News, Events, And Links
Good morning, all. First, the news.
* There may be a 6-10K-word story dealing with Selene and Nikolai’s reunion in Saint City in the works. I’ll have details when everything firms up, but for right now, I thought I’d let you guys know.
* Events! I will be at the Ooligan Press Write To Publish event on May 23, 2010, at 2pm. I will also be signing in conjunction with Devon Monk and Ilona Andrews at the Cedar Hills Crossing Powell’s on May 25, and by my lonesome in the same location on August 19 to celebrate the release of Jealousy. Details of the Powell’s signings will be forthcoming; they’re usually around 7pm.
* Release news: Heaven’s Spite, the next Jill Kismet novel, is due for release in November 2010. I just confirmed this with my editor yesterday (or was it the day before?) Anyway, now I know, so now you know.
And, linkspam:
* Post-Healthcare Fatigue Syndrome. Don’t worry, the Republicans are still tirelessly working to make sure only the rich have healthcare. Oh, and stirring up their nutwing base to terrify the rest of us. It’s unsurprising, even if it is enough to make one sick enough to need that public option.
* A great Tor.com article on my very favorite fairy tale. Seriously. I collect versions of Beauty and the Beast. I even wrote my own take on it, as yet unpublished.
* Tim Burton might direct Maleficent’s story. OH PLEASE OH PLEASE. Maleficent is my very favorite villain in any Disney movie. The horns! The shapeshifting! The elegant black cape! The sneer! Oh, please, let this come to pass.
* If you’re not reading the Comics Curmudgeon, you’re missing out. I check in with Josh daily to see what the hell he’s come up with now. Comics snark is pure LOVE.
I think that’s about all. I’m on the last push to complete Dru 4, have a detail-round of revisions due for Kismet 5, and there’s a short story in there somewhere needing to be written. I bought a hat to cover up the fact that my hair is at an awkward length. I’ve stocked up on coffee, because the way things are going, it’s going to become one of my major food groups through the month of April.
Fasten your seatbelts, kiddos, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.
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Tags: fellow weirdnesses, linkspam!, novel madness, slight pause for station identification
March 25th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Sorry to report that there are a number of rumors flying around regarding Tim Burton’s next film, ranging from The Addams Family to Dark Shadows and everything in between.
March 25th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Yay – a new Selene and Nikolai story! I love them.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:25 am
I know, I know…but there’s no harm in hoping, is there?
March 25th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Maleficent
..oh yes, and A Dragon too!
March 25th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
oooh, oooh, ooh! i feel like screaming in excitement. i adore Selene, Jill, Maleficent, and always, always, Beauty and the Beast. it seems to me as if Danny’s story was somewhat of a take on that yet without isolating the Beast and the Beauty as two different characters; it seemed like you created both of them to be bestial as well as beautiful.
March 25th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Awesome about the Selene story! One question though; I followed the link to the Jealousy page at B&N and…is that really the cover?
March 25th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Selene short? Seriously? You’re not joking or teasing or going to take it back later? Really?
OMG YAY!! The ending of the serial was bloody maddening and I’m tickled pink to know a resolution in sight.
And Maleficent – the evil fairy from Sleeping Beauty – is following in the tradition of the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch and getting her very own backstory? For real? With Tim Burton directing?
Awesome.
March 26th, 2010 at 3:22 am
*happy dance*
That bit about Selene and Nikolai’s story drives me up the wall every time I think about it. Must. Know!!
I admit that reading the info about the signing where you, Devon Monk and Ilona Andrews are gonna be at the same time had me crying. Just a little bit. T_T Teleportation can’t come soon enough.
March 28th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
I just finished Selene and I am dying over here for another fix of Selene and Nikolai. Yes, please – more, more, more!!! I agree the ending was maddening if that is the end for them but if there is more to come (AND IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS-WOOHOO!) that was a deliciously wicked ending. A very compelling read with rich characters. Well done Ms. Saintcrow-and thank you for a real treat of a story.
April 4th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Just finished Selene and am dying for more! I’m excited about a short but I hope you keep writing about them! Like maybe a series or a prequel or anything?!