The Gonterman Archive

Back in 1993, the original version of Magic: The Gathering was released. Over the intervening decades, the small card game has grown to immense proportions, capturing the attention of millions. With dozens of expansion packs, new editions, and everything in between, perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise that the game would catch the attention of David Gonterman. Being a fan of the series, he delved into the planeswalker mythology, those able to cast a spell with the flip of a card.

The core concepts were utilized in a number of Gonterman’s works. The Book of Foxfire. Livewire Latte. The obviously-named Planeswalker. In 2004, however, his sights were aimed higher. He didn’t want to just play with the universe as a fan. He wanted to play in the universe full time.

In October of 2004, Wizards of the Coast asked a question. Were you a fan of Magic? Were you a writer? Were you someone who had an idea for a great story? Then go ahead, type up a submission for a novel, and send it in. No literary agent needed! All it needed to be was in by March 1st, 2005. The call was too great for Davey to resist, and he quickly got to work.

Though his submission resulted in a rejection letter, Davey did not let this dissuade him from his lifelong passion to create, graciously accepting their constructive criticism.

Magic: The Gathering Planeswalker Text Story Super-Cycle, Book 1 Jasmine's Second Life

A disembodied planeswalker spirit encounters a young child. Introducing herself as Jasmine Sparkfloe, the destiny of the two entwine on a journey that begins on Earth, but reaches out into the magical unknown.

• Chapter One
• Chapter Two
• Chapter Three
• An early draft of Chapter One

P-I Dom Cycle 1: Mana Margarita

Here it is! The pitch Gonterman sent in to Wizards of the Coast. Jasmine Sparkfloe awakens on an island, not sure if she is the last survivor of not only the battle she was in, but all of creation. Presented in its original html.

• Synopsis
• Outline, Page 1
• Outline, Page 2
• Chaper 1, Page 1
• Chaper 1, Page 2
• Chaper 1, Page 3
• Chaper 1, Page 4
• Chaper 1, Page 5
• Chaper 1, Page 6
• Chaper 1, Page 7
• Chaper 1, Page 8
• Chapter 2, Page 1
• Chapter 2, Page 2
• Chapter 2, Page 3
• Chapter 2, Page 4
• Chapter 2, Page 5
• Chapter 2, Page 6
• Chapter 2, Page 7
• Chapter 2, Page 8
• Chapter 2, Page 9
• Chapter 2, Page 10
• Chapter 2, Page 11
• Chapter 2, Page 12
• Chapter 3, Page 1
• Chapter 3, Page 2
• Chapter 3, Page 3
• Chapter 3, Page 4
• Chapter 3, Page 5
• Chapter 3, Page 6
• Chapter 3, Page 7
• Chapter 3, Page 8
• Chapter 3, Page 9

Wizards of the Coast Response

Though his submission wasn’t selected, Wizards of the Coast was nice enough to send a response letter to Davey. Written by someone who actually did read the proposal, a few helpful words continue to let that spark of imagination continue for at least another fifteen years.

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