The first-draft opening sentences of RIPTIDE (the sequel to Crosscurrent), at least as of  now, just to (hopefully) whet your appetite:

Jaden kneeled, a penitent at prayer, as blood leaked from his temple and the shrieks of an alarm rose and fell in time with the lurid flashes of overhead lights.  He swallowed, put a hand to his head, felt the blood, the small hole there.  The rapid flashes made his movements appear herky-jerky, … Read the rest

You probably missed this over the weekend, because, unlike me, you actually did fun things on Saturday and Sunday, as opposed to packing up all your worldly possessions and wondering just how in the Hell it will all be ready for the movers.

So, I did a fun interview with Galactic Holofeed(direct link to audio feed is here). We talked Crosscurrent, Deceived, Star Wars generally, and lots at the end about … Read the rest

For the first time, sales of e-books appeared on my royalty statement from WotC. The statement does not break them down by format, but I presume the bulk of e-book sales are in Kindle format.

So, e-book sales of  the individual titles of The Erevis Cale Trilogy made up 37% of all sales.  On the other hand, e-book sales of the individual titles of The Twilight War made up only 8% of all sales.   Why … Read the rest

Below is my short story, The Signal, originally published in Horrors Beyond II, from Elder Signs Press, and now available in my e-book short  story collection, Ephemera: Dark Stories from the Mind of Paul S. Kemp.

I’ve published The Signal on my website  before, but there are a lot of new visitors these days.  I figured some of you haven’t read it yet  and might enjoy. And bonus  points if you know … Read the rest

In part, because it’s a blast, and getting paid to do something that’s a blast makes me giggle maniacally.   Every once in a while, though, I’m reminded of a more important reason.  The following is reprinted with permission:

Paul I’d like to thank you for sharing your talent with all us devotees and everyone else.  Your works have helped me through a lot.  I’m going through a lot of bad stuff, one of the big … Read the rest

The response to the Erevis Cale Omnibus e-signing was great.  I now have more copies of the Omnibus so I’m just going to keep it going.

You can read the details here, but the gist of it is that if you live in the U.S., I’ll trade you 768 pages (wrapped in a very cool cover, and signed by me) for a single slip of legal tender that bears Andy Jackson’s picture.

My Paypal … Read the rest

Some of you may already know this, but Deceived, my next Star Wars novel, will be released in March 2011, rather than December 2010.  I understand the move was made because there is a desire to time the release of the novel nearer to the release of the Old Republic MMORPG.

So, what can you read of mine in the meantime?  Well, I’m glad you asked, gentle reader.  Whether you are a longtime … Read the rest

First, my friend, colleague, and former editor Phil Athans has written The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction: Six Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Bestseller. The actual release date is July 18, but it is already available through Amazon (hence, this  book can obviously travel backward through time; rock on).   While I am quoted a few times in this book, you shouldn’t let that dissuade you from purchasing it. Lots of people … Read the rest

I will be the Guest of Honor at U-Con this year.   U-Con is held on the campus of the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) inside the student union, which is within a stone’s throw of the Law Quad, where I learned how to be a desk jockey and corporate drone.

You can read more about U-Con here.  It’s a great con, and Ann Arbor, of course, is an awesome town.  I’ve attended the con … Read the rest

The Kemp clan will be on the scenic shores of Lake Geneva, WI through July 8th.  I’m not sure what my internet access will be, so if things are more quiet than usual in these parts, you know why.

Have a great Fourth of July, all.… Read the rest