I'm really happy to let you know that I'm working on a new historical fantasy series for adult readers, called Warrior Bards. The first novel, Harp of Kings, will be published by Penguin in the US in 2019, with two more books to follow. An audio book contract is looking very likely, and of course we are hoping the series will also be published in Australia and in other [...]
I've had a lot of queries from readers in the Netherlands about the Luitingh-Sijthoff editions of Tower of Thorns and Den of Wolves. I've been advised by the publishers that they have put the Dutch edition of Tower of Thorns on hold because of lower than expected sales for Dreamer's Pool and the Shadowfell series. I'm sad about this and I know my loyal Dutch readers are too, but there [...]
Here's an updated version of my program for Worldcon in Helsinki next week. All my events are at the main convention venue, Messukeskus: Thursday Aug 10, 10:00 - 11:00 Panel: A Stitch in Time: Historical Fantasy Historical Fantasy: What is it and how does it differ from fantasy or historical fiction? What makes for good historical fantasy? What are some variations within this genre? How can it illuminate our understanding [...]
For readers in the Edinburgh area who are not on my Facebook Fan Page - I will be in your part of the world very soon. I'm attending Worldcon in Helsinki from August 9-13, then I'm heading to Scotland for a couple of weeks of combined holiday and intensive writing time. I have set up an informal meet and greet in Edinburgh on Thursday August 17 from 2-3pm in the [...]
Supanova Perth: June 24-25 I'll be an author guest at the Supanova Pop Culture Expo on Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25, signing between 10.30 and 5.30 each day . As usual, there's lots to see and do at Supanova - one of the best places for geeky people-watching and fantastic cosplay. I will have some bookmarks to give away. I'm happy to sign books or just have [...]
Apologies - it's been a long time since I posted here. I'll put up a separate post about my future travel plans and appearances soon. The big question is, what am I working on now and when will it be published? I have two projects on the go, but I can't tell you a whole lot about either until my agent has definite arrangements with the publishers in question. The [...]
Yoda has been using the Force to help me sort out some books. Rather a lot of books. This double pile represents a small percentage of the mountain of fantasy works piled up all over my house at present. This year I am one of the five judges for the World Fantasy Awards. These awards are presented annually for the best fantasy works in English, spread over several categories [...]
Booktopia is running its annual 'Favourite Australian Author' poll, and I have made it through to the final round of 75. There are many great authors in this group, across all genres. I'd appreciate your vote, but I'd also be happy for you to vote for any other authors on the list whose work you love. A few of my own favourites are here. http://blog.booktopia.com.au/2017/01/16/vote-finals-favourite-australian-author-2017/ Voting is open to readers [...]
