Another Daughter of the Sword?

I discovered another Daughter of the Sword out there. This one is the protagonist of a native South African fairy tale. Here’s where I found her. The fact that her name matches the title of my book is a total coincidence, and she doesn’t share all that much in common with my protagonist Mariko, but I thought I’d share her story with you anyway.

Another Daughter of the Sword?

I discovered another Daughter of the Sword out there. This one is the protagonist of a native South African fairy tale. Here’s where I found her. The fact that her name matches the title of my book is a total coincidence, and she doesn’t share all that much in common with my protagonist Mariko, but I thought I’d share her story with you anyway.

Goodreads giveaway

Look! Free stuff! Goodreads is giving away 25 copies of Daughter of the Sword. Enter to win here, and do it soon; the giveaway ends a week from today.

Goodreads giveaway

Look! Free stuff! Goodreads is giving away 25 copies of Daughter of the Sword. Enter to win here, and do it soon; the giveaway ends a week from today.

Only a Shadow preview at SD Comic-Con

Roc has released a sneak preview of Only a Shadow for the San Diego Comic-Con! You can find it on-line here.

Only a Shadow preview at SD Comic-Con

Roc has released a sneak preview of Only a Shadow for the San Diego Comic-Con! You can find it on-line here.

Cover art for Only a Shadow

I’ve just gotten the cover art from Roc for Only a Shadow. I think it’s terrific, and I really like the fact that so many elements link it thematically to Daughter of the Sword.

Cover art for Only a Shadow

I’ve just gotten the cover art from Roc for Only a Shadow. I think it’s terrific, and I really like the fact that so many elements link it thematically to Daughter of the Sword.

The Most Important Thing in the World, a little more important

Gardner Dozois selected my “The Most Important Thing in the World” for an honorable mention in The Year’s Best Science Fiction vol. 29. Getting into the book isn’t the most important thing in the world or anything, but it’s still pretty darn cool.

The Most Important Thing in the World, a little more important

Gardner Dozois selected my “The Most Important Thing in the World” for an honorable mention in The Year’s Best Science Fiction vol. 29. Getting into the book isn’t the most important thing in the world or anything, but it’s still pretty darn cool.

New York, here I come

I’ve been invited to attend the New York Comic Con this October. Book signing? Definitely. Panel discussion? Not sure yet. As soon as I know, you’ll know.

New York, here I come

I’ve been invited to attend the New York Comic Con this October. Book signing? Definitely. Panel discussion? Not sure yet. As soon as I know, you’ll know.

Going Down Under

I’m very pleased to announce I’ve just sold Australia/New Zealand rights to Daughter of the Sword. Next year I’ll be following the novel Down Under, to do some readings and signings. I’ve wanted to get to Australia for a long, long time, and it’s really wonderful to be able to finance the trip with Aussie royalties!

New Zealand, don’t worry, I’ll get to you as soon as I can. You’ve been calling to me since I was in grade school. I just need to visit Australia first if I’m to meet my goal of reaching all seven continents by age 40. (Everyone other than New Zealand, did you know about the continental fragment of Zealandia? After I visit all seven continents, I will try to set foot on every continental fragment I can reach, starting with a visit to the Kiwis.)

[Edited August 1: I just purchased tickets to Australia! I am very excited about it. Right now the itinerary includes a base camp in Sydney, camping, climbing, and canyoneering in the Blue Mountains, hiking and camping (and dodging kangaroos) around Uluru, a trip up to Katherine for some kayaking, and a jaunt over to Cairns to snorkel and dive on the Great Barrier Reef. Like I said, I am very excited!]

Going Down Under

I’m very pleased to announce I’ve just sold Australia/New Zealand rights to Daughter of the Sword. Next year I’ll be following the novel Down Under, to do some readings and signings. I’ve wanted to get to Australia for a long, long time, and it’s really wonderful to be able to finance the trip with Aussie royalties!

New Zealand, don’t worry, I’ll get to you as soon as I can. You’ve been calling to me since I was in grade school. I just need to visit Australia first if I’m to meet my goal of reaching all seven continents by age 40. (Everyone other than New Zealand, did you know about the continental fragment of Zealandia? After I visit all seven continents, I will try to set foot on every continental fragment I can reach, starting with a visit to the Kiwis.)

[Edited August 1: I just purchased tickets to Australia! I am very excited about it. Right now the itinerary includes a base camp in Sydney, camping, climbing, and canyoneering in the Blue Mountains, hiking and camping (and dodging kangaroos) around Uluru, a trip up to Katherine for some kayaking, and a jaunt over to Cairns to snorkel and dive on the Great Barrier Reef. Like I said, I am very excited!]

RIP Ray Bradbury (1920-2012)

Speculative fiction lost one of its greatest voices today. Farewell, Martian Chronicler. The universe is a smaller place without you.

RIP Ray Bradbury (1920-2012)

Speculative fiction lost one of its greatest voices today. Farewell, Martian Chronicler. The universe is a smaller place without you.

I have succumbed to the dark side

I am now on Facebook! You can find me at www.facebook.com/philosofiction. You have no idea what a huge step this was for me. I am a Luddite and a technophobe -- ironic that you’re reading this on my web site, eh? -- but I have finally succumbed to the idea that since everyone else with electricity is on Facebook, I should be too. So please make this momentous decision a good one and like me, okay?

I have succumbed to the dark side

I am now on Facebook! You can find me at www.facebook.com/philosofiction. You have no idea what a huge step this was for me. I am a Luddite and a technophobe -- ironic that you’re reading this on my web site, eh? -- but I have finally succumbed to the idea that since everyone else with electricity is on Facebook, I should be too. So please make this momentous decision a good one and like me, okay?

"Only a Shadow"

I’ve just sold “Only a Shadow,” a companion novella to Daughter of the Sword, to Penguin Roc. We’re looking to time the release of the novella with the release of the novel, and if you enjoy one, I’m sure you will enjoy the other. (In fact, in an earlier version of the manuscript, “Only a Shadow” was a part of Daughter of the Sword. To say they are set in the same universe is an understatement; “Only a Shadow” tells a part of the same story.) So get your e-reader ready for some ninja action!

"Only a Shadow"

I’ve just sold “Only a Shadow,” a companion novella to Daughter of the Sword, to Penguin Roc. We’re looking to time the release of the novella with the release of the novel, and if you enjoy one, I’m sure you will enjoy the other. (In fact, in an earlier version of the manuscript, “Only a Shadow” was a part of Daughter of the Sword. To say they are set in the same universe is an understatement; “Only a Shadow” tells a part of the same story.) So get your e-reader ready for some ninja action!