New York, here I come
I’ve been invited to attend the New York Comic Con this October. Book signing? Definitely. Panel discussion? Not sure yet. As soon as I know, you’ll know.
New York, here I come
I’ve been invited to attend the New York Comic Con this October. Book signing? Definitely. Panel discussion? Not sure yet. As soon as I know, you’ll know.
Going Down Under
I’m very pleased to announce I’ve just sold Australia/New Zealand rights to Daughter of the Sword. Next year I’ll be following the novel Down Under, to do some readings and signings. I’ve wanted to get to Australia for a long, long time, and it’s really wonderful to be able to finance the trip with Aussie royalties!
New Zealand, don’t worry, I’ll get to you as soon as I can. You’ve been calling to me since I was in grade school. I just need to visit Australia first if I’m to meet my goal of reaching all seven continents by age 40. (Everyone other than New Zealand, did you know about the continental fragment of Zealandia? After I visit all seven continents, I will try to set foot on every continental fragment I can reach, starting with a visit to the Kiwis.)
[Edited August 1: I just purchased tickets to Australia! I am very excited about it. Right now the itinerary includes a base camp in Sydney, camping, climbing, and canyoneering in the Blue Mountains, hiking and camping (and dodging kangaroos) around Uluru, a trip up to Katherine for some kayaking, and a jaunt over to Cairns to snorkel and dive on the Great Barrier Reef. Like I said, I am very excited!]
New Zealand, don’t worry, I’ll get to you as soon as I can. You’ve been calling to me since I was in grade school. I just need to visit Australia first if I’m to meet my goal of reaching all seven continents by age 40. (Everyone other than New Zealand, did you know about the continental fragment of Zealandia? After I visit all seven continents, I will try to set foot on every continental fragment I can reach, starting with a visit to the Kiwis.)
[Edited August 1: I just purchased tickets to Australia! I am very excited about it. Right now the itinerary includes a base camp in Sydney, camping, climbing, and canyoneering in the Blue Mountains, hiking and camping (and dodging kangaroos) around Uluru, a trip up to Katherine for some kayaking, and a jaunt over to Cairns to snorkel and dive on the Great Barrier Reef. Like I said, I am very excited!]
Going Down Under
I’m very pleased to announce I’ve just sold Australia/New Zealand rights to Daughter of the Sword. Next year I’ll be following the novel Down Under, to do some readings and signings. I’ve wanted to get to Australia for a long, long time, and it’s really wonderful to be able to finance the trip with Aussie royalties!
New Zealand, don’t worry, I’ll get to you as soon as I can. You’ve been calling to me since I was in grade school. I just need to visit Australia first if I’m to meet my goal of reaching all seven continents by age 40. (Everyone other than New Zealand, did you know about the continental fragment of Zealandia? After I visit all seven continents, I will try to set foot on every continental fragment I can reach, starting with a visit to the Kiwis.)
[Edited August 1: I just purchased tickets to Australia! I am very excited about it. Right now the itinerary includes a base camp in Sydney, camping, climbing, and canyoneering in the Blue Mountains, hiking and camping (and dodging kangaroos) around Uluru, a trip up to Katherine for some kayaking, and a jaunt over to Cairns to snorkel and dive on the Great Barrier Reef. Like I said, I am very excited!]
New Zealand, don’t worry, I’ll get to you as soon as I can. You’ve been calling to me since I was in grade school. I just need to visit Australia first if I’m to meet my goal of reaching all seven continents by age 40. (Everyone other than New Zealand, did you know about the continental fragment of Zealandia? After I visit all seven continents, I will try to set foot on every continental fragment I can reach, starting with a visit to the Kiwis.)
[Edited August 1: I just purchased tickets to Australia! I am very excited about it. Right now the itinerary includes a base camp in Sydney, camping, climbing, and canyoneering in the Blue Mountains, hiking and camping (and dodging kangaroos) around Uluru, a trip up to Katherine for some kayaking, and a jaunt over to Cairns to snorkel and dive on the Great Barrier Reef. Like I said, I am very excited!]
