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February 12, 2019
February Q&R video is live!
After a brief break, we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming! Show notes below video:
*When he says “November 2018” he really meant February 2019. (Look, friends, he has books to write.)
1. “How do you create a training arc for a character who will eventually become a badass?” – .39
2. “How do you get through writing scenes that are emotionally charged?” – 3.50
3. “When you are writing your books, do you write in public spaces?” -7.18
4. “How long does it take to develop a character? What is your best advice for creating realistic, believable characters?” – 9.07
Also FTR a new poll question is live!
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February 5, 2019
Fan Art Tuesday: A Blackguard t-shirt
Lauren Melone sent us this photo of her wearing a t-shirt that she designed herself.
I don’t know about y’all, but I NEED one of these shirts! Granted, I won’t look as badass as Lauren does in it, but still. I would wear it almost every day, and on the off days I would hang it somewhere I could see it.
YAAAAAAS! Thanks for sharing, Lauren!
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January 31, 2019
Realm Makers Webinar Friday, February 1
Hi friends,
Do you have a BURNING question you’ve been dying to ask me? Well then I have good news…
I’m taking part in a webinar hosted by Realm Makers on Friday, February 1 at 3:30pm PST (Pacific, or UTC -8:00).
Below you’ll find information regarding how to log in and participate!
Dial-in number (US): (605) 475-4787
Access code: 872165#
International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/webinars2
Online meeting ID: webinars2
Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/webinars2
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January 29, 2019
Real Life Fantasy: A Perfect Rectangle… Of Ice
I’m pretty sure we know where to find Aliviana Danavis: the Larsen C ice shelf. You can’t hide from us, Liv!
What the Heck Is the Deal With This Weird, Square Iceberg? [Hey, Live Science, pretty sure that’s a rectangle, not a square.]
Credits: NASA/Jeremy Harbeck
Thanks to NASA ICE for sharing this!
Geometric cleaving: it’s not just for Bismuth anymore! (More on Bismuth next time. Y’all are gonna love it.)
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January 22, 2019
Fan Art Tuesday: Koriel Kruer
Hi friends! It’s been a minute since we’ve seen some sweet, sweet fan art. So I have a good one for you today!
A full-color map of The Seven Satrapies, as depicted by Koriel Kruer:
She sent this to us a while back, and I’m finally getting around to sharing it (sorry for the delay, Koriel).
You can find Ms. Kruer on Twitter, and find her AMAZING costume creations on Instagram. Seriously, check out her top nine from 2018:
Alrightey, back to the assisting grind. UGH, life is sooooo haaaaaard 
January 8, 2019
Real Life Fantasy: Animal Vision In Ultraviolet
Happy 2019 friends!
We are so excited to share the buttload of cool [BLEEP] we found with all of you. Also, you should know that Jefe is in the weeds editing, and we’re wading through the tall grass and cattails cheering him on. Gooooooooo Jefe!
At any rate, Real Life Fantasy is back with a couple of mind-bending articles from Live Science, about animals that can see in ultraviolet:
Cats and Dogs Can See In Ultraviolet
Butterflies Use UV Vision to Find Mates
There’s even a piece in The Atlantic about animals that not only SEE in ultraviolet, but they GLOW in UV light as well. And here you thought you were so clever with your black velvet Hendrix poster and your empty Amaretto bottles full of water and highlighter filament. *tsk*
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December 23, 2018
A Holiday Message From Brent
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December 18, 2018
International Cover Art: China
Take a look at these stunning cover images for THE BROKEN EYE and THE BLOOD MIRROR!
That’s… Well, that’s all we have to say for now.
Look, y’all, Christmas is one week from today. Brent is holed up in his office with a cache of eggnog and gingerbread and refuses to leave until he’s done writing. All I’m saying is there had better be a BIG FREAKIN’ PRESENT for me under the tree this year.
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December 11, 2018
Fan Art Tuesday: A Lightbringer Gem!
In the spirit of the season, today’s post is a little bit Fan Art and a little bit “Here’s an idea if you’re looking for a gift for the Brent Weeks fan who has everything.”
Brothers Stephen and Tim Challener cut a gemstone to look like yellow luxin! It’s hard to capture how beautiful it is–and in the evening light, it looks like it’s glowing. Stunning!
They have an appropriately successful (which is to say, flourishing) store on Etsy, with rough and faceted gemstone necklaces, rings, and earrings. There’s an impressive collection of beautiful and unique stones, many of which they mined themselves. They also have an Instagram page, which features their jewelry as well as some beautiful images of light captured by the gemstones. Gorgeous work, guys!
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December 4, 2018
Real Life Fantasy: Black FIRE!
You ever notice that fire doesn’t cast a shadow? I mean, it seems obvious that a light source wouldn’t specifically have its own shadow, right?
Well, guess what?
This guy at The Action Lab shows you how to reveal the true nature of that fickle plasma. Yeah, we see you, fire–and your charred, malevolent heart. Fire can, in fact, absorb certain wavelengths of light (under the right conditions).
Without further ado:
Kinda makes me wonder if
Show Spoilers
lightsickness (especially after drafting black) is due to a lack of electrolytes. Like, here, Gavin, drink some of this Gatorade and everything will be A-OK, you devil.
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