Devon Monk's Blog, page 40

GEAR Con Mini Report

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend GEAR Con on Friday.  On arriving at the event, I was immediately invited onto a panel with Irene Radford and Andrew P. Mayer, who were explaining the hows and tos of world building. (I admitted to my post-it note and back-of envelope note-keeping affliction.)

The next talk was with Shanna Germain, myself, and Andrew Mayer.  I believe we talked about our cross-genreness and steampunk's general proclivity for the same.

After a quick break, we three...

Upcoming Events & Thank You!

This weekend the first ever, G.aslight E.xplorers, A.dventurers & R.omantics Convetion=GEAR Con will be taking place in Portland, Oregon!

I had hoped to spend a good deal of my weekend at the event, but it's looking more and more like I might only be able to attend on Friday, July 22nd.  I'm hoping I can juggle in more time but my visit may be all too brief.

I will be sure to bring my camera and take loads of pictures, and give a full report.  If you are thinking about going to this event...

Dead Iron Catches a Star, plus Signings

Now THIS is a great way to start the week!  Publishers Weekly gave DEAD IRON a starred review!!!

★ A complex and extraordinary world is brought to life as bestselling author Monk's dips into the steampunk genre in this series debut. In the small town of Hallelujah, Oregon Cedar Hunt earns his way by tracking down beasts and lost items. When a small boy goes missing, Cedar is determined to find him. He enlists the help of the Madder brothers, crazy mountain-men devisers who invent amazing ...