Lilith Saintcrow's Blog

Happy Turkey Day

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:34:26 -0800

It's raining, but it's warm and cozy in here. I've decided not to go to the grocery store–it will be a madhouse today, plus there's nothing I really need. I've still done my hair and everything up as if I'm expecting to, and it feels good. There's just something about dressing up for oneself.

So. Happy Thanksgiving, all. I have plenty to be thankful for this year, starting with my children and my career, all the way through my friends and my sisters, and ending up with the bestest present of...

posted by Lilith Saintcrow on November, 26

"Betrayals" made the Times list!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:16:31 -0800

Oh, my GOD, you guys. You guys. After a totally cruddy fall…oh, my GOD.

My editor called me not half an hour ago with the news that Betrayals, the second in the Strange Angels series, is #5 on the New York Times Children's Paperback Bestseller list for Dec. 6th. I think I screamed in her ear for five minutes straight.

I am now sitting here alternately stunned, screaming with joy, or weeping with joy. I've called my writing partner, Coyote Boy, my agent, my sisters, my friends. Everyone agrees I...

posted by Lilith Saintcrow on November, 26

Introducing Flesh Circus!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:47:07 -0800

Today, ladies and gents, I am pleased and proud to announce the official release of the fourth Jill Kismet book, Flesh Circus.

The Cirque de Charnu has come.

They will clean out the demons and the suicides, and move on. As long as they stay within the rules, Jill Kismet can't deny them entry. But she can watch–and if they step out of line, she'll send them packing.

When Cirque performers start dying grotesquely, Kismet has to find out why, or the fragile truce won't hold and her entire city...

posted by Lilith Saintcrow on November, 24

If We Don't, Who Will?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:33:19 -0800

Sometimes the days when I am most productive are the days I feel like I've gotten nothing done, because of the sheer amount of time I've spent running around with my hair on fire. I guess adulthood, motherhood, and working in publishing are all like that.

So here I am with one book revised and out of the way, a short story boiling in the foreground (got to get to that before it boils over and spills something) and a ton of correspondence done. Where did the weekend go? Oh, yeah. I worked...

posted by Lilith Saintcrow on November, 26

The Mystery of Steel

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:12 -0800

First, the updates: there's the Bitten By Books interview with me, where I answered a ton of questions. I had a great time. Go check them out! Plus there's a new interview with Tanith Lee, my all-time favorite author. And, in case you haven't heard, here's the SFWA's statement on Harlequin's proposed vanity press imprint.

My writing post is very short and simple today, mostly because I am working under a severe time crunch.

Last night I went outside. It was warm and windy, little spatters of...

posted by Lilith Saintcrow on November, 24

More Release Madness!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:55:20 -0800

Today I'm over at Bitten By Books to celebrate the release of Betrayals! There's an interview with me, and I'll be popping in there to answer questions and comments all day. There's also a chance to win a $15 Amazon gift certificate. So, come on over and have some fun.

Right now, though, I've got to hit the treadmill. I've been on the phone all morning, what with one thing and another, and I need to get the daily run out of the way. It's beyond me why I struggle and suffer and sweat on the...

posted by Lilith Saintcrow on November, 24

Strange Angels: Betrayals!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:25:42 -0800

That's right! Today marks the release of the second in the Strange Angels series, Betrayals. And do I have some treats for you.

* You can go to Bitten By Books and vote for Lucifer from the Valentine series as the best villain of all. I'll also be at BBB all day tomorrow for their big Betrayals event.

* I have a guest post over at Fantastic Book Review–Werewolves vs. Vampires. Go and tell everyone who YOU like best!

* LiyanaLand's Betrayals week just keeps on going with an interview with your...

posted by Lilith Saintcrow on November, 24

Bitten By Books Event

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:37:38 -0800

This Wednesday I'll be over at Bitten By Books, pretty much all day. There's even a contest. If you're interested, RSVP here (it gives you extra entries into the contest) and then come by on Wednesday and check it out.

Also, there will be upcoming interviews with Graves and with Christophe Reynard at LiyanaLand this week. Stay tuned!

Now, back I dive into revisons…

posted by Lilith Saintcrow on November, 21

Discombobulated? Why, Yes.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:27:33 -0800

When I am so discombobulated I can't even remember how to run my coffeemaker…

…you know it's time for Revisions Deathmarch. The blessed caffeine is going to be hitting my bloodstream during the typing of this short post, so forgive me any irregularities. Oh, and check out Marjorie Liu's post on the five stages of decline in a writer's career. It's well worth reading.

Want to win a signed copy of Betrayals? LiyanaLand has her contest up for one signed copy. She'll also have interviews with...

posted by Lilith Saintcrow on November, 24

Daily Magic

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:04 -0800

Crossposted to the Deadline Dames, where you can find tons of writing advice, fun stuff, and giveaways. Check them out!

When I start out the day singing the Indigo Girls in the shower (Come On Home is Saul's song for Jill) you know it's a bittersweet day.

Dishes stacked, the table cleared

It's always like the scene of the last supper here

You speak so cryptically that's not news to me

The flood is here it will carry you

And I've got work to do. –Indigo Girls

I do indeed have work to do. It's...

posted by Lilith Saintcrow on November, 20