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August 14, 2019
Jade Legacy Cover Reveal
Orbit has revealed the cover for Jade Legacy, the third book in the Green Bone Saga! It’s fittingly as bold and epic as its predecessors. I like how the series starts with a close-in image on the cover of Jade City, to a city skyline in Jade War, to the mountainous landscape of Kekon in Jade Legacy, reflecting the expanding scope and stakes of the trilogy.
Read the full announcement and book description here.
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August 12, 2019
Jade War Launch Roundup
Jade War is out in the world, and I’ve absolutely blown away by the enthusiasm of Green Bone Saga readers. Here’s a roundup of recent online coverage, guest posts, interviews and fan content related to the launch.
REVIEWS
NPR
Library Journal (starred review)
Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)
Kirkus (starred review)
Book Page
Booklist
Book Marks
Novel Notions
The Quiet Pond
Blue Book Balloon
The Eloquent Page
Fantasy Book Review
GUEST POSTS & INTERVIEWS
On Star Trek: TNG, the Green Bone Saga, and the Transformative Power of Fantasy Diaspora Stories on the B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) on Reddit Fantasy
Highlights from r/Fantasy AMA on Tor.com
Interview on Writing Routines
Interview on Fictitious podcast
Interview on DIY MFA Radio podcast – Inside the Mind of A Worldbuilding Junkie
Guest appearance on the Worldbuilding for Masochists podcast
Footnote: Conversation on creativity with Michelle Rial on Curious Fictions
FAN CONTENT
Jade War blog tour hosted by Caffeine Book Tours
Character quiz by Krisha at Bookathon Blog
Phone wallpapers by Aentee at Read At Midnight
Hand-lettered quotes by Michelle at Magical Reads
Incorrect Jade City Twitter account
Green Bone Saga wiki
BONUS GREEN BONE SAGA CONTENT
Jade City: Author’s Read-Along of the First 100 Pages on Curious Fictions
Aisho and the Persistence of Dueling in Modern Kekon on Curious Fictions
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July 15, 2019
Get Jade War Swag
Pre-orders and first week sales are immensely valuable to authors and publishers because they signal to booksellers that there’s demand for the book. If you pre-order Jade War or buy it within its first week of release, I’ll send you a signed bookplate, a postcard of the Green Bone oath, and a vinyl No Peak clan sticker to show off your clan loyalties!
[image error]All you have to do is:
1) Rush out and buy a copy of Jade War in any format (print, audio, e-book)
2) Post a selfie (or book photo, or pet photo) with your purchased copy of Jade War on social media (Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram) with the hashtag #JadeWar by July 31.
3) Email or DM me with a link to your post and your mailing address (anywhere in the world is fine!)
4) Receive your swag! (Allow 1-3 weeks for delivery)
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July 5, 2019
Starred Reviews for Jade War
In advance of its release on July 23, Jade War has garnered a triumvirate of starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Library Journal, and Kirkus. Here’s what they’re saying:
“Lee’s story is sweeping, leisurely, and epic, and combines political intrigue with sharply choreographed action scenes, but it’s a character-driven family drama at its heart. Conflict ranges from delicate boardroom negotiations to dramatic duels, and from assassinations to all-out war, while the increasingly complex narrative continually ups the stakes. This worthy continuation of the larger story line delivers a satisfying tale and sets the stage for the next installment.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Smart and action-filled fantasy, filled with vibrant characters.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“Strong, thoughtful, and fast-paced.” —Kirkus (starred review)
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May 7, 2019
Cross Fire is a Locus Award Finalist
Cross Fire, the sequel to Exo, is a 2019 Locus Award finalist for Best YA Novel, alongside many deserving fellow nominees. The winners will be announced June 30 in Seattle. Check out the full list of finalists.
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April 11, 2019
Advance Reader Copies of Jade War
Look at these beautiful advance reader copies of Jade War! The second book in the Green Bone Saga releases on July 23, and I can’t wait to share the continuing story of the No Peak clan with readers. I’ll be giving away these signed ARCS to newsletter subscribers, in person at Norwescon April 19-21, and on Twitter. So subscribe, follow, and stay tuned.
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April 6, 2019
New Short Story: “Welcome to the Legion of Six”
My fun superhero short story, “Welcome to the Legion of Six” has been published by The Overcast. This is my first podcast publication and I think the audio format suits this story particularly well, particularly with J.S. Arquin’s expressive narration. Have a listen here.
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Curious Fictions
I now have a page on Curious Fictions where I’ll be posting behind-the-scenes content related to my books as well as reprints of blog posts and short stories. Come find me there!
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February 4, 2019
Jade City Audiobook is an Audie Award Finalist
The audiobook of Jade City, narrated by Andrew Kishino, is a finalist for the 2019 Audie Awards in the Fantasy category. Andrew did an outstanding job bringing my book to life for listeners and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see his work recognized. Listen to a sample here, or download the book at Audible, Downpour, or wherever audiobooks are sold.
Winners will be announced at the Audie Awards Gala on March 4th.
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January 22, 2019
Cross Fire is an Oregon Book Award Finalist
I’m happy to share the news that Cross Fire is a finalist for the 2019 Oregon Book Award in the YA category, alongside The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw, Books Smarts & Tender Hearts by Shelley Pearson, and This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada. Congratulations to all the finalists! This is my third Oregon Book Award nomination (Zeroboxer and Exo were nominees in 2016 and 2018 respectively). The full announcement and more details can be found on the Literary Arts website.
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