Congratulations to Tamara Holbert for winning the Stardoc prize!  Write to me with your contact details, and I’ll get those books shipped right out to you.  And thanks to everyone else for your great recommendations, and for throwing your hats into the ring. Not … [Read more...]

Every now and then you read a book and you think, “This is how it’s done.” Crystal Healer by S.L. Viehl is one of those books.  I love it.  This is a story I’ve told before. When I was in law school, a friend recommended the Stardoc series by … [Read more...]

To all my wonderful readers, my most humble thanks.  Because of you, THE FIRE KING hit the New York Times Mass Market Bestseller List at #23.  I need some ice cream.  … [Read more...]

First of all, congrats to Kylie for winning the tote bag!  Contact me at marjoriemliu@gowebway.com with your contact information. Next up, tomorrow at 11 AM PST (2 PM EST), I’ll be chatting at Second Life.  Now, for those unfamiliar with it (like me, until very … [Read more...]

Because look, look, look at the beautiful work of art that Kalman Andrasofszky created for THE FIRE KING.  He captured the novel so perfectly.  And rather than just let this lovely thing sit at the website, you’re going to be seeing it as part of some upcoming … [Read more...]

Still recuperating.  May be coming down with something.  Just finished revising a short story that will be released in an anthology next summer.  Really, really, excited about that.  I just read this post from John Scalzi, called “What You Have to Give … [Read more...]

I’m sitting at O’Hare, waiting for my final flight home.  Spent the last couple of days in L.A. for the X-Summit, which was FUN.  Imagine spending all your waking hours with some of the most creative, nicest, and funny people you’ll ever … [Read more...]

Comic Con is always difficult to blog—there is a world of information overload inside that convention center.  Strange crazy things at every turn.  Pictures don’t do it justice.  That, and I really just come here to see a) my friends, and b) meet my … [Read more...]

I think I’m going to survive.  Of course, it’s still early in the day.  But first off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GRANDFATHER!  I love you! *** Here’s my schedule: The Women of Marvel Panel (Room 7AB) – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Signing at Marvel … [Read more...]

This is what I did tonight.  Mingled with good friends and good strangers, watched Daughtry perform live at a private party, observed some wrestling in a ring (not that interesting, honestly), and saw way too many nearly-naked women dancing and drinking (obviously, a party … [Read more...]