Out of necessity, I've been sitting on this news for a while, but now I can finally let the cat out of the bag.
I've sold a book! Check that. I've sold three books. A trilogy, even… The Winds of Khalakovo, The Straits of Galahesh, and a third book yet to be titled (and written, for that matter). I'm proud and excited to be with Night Shade Books, who are well known for publishing high quality fiction in a number of speculative fiction genres. Night Shade are a passionate group, and they have a beautiful sense of style when it comes to the artwork and layout for their books, which, as strange as it sounds, is a major key to attracting an audience, especially for a budding writer.
The first book is set to come out spring or summer of next year. Fast, I know! We've only just signed the contracts, so I know there's a roller coaster ride ahead of me. Right now I'm going through that early, chug-chug stage as the car heads for that first big drop…
I'll be posting more about the whole process and my thoughts on it, but for now, I'll close with this one simple thought: I've sold a book! Check that. Since it's a trilogy, I'll close with three thoughts: I've sold a book! I've sold a book! I've sold a book!
Oooh, awesome!!! Mega congrats,and looking forward to them!
Thanks, Aliette! Looking forward to getting them out there!
Hurrah! That is such wonderful news and I'm so happy for you!
Thanks so much, Mary!
Woooohoooooooooooooo!!!!!!
Yay, I can finally scream publicly! HOORRRAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! *grabs Brad's hands and dances*
I am so happy for you! You're a hell of a writer and you've worked so hard for this. Congratulations!
Thanks, Rae and Shveta and Kelly! I can feel the love…
YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! Congratulations!
Thanks, Jenn!
I'm really happy for you, Brad. Spiffing news!
W00T!!!!!!!! So exciting, Brad!!! Congratulations!!! Now get back to work
Thanks, Clarion peeps!
Just wanted to say that I am currently reading The Winds of Khalakovo and am enjoying it. The description has Nasim being autistic. If this was your intent, thank you. My son is autistic and nonverbal, but is extremely perceptive, which many people don't get. We know he sees and knows much more than we can tell, and it is very much like he straddles two worlds. There does seem to be a bond he forms with particular people. Thank you
Hi, Bob. Thanks so much for the kind words. These are the kind of notes that authors love to receive, where our work somehow speaks to a reader. I’m touched that it has, and I’m grateful you took the time to write this note. (And yes, I meant Nasim to be an autistic savant.) Thanks so much!
thanks for your response. I am greatly looking forward to the rest of the trilogy (hoping nischka has a happy ending) i 've written some myself, but have trouble not sounding trite, contrived, and original. Maybe someday … Thanks again for having an autistic savant as your hero.
Finished “Winds” last week. I thought it was really good and left me wanting more. The writing is beautiful, the characters well developd and the story was entertaining. At the end, it seemed clear there was a door wide open for a sequel. I went on-line to see if there was more in store and was very happy to see this is a trilogy! Great job and thank you!
Hi, David. Thanks so much for taking the time to write me this note. I really appreciate it, and I’m so glad you enjoyed Winds. I also can’t wait to get Straits out. It’s going through revisions now, and will be hitting the shelves April of next year.