RIP Ray Bradbury (1920-2012)
Speculative fiction lost one of its greatest voices today. Farewell, Martian Chronicler. The universe is a smaller place without you.
RIP Ray Bradbury (1920-2012)
Speculative fiction lost one of its greatest voices today. Farewell, Martian Chronicler. The universe is a smaller place without you.
I have succumbed to the dark side
I am now on Facebook! You can find me at www.facebook.com/philosofiction. You have no idea what a huge step this was for me. I am a Luddite and a technophobe -- ironic that you’re reading this on my web site, eh? -- but I have finally succumbed to the idea that since everyone else with electricity is on Facebook, I should be too. So please make this momentous decision a good one and like me, okay?
I have succumbed to the dark side
I am now on Facebook! You can find me at www.facebook.com/philosofiction. You have no idea what a huge step this was for me. I am a Luddite and a technophobe -- ironic that you’re reading this on my web site, eh? -- but I have finally succumbed to the idea that since everyone else with electricity is on Facebook, I should be too. So please make this momentous decision a good one and like me, okay?
"Only a Shadow"
I’ve just sold “Only a Shadow,” a companion novella to Daughter of the Sword, to Penguin Roc. We’re looking to time the release of the novella with the release of the novel, and if you enjoy one, I’m sure you will enjoy the other. (In fact, in an earlier version of the manuscript, “Only a Shadow” was a part of Daughter of the Sword. To say they are set in the same universe is an understatement; “Only a Shadow” tells a part of the same story.) So get your e-reader ready for some ninja action!
"Only a Shadow"
I’ve just sold “Only a Shadow,” a companion novella to Daughter of the Sword, to Penguin Roc. We’re looking to time the release of the novella with the release of the novel, and if you enjoy one, I’m sure you will enjoy the other. (In fact, in an earlier version of the manuscript, “Only a Shadow” was a part of Daughter of the Sword. To say they are set in the same universe is an understatement; “Only a Shadow” tells a part of the same story.) So get your e-reader ready for some ninja action!
Daughter of the Sword goes audio!
I’ve just signed a contract with Audible for the audio book of Daughter of the Sword. Look for it on Audible.com later this year!
Daughter of the Sword goes audio!
I’ve just signed a contract with Audible for the audio book of Daughter of the Sword. Look for it on Audible.com later this year!
In Memoriam: K.D. Wentworth (1951-2012)
We are all poorer for the passing of K.D. Wentworth, who died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. I met K.D. at the Writers of the Future conference in 2003, where she and Tim Powers were the lead instructors. I learned a lot from her, and she was also the first professional writer to tell me she liked my stuff. For that reason alone, she will always have a warm place in my heart.
K.D. helped launch the careers of dozens of writers like me, as a writing teacher and also as the coordinating judge of L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future contest after the passing of Algis Budrys. K.D. wrote nine novels and over 50 short stories, all of them thoughtful. You can find more detail here, and the June issue of Locus ran a full obit.
K.D. helped launch the careers of dozens of writers like me, as a writing teacher and also as the coordinating judge of L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future contest after the passing of Algis Budrys. K.D. wrote nine novels and over 50 short stories, all of them thoughtful. You can find more detail here, and the June issue of Locus ran a full obit.
In Memoriam: K.D. Wentworth (1951-2012)
We are all poorer for the passing of K.D. Wentworth, who died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. I met K.D. at the Writers of the Future conference in 2003, where she and Tim Powers were the lead instructors. I learned a lot from her, and she was also the first professional writer to tell me she liked my stuff. For that reason alone, she will always have a warm place in my heart.
K.D. helped launch the careers of dozens of writers like me, as a writing teacher and also as the coordinating judge of L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future contest after the passing of Algis Budrys. K.D. wrote nine novels and over 50 short stories, all of them thoughtful. You can find more detail here, and the June issue of Locus ran a full obit.
K.D. helped launch the careers of dozens of writers like me, as a writing teacher and also as the coordinating judge of L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future contest after the passing of Algis Budrys. K.D. wrote nine novels and over 50 short stories, all of them thoughtful. You can find more detail here, and the June issue of Locus ran a full obit.
