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I Heart Reading reviews Death in the Traveling City

2012-01-23T10:46:00.000-08:00

As promised, here is the third review in the series by reviewer/author Majanka Verstraete.

Here’s a excerpt:

“Nathalie Mallet doesn’t cease to amaze me by adding intriguing and fascinating concepts to her stories, altering them to fit into a fantasy setting and throwing her main character, Prince Amir, right in the middle of them. Surprisingly enough, this works every time. Even though I know from the start that I’m going to get a mystery and suspense story, I can’t wait to dive into the middle of it and find out what happens next. Prince Amir is an amusing character, and I enjoy seeing his personality change throughout every novel. The supportive cast in this book is extremely impressive, and the setting is undoubtably fascinating. The writing style, once again, is sublime and pulled me right into the book from page one. I read this book in one sitting. I recommend Death In The Traveling City – and the entire series for that matter – to all fans of the fantasy genre and the mystery and suspense genre.” More.

Wow, I’m blushing. :-)

I Heart Reading reviews The King’s Daughters

2012-01-22T06:25:00.000-08:00

This is the second review in a series of four by reviewer and author of Majanka Verstraete. See the first review below. It’s awesome! :-)

Here are two excerpts:

“The story is well though-through and developed, and the mystery isn’t easily solved. I loved the mixture of folklore with the mystery at hand, and the way everything blends in well together.”

“I liked The Princes of the Golden Cage. I loved The King’s Daughters. So far, the Prince Amir Series has presented me with an intriguing and outstanding mixture of mystery and suspense, fantasy, history and romance, and I’m loving every bit of it. The more I get to know Prince Amir, the more irresistible and charming I find him. He doesn’t have the typical hero-personality, which gives him an edge that I particularly like. The supportive cast is a varying group of people at well, each with their own unique quirks. The storyline itself is strong and well-developed, and with enough plot twists to keep you on the edge of your seat.” More.

I am thrilled by these two amazing reviews! :-) Check them out and also check out Majanka’s new book, Mirror, Mirror.

I Heart Reading reviews The Princes of the Golden Cage.

2012-01-21T12:52:00.000-08:00

Reviewer and Author of Mirror, Mirror, Majanka Verstraete has just posted an in-depth review of The Princes of the Golden Cage on her blog, I Heart Reading.

Here are a few excerpts from it:

“Although set in a fantasy world with its roots based on the Ottoman Empire, The Princes of the Golden Cage isn’t your standard fantasy novel, and I applaud it for that.”

“The mystery part plays a giant role in this novel, once again making it stand out from the crowd. The mystery in itself is intriguing to say the least and the fact that magic might play a role in it makes it all the more interesting, especially since our main character is skeptic towards the existence of magic.”

“Prince Amir is an enjoyable character with a complicated but intriguing personality. The murder mystery is tense and exciting from the beginning and leads up to a most surprising conclusion.” More.

This is a very interesting review, the first of a series of four, so please check it out! :-)

And the winners are…

2011-12-16T07:20:00.000-08:00

Congrats to the winners of the Book Lover’s Holiday Giveaway Hops: Jade Teo, Dinky, Jenny Vasquez and Bonnie Harris; and a big thank you to Livia of Butterfly-o-Meter Books and JoAnne of The Fairytale Nerd for hosting the giveaways.

The Fairytale Nerd’s Interview & Giveaway

2011-12-01T07:18:00.000-08:00

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by reviewer JoAnne of The Fairytale Nerd. It’s a fun, light piece. You can read the entire interview right here. I am also participating in the Book Lover’s Holiday Giveaway Hop…at The Fairytale Nerd as well! I’m giving away two paperbacks and one ebook. Hurry up and sign up for a chance to win! :-)

Back on the horse

2011-11-15T07:57:00.000-08:00

After nearly a month hiatus from writing (mostly spent entertaining and enjoying a visiting family member, and also thanks to a sick puppy — worry not, she’s all better now), I'm happy to say I'm back on the “proverbial” horse. It feels good to return to my usual work routine and reconnect with the characters of my still unfinished urban fantasy. Yeeeah, about that... I’m very annoyed with myself for not having finished that book yet. This is very unlike me. I’m distracted latterly, and often found myself plotting the historical novel I plan to write next instead of concentrating on the book at hand. ($%##%) I’d better stop that now and straighten up! :-(

On another note, I recently gave an interview to The Fairytale Nerd, a reviewing site, which will be posted December 1st. The interview will be accompanied by a giveaway contest, so keep an eye open for it. Also, I was glad to see that the review copies I’ve sent to reviewer Majanka Verstraete of I Heart Reading in Belgium have arrived safely. Woo hoo!

