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July 25, 2011
DragonCon 2010 – Podcasting Track Kickoff Panel
I was on the kickoff panel at Dragon*Con 2010 for the podcasting track. I got to sit next to Veronica Belmont on the panel, so everything else after this was just gravy. Just kidding of course. Lovely lady, and one of my favorite podcasters out there. Please visit Dragon*Pod for more audio from the podcasting track of 2010.
This panel also featured the diverse talents of: Tom Merritt (Sword and Laser, Tech News Today), Veronica Belmont (Qore, Sword and Laser), Len Peralta (Jawbone Radio, Geek...
June 30, 2011
MaAH wins Silver Medal
ForeWard Book Reviews holds a yearly Book of the Year Awards. Murder at Avedon Hill was nominated (along with eight other titles) for the 2010 BoTY award for the category Fiction – Fantasy. Last week it was announced that MaAH was given the Silver Medal.
I want to once again thank everyone out there that listened to the podcast and/or supported the book by purchasing it when it came out last year. I also want to thank my editor, Gabrielle Harbowy, for her tireless work as my editor, and Gwen G...
April 4, 2011
Tales of the Children Ep. 7 – Love’s Sacrificial Song – Tabitha Grace Smith
Today we have the Tales of the Children short story “Love’s Sacrificial Song,” by Tabitha Grace Smith. This episode was c0-produced by Paulette Jaxton of The Empress Sword podcast and novel.
0:00 – Intro Chatter
Apologies ;*-)
3:10 –
Love’s Sacrificial Song
Daralis is a story-teller. And the people of Bostich need this story to be the best story she’s ever told.
22:00 – Outro
Upcoming events and planne...
Tales of the Children Ep. 7 – Love's Sacrificial Song – Tabitha Grace Smith
Today we have the Tales of the Children short story "Love's Sacrificial Song," by Tabitha Grace Smith. This episode was c0-produced by Paulette Jaxton of The Empress Sword podcast and novel.
0:00 – Intro Chatter
Apologies ;*-)
3:10 –
Love's Sacrificial Song
Daralis is a story-teller. And the people of Bostich need this story to be the best story she's ever told.
22:00 – Outro
Upcoming events and...
March 22, 2011
Murder at Avedon Hill wins the Inaugural Dr. John William Polidori…
Murder at Avedon Hill wins the inaugural Dr. John William Polidori Award for Best Vampire Novel of 2010. Head on over to the Out of the Coffin podcast, check out episode 70, and listen to the awards and my brief acceptance speech. 
Thanks to everyone that went over and voted last month. This was a people's choice award and your votes pushed MaAH past a wonderful set of nominees, including books/novellas by Gail Carriger, Charlaine Harris, Stephenie Meyer, and Seth Grahame-Smith. You guys rock!!
March 18, 2011
MaAH a finalist for ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Award
ForeWord Reviews has a yearly BOTY awards program. Murder at Avedon Hill is a finalist in the category Fiction – Fantasy.
From the website:
ForeWord's Book of the Year Awards program was created to spotlight distinctive books from independent publishers. What sets the awards apart from others is that final selections are made by real judges—working librarians and booksellers—based on their experiences with patrons and customers.
The awards are given out in June. Wish me luck!
February 13, 2011
Midwest Book Review – 5 Stars
Murder at Avedon Hill was reviewed by the Midwest Book Review. You can see the details of the review in the comments section of the Amazon book page.
February 11, 2011
Winter Update
Hey everyone. It's been a while, and I've got no real news to share about the podcast, other than to say I've got audio for two stories to edit and get out to you. When that will happen, I'm not sure, and I won't make a promise I won't keep, so let's just say I'll do my best to get it out before you forget who I am. 
I'd like to say I've made great progress on my next novel, but that wouldn't be true. I have had some personal setbacks that have left me… unfocused, let's just say. Or, I could ...
December 16, 2010
Appearance: Gail Z. Martin’s Ghost and the Machine Podcast
Last month I was interviewed by host Gail Z. Martin (Chronicles of the Necromancer, Fallen Kings Cycle) on her “Ghost and the Machine” Podcast. We talked about podcasting and why it is so important to today’s authors.
Appearance: Gail Z. Martin's Ghost and the Machine Podcast
Last month I was interviewed by host Gail Z. Martin (Chronicles of the Necromancer, Fallen Kings Cycle) on her "Ghost and the Machine" Podcast. We talked about podcasting and why it is so important to today's authors.
