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Free fantasy eBook - Call of the Herald
I've recently reached a number of milestones, and I've decided to celebrate by making Call of the Herald into a free fantasy ebook.
You can grab a copy from Barnes and Noble using this link.
Any help in spreading the word is always appreciated, and I extend a warm thank you to those who have supported me thus far. Your efforts are appreciated.
You can grab a copy from Barnes and Noble using this link.
Any help in spreading the word is always appreciated, and I extend a warm thank you to those who have supported me thus far. Your efforts are appreciated.
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing announces editors for Tesseracts Fifteen
As a fan of the Tesseracts series of anthologies, I was excited to receive the announcement that the editors have been chosen for "Tesseracts Fifteen: A Case of Quite Curious Tales". I look forward to seeing what Julie and Susan do with it.
Here's the announcement:
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing (http://edgewebsite.com) is delighted to announce that Julie Czerneda and Susan MacGregor will be the editors for "Tesseracts Fifteen: A Case of Quite Curious Tales", to be publishing October, 2011.
This edition of the award winning series of original Canadian Speculative Fiction comes with a twist and touch of whimsy.
"We've decided to do something different with Tesseracts Fifteen." said Brian Hades, owner of the EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing imprint. "This volume will focus on Young Adult Speculative Fiction - which can include science fiction, fantasy, and horror. However submissions must appeal to the YA audience and be PG-14 in content. As usual, Tesseracts Fifteen is open to both short fiction and poetry submissions."
Each Tesseracts anthology since volume one (1985) has featured editors hand picked for each particular volume. For this volume, Julie Czerneda and Susan MacGregor have agreed to co-edit.
"We seek wonder and astonishment." said the editors. "Stories that engage the imagination, inspire dreams, and leave hope in their wake." Both Czerneda and MacGregor want all Canadian speculative fiction writers to "write what will become the classics for a new generation of readers, to be remembered, fondly, for years to come."
"I'm honoured to be part of the remarkable Tesseracts anthology series." says Czernada on her website, "I'm especially pleased by EDGE's enthusiasm for the first-ever YA version. This will be a blast from start to finish."
ABOUT THE EDITORS
Julie Czerneda is a Canadian author and editor whose first novel, A Thousand Words for Stranger, was published in 1997 by DAW Books. Since then, Julie has produced over a dozen more novels, edited fifteen anthologies, and written numerous short stories. Her work has won awards, consistently made bestseller lists, and garnered praise from readers and reviewers around the world.
Susan MacGregor has been an editor with On Spec magazine since 1991. Her published work has appeared in On Spec, Northern Frights, and other magazines. In 1998 her anthology Divine Realms was published through the Ravenstone imprint of Turnstone Books. Her most recent book The ABC's of How NOT to Write Speculative Fiction was published in 2006 by the Copper Pig Writer's Society, and is the basis for a number of workshops offered by On Spec magazine. When she's not writing or editing, you can find her studying Spanish and dancing flamenco. She lives in Edmonton.
ABOUT THE TESSERACTS SERIES
The first Tesseracts anthology was edited by Judith Merril. Since its publication in 1985, 240 authors/editors/translators and guests have written 483 pieces of Canadian speculative fiction, fantasy and horror for this series. Some of Canada's best known speculative fiction writers have been published within the pages of these volumes - including Margaret Atwood, William Gibson , Robert J. Sawyer, and Elisabeth Vonarburg (to name a few). Tesseracts Fifteen is the sixteenth volume in the series. The entire series includes Tesseracts One through Fifteen, and Tesseracts Q, which features translations of works by some of Canada's top francophone writers of science fiction and fantasy. "Tesseracts Fourteen: Strange Canadian Stories", edited by John Robert Colombo and Brett Alexander Savory will be released in October, 2010. Tesseracts Fourteen features innovative short stories and poetry by 23 of Canada's finest speculative fiction writers.
Here's the announcement:
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing (http://edgewebsite.com) is delighted to announce that Julie Czerneda and Susan MacGregor will be the editors for "Tesseracts Fifteen: A Case of Quite Curious Tales", to be publishing October, 2011.
This edition of the award winning series of original Canadian Speculative Fiction comes with a twist and touch of whimsy.
"We've decided to do something different with Tesseracts Fifteen." said Brian Hades, owner of the EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing imprint. "This volume will focus on Young Adult Speculative Fiction - which can include science fiction, fantasy, and horror. However submissions must appeal to the YA audience and be PG-14 in content. As usual, Tesseracts Fifteen is open to both short fiction and poetry submissions."
Each Tesseracts anthology since volume one (1985) has featured editors hand picked for each particular volume. For this volume, Julie Czerneda and Susan MacGregor have agreed to co-edit.
"We seek wonder and astonishment." said the editors. "Stories that engage the imagination, inspire dreams, and leave hope in their wake." Both Czerneda and MacGregor want all Canadian speculative fiction writers to "write what will become the classics for a new generation of readers, to be remembered, fondly, for years to come."
