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October 4, 2016
October 3, 2016
B&N Bookseller’s Picks: The Blood Mirror!
We are so thrilled that the The Blood Mirror was selected as one of the top picks of October 2016 by the B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog! (And we were pretty excited to see Blood Mirror as the first listed book, too.) You can go HERE to read the extremely positive review — and to see what other books Jim Killen suggests for your October reading pleasure.
September 27, 2016
September 26, 2016
The Blood Mirror Book Tour 2016
Dear Friends,
It’s almost time. THE BLOOD MIRROR is coming out October 25thUSA/27th UK! It is with much excitement and some trepidation that I announce my tour for the (big?) release.
Borderlands San Francisco, CA – Tuesday, October 25 at 6pm
(RSVP to the Facebook Event and/or add event to your Google Calendar)
A store we love so much we re-scheduled the whole tour so we could make it on the one day they’re available. (The staff is leaving for a week the next morning to host events at World Fantasy.)
Favorite memory:
When perhaps the most award-winning audiobook narrator in the world Simon Vance said, “You’re an excellent reader. You could do your own books.” He was flattering me and it’s not at all true, but DANG was I flattered.
Tattered Cover, Denver, CO – Wednesday, October 26 at 7pm
(RSVP to the Facebook Event and/or add event to your Google Calendar)
I’ve now visited three different Tattered Cover locations on my tours. This time we’re back at the beautiful Colfax location. If you imagine an old English library with cozy nooks and warm wood, you’re imagining this place. Book lovers rejoice!
Favorite memory:
I was reminded what a privilege it is to be a writer when I met a woman for whom I did a small thing for me that was a big thing for her at a low point in her life. (Intentionally vague so I don’t sound like ra-ra me, I’m so great.)
Another was when a guy from New Jersey who was a HUGE fan just happened to be browsing in the store with no idea I was even on tour, and he looked up and there I was. As he told the story, a couple of fans from Germany, said, “That just happened to us, too!”
Schuler Books, Lansing, MI – Thursday, October 27 at 7pm
(RSVP to the Facebook Event and/or add event to your Google Calendar)
A new stop for us, but I remember fondly that a bookseller at Schuler Books wrote my first big (very positive!) review for my debut novel. It was a huge encouragement. I’m also delighted to get back to Michigan where I attended college: “Take that, Professor Unnamed! I made it!”
Favorite memory: To be made!
Joseph-Beth Bookstore, Lexington, KY – Friday, October 28 at 7pm
(RSVP to the Facebook Event and/or add event to your Google Calendar)
A new stop, but I’ve been told for years how fantastic this store is and how much I need to go there on tour. We’ve had amazing experiences at Joseph-Beth in Cincinnati, so we have high hopes.
Favorite memory: Could be of you!
Mysterious Galaxy, San Diego, CA – Saturday, October 29 at 2pm
(RSVP to the Facebook Event and/or add event to your Google Calendar)
One of the greatest indie SFF bookstores in the country and our good friends. Always a highlight of a book tour.
Favorite memory: Hanging out with staff until 1am at a cool 1950’s diner after my signing and hearing stories about wilder authors than I am. 
September 21, 2016
The Introverted Indie Podcast Interviews Brent
Host Michael J. Sanford interviewed Brent about why he chose traditional publishing, the hazards of reading reviews of your work, taking risks with your writing, and much much more!
September 20, 2016
Fan Art Tuesdays: @JordanShae0309
Check out this wonderful fan art we discovered on Twitter!
I’ve wanted to draw @BrentWeeks Vi from the Night Angel Trilogy for forever and I finally did!
September 13, 2016
September 12, 2016
Spotlight Deal: The Black Prism on Nook for $2.99
To celebrate the upcoming release of The Blood Mirror, Barnes & Noble is offering The Black Prism for just $2.99 on Nook, from now until September 23!
Click HERE to purchase.
September 9, 2016
The Black Prism: $2.99 e-book Deal!
Every month, Orbit Books offers a select e-book at a discount through all major vendors. For the month of September, the Black Prism e-book is on sale for just $2.99.
Click below to purchase from your preferred vendor, and HERE to sign up for monthly notifications of Orbit’s e-book deals!
September 7, 2016
I Know Nerd: Mini-Interview!
Over at I Know Nerd, host Michael Worthan asked Brent and a number of other authors to answer the questions: Has the mystique of the author died? If so, how?
Go HERE to see their answers.
