An article in the NY Times making the rounds on Twitter (via Colleen Lindsay) makes the case for a high price point for e-books. I responded to it on Twitter and Facebook and thought I’d repost some of that response here.
My basic critique boils down to this: I am uncertain (because I’ve seen no data) that e-books are substitute goods for print books in the market as it exists today. If they … Read the rest
John Jackson Miller and I are interviewed by Dave of Dave’s Fantasy and Sci Fi Review. I endeavor to be both amusing and profound. I will allow you to judge whether I achieved either. 🙂… Read the rest
Happy Bookday to friend and colleague Ari Marmell, whose novel, The Conquerer’s Shadow, is loosed upon the world this very day. I blurbed this book and said this:
“The Conqueror’s Shadow is a powerful fantasy, with well drawn heroes and delightfully wicked, yet complicated, villains. Ari Marmell has made his mark in the genre.” –Paul S. Kemp, author of The Erevis Cale Trilogy.
I believe that qualifies as an endorsement. 🙂… Read the rest
I’m pleased to announce that the matters I alluded to here have been resolved and that WotC and I are getting the band back together for a reunion tour.
This means that I will, in fact, be continuing the story of Riven, Mags, Cale, and his son, Vasen. This pleases me muchly. So much so that I think I’ll post a picture.
The announcement has gone out in various places on the web, so I can confirm that I have signed a contract with Paizo to write a novel set in the world of Golarian (in Paizo’s Pathfinder line). Golarian is an extraordinarily cool fantasy setting and I’m looking forward to writing this book. I hope you’re as excited as I am.
I’m joining friends and colleagues Dave Gross and Elaine Cunningham in the Pathfinder fiction line, … Read the rest
We recently returned from our sojourn to the so-called “Magic Kingdom,” demesne of the creature that calls itself “Walt Disney.” To spare those of weak constitution, I will keep brief the tale of the dark events that befell our adventuring company there.
Upon entering the Magic Kingdom, I immediately discerned a disturbing lack of Pepsi products, such that no Diet Mountain Dew was to be found anywhere within the realm. This roused my suspicions, since … Read the rest
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