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July 17, 2013
Writing
I've started working on the next Psy-Changeling book - very early days yet, but I can see it taking shape. I'm also going over the final proofs for Archangel's Legion (excerpt in next newsletter and then the website).
What are you all up to?
What are you all up to?
July 15, 2013
Audio Book Sale - Includes Downloads
My USA & Canada audio book publisher, Tantor, is having a big 50% off sale off all my titles.
They used to sell only CDs and MP3s directly off their website, but now also have downloads of some books. ANGELS' BLOOD is currently $6.99 for a download.
They used to sell only CDs and MP3s directly off their website, but now also have downloads of some books. ANGELS' BLOOD is currently $6.99 for a download.
July 12, 2013
Friday Book Club
The Friday Book Club is now open! What are you reading and loving this week?
I just finished A Liaden Universe Constellation by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller (which collects together several of the Liaden novelettes). An awesome read and a great series!
I just finished A Liaden Universe Constellation by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller (which collects together several of the Liaden novelettes). An awesome read and a great series!
July 8, 2013
July Newsletter
The July newsletter will go out approx 10 am EST July 9th (about 17 hours from now). I'm going to put a free Psy-Ch short story in there - not sure which one yet (could be Mercy/Riley or Max/Sophie).
If you aren't yet subscribed, you can do so on the front page of my website: www.nalinisingh.com (top right). Please make sure you've subscribed and clicked the confirm link in your email, before the newsletter goes out if you'd like to get this one.
If you have any issues, email Ashwini (naliniDOTassistantATgmailDOTcom).
If you aren't yet subscribed, you can do so on the front page of my website: www.nalinisingh.com (top right). Please make sure you've subscribed and clicked the confirm link in your email, before the newsletter goes out if you'd like to get this one.
If you have any issues, email Ashwini (naliniDOTassistantATgmailDOTcom).
July 5, 2013
Heart of Obsidian Mega Contest Winners
Hi guys! All the winners of the mega contest have now been emailed, so please check your inbox to see if you have won a prize : )
July 4, 2013
Friday Book Club
The fantabulous Friday Book Club is now open! What are you reading and loving lately?
July 3, 2013
Psy-Changeling News
I have two pieces of Psy-Changeling news for you today.
First up, I'll be doing a Psy-Changeling novella for next year, to be released as part of a multi-author anthology. This is something that just came together- I don't know if the other authors have announced it to their readers, so I can't tell you who they are yet, but it's an awesome lineup.
I've decided we'll be going back to DarkRiver territory for this novella. Release date will be late in 2014. More info on that to come once I get it.
And as promised, I have the name of the hero of Psy-Changeling #13 for you. The heroine is a new character so I'll share further information about her once I'm deeper into writing the book and have gotten to know her a little more.
Because the hero is a character who walks in the shadows and it seems appropriate that we should have to work to find him, I'm going to put his name in white text below - to see it, just select everything below this paragraph with your mouse (or use Shift plus the down arrow).
Ready? Here he is:
VASIC
As you can guess, this book will be tightly connected with the events of Heart of Obsidian. More info to come after I complete a solid draft.
First up, I'll be doing a Psy-Changeling novella for next year, to be released as part of a multi-author anthology. This is something that just came together- I don't know if the other authors have announced it to their readers, so I can't tell you who they are yet, but it's an awesome lineup.
I've decided we'll be going back to DarkRiver territory for this novella. Release date will be late in 2014. More info on that to come once I get it.
And as promised, I have the name of the hero of Psy-Changeling #13 for you. The heroine is a new character so I'll share further information about her once I'm deeper into writing the book and have gotten to know her a little more.
Because the hero is a character who walks in the shadows and it seems appropriate that we should have to work to find him, I'm going to put his name in white text below - to see it, just select everything below this paragraph with your mouse (or use Shift plus the down arrow).
Ready? Here he is:
VASIC
As you can guess, this book will be tightly connected with the events of Heart of Obsidian. More info to come after I complete a solid draft.
Signed Copies of HEART OF OBSIDIAN
If you weren't able to attend one of Nalini's signings during her book tour and would like an autographed copy, she signed extra copies of Heart of Obsidian at the stores listed below. : )
If the signed copy isn't specifically listed on the store's website, just call or email beforehand to check that you're ordering a signed copy.
USA
Andersons's Bookshop, Naperville - will ship anywhere in the United States. Tel 630-355-2665.
