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Bitter Seeds on io9! And a Reader Photo, and a Strange Encounter.

Posted on April 14, 2010January 8, 2025 by eidolon

Well, it’s launch day + 1 for Bitter Seeds, and I’m still recovering from the excitement and terror of yesterday. Thank you to everybody who has spread the word– I love you all. I’m also deeply grateful to everybody who has expressed interest in my lonely little novel. I’m touched and moved by your kindness and generosity. I can only hope my novel proves worthy of your enthusiasm.

I’ve just discovered that io9, uber-clearinghouse of all things awesome and science-fictional, has included Bitter Seeds in its roundup of noteworthy April book releases! Thanks, io9!

I’ve posted a review and roundup of launch-day news below the cut, and the first photograph of Bitter Seeds in the wild.

The 34th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship

Posted on April 7, 2010January 8, 2025 by eidolon

It’s April, and that means it’s time for the Williamson Lectureship! The Portales News-Tribune has the scoop here.

I’ve posted before about Jack Williamson and the Lectureship held in his honor. The Lectureship always delivers a grand time, so I’m excited to get to visit my friends in Portales over the next few days. This year is a little bit different, because I’ve been asked to deliver the keynote address during the Friday luncheon. I think I’m more nervous about this public-speaking arrangement than I was about my thesis defense. In general this is something at which I’m fairly competent, but I feel extra pressure to repay the Lectureship Committee’s kindness and generosity with a first-class effort.

More information below the cut.

Fantasy Book Critic Weighs In!

Posted on April 5, 2010January 8, 2025 by eidolon

Fantasy Book Critic has posted a new review of Bitter Seeds. They’re calling it “hands down the best debut of 2010 so far.” It’s early in the year, so my poor little book is sure to be eclipsed a few times between now and December, but I’ll take it!

Other choice excerpts below the cut.

Bitter Seeds at SFRevu

Posted on April 1, 2010January 8, 2025 by eidolon

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Drew Bittner at SFRevu. The interview, as well as an accompanying review of Bitter Seeds, have been posted at SFRevu today.

They assure me this isn’t an April Fools joke…

Chronicle of Sorrows (3)

Posted on March 29, 2010January 8, 2025 by eidolon

The first hint request has arrived!

But, in the course of composing a suitably cryptic reply, I realized there’s another technical suggestion that might make your life easier, if you’re playing along.