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Praise for the
Milkweed Triptych
"A major talent... I can't wait to see more."
—George R. R. Martin
"Mad English warlocks battling twisted Nazi psychics? Yes please, thank you. Tregillis's debut has a white-knuckle plot, beautiful descriptions, and complex characters-- an unstoppable Vickers of a novel."
—Cory Doctorow on Bitter Seeds
"Ian Tregillis triumphantly concludes his astonishing, brilliant, pulse-pounding debut trilogy, The Milkweed Triptych."
—Cory Doctorow on Necessary Evil
"Tregillis' conclusion of the Milkweed Triptych is the pièce de résistance of the series. Necessary Evil is a perfect marriage of science fiction, fantasy and alternate history."
—RT Book Reviews (4.5 stars, Top Pick) on Necessary Evil
"Darkly fascinating…A thoroughly fascinating conclusion to an imaginative tour de force."
—Kirkus on Necessary Evil
"A cross between the devious, character-driven spy fiction of early John le Carré and the mad science fantasy of the X-Men... Despite the jaw-dropping backdrop and oblique plotting, the narrative is driven by character and personal circumstance...
Grim indeed, yet eloquent and utterly compelling."
Grim indeed, yet eloquent and utterly compelling."
—Kirkus on The Coldest War
"The characters come alive via [Tregillis's] imaginative dialogue and his storyline will keep readers spellbound and on the edge of their seats with an intense sci-fi/alternate history thriller plot."
—RT Book Reviews (4.5 stars, Top Pick) on The Coldest War
"Well-drawn characters and a feel for time and place make this an excellent journey into an alternate Britain."
—Library Journal on Bitter Seeds
"Engrossing... Tregillis ably mixes cold war paranoia with his mythology."
—Publishers Weekly on The Coldest War
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Tuesday, November 8 2011, 03:47 PM
I received the galley pages for The Coldest War this weekend. It's starting to look like an actual book!
This is an exciting stage because this is the first place where I get to see the pages more-or-less as they'll appear in the final physical hardcover, complete with elements of book design. It's really fun to see a book at this point in the process. This is where, for me, it begins to feel more real—this is the point where it becomes easier for me to imagine the big pile of words as an actual book written not by me but by an actual writer.
The corrected galleys will go back to Tor by the end of this month.
Meanwhile I'm doing revisions on Necessary Evil and doing a polish on a short story. And trying not to let my day job send me into catatonia or a stress-plosion.
Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't be posting updates about every single step in the publication process of my next novel. But because my blog post from earlier this year explaining the delays became so widespread, I feel like it's only right to continue to publicize the situation—especially now that things are going so well.
What a difference 8 months can make.
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Great to hear -
IanS, Tuesday, November 8 2011, 06:30 PM
Glad to hear it's on schedule. I loved Bitter Seeds and am looking forward to Necessary Evil.
Glad to hear it's on schedule. I loved Bitter Seeds and am looking forward to Necessary Evil.
Yay. -
Bob McGnome, Tuesday, November 8 2011, 07:44 PM
Just to echo the earlier comment. I thought Bitter Seeds was one of the most interesting and enjoyable books of the last few years. I'm really happy to hear the sequel is getting there. I'll pre-order as soon as I can.
Just to echo the earlier comment. I thought Bitter Seeds was one of the most interesting and enjoyable books of the last few years. I'm really happy to hear the sequel is getting there. I'll pre-order as soon as I can.
untitled -
Alex Brown, Tuesday, November 8 2011, 10:33 PM
Muchly pleased to hear everything's on track. Been re-reading Bitter Seeds yet again in anticipation :)
Muchly pleased to hear everything's on track. Been re-reading Bitter Seeds yet again in anticipation :)
Re: Great to hear; Yay.; untitled -
Ian, Tuesday, November 8 2011, 10:46 PM
Thank you, Ian! (He says, sounding as if he's talking to himself.) I really hope you enjoy it.
And thanks for the kind words, Bob. Greatly appreciated, sir. I hope the sequel is worthy of your patience.
Alex, I feel a little guilty that you're subjecting yourself to my book yet again. If the sequel doesn't turn out to be the book you deserve (because y'all deserve something wickedly awesome), I'll buy you a puppy.
Thank you, Ian! (He says, sounding as if he's talking to himself.) I really hope you enjoy it.
And thanks for the kind words, Bob. Greatly appreciated, sir. I hope the sequel is worthy of your patience.
Alex, I feel a little guilty that you're subjecting yourself to my book yet again. If the sequel doesn't turn out to be the book you deserve (because y'all deserve something wickedly awesome), I'll buy you a puppy.
Very nice -
Steve Halter, Tuesday, November 8 2011, 11:22 PM
That's really good. I'm glad things have smoothed out. Looking forward to it.
That's really good. I'm glad things have smoothed out. Looking forward to it.
untitled -
Alex Brown, Wednesday, November 9 2011, 10:02 AM
A puppy, huh? I'd rather have you knit me a Tom Baker Doctor Who scarf... But it's a moot point because I know the sequels are going to be made of win.
