Right now there are two major forces influencing the e-book bestseller lists at major retailers. One of those is Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited, the subscription program that gives avid readers access to millions of titles for $9.99 per month. Although royalties are calculated based on actual pages read, KU borrows essentially count as sales in Amazon’s […]
What Happened In Vegas
I recently returned from the Las Vegas Writer’s Conference, where I had the pleasure of serving on the faculty alongside about a dozen editors, agents, and fellow authors. I don’t go to many events of this kind, but I really enjoyed it and thought I’d share some of the highlights. An Invitation to Vegas So […]
Political Philosophies for Fictional Worlds
This article on political philosophies in fiction is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Kate Heartfield […]
Realistic Knife Fighting
This article on realistic knife fighting is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Eric Primm is an […]
Writing A Fantasy Quartet with Auston Habershaw
I’m pleased to host an interview with my friend Auston Habershaw, author of the Saga of the Redeemed, a 4-part fantasy series. The third installment, Dead But Once, is out today from Harper Voyager. Read on to learn how he broke in to publishing and how his experience changed when he landed a well-known literary […]
