Here’s a sketch of the day. In The Fiend and the Forge (Book 3) many new buildings will grace Rowan’s campus and Sanctuary. While most are constructed to accommodate new businesses and residents, there are conspicuous exceptions. For example, the building in this sketch is an embassy and Max McDaniels will give it a wide berth (when he can)….
Well, you all have been so patient and I’m thrilled – literally THRILLED – to announce that the manuscript for The Fiend and the Forge (Book 3 of The Tapestry series) is complete. She checks in at 247,000 words and while that will undoubtedly dwindle during the editing process, The Second Siege is about 125,000 words. So, in a word, […]
Some of my favorite additions to The Fiend and the Forge (September 2010) are undoubtedly the haglings. These toothy creatures might be small and dressed in starchy little uniforms, but don’t turn your back on Bellagrog’s hungry little brood. In fact, according to some, haglings can be even more ferocious than their full-grown counterparts. A few things to keep in […]
Ah yes…delays, delays. By now, you may have heard that the publication date for The Fiend and the Forge has been pushed back to September 2010. I know that’s disappointing for some and I wanted to use this forum to explain why it’s happening and why it isn’t such a bad thing. The reason for the delay is fairly straightforward. […]
I’ve received a number of emails about vyes over the past few years – the inspiration behind them, how they’re differentiated from werewolves, and all sorts of interesting questions. For those unfamiliar with the creatures, vyes are the first villains that Max encounters – the advance guard of the Enemy. Vyes are wolfish, jackal-faced shapeshifters who enjoy toying with their […]