Staffer’s Book Reviews raves: “I’ve read all five of Brent Weeks’ published novels and it’s a certainty that he’s evolving with every book. With The Blinding Knife, I believe he’s entered a new stratosphere and one that puts him on par with anyone who’s written these kinds of stories. It isn’t only the best book he’s [...]
Archive for September 2012
Repost: The U.K. Book Tour
by CAPSLOCK Waterstones, Birmingham New Street – 7pm Tuesday, 25th September Ticket required to participate in signing? Yes – tickets £3 redeemable on the price of the book in-store. Must purchase a book at host bookstore to get book signed? No, but it is encouraged to buy at the event as a thank you to the store and to [...]
The New York Times Bestseller List
by CAPSLOCK Brent just received news that The Blinding Knife made the New York Times Bestseller list for hardcover fiction at #11! The book is also a USA Today bestseller, and is the bestselling fantasy hardcover in both the U.S. and the U.K. Brent wants to extend a big, big thank you to all the fans [...]
U.S. Book Tour: The Last 3 Stops
by CAPSLOCK Brent has just three more stops on his book tour in the United States before he heads off to the United Kingdom! Barnes & Noble, Atlanta, GA Thursday, September 20 at 7pm: Ticket required to participate in signing? Yes. Must purchase a book at host bookstore to get book signed? To obtain a pass to the [...]
New Ning RP Room Contest with Prizes
by CAPSLOCK Over on Brent’s fan forum, the Role Playing Room is being re-started, complete with a contest where the winner will receive a signed copy of The Blinding Knife. Go HERE for the rules for entry. The deadline is September 28th, so don’t wait! (And thanks to RagfellNR for putting this all together!)
Repost: U.S. Book Tour Schedule
Powell’s at Cedar Hill Crossing, Beaverton (near Portland), OR Tuesday, September 11 at 7pm: Ticket required to participate in signing? No. Must purchase a book at host bookstore to get book signed? No. Can bring books from other stores to be signed? Yes. Limit to books Brent will sign? No. University Bookstore, Seattle, WA Wednesday, September 12 at 7pm: Ticket [...]
My Favorite Bit: Games in Novels
My friend, beta reader, and highly talented author in her own right, Mary Robinette Kowal hosts a series of guest blog posts from other authors talking about their favorite little part of a novel they’ve written. She invited me to post there, and I have happily accepted. Go HERE to read my thoughts about [...]
United Kingdom: Book Signing Etiquette/What to Expect
Waterstones, Birmingham New Street – 7pm Tuesday, 25th September Ticket required to participate in signing? Yes – tickets £3 redeemable on the price of the book in-store. Must purchase a book at host bookstore to get book signed? No, but it is encouraged to buy at the event as a thank you to the store and to make it [...]
The Blinding Knife Map
by CAPSLOCK The map of The Seven Satrapies has been newly awesomified for The Blinding Knife — take a look HERE.
Writing Advice: I Got a Book Deal! Now What? (Part 2)
by CAPSLOCK Brent’s thoughts on the use of Stet, social media for authors, and what you should focus on after you’ve been published are HERE.
