When it rains, it pours

It seems that good books – books I'm extremely excited about – are being released every week. Last week I wrote about Richard Kadrey's latest Sandman Slim novel, ALOHA FROM HELL, and this week sees another longtime favorite author hitting the shelves.

This release, too, is truly swoon-worthy.

I was a fan of Kim Harrison's Hollows series before I was published, and even before anyone really knew what Urban Fantasy was. Once it did take off, the mash-up of worlds and creatures and locales exploded like a roman candle, but this author is truly an original. I'd advise you to start with DEAD WITCH WALKING if I didn't already know my audience, and wasn't sure you already had. Today is an extra-exciting, however, because Harper is releasing Harrison's world book, THE HOLLOWS INSIDER.

Have you ever read a world book before? The first world book I ever read was Diana Gabaldon's OUTLANDISH COMPANION, also written and conceived of entirely by the author, and a good world book fills in all the questions you have about the world, and answers some you didn't even think to ask. I saw a sneak preview of THE HOLLOWS INSIDER in New York this summer – just page proofs, mind you – and once again I was utterly blown away by Harrison's imagination. The damned cover of the first editions even glows (Can you say collector's item?) which is cool all on its own.

For more info you can visit Kim Harrison's site at www.kimharrison.net or get a sneak peak here.

Again, buy this book in the all-important first week of its release, and you're letting the author know you love their work and want to see more. Believe me, it makes a difference!

I'm off to get my day's work done so I, too, can go visit with Rachel Morgan. Hope to see you in the Hollows!