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New Books that Got My Attention

I recently finished reading Black Magic Woman by Justin Gustainis. I loved this story, because the characters felt real, their lives felt “lived in” up until the point where we get to this book, and this story of what’s happening to them.
I now both love and hate Justin. I love him for this [...]

AZ Book Festival News

Wow. I’m floored.
I found out this weekend that the AZ Book Festival may held it’s last festival.
The AZ Book Festival lost it’s usual space at Carnegie Center, and as a result will not be able to hold the festival in April 2008 as they have been held the past few years. They’re officially [...]

Warren Ellis is a force of nature

Warren Ellis dropped by Atomic Comics in Mesa last night, on his way to other locales to rest and recover from Comic-Con.
He brought a microburst with him. One that was perfectly aimed at key areas of Mesa. I don’t know how he managed to conceal a weather tracking and targeting system in his cane, [...]

After the Book Festival

Even though this year’s book festival seemed to be less crowded this year than last year, I personally had more fun this time.
The Dragon Page/Slice of SciFi part of the signing didn’t go off quite so well, unfortunately. Between Mike, Mur, Evo and myself, I don’t think we signed a single copy. The [...]

Book Festival Time

Spring is in the air… must mean it’s time for the AZ Book Fest again!
We’re going to be rather busy again, interviewing authors, and there’s even a panel for us to participate in. Maybe even a signing session!
Now all I have to do is finish and sell a few more things, so there [...]

Audio Books Rule

I’m beginning to have a new appreciation for audio books and audio dramas. I guess that happens when you find yourself driving around a lot more than before.
If you’re into good audio stories, there are two sites that you need to check out: Steve Eley’s Escape Pod zine (paying market, btw), and Podiobooks.
I’m currently [...]

books to look forward to

upcoming books that I’m looking forward to buying/reading:
Fiction
Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover (Apr)
Bold As Love by Gwyneth Jones (Night Shade Ltd Ed, Apr)
Harshini (Hythrun Chronicles, 3) by Jennifer Fallon (Jul)
The Blood Knight (Kingdoms of Thorn & Bone, 3) by Greg Keyes (Aug)
Woken Furies (3rd Takeshi Kovacs book) by Richard [...]