Yes, the seaons are a-changin.' The leaves are turning, there's a chill in the air, and Amazon just opened the new Markhat book The Broken Bell up for pre-orders!
Which is a bit of a relief for me. I'm such a self-absorbed hog for attention that I routinely Google my own name (and yes, I'm sure a therapist would present a raised eyebrow and a knowing nod at this revelation). So when Barnes & Noble put up their pre-order page for The Broken Bell and then Amazon UK put up their pre-order page, I expected Amazon here to quickly do the same.
Days passed. Calendar pages flipped off the wall in a wind, just like in a dozen old movies. Flocks of geese flew south, then north, then south again. Snow fell, melted, washed down the river as a spring flood, and was then bottled and sold to yuppies for four bucks a pop.
I despaired. I wept. I bought the geese a year-round bus pass.
But finally, today, the pre-order page appeared.
Which means two things -- first and foremost, of course, you can order. In fact, go ahead. I'll wait.
Done? Thanks!
As to the second thing -- I can finally show you the cover, which was created by artist Angela Waters! Check out her website, which is a thing of beauty.
Inquisitive types can even spot certain clues concerning the book's contents in the cover image. I love this cover, and I hope you will too.
I'm really excited about The Broken Bell. It's the longest and most ambitious Markhat book to date. I'll say this, and no more -- the peace Rannit has enjoyed is over, and nothing will ever be quite the same.
So ogle the cover and click the pre-order, faithful readers. Markhat is coming for Christmas!
And in the meantime, why not try All the Paths of Shadow? Meralda isn't Markhat, but then again, Markhat isn't Meralda. And if Kindle format isn't your preference, well, we have Nook and print too.
Okay, that's enough blabbing for now. Back to work on Brown River Queen.
Which is a bit of a relief for me. I'm such a self-absorbed hog for attention that I routinely Google my own name (and yes, I'm sure a therapist would present a raised eyebrow and a knowing nod at this revelation). So when Barnes & Noble put up their pre-order page for The Broken Bell and then Amazon UK put up their pre-order page, I expected Amazon here to quickly do the same.
Days passed. Calendar pages flipped off the wall in a wind, just like in a dozen old movies. Flocks of geese flew south, then north, then south again. Snow fell, melted, washed down the river as a spring flood, and was then bottled and sold to yuppies for four bucks a pop.
I despaired. I wept. I bought the geese a year-round bus pass.
But finally, today, the pre-order page appeared.
Which means two things -- first and foremost, of course, you can order. In fact, go ahead. I'll wait.
Done? Thanks!
As to the second thing -- I can finally show you the cover, which was created by artist Angela Waters! Check out her website, which is a thing of beauty.
Inquisitive types can even spot certain clues concerning the book's contents in the cover image. I love this cover, and I hope you will too.
I'm really excited about The Broken Bell. It's the longest and most ambitious Markhat book to date. I'll say this, and no more -- the peace Rannit has enjoyed is over, and nothing will ever be quite the same.
So ogle the cover and click the pre-order, faithful readers. Markhat is coming for Christmas!
And in the meantime, why not try All the Paths of Shadow? Meralda isn't Markhat, but then again, Markhat isn't Meralda. And if Kindle format isn't your preference, well, we have Nook and print too.
Okay, that's enough blabbing for now. Back to work on Brown River Queen.