The Suvudu Free Book Library is a great place where, in their words, “you can read the first book in some of our most acclaimed series absolutely free!” They’re kicking things off with five full-length novels, but they’ll be adding new titles on a regular … [Read more...]

I have a friend who has a friend (let’s call him Surfer Dude), and one day several months ago we were all introduced for the first time, and then proceeded to hang out, have lunch, play tourist—basically, have a lovely time. So, several weeks ago, my friend forwards … [Read more...]

My Joseph Campbell thought for the day, as I fight, fight, fight to finish this book: Writer’s block results from too much head.  Cut off your head. Pegasus, poetry, was born of Medusa when her head was cut off. You have to be reckless when writing. Be as crazy as … [Read more...]

I never used to think of ‘font creation’ as an art form, but it is.  Here’s an interesting interview with Cyrus Highsmith, senior designer at Boston’s Font Bureau:  My philosophy is that when an artist really pays attention to the needs of the … [Read more...]

In public, in China, when folks are (shall we say) more than a little irritated. Remember some months back when I mentioned that the old Shanghai Film Studio was being torn down to make way for a new business building?  Well, here’s the link (you’ll have to … [Read more...]

Just a quick note about Never After, a fairy-tale anthology coming out in November.  Laurell K. Hamilton is in it with a brand new story, along with myself, Sharon Shinn, and Yasmine Galenorn.  My contribution is called The Tangleroot Palace, about a princess who … [Read more...]

I meant to blog yesterday.  And the day before.  Been writing.  I was chipper this morning, but now I’ve gone Neanderthal (which I’m certain is unfair to the Neanderthals).  I am not quite coherent. Austin asked:  I was wondering if an … [Read more...]

Yes, the new library—or a small piece of it.  As I’ve told others, I nearly burst into tears when I first saw the room.  All these Amish guys were in there, hammering away, and they looked at me like I was very sweetly crazy.  They’ve said they … [Read more...]

I will say this, mornings always make everything better.  Some questions that have been asked in the comments (I will be getting to them all, but here’s a scattering): Mitch:  I was wondering, what should I read to prepare myself for Dark Wolverine? I don’t … [Read more...]

I still have another interview or two to post from behind-the-scenes at NYX, but that will keep until next week.  Right now, I’m deep into finishing up a book that has given me far more trouble than it should have.  I mean, every book has its own ups and … [Read more...]