Monthly Archives: December 2012

Sharing Some Good News

I don’t like to boast.  Really, I don’t.  And because of that, I feel a little funny about this post I’m about to write.  But in the past few days some people at online book reviewing sites have been saying … Continue reading

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Today at Magical Words, a Third Worldbuilding Post

Today, I continue my series of posts on worldbuilding with the third (and perhaps final) installment at http://magicalwords.net, the group blog on the business and craft of writing fantasy that I maintain with fellow authors Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, A.J. … Continue reading

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Book Outlines and a Jacket Art Competition

First off, Ranting Dragon — http://www.rantingdragon.com/the-cover-battle-of-2012-phase-2-round-2/ — is putting on its first ever “Cover Battle,” choosing the best book jacket art of 2012.  The jacket art for Thieftaker (by the wonderful Chris McGrath) is in the running, and has already … Continue reading

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More Thieftaker Books On the Way!!

I am delighted to ring in the holiday season by announcing that Tor has agreed to contract two more Thieftaker books! The second Thieftaker book, THIEVES’ QUARRY will be available in July 2013. And now I can say that it … Continue reading

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Magical Words Discussion of Worldbuilding Continues

Today, I continue my series of posts on worldbuilding with another installment at http://magicalwords.net, the group blog on the business and craft of writing fantasy that I maintain with fellow authors Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, A.J. Hartley, and Kalayna Price, … Continue reading

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