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September 6, 2011
There Exists Another Book In The World
It arrived yesterday, much to my surprise. It was well-timed in a way, since I was feeling cranky and overwhelmed as I dig into my Spartacus novel. I say "in a way" because I was cranky and overwhelmed enough that I barely paused to be happy about seeing the finished version of another of my books. What an ingrate, I am!
A day later, though, and things are going better. I made what I hope is a significant breakthrough with my approach to Spartacus, and that reminded me to pick up The Sacred Band and admire it's beauty.
Maya did the same...
And then she read a bit...
So far so good...
At least, I think so...
And then... oh...
Want to know what's so troubling? Just a month more, and then anyone that wishes can discover the dreadful truth...
A day later, though, and things are going better. I made what I hope is a significant breakthrough with my approach to Spartacus, and that reminded me to pick up The Sacred Band and admire it's beauty.
Maya did the same...
And then she read a bit...
So far so good...
At least, I think so...
And then... oh...
Want to know what's so troubling? Just a month more, and then anyone that wishes can discover the dreadful truth...
September 3, 2011
Genreville - Best of 2011
Can you believe anyone is talking about best of the year list already? Well, over at Publishers Weekly they're not putting up lists, but they are starting a conversation about it - and looking to hear from you. Take a look if you want some suggestions of good sff books of 2011, or if you want to shout out for a title!
The discussion is HERE.
By the way, the author's prompt includes "books you're looking forward to in the next few months..."
The discussion is HERE.
By the way, the author's prompt includes "books you're looking forward to in the next few months..."
August 29, 2011
August 26, 2011
Le Blog-Notes
I came across a lovely review of Terres étrangères (The Other Lands in French) at Le-blog notes. I particularly liked the last line:
"An exotic epic very well constructed that lacks only one thing: the final volume!"
Not for long, though. Not for long! Acacia, Tome 3 comes out in late October! Looks like the title translates to L'alliance sacrée.
The full review is HERE.
"An exotic epic very well constructed that lacks only one thing: the final volume!"
Not for long, though. Not for long! Acacia, Tome 3 comes out in late October! Looks like the title translates to L'alliance sacrée.
The full review is HERE.
August 25, 2011
Saba Surveys His New Holdings
Just a brief post as I'm getting my feet under myself in Scotland. Very good to be here with the family, living at the aptly named Upper Park. Lots of a adjusting to do.
Like, it's so hard not to run over pheasants. (Not to want to run over pheasants, I mean. They're bloody annoying!)
The dog, however, is already home.
(He's looking for pheasants.)
Like, it's so hard not to run over pheasants. (Not to want to run over pheasants, I mean. They're bloody annoying!)
The dog, however, is already home.
(He's looking for pheasants.)
August 21, 2011
2011 Hugo Winners Announced!
Congrats to the winners. I know a few of them, and I'm very pleased for them.
Full list HERE at Tor.com.
August 20, 2011
The Dog And His Boy
Me, the dog, the cat, and lots of stuff are safely in Scotland. Just 24hrs of traveling. Now it's done. Lots of good things about this, but let me just show you a happy dog and a happy boy. Reunited...
If that's not proof that dogs can smile I don't know what is!
If that's not proof that dogs can smile I don't know what is!
August 18, 2011
Library Journal
So, in actual fact this day sees me crating the dog and cat and heading for the airport, flying over night and then rolling out in London the next day, and then, hopefully, getting through customs etc without stress and starting a longish drive dead north to Scotland!
That's what I'm really doing today. But I'll pretend that I'm surfing the internet and that I've just come across this piece on the current (and future) state of SFF in Library Journal. It's got a lot of interesting info, and some tips on soon to be released titles - include The Sacred Band, of course!
You could take a look HERE.
That's what I'm really doing today. But I'll pretend that I'm surfing the internet and that I've just come across this piece on the current (and future) state of SFF in Library Journal. It's got a lot of interesting info, and some tips on soon to be released titles - include The Sacred Band, of course!
You could take a look HERE.
August 16, 2011
First Day
My kids Maya and Sage had their first day of school in Scotland today. Oh my.
Take a look at them in uniform: HERE.
Geez, I wish I was there! Only a few more days until I am!
Take a look at them in uniform: HERE.
Geez, I wish I was there! Only a few more days until I am!
August 15, 2011
Acacia Portugal!
So, some good news from overseas! The Portuguese publisher Saida de Emergencia - who were already on board to publish The War With The Mein and The Other Lands - have just signed on for The Sacred Band: Book Three of the Acacia Trilogy, too! I'm thrilled. A publisher with gumption! With faith! Just jump in an buy all the books like you mean it! I couldn't be happier about it. (The same can't be said for all publishers, alas.)
The first Acacia comes out this month, and the rest will be spaced out reasonably, I imagine. Here's the cover, another revision of the first German cover:
It's funny the way they use GRRM's name on the front. Kinda makes it look like George wrote the blurb. He didn't. In fact, it's a quote from Library Journal comparing me to GRRM. Of course, I've got no problem with that at all...
The first Acacia comes out this month, and the rest will be spaced out reasonably, I imagine. Here's the cover, another revision of the first German cover:
It's funny the way they use GRRM's name on the front. Kinda makes it look like George wrote the blurb. He didn't. In fact, it's a quote from Library Journal comparing me to GRRM. Of course, I've got no problem with that at all...