A puppy, huh? I'd rather have you knit me a Tom Baker Doctor Who scarf... But it's a moot point because I know the sequels are going to be made of win.
sequel expectations -
Barbara, Wednesday, November 9 2011, 01:04 PM
point to ponder: do you think that the expectations of Necessary Evil are higher (thus more pressure) because the first was so well received or do you believe that it's just possible that it will be easier to exceed expectations simple because our culture is so trained to expect the middle of any trilogy to basically suck eggs? LOL
I'm sure that it will be great and in general, I expect it to be better than most sequels!
point to ponder: do you think that the expectations of Necessary Evil are higher (thus more pressure) because the first was so well received or do you believe that it's just possible that it will be easier to exceed expectations simple because our culture is so trained to expect the middle of any trilogy to basically suck eggs? LOL
I'm sure that it will be great and in general, I expect it to be better than most sequels!
Re: sequel expectations -
Ian, Wednesday, November 9 2011, 01:44 PM
My main concern is that people who liked Bitter Seeds -- and who kindly waited through all the delays to finally read the sequel! -- will feel a heightened sense of expectation owing to all the hullabaloo regarding the publication saga of these books.
In other words, my worst fear is that people will say, "I waited two years for THIS?!?"
I feel anxiety because I want to give people who enjoyed Bitter Seeds the cool and fun sequel they deserve, but I can't see The Coldest War from anybody's perspective but mine and I'm way too close to the book.
My main concern is that people who liked Bitter Seeds -- and who kindly waited through all the delays to finally read the sequel! -- will feel a heightened sense of expectation owing to all the hullabaloo regarding the publication saga of these books.
In other words, my worst fear is that people will say, "I waited two years for THIS?!?"
I feel anxiety because I want to give people who enjoyed Bitter Seeds the cool and fun sequel they deserve, but I can't see The Coldest War from anybody's perspective but mine and I'm way too close to the book.
Not waiting -
Colonel Panik, Wednesday, November 9 2011, 03:25 PM
Need Next Book Now
The Colonel is not good at delayed gratification.
Launching the Data Pirates in 10 - 9 - 8 - 7........
Don't worry Ian, only the book, I promise.
Peace, Bob
Need Next Book Now
The Colonel is not good at delayed gratification.
Launching the Data Pirates in 10 - 9 - 8 - 7........
Don't worry Ian, only the book, I promise.
Peace, Bob
Re: Not waiting -
Ian, Wednesday, November 9 2011, 03:35 PM
Hey, if you can steal the short story I'm writing and figure out how to fix it, be my guest...
Hey, if you can steal the short story I'm writing and figure out how to fix it, be my guest...
Not to worry -
IanS, Wednesday, November 9 2011, 03:40 PM
Ian, when you write: "I feel anxiety because I want to give people who enjoyed Bitter Seeds the cool and fun sequel they deserve".. don't worry about it. I'm sure it will be great.
Ian, when you write: "I feel anxiety because I want to give people who enjoyed Bitter Seeds the cool and fun sequel they deserve".. don't worry about it. I'm sure it will be great.
Re: Not to worry -
Ian, Wednesday, November 9 2011, 03:44 PM
Thanks, very much Ian. I appreciate your confidence!
If you enjoy long discussions of 1960s tax-code reform -- with superpowers! -- then you are in for a treat, my friend :)
Thanks, very much Ian. I appreciate your confidence!
If you enjoy long discussions of 1960s tax-code reform -- with superpowers! -- then you are in for a treat, my friend :)
Exxxxxxceeeelllent. -
Patrick , Thursday, November 10 2011, 02:32 PM
Sounds like my Chronicle of Sorrows payoff will finally be realized.
Sounds like my Chronicle of Sorrows payoff will finally be realized.
Re: Exxxxxxceeeelllent. -
Ian, Thursday, November 10 2011, 04:09 PM
Yes, indeed. Someday you will receive your prize-- that signed coupon for $0.50 off Shake-n-Bake will be yours!
Yes, indeed. Someday you will receive your prize-- that signed coupon for $0.50 off Shake-n-Bake will be yours!
Worth the Wait -
Melinda, Thursday, November 10 2011, 11:24 PM
I've had the good fortune to read THE COLDEST WAR. It's brilliant. You're all in for a treat. I've also read NECESSARY EVIL, and it brings it all to a stunning conclusion. But I can't wait to buy the real book too.
I've had the good fortune to read THE COLDEST WAR. It's brilliant. You're all in for a treat. I've also read NECESSARY EVIL, and it brings it all to a stunning conclusion. But I can't wait to buy the real book too.
Re: Worth the Wait -
Ian, Thursday, November 10 2011, 11:43 PM
Thanks, Melinda. The check is in the mail :)
Thanks, Melinda. The check is in the mail :)
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