06/10/13

Third Excerpt from the Godborn — Magadon, with a side of Riven

thegodbornnoborderAs I mentioned here, Wizards of the Coast has graciously authorized me to post monthly excerpts from my forthcoming novel, The Godborn (book II of the Sundering Series), in the lead up to its October release (and do enter the drawing for one of five signed copies of The Godborn that I’m giving away.  Details here).

I’m posting a total of six excerpts, starting in April and going through September.  None will … Read the rest

06/6/13

Goodreads giveaway of A DISCOURSE IN STEEL

I’m giving away two signed copies of the next tale of Egil and Nix, A Discourse in Steel, through Goodreads. If you’re a Goodreads member, just click below and enter. Easy peasy. If you’re not a member, sign up, by God, then enter.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

A Discourse in Steel by Paul S. Kemp

A Discourse in Steel

by Paul S. Kemp

Giveaway ends June 25, 2013.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

Enter to win

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06/4/13

June excerpt from A DISCOURSE IN STEEL – “A fakking horror is what it was.”

ADiscourseInSteel-largeIt’s June, and therefore time for the final monthly snippet from the next tale of Egil and Nix, A Discourse in Steel (the follow-up to The Hammer and the Blade).  As always, there are no spoilers and the purpose here is to give you a sense of the characters, their dynamic, and the tone of the novel overall.

Previous monthly excerpts are here and here.  In addition, Tor.com posted the entirety of Chapter … Read the rest

06/3/13

What’s new in June?

ADiscourseInSteel-largeThis month I’m deviating from my standard format for “What’s new…” posts because I want to highlight my own release this month.

So what’s new for June?  More Egil and Nix is what’s new for June, by God!

As you can see from the ticker over there to the right, the second tale of Egil and Nix, A Discourse in Steel, releases on June 25th.  It’s the sequel to The Hammer and the BladeRead the rest

05/29/13

P90X-P90X2 Workout Review: KenpoX

P90X-Fitness-GuideIntro:  And lo!  I return with another review.  By way of background:  All of you know that I’ve been doing P90X or P90X2 for a while now.  If you’re so inclined, you can read about how that started here (spoiler: Like the ideas for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and the transubstantiation of the Host, my idea to start P90X was birthed in pain and blood).

Disclaimer and or warning: I’m not a fitness guru.  I’m … Read the rest

05/24/13

Sometimes this writing gig is something else

Now and again something like this happens and it’s kind of humbling/flattering/awesome all at once. These, and letters from active duty servicemen and servicewomen, are among the emails I treasure the most (though I appreciate all reader mail; except the ones with nude selfies that I get from that one dude; STOP IT, BRO! ;-)).

Reprinted with permission:

“Dear Paul,

On March 1st 2012 my second child was born. During my pregnancy we did not … Read the rest

05/23/13

Chapter One of A DISCOURSE IN STEEL

ADiscourseInSteel-largeThe mighty Tor.com has posted chapter one from my next novel, the second tale of Egil and Nix, the sword and sorcery bonanza (now with 27% more sorcery!), A Discourse in Steel.

It contains no spoilers so you should read it.  And if you haven’t yet ordered Discourse, or read the first tale of Egil and Nix, The Hammer and the Blade, then you should hurry and do so, lest a … Read the rest

05/14/13

Excerpt Two from The Godborn — Telemont and Rivalen

the-godborn-paul-s-kemp-the-sundering_zps128cff27As I mentioned here, Wizards of the Coast has graciously authorized me to post monthly excerpts from my forthcoming novel, The Godborn (book II of the Sundering Series), in the lead up to its October release.

I plan to post a total of six excerpts (saving the juiciest for last, natch :-)), one each month starting in April and going through September.  None will contain spoilers and each will be between 900 and … Read the rest