Barnes & Noble Tribeca, New York - international shipping available. Tel: 212-587-5389
University Bookstore, Seattle - international shipping available. Tel: 206 634 3400.
UK
Forbidden Planet, London - international shipping available. Tel: 0207 420 3666.
If the signed copy isn't specifically listed on the store's website, just call or email beforehand to check that you're ordering a signed copy.
USA
Andersons's Bookshop, Naperville - will ship anywhere in the United States. Tel 630-355-2665.
Barnes & Noble Tribeca, New York - international shipping available. Tel: 212-587-5389
University Bookstore, Seattle - international shipping available. Tel: 206 634 3400.
UK
Forbidden Planet, London - international shipping available. Tel: 0207 420 3666.
July 2, 2013
Updates and Morocco: Mosaics
Sorry for disappearing on you everyone! I'm back in NZ now, and getting myself sorted out after the trip - my suitcases have exploded in the living room. I clearly need a put-away-luggage-stuff fairy. =)
Onto the updates:
While on book tour, I promised I'd talk about who the next Psy-Changeling book will be about, in July - I was planning to do it next week, but I think I should be able to put something together tomorrow. It'll just be info about the hero at this stage, not an excerpt for the new book, as I'm in the very early stages of writing it.
Also, the next newsletter will go out July 9th, so if you haven't subscribed, you can do so on the sidebar of the blog, or on the front page of the website (top right). The Welcome newsletter you'll receive automatically once you click the link sent to your email to confirm your subscription, contains the first two short stories I sent out in the newsletter: Poker Night (Psy-Changeling), & Knives and Sheaths (Guild Hunter).
In 2014 news, I'll be attending the RT Convention in New Orleans, May 14th-18th. I will also be at the LoveLetter Convention in Berlin, May 24-25th.
And last but not least, some more photos from the trip! There are some astonishingly beautiful mosaics in the buildings in Morocco. Here are a few photos focusing on mosaics/pottery, all taken with permission.
Two of the artisans in the pottery/mosaic workshop we visited. At this stage, all the pottery is "raw", unglazed.
Specialist artisans chipping pieces of pottery into tiny specific shapes that will eventually be used to form mosaics.
An artist hand-painting one of the pieces of pottery.
A few of the finished painted pottery pieces - some include metallic embellishments.
Examples of finished mosaic work in the showroom attached to the workshop.
Onto the updates:
While on book tour, I promised I'd talk about who the next Psy-Changeling book will be about, in July - I was planning to do it next week, but I think I should be able to put something together tomorrow. It'll just be info about the hero at this stage, not an excerpt for the new book, as I'm in the very early stages of writing it.
Also, the next newsletter will go out July 9th, so if you haven't subscribed, you can do so on the sidebar of the blog, or on the front page of the website (top right). The Welcome newsletter you'll receive automatically once you click the link sent to your email to confirm your subscription, contains the first two short stories I sent out in the newsletter: Poker Night (Psy-Changeling), & Knives and Sheaths (Guild Hunter).
In 2014 news, I'll be attending the RT Convention in New Orleans, May 14th-18th. I will also be at the LoveLetter Convention in Berlin, May 24-25th.
And last but not least, some more photos from the trip! There are some astonishingly beautiful mosaics in the buildings in Morocco. Here are a few photos focusing on mosaics/pottery, all taken with permission.
Two of the artisans in the pottery/mosaic workshop we visited. At this stage, all the pottery is "raw", unglazed.
Specialist artisans chipping pieces of pottery into tiny specific shapes that will eventually be used to form mosaics.
An artist hand-painting one of the pieces of pottery. 
A few of the finished painted pottery pieces - some include metallic embellishments.
Examples of finished mosaic work in the showroom attached to the workshop.
June 24, 2013
Photos from the desert
I'm saying goodbye to Morocco today. Had such a fabulous time! Here are some photos from the desert trip - more to come as I get my gazillion photos sorted.
This first one was taken from the back of the vehicle that drove us to the edge of the Sahara Desert. You can see the orange/red dunes in the distance, as well as the desolate road. Seriously, you would not want to break down here!
This one is of the shadows we threw on the sands as we rode the camels in.
Passing camel caravan in the distance - we'd have looked the same to them!
This first one was taken from the back of the vehicle that drove us to the edge of the Sahara Desert. You can see the orange/red dunes in the distance, as well as the desolate road. Seriously, you would not want to break down here!
This one is of the shadows we threw on the sands as we rode the camels in.
Passing camel caravan in the distance - we'd have looked the same to them!
