We are busy! We’re wrapping up our August book The Curse of Chalion. We’re kicking off our December book The Demolished Man (Kindle edition). We’re setting up interview with Jim Butcher, R. A. Salvatore and Robyn Schneider and we’re headed to DragonCon in Atlanta. All the things! Now!
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Found Object Malbec 2011
Veronica: 2011 Tablelands Sauvignon Blanc Lagoon Hill
QUICK BURNS
Read the first chapter from Ramez Naam’s new nanotech thriller, Crux
R. A. Salavtore’s Demon Wars TTG Kickstarter
Anton Strout and Worldbuilders
One Science Fiction Author Who Does Everything You Want from the Genre
Rare Dune art from Omni reveals Frank Herbert’s original vision
The World Fair of 2014 According To Asimov (From 1964)
LoneStarCon 3 to Feature Author Jay Lake with Film Premiere and Special Exhibit
This Fall’s Must-Read Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Neil Gaiman provides update on AMERICAN GODS TV show
GAME OF THRONES poised to become HBO’s biggest-ever show
BOOK CHECK-IN
Kick off Demolished Man by Alfred Bester
Kick-off thread
Wikipedia article
Jo Walton on The Demolished Man
Wrap-up The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
What a Refreshing Read–SPOILERS
Standalone novel?
Casting Call
BARE YOUR SWORD
Book Soundtrack
Brandon Sanderson to Write 2nd Infinity Blade Novella
ADDENDUMS
A brief note about the Anthology
Come see us at Dragon*Con!
Saturday August 31
2:30 PM – Sword and Laser w/ guest Jim Butcher
Marriott – A601-A602
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