Sometimes a book/series comes along that pushes all your buttons in just the right way. THE INVISIBLE LIBRARY by Genevieve Cogman is one of those. I’m so excited that the critics agree! I’m honestly struggling a bit here for an introduction that will do the work justice. It’s like, what do you say to theContinue reading “THE INVISIBLE LIBRARY by Genevieve Cogman”
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A very rare interview…
I asked the fantastically amazing David B. Coe to guest blog for me today to promote his new series, The Case Files of Justis Fearsson, and he came up with something just a little bit different… In the past he’s done some great blogs for me as D.B. Jackson (author of the “tricorn punk” ThieftakerContinue reading “A very rare interview…”
Emergency Backup Fantasy World by Steven Harper
As promised, I’m really pleased to introduce Steven Harper, author of IRON AXE, the first book in a wonderful Norse-inspired series about an outcast, half-troll boy given an earth-shattering (or saving) mission by Death herself. Publishers Weekly says of it, “Harper begins the Books of Blood and Iron series with an exciting and somewhat unusualContinue reading “Emergency Backup Fantasy World by Steven Harper”
Awards & New Releases!
First, a HUGE shout out to Ramez Naam for winning the Endeavor Award for his novel NEXUS along with Ken Scholes for his novel REQUIEM. For those playing along at home, Mez has also won the Prometheus Award (tying with Cory Doctorow for HOMELAND) and been shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clark and Kitschies GoldenContinue reading “Awards & New Releases!”
New Releases
Since I’m going to be on a plane for Australia this coming Thursday – Sydney for the 2014 Romance Writers of Australia Conference! – I’m posting about my exciting releases over the next couple of weeks today. I do hope to have at least some access to social media while I’m gone (otherwise, withdrawal symptomsContinue reading “New Releases”
“Where Does the Author End and the Character Begin?” By D.B. Jackson
To celebrate yesterday’s release of the third novel in D.B. Jackson‘s wonderful Thieftaker series from Tor Books, I’ve asked him to come talk about the division between character and writer. A PLUNDER OF SOULS, the latest novel, is also my favorite in the series so far…and just wait until you get to book #4, DEADContinue reading ““Where Does the Author End and the Character Begin?” By D.B. Jackson”
Wishes and Congrats!
A few things I’m really excited about today. One is wishing J. Kathleen Cheney HUGE congratulations for finaling in the Locus Award for Best First novel for her wonderful fantasy THE GOLDEN CITY (to be followed July 1st by the sequel, THE SEAT OF MAGIC). Such a worthy book in such prestigious company! Continue reading “Wishes and Congrats!”
Shout out to new voices!
Sending for the newsletter, but also for a huge WHOO HOO! So beside myself with excitement to see J. Kathleen Cheney’s debut novel THE GOLDEN CITY on Library Journal’s list of Best Books of 2013: SF/Fantasy! It’s so funny, because just the other day some writers were bemoaning on my Facebook page the way theContinue reading “Shout out to new voices!”
Whoo hoos!
It’s exciting any time a book I rep gets a starred review or some kind of extra attention, but when it’s a debut, especially, I just want to shout from the rooftops, “Yay, I’ve always loved this book and think you should all rush out for a copy to find out why!” Or two…or threeContinue reading “Whoo hoos!”
Jeannette Cheney talks about killing…your darlings
J. Kathleen Cheney’s debut fantasy novel THE GOLDEN CITY debuted yesterday to wonderful reviews (see below) and much fanfare. She’s here today with a little insight into what it took to get there! Quotes: “Cheney’s The Golden City pulls readers in right off the bat, as the story kicks off with our heroine in aContinue reading “Jeannette Cheney talks about killing…your darlings”
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