A 3-minute video reading from Spear
In which I read the first 3 minutes of Spear, my forthcoming Arthurian fantasy
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A is for Abattoir: Five words for 2021 so far
For me and Kelley the first half of January has been a rollercoaster of events clustered around five different words.
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Reading October/November
This month it’s mostly adult fiction with a couple of YA novels, plus two disability-related nonfiction titles. Many of these books are either just-published or scheduled for early next year. For those I recommend that are not yet published I’ve added the month of publication to make it easier for you to preorder.
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Five novels that I enjoyed and are definitely worth your time, plus four more than do exactly what they say on the tin.
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5 recommended novels. 4 others that could be worth your while but about which I have no deep thoughts.
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Lacey Timberland Library tonight!
Tonight: something special. Kelley and I in conversation at the Timberland Library in Lacey, 7:00 pm.
Read moreElliott Bay Books tonight!
I had a fantastic time last night at the So Lucky launch, and will be doing much the same thing tonight at…
Read morePhinney Books tonight!
Today is So Lucky publication day, and I’m celebrating by doing the launch at our local bookshop, Phinney Books (followed by beer!). Meanwhile, here are a couple of interviews and a Big Idea piece to keep you entertained.
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Reading February 17
Here are the books I’ve read or abandoned in the last month, what I’m reading now, and what’s on my TBR list.
Read more2018 Reading
I’ll talk on a semi-regular basis about books I’m reading/have read/plan to read. Some will be old friends, some new to me, and some yet published.
Read moreThe dozen daily delights
After the events of the last week I’ve decided to re-list the twelve daily deeds of delight for health and happiness. Each must be performed every single day. Each must be done without hurry, without thinking about what comes next.
Read moreMaking Disability Public, Friday May 13
This is my first appearance where I not only talk about and read from my work but discuss the impact of disability on that work. Expect readings focused on the body and its full-sensory physical delights…
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My Readercon schedule
I’m Guest of Honour at Readercon, July 9 – 12. Here’s my schedule of events. Consider three in particular…
Read moreThursday 16th April, 7 pm: Queen Anne Book Company
On Thursday, 16th April at 7 pm, I’m doing an event at Queen Anne Book Company. I’ll be in conversation with Patricia Bracewell, author of The Price of Blood.
Read moreListen to this! Enhanced audio of HILD!
Last month I recorded an interview for To the Best of Our Knowledge. Naturally, I talked about Hild. I also read three wee…
Read moreReading: Kirkland, Tuesday 1/14 at 7 pm
I’m doing a SFWA reading on Tuesday, 14 January, 7 pm, at the Wilde Rover pub in Kirkland. I’ve never been but the…
Read moreVideo of Hild reading and Q&A
The Hild audiobook came out yesterday. In celebration, here are two short videos taken from the Hugo House gig in Seattle last…
Read moreSeattle Public Library: Tuesday, 12/10, 7 pm
If you’re going to be in Seattle the night of Tuesday December 10, please join me for a fantabulous evening in the…
Read morePhotos from the Hugo House reading and party
Just three quick proofs for now, taken by the incomparable Jennifer Durham. We’ve got more photos, and some splendid video from Kurt…
Read moreThe first public reading of HILD: save the date!
I’ll be doing the very first public reading of Hild, Thursday May 30th, 7 pm, at McNally Jackson Books. It’ll be a…
Read moreReading distinguishes us from other animals
At the end of December the Guardian ran a story about reading and empathy: Psychologists from Washington University used brain scans to…
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