Avoid asking for spoilers or editorial details; staff cannot share those.
  3. Markets and editions:
    • If you are in South Africa, ask specifically about:
      • UK/Commonwealth print and ebook dates (via Gollancz/Orion).
      • US editions and whether they will be distributed or imported locally (via DAW/Astra or your local distributor).
  4. Deadlines (for media):
    • Journalists should note publication deadlines and the outlet name when writing to publicity@astrapublishinghouse.com or orion.enquiries@orionbooks.co.uk.

When to Contact Which Organisation

For General Readers in South Africa

  • First source:
  • If you still need confirmation:
    • If an online store lists a supposed date for The Doors of Stone, you can email:
    • DAW/Astra general enquiries at info@astrapublishinghouse.com (Astra contact), or
    • Orion/Gollancz enquiries at orion.enquiries@orionbooks.co.uk (Orion contact),
      and request verification.

For Booksellers and Libraries

  • Stock and ordering questions:
    • Contact your local distributor and, if necessary, confirm via DAW’s parent contact (info@astrapublishinghouse.com) or Orion (orion.enquiries@orionbooks.co.uk).
  • Rights and territorial availability:
    • Use rights.enquiries@hachette.co.uk for UK/Commonwealth rights (Orion rights contact).
    • For US rights or co‑edition possibilities, route queries through Astra Publishing House (Astra contact page).

For Journalists, Reviewers and Media

  • US‑focused coverage:
  • UK/International coverage:
    • Start with orion.enquiries@orionbooks.co.uk, requesting to be directed to the appropriate Gollancz publicist (Orion general contact).

Escalation and Complaint Options

There is no ombudsman specifically for the Doors Of Stone release date, and delays in a novel’s publication are at the discretion of the author and publishers. However, if you encounter:

  • Misleading advertising (for example, a retailer in South Africa repeatedly claiming a “confirmed” date that publishers deny), or
  • Refusal by a retailer to refund or clarify pre‑orders for a non‑scheduled book,

you can:

  1. Confirm the facts using the official sources:
  2. Raise the issue directly with the retailer using these references.
  3. For South African consumers, if a retailer’s conduct appears deceptive, you may refer to or lodge a complaint under local consumer protection law. Guidance is provided by the National Consumer Commission (NCC), whose official site gives contact channels for consumer complaints in South Africa (National Consumer Commission – official site).

These escalation routes apply to retailer behaviour, not to forcing a release date: neither readers nor regulators can compel the author or publishers to release a book before they are ready.

How to Safely Track the Doors Of Stone Release Date

To avoid misinformation and ensure you only rely on authoritative announcements:

  1. Bookmark and periodically check:
  2. Be sceptical of:
  3. Verify any date you see by cross‑checking with at least one primary source (author or publisher). If the date is not visible or confirmed there, treat it as rumour.

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