"I'm honoured to be part of the remarkable Tesseracts anthology series." says Czernada on her website, "I'm especially pleased by EDGE's enthusiasm for the first-ever YA version. This will be a blast from start to finish."
ABOUT THE EDITORS
Julie Czerneda is a Canadian author and editor whose first novel, A Thousand Words for Stranger, was published in 1997 by DAW Books. Since then, Julie has produced over a dozen more novels, edited fifteen anthologies, and written numerous short stories. Her work has won awards, consistently made bestseller lists, and garnered praise from readers and reviewers around the world.
Susan MacGregor has been an editor with On Spec magazine since 1991. Her published work has appeared in On Spec, Northern Frights, and other magazines. In 1998 her anthology Divine Realms was published through the Ravenstone imprint of Turnstone Books. Her most recent book The ABC's of How NOT to Write Speculative Fiction was published in 2006 by the Copper Pig Writer's Society, and is the basis for a number of workshops offered by On Spec magazine. When she's not writing or editing, you can find her studying Spanish and dancing flamenco. She lives in Edmonton.
ABOUT THE TESSERACTS SERIES
The first Tesseracts anthology was edited by Judith Merril. Since its publication in 1985, 240 authors/editors/translators and guests have written 483 pieces of Canadian speculative fiction, fantasy and horror for this series. Some of Canada's best known speculative fiction writers have been published within the pages of these volumes - including Margaret Atwood, William Gibson , Robert J. Sawyer, and Elisabeth Vonarburg (to name a few). Tesseracts Fifteen is the sixteenth volume in the series. The entire series includes Tesseracts One through Fifteen, and Tesseracts Q, which features translations of works by some of Canada's top francophone writers of science fiction and fantasy. "Tesseracts Fourteen: Strange Canadian Stories", edited by John Robert Colombo and Brett Alexander Savory will be released in October, 2010. Tesseracts Fourteen features innovative short stories and poetry by 23 of Canada's finest speculative fiction writers.
An accidental chart rush on Kindle
When I decided to make Call of the Herald a free ebook, I was disappointed to find that Amazon's publishing interface did not allow me to set the price to free.
However, it seems they will occasionally offer it for free, as they are right now.
It has climbed to #206 in the Kindle free store, and is #6 in Epic Fantasy.
Help me rush the charts by grabbing your free copy at the link below.
http://bit.ly/aaE8D4
Thanks,
Brian
However, it seems they will occasionally offer it for free, as they are right now.
It has climbed to #206 in the Kindle free store, and is #6 in Epic Fantasy.
Help me rush the charts by grabbing your free copy at the link below.
http://bit.ly/aaE8D4
Thanks,
Brian
Read an eBook Week = Free eBooks
To celebrate Read an eBook Week (3/6/2011 - 3/12/2011), you can get all of my eBooks, and a lot of others, free at Smashwords.
http://bit.ly/f2w9Pu
http://bit.ly/f2w9Pu
Inherited Danger cracks top ten Epic Fantasies on Sony
Huge thanks to all who helped make Inherited Danger the #10 Epic Fantasy on Sony Reader and Dragon Ore #12!
http://bit.ly/hkaM6B
It's been an honor to have Call of the Herald featured as the Book of the Month on the Sony Reader Forum.
http://bit.ly/fkxlvt
http://bit.ly/hkaM6B
It's been an honor to have Call of the Herald featured as the Book of the Month on the Sony Reader Forum.
http://bit.ly/fkxlvt
The World of Godsland continues!
I'm very excited to announce that The World of Godsland fantasy series continues with the release of Regent, book one of The Balance of Power trilogy.
In the years since the end of The Herald War, the world has become complacent despite Catrin Volker's warnings. When the darkness of her visions comes to pass, no one is prepared, and the fate of humanity will rest in her hands.
In the years since the end of The Herald War, the world has become complacent despite Catrin Volker's warnings. When the darkness of her visions comes to pass, no one is prepared, and the fate of humanity will rest in her hands.
Feral, book five of The World of Godsland fantasy series has dropped
After much anticipation and a long silence, Feral, book five of The World of Godsland fantasy series, is now available.
Reeling from the loss of the Regent dragons and her son to the black armies, Catrin Volker can take no more. Armed with power never before seen on Godsland, she goes in search of her son and her enemies. May the gods have mercy on those who stand in her way.
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Reeling from the loss of the Regent dragons and her son to the black armies, Catrin Volker can take no more. Armed with power never before seen on Godsland, she goes in search of her son and her enemies. May the gods have mercy on those who stand in her way.
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Three new books coming!
I have launched the New Voices in Fantasy Kickstarter! Help bring three new novels to life for as little as $5 and get some great stories in return. Any help spreading the word will be hugely appreciated. Thank you!!! bit.ly/kickdragon