Pre-orders for Daughter of the Sword
Daughter of the Sword is now available for pre-order on Amazon! You can find it here.
Pre-orders for Daughter of the Sword
Daughter of the Sword is now available for pre-order on Amazon! You can find it here.
Praise from Diana Rowland
Here’s what Diana Rowland has to say about my forthcoming novel:
“A sharp and superb urban fantasy, DAUGHTER OF THE SWORD is the perfect melding of skillful prose, fascinating characters, and compelling story. Steve Bein effortlessly combines history and legend with a modern procedural in a book that will have you staying up late to finish it.”
You can go here to visit Diana’s web site, where you’ll find plenty about her very popular books. Read her bio too; I think you’ll agree with me that she is a serious ass-kicker.
“A sharp and superb urban fantasy, DAUGHTER OF THE SWORD is the perfect melding of skillful prose, fascinating characters, and compelling story. Steve Bein effortlessly combines history and legend with a modern procedural in a book that will have you staying up late to finish it.”
You can go here to visit Diana’s web site, where you’ll find plenty about her very popular books. Read her bio too; I think you’ll agree with me that she is a serious ass-kicker.
Praise from Diana Rowland
Here’s what Diana Rowland has to say about my forthcoming novel:
“A sharp and superb urban fantasy, DAUGHTER OF THE SWORD is the perfect melding of skillful prose, fascinating characters, and compelling story. Steve Bein effortlessly combines history and legend with a modern procedural in a book that will have you staying up late to finish it.”
You can go here to visit Diana’s web site, where you’ll find plenty about her very popular books. Read her bio too; I think you’ll agree with me that she is a serious ass-kicker.
“A sharp and superb urban fantasy, DAUGHTER OF THE SWORD is the perfect melding of skillful prose, fascinating characters, and compelling story. Steve Bein effortlessly combines history and legend with a modern procedural in a book that will have you staying up late to finish it.”
You can go here to visit Diana’s web site, where you’ll find plenty about her very popular books. Read her bio too; I think you’ll agree with me that she is a serious ass-kicker.
Praise from Stephen Baxter
I was humbled and grateful to hear what the great Stephen Baxter had to say about my forthcoming novel:
"Steve Bein's DAUGHTER OF THE SWORD is a strikingly original saga blending contemporary thriller and historical fantasy. Enthralling ... A noir modern Tokyo overwhelmed by the shadows of Japanese history. The research is convincing, the touch light. A compelling multifaceted vision of a remarkable culture, and a great page-turner."
If you don’t know who Stephen Baxter is, go visit his site and be amazed. This guy has to watch out for pigeon poop on his shoulders, because he’s a monument.
"Steve Bein's DAUGHTER OF THE SWORD is a strikingly original saga blending contemporary thriller and historical fantasy. Enthralling ... A noir modern Tokyo overwhelmed by the shadows of Japanese history. The research is convincing, the touch light. A compelling multifaceted vision of a remarkable culture, and a great page-turner."
If you don’t know who Stephen Baxter is, go visit his site and be amazed. This guy has to watch out for pigeon poop on his shoulders, because he’s a monument.
Praise from Stephen Baxter
I was humbled and grateful to hear what the great Stephen Baxter had to say about my forthcoming novel:
"Steve Bein's DAUGHTER OF THE SWORD is a strikingly original saga blending contemporary thriller and historical fantasy. Enthralling ... A noir modern Tokyo overwhelmed by the shadows of Japanese history. The research is convincing, the touch light. A compelling multifaceted vision of a remarkable culture, and a great page-turner."
If you don’t know who Stephen Baxter is, go visit his site and be amazed. This guy has to watch out for pigeon poop on his shoulders, because he’s a monument.
"Steve Bein's DAUGHTER OF THE SWORD is a strikingly original saga blending contemporary thriller and historical fantasy. Enthralling ... A noir modern Tokyo overwhelmed by the shadows of Japanese history. The research is convincing, the touch light. A compelling multifaceted vision of a remarkable culture, and a great page-turner."
If you don’t know who Stephen Baxter is, go visit his site and be amazed. This guy has to watch out for pigeon poop on his shoulders, because he’s a monument.