Writing in Four Time Zones
One of the cool and weird things about writing a series is that several things can be happening with several books at once. It’s like each book is living in its own time zone. Here is the current state of the Allie Beckstrom books: …
Writing weather
So, it’s raining still again today. May in Oregon is usually filled with sunshine, a few puffy clouds, and the occasional shower. But this May has been cool, gray skies, and generally a lot more like the soggy end of March. I’ve lived most of…
Signed books and prizes
On May 31, Ilona and Gordon Andrews will be at Powell’s Books in Beaverton, Oregon signing for the big release day of MAGIC SLAYS! Lili St. Crow will be there too, signing DEFIANCE! I will be there, signing MAGIC ON THE HUNT! I hope we…
Mythopoeic Award Finalist
I woke up today to this surprise: Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature Guy Gavriel Kay, Under Heaven (Roc) Karen Lord, Redemption in Indigo (Small Beer Press) Patricia A. McKillip, The Bards of Bone Plain (Ace) Devon Monk, A Cup of Normal (Fairwood Press) Sharon Shinn, Troubled Waters (Ace) Yes, A CUP OF…
Dead Iron- Excerpt
Not too long ago, I announced we had a few advanced review copies of DEAD IRON available for review. Those are all gone now, and I’m seeing a few reports that the copies have arrived safely in the hands of reviewers. (yay!) But hey, not…
Can you hear Allie now?
Good news everyone! The first seven Allie Beckstrom books have been picked up by the wonderful Tantor Audio. I am so excited to be a part of their wonderful family! I’m so excited Allie and the gang are going to be audio books! I don’t…