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The following is cross-posted from the Wyrdsmiths blog:

Any writer will tell you that getting the cover art for your book is exciting. It is, in essence, both you and your book's face to the world; your chance to make that critical "first impression" and, hopefully, gain a new reader.

It's also pretty cool because, you know, someone is making a ( Read more... )

 Because it just seems to keep rolling in...

"Among Thieves" has been picked up for publication in Germany by Verlagsgruppe Random House, under their Heyne imprint. With luck, if they like it, they will pick up the other books in the series, but either way, I'm floored. Again.

No idea of German publication date as yet.

But, yeah. Wow. A lot.

ETA: It ( Read more... )

 The cover art for the U.S. edition of "Among Thieves" just came across my desk over the weekend. I have to say, I'm rather pleased... (click on the image for a larger view)


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 You know, far too many of my mornings start with some variation of the phrase, "Sit down and get your hands out of your pants." (And no, it's not self-directed, thanks. ;)

 This just in:

The fours seasons according to Cameron...

Winter
Spring
Summer
Autism

(read it again if you missed it )

Gotta love that kid. :)

 Just have to say:

A year ago today, Cameron came home from the hospital after having his tumor removed. Since then, he has:

• walked without a limp
• run
• jumped
• jumped off the jungle gym (repeatedly)
• climbed up and over the monkey bars

 I got to go through my first set of copyedits a few weeks back, for Among Thieves.  It was definitely...educational.

Okay, that sounds snarky, and maybe there is a tiny bit of that in there, but for the most part, yes, I did learn stuff, and no, it wasn't that bad.

Before diving into my impressions of the experience, I should probably take a minute ( Read more... )

 Mustard & Cider Braised Ribs

1 + 1/2 rack spare ribs (loin section along the top of the ribs cut off & retained)
6 cloves garlic
6 sprigs rosemary
1 tbs. Lemon juice
Grey Poupon Mustard
1 small onion, sliced in half-moons
White pepper
Coriander (ground)
Red Wine vinegar
Chx. Stock
Fresh apple cider
Salt & Pepper

Cook time: approx. 1 1/2 hours

1) Pre-heat over ( Read more... )

 I was going to write a post about what it was like to go through my first set of copyedits, but this came across my desk and I thought I'd share.

AMONG THIEVES and it's two contracted sequels have been picked up by Tor/Macmillan for publication in the the United Kingdom and Australia. Apparently there were a couple of UK publishers interested, and ( Read more... )