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Update on Book 3 of the Incident Series

I've had a couple of readers email asking me when the final book in the Incident series will release, so here's a quick update:

There's a working title (ta-na!): THE BELLBOTTOM INCIDENTThe book is in the developmental (content) editing stage at the moment.Depending on how long the editing takes (and obtaining permissions for any quotes I include in the text, cover design, etc) the expected publication date is sometime this winter, that is to say, late 2014 or early 2015. Also, t...

Q & A with Scott James Magner

Today I welcome Scott James Magner to the blog. He's a "writer, editor, designer, developer, and world builder" who has worked on everything from science fiction novels to card games to radio ads. In between all that, he found time to answer a few questions. Read on:



Neve: Scott, you’ve written science fiction novels, novellas, serials, magazine pieces, text/stories for video games and table-top games… Have I missed anything? Where do you recommend readers start in getting to know yo...

Pics from Uncle Hugo's

My thanks to everyone who came to Uncle Hugo's this past Saturday or preordered books -- I had a great time, met some lovely people, and even got to sign a T-shirt! Here are some pictures:



There are a lot of books behind me. There are a lot of books at Uncle Hugo's.

News This Second Week of May

Finally some nice weather here in the Twin Cities - sixty degrees and (partly, but we'll take it) sunny. The flowers aren't blooming yet, but there's hope.

There are various May promotions going on for my series starter, The Far Time Incident, so if you're in the mood for a time-travel mystery, it's a great time to pick up the audiobook (wonderfully narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal and $6.95 for Audible customers until May 10) or the ebook ($1.99 on Kindle until Memorial Day) or...

Meet 47North Author Melissa F. Olson

Today I welcome fellow 47North author Melissa F. Olson to the blog! Melissa writes urban fantasy -- her short story Sell-By Date, an introduction to her Scarlett Bernard series, releases today. Read on:




Neve: Tell me about your books, Melissa – what drew you to writing an urban fantasy series?
Melissa: I’ve been an urban fantasy reader since I was twenty-three and my baby sister first passed me a copy of Rob Thurman’s Nightlife. As I was beginning to write, however, I told myself that I wo...

Order a Personalized Copy of My Books

Uncle Hugo's is a science fiction bookstore here in Minneapolis. They've just celebrated their 40th anniversary, which makes Uncle Hugo's the "oldest independent science fiction bookstore" in the U.S.! Needless to say, forty years is a long time to be in business, especially in the publishing business, so a big congrats to Don Blyly--you can read his take on How's Business? in this store newsletter. The store is next door to its mystery twin, Uncle Edgar's, and is packed from floor...

The Runestone Incident Release Day!

It's finally here -- release day for The Runestone Incident! This is the second book in the Incident series (and my third book in all). You might think that the long wait between the final proofs (mid-October) and release day (today!) would get easier with each successive book… but it doesn't. It's always the same mix of nervous anticipation and itchy impatience. But that's now over and Book 2 is out and available in these formats: trade paperback, ebook for your Kindle, tablet, or iPad, and ...

I'm Giving Away Advance Copies of The Runestone Incident

Hope everyone is having a merry and relaxing holiday season. Look what landed on my doorstep, like a Christmas present from my publisher -- the advance copies of The Runestone Incident (Book 2 of the Incident series)! Here are the ARCs, looking all snug in their box:


Half of the books have been slated for a Goodreads giveaway, but the other ten are up for grabs. If you'd like one, let me know within the next couple of days! Remember, the ARC is the next-to-last version of the bo...

Kate Danley: Writer, Actor, Playwright

I'm very pleased to welcome Kate Danley to the blog today. She's a USA Today bestselling author, an actor, and a playwright. She shares sage advice about the business of publishing, including why being a writer can be easier than being an actor. Read on: 


Kate, tell me about Queen Mab.Queen Mab is the story of Romeo & Juliet told from the viewpoint of Queen Mab. There have been a lot of fantasy authors recently who have been getting Mab (the fairy queen o...

Author Fair this Saturday

Just a quick reminder that I will be at the at the Galaxie Library in Apple Valley this Saturday (November 16), from 1-4 pm. It's an author fair, so if you have some free time on what promises to be a gray autumn weekend, drop by to say hello or get a book signed or enter the book raffle. There will be a guest speaker, Lorna Landvik, and four free Loft workshops to choose from: Writing Children's Books, Novel Writing, Writing & Illustrating Children's Books, and So You Want...