Spear on ADCI Literary Prize Shortlist
I’m thrilled to announce that SPEAR is one of three novels on the inaugural shortlist for UK Society of Authors ADCI Literary Prize, celebrating positive representation of disability in literature.
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Charlie and George are 4
Charlie and George are 4. I’ll let Charlie explain using interpretive dance…
Read moreNebula Awards Weekend
I had a fabulous time at the Nebula Awards weekend in Anaheim. SPEAR didn’t win but I didn’t mind: I was too busy just glorying in all the conversation with friends old and new.
Read moreHild’s totems and banners
Over on my research blog I talk a bit about visible tokens of allegiance among armed groups, and make some guesses of…
Read moreNebula Conference and Awards Ceremony, May 12-14
The #Nebulas2023 are going to be a big ol’ party! Come and play—come and say hello! I’m doing a panel about career gear changes, “Career Metamorphosis,” a book signing, and—of course!—the awards banquet.
Read moreSpear is a Locus Award Finalist
SPEAR is a Locus Award finalist for Fantasy Novel. It’s a cracking list and I’m delighted to be on it.
Read moreSpear’s first year #4: Beautiful Process ➔ Beautiful Book!
Spear is glorious! You really, really need to see it up close and in person: it glows! Beautiful, beautiful book that fits perfectly in the hand.
Read moreSpear’s first year #3: Rich research, circular as the seasons
What sources did I use to develop and research SPEAR? A post about the circular nature of research into an era that can seem to exist in the liminal state between myth and history.
Read moreSpear’s first year #2: Page and voice
What did it feel like to narrate Spear? It was astonishing, just as writing it felt: as close to a perfect experience as is possible.
Read moreSpear’s first year #1: Wild Magic
In which I talk about the difference between Hild’s naturalistic relationship with nature and Peretur’s preternatural connection—and how and why I came up with that approach.
Read moreHappy Birthday to Spear!
SPEAR is one year old! The first in a series of posts about the things I loved about the book, publication, reception, and more.
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Spear wins the Ray Bradbury Prize
Last night at the Los Angeles Times Book Prize awards, SPEAR won the Ray Bradbury Prize. Here’s why I was genuinely surprised.
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Menewood Q&A
When can I buy MENEWOOD? Where can I buy it? Will there be an audiobook? How can I get an advance copy?
Everything you need to know to get hold of MENEWOOD on (or before!) publication on October 3.
Read moreBig, Bold, Bloody and Beautiful
Behold! Hot off the presses: the ARC of MENEWOOD! Big, bold, bloody and beautiful!
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Verification: where to find the real me online
Where you can find me—the real me—online.
Read moreOrlando on Friday: Menewood wake-up call!
In Orlando Friday morning? Come listen to me read the opening of MENEWOOD! 8:30 am—yes, it’s early, but… This.Scene.Will.Wake.You.Up!
Read moreMore about the cover of Menewood
Want to know even more about the delicious cover of MENEWOOD? Read on…
Read moreMenewood cover reveal!
The cover of MENEWOOD!! It is *gorgeous*. And some tidbits about what to expect from the book, coming 3 October. I. CAN’T. WAIT.
Read moreSpear is a Nebula Finalist!
Woo hoo! SPEAR is a finalist for Nebula Award for Best Novel! In fabulous company…
Read moreComing tomorrow: Menewood cover reveal!
Coming tomorrow the cover reveal for MENEWOOD! Plus a surprise extra…
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Today and tomorrow: ECCC
Saturday and Sunday I’ll be at Emerald City Comic Con. Come and say hello!
Read moreIn 5 days: Menewood cover reveal!
COMING IN 5 DAYS! The *Menewood* cover reveal…
Read moreHieme Horribilis
It was a hard summer and spring is even worse—though there are two bright pieces of news. Here’s my update and explanation.
Read moreSpear a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist
SPEAR is a finalist for a Los Angeles Book Prize! Nominated for the Ray Bradbury Prize alongside Sara Gran, Ray Nayler, Alex Jennings, and George Saunders! Winners announced April 21…
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2023: A Big Year
2023 is a year of Big Anniversaries—those ending in 0 or 5—marking significant life events for me and Kelley. Here are a round dozen of them.
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