J. Kathleen Cheney’s second novel, THE SEAT OF MAGIC, came out last week. It’s an amazing novel, sequel to THE GOLDEN CITY, which was a finalist for the Locus Award for Best First Novel and received special acclaim as a best book of 2013 from Library Journal and Ranting Dragon! She’s here today to talkContinue reading ““The Second Time Around…” by J. Kathleen Cheney”
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New Releases
So excited about all the new releases this month and recent rereleases! In no particular order, I’m pleased to crow about: SEAT OF MAGIC by J. Kathleen Cheney, the sequel to her award winning debut fantasy novel THE GOLDEN CITY. THIEFTAKER and THIEVES’ QUARRY by D.B. Jackson, the first two novels in the author’s acclaimedContinue reading “New Releases”
New Releases and a New Vlog
Awesomely exciting day today, because of two new releases (well, paperback reissues of wonderful hardcover originals) and a new vlog from Amy Christine Parker and I, this one on writers’ block. New releases! These are the first two novels in Molly Cochran’s wonderful YA series featuring Katy Ainsworth. I love the way the author combinesContinue reading “New Releases and a New Vlog”
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”
Exciting new releases and NaNoWriMo Tips!
First, three crazy-exciting new releases today: DAYLIGHTERS by Rachel Caine, the culmination of her Morganville Vampires series (15 books and all awesome – how does she do it?), a fabulous fantasy debut, THE GOLDEN CITY by J. Kathleen Cheney and TO DANCE WITH THE DEVIL, the latest Blood Singer novel from Cat Adams Here’s aContinue reading “Exciting new releases and NaNoWriMo Tips!”
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