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Instead of a day-by-day breakdown of Austin’s World Horror Convention like many others write, I’m just going with a list of highlights and random thoughts. — This con felt like four full days.  Usually the time goes by so fast, … Continue reading →

Here’s an assortment of pictures from over the weekend.  I’ll have a full account of the con in the near future. F. Paul Wilson With Weston Ochse With Michael Kelly With Stuart Young Joe Hill and I (in mid-blink) Ed … Continue reading →

I’m attending the author fair at Hudson Library (8012 Library Rd.) this weekend, on Saturday (May 7) from one to three in the afternoon.  I’ll have copies of my books to sign and sell, so drop by and introduce yourself.  … Continue reading →

I welcome any new visitors from WHC who may be dropping by for the first time.  I saw many old friends and met a lot of new faces over the weekend (including a deluge of Brits this year).  Feel free … Continue reading →

Sci-fi writer Kathy Rusch had an interesting post last week about Big Six publishers possibly underreporting e-book figures.  Read it here:  http://kriswrites.com/2011/04/13/the-business-rusch-royalty-statements/.  This week she has a follow-up with reaction from other writers and literary agents.  See here:  http://kriswrites.com/2011/04/20/the-business-rusch-royalty-statements-update/.  Seems … Continue reading →

It’s been a few weeks since I last posted because I’ve been busy with my forthcoming fourth novel, The Shadow Wolves.  I’ll have the synopsis and cover posted shortly, so look for that.  I’m in the proofing stage now, which means it’ll go … Continue reading →

The new Doctor Who trailer went live earlier today.  And the first one in case you missed it.  I’m going to take another guess at River’s identity, at least pertaining to how she and the Doctor first meet.  The Doctor’s taken … Continue reading →

I fully support a boycott of any publisher that doesn’t pay their authors.  As such, join in the Leisure Books/Dorchester Publishing boycott starting today.  Author Brian Keene has more information and a detailed history of the Dorchester meltdown at his … Continue reading →

Here’s a wonderful, in-depth snapshot of the current state of publishing, courtesy of JA Konrath and Barry Eisler.  Barry just walked away from a half-million-dollar advance from St. Martin’s Press so he can publish his next book himself.  Who will … Continue reading →

You’ll notice information under BOOKS and STORE regarding my latest novel, Dreamland.  The book went on sale a few weeks ago.  I also did some tweaking to the site, so there’s some new links and stuff if you wanna poke … Continue reading →