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Lamacklemore
I’m so sorry. I couldn’t resist. All the fan-arty stuff going on on Tumblr. It just popped into my head a night or two ago. All apologies to Shen Ying-jieh, Anna Jung, Benjamin Carre, and Macklemore....
View ArticleIn The Wake of MAN OF STEEL: A Timely Proposal
The lights dim… the screen flickers to life… EXT. CALAIS COAST OF FRANCE – DAY The cliffs of Dover are faintly visible on the horizon. A GERMAN GENERAL addresses a group of WEHRMACHT STAFF OFFICERS. As...
View ArticleMy Convergence Schedule, July 4-7
Convergence is imminent, and here’s my formal schedule: FRIDAY, JULY 5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I started Writing 11 AM, Atrium 4 A panel of experienced writers will share the secrets of the...
View ArticleThe Con is On… Again… in Burlington, Massachusetts.
So, I’m back, fresh from CONVergence, which was fun and invigorating despite the fact that I was in excruciating lower-back pain when I arrived and literally couldn’t stand up each morning without...
View ArticleReturned From Readercon
Last weekend was Readercon, and it was mostly excellent. The con was hit at a very late planning stage by the news that both the pub and the lobby area of the hotel would be out of service, but you...
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Clockwork Universe: Steampunk vs. Aliens
“When aliens reach Earth, they encounter the clockwork mechanisms and Victorian sensibilities of a full-blown steampunk civilization. Inspired by the classic science fiction adventure tales of the...
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Karthain!
I promised that if the CLOCKWORK UNIVERSE: STEAMPUNK VS. ALIENS Kickstarter broke $4,000 I’d offer up a copy of my official map of Karthain from The Republic of Thieves. And I do mean my map, since...
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Rogues and Magi in an Adventure with Firefighters
I’ve been a volunteer firefighter for eight (how can that be possible?) years now, and we’re all well-versed in the theory and actuality of wildland fires (though most of the grass and forest fires...
View ArticleUpdate: Galley Proof Auction
The galley proof of The Republic of Thieves is safe in its new home! Its owners may choose to reveal themselves if and when they please. I have realized that posting an image of one of my personal...
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This Week in Indiana
I’m off to GenCon in Indianapolis this week, my first ever. Mostly, I’ll be a participant in the Writers Symposium programming, and my schedule is as follows. THURSDAY 9 AM … Memorable Characters 2 PM...
View ArticleTHE GREAT BIG APPEARANCE LIST FOR THE REST OF 2013
With the looming release of The Republic of Thieves, my schedule is set to go nuts. Although I’ve said several times that I’m not doing a formal book tour, enough things have changed in very recent...
View ArticleWorld Fantasy Convention: Some Words on the Kaffeeklatsch Situation
This year’s World Fantasy Convention, which I will be attending, has just announced its policy of charging an additional five-pound fee to attendees of its Kaffeeklatsches. A few notes: 1. I, like...
View ArticleHey, did anyone know there’s this book coming out next week?
The Republic of Thieves-ocalypse is nigh, and just one thin week (gulp!) separates the book from retailers’ shelves. I would characterize early reviews and reactions as gratifyingly and overwhelmingly...
View ArticleNew York Comic Con
I will be appearing at the NYCC for one day (and one day only!), this Friday, October 11th. Here are my public events, taken straight from my itinerary: PANEL – The Wheel of Time Turns… and Epic...
View ArticleThe Right Way to Buy My Books is Your Way
I have received a number of Tweets and e-mails asking a very flattering question, namely: What version(s) of my books should someone buy if they wanted to maximize my royalty on that sale? I appreciate...
View ArticleWorld Fantasy Convention 2013
From Thursday, October 31st to Sunday, November 3rd I will be attending the 2013 World Fantasy Convention in Brighton. There has been a lot of noise lately about the con, and I have to say that I’m...
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Manuscript Auction Follow-Up
A few months back, I auctioned off my print manuscript of The Republic of Thieves to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, specifically the families of those killed in the Yarnell Hill...
View Article2014 Appearance Schedule. Facebook Page.
Here’s where I’ll probably be in 2014. This list is incomplete and tentative. I do not presently have information on where I might be signing or doing book touring, if any. Another convention or two...
View ArticleHelp Wanted: Author’s Accomplice
The general response to The Republic of Thieves, from the very first mid-March announcement that we had a solid publication date, has been fantastic and heartwarming. It has also brought some serious...
View ArticleBoston!
This week, Elizabeth Bear and myself will be in Boston for two events. First, we’ll be at Pandemonium Books from 7:00 – 9:30 PM on Thursday, February 12. This will be the launch party for Bear’s...
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