In Honor of Remembrance Day

2011-11-11T05:51:00.000-08:00

Italian Love Cake

2011-11-04T11:41:00.000-07:00

I love to bake. It’s one of my favorite pastimes.
I especially love trying new recipes. Yesterday, I make an Italian Love Cake.
It’s so good and easy to make; I thought I’d share the recipe with everyone.
So here it is:

Italian Love Cake

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• Prepare cake mix as directed on box. Pour batter into 9 x 13 x 2 inch greased baking dish. Set aside.
• Combine ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Blend well. Spread mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 75 minutes if using a glass baking dish, 90 minutes if using a metal pan.
• Blend pudding mix and milk until thickened. Blend in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake.

Bon appétit. :)

New review of The Digging Crew

2011-10-20T03:12:00.000-07:00

YA reviewer Felicia Chien of Livin’ Life Through Books wrote a great review of The Digging Crew. She gave it a 4.5/5. Woot! :-D

“A great story with characters that grow on you from the very beginning.“

This is The Digging Crew’s first review since it’s been re released. Check it out!

You know you are at a Sci-fi convention when...

2011-10-06T08:26:00.000-07:00

Ghostbusters are stationed in the corridors

or when stormtroopers are hanging out at Starbucks.

Off to VCON

2011-09-28T12:17:00.000-07:00

I’m leaving for VCON, Vancouver’s premier science fiction and fantasy convention, early tomorrow morning. I’m going with friends, so it’s going to be fun. I’ll tell you all about it when I’m back. :-)

Reviews

2011-09-27T06:45:00.000-07:00

When THE DIGGING CREW was first published in 2005 a lot of reviews were done. Through the years some of those reviews have vanished for one reason or another, but fortunately, many still remain. Here's a few of them: (Check out the original cover…it’s ugly.)

Coffee Time Romance Reviews:

“This is a well-written story filled with descriptions so vivid that I felt like I was down in the dark mines running alongside Sammy. Heart-stopping action and suspense, combined with a fast-paced plot, are the driving forces behind The Digging Crew. If you enjoy non-stop action, Science Fiction, and girl-power, this book is for you.”

The Best Reviews:

“Mindful of Roger Corman's women in prison flicks, THE DIGGING CREW is a wonderful tale of survival. This is a terrific futuristic thriller in which the strong survive and these women are some of the strongest.”

Caribooks: Reviews with Care:

“I like stories that put together the technology of the future and that of the past ― steel and stone, laser beams and oil lamps, rocket fuel and steam engines… So, when I have got the occasion to read “The Digging Crew”, I had some expectations about quality and setting of the story. Well, I am pleased to say that my expectations have been fulfilled.”

KC Heath, Escape Time:

“THE DIGGING CREW covers the extensive breadth of this escape in writing that is totally present and full of action. There's some pretty cool science in the story, both technological and biological. The characterization is good. The prose is clean, efficient, and well tensioned.”

Reviewer’s Choice Reviews:

“THE DIGGING CREW is actually chick lit in a new setting…. Sammy and her group kidnapped my attention and held it until their demands were met.”

Fallen Angel Reviews:

“Other reviewers have referred to this book as “science fiction chick lit,” and I have to agree! It was nice to see strong female characters willing to do what was necessary to stay alive. I was quite intrigued by the twists and turns of the story, and enjoyed it…”

Movie report

2011-09-19T07:17:00.000-07:00

A friend and I went to see Contagion the other day. The movie had received good reviews. Plus, it had a stellar cast and an interesting premise. So I was sure it was going to be quite good. Well, I was totally disappointed. The movie is not bad per say. The acting is solid, and the story provides a realistic depiction of the impact of a pandemic outbreak of an infectious disease on society beyond the infection itself. But after a strong start, the story slow down almost to a halt. The action is fractured in too many tales, and not enough time is spent with each one for the viewers to get involved with its characters. In brief, Contagion is okay, but failed to deliver on its promises. :-/

The Digging Crew is now live

2011-09-14T04:14:00.000-07:00

That's right! The Digging Crew is now available on Amazon.com for the low, low price of .99¢! So if you haven't already, you should check it out!

Here is the back jacket for The Digging Crew:

When the women of crew 56 planned their escape from the hellish prison-mine of Carmel 5, they thought of everything…well, almost everything.

Sammy’s life is a nightmare, and it’s all her fault. First, she is caught shoplifting—a big no-no in the hard-on-crime Dominion’s world—and is shipped to a prison-mine for women on a faraway desert planet. Then on her first week there, she destroys a droid belonging to the prison…on purpose. So when she’s sent deep into the pit of the mine as punishment, Sammy doubts she’ll live to see her sixteenth birthday. After all, this is the diggers’ level, and they are the prison’s most violent criminals. To her surprise, she finds a new family in one of the digging crews. But she also makes a deadly enemy. Can she and her crew manage to escape the prison and regain their freedom?

Splash

2011-09-13T08:28:00.000-07:00

I’ve finished uploading THE DIGGING CREW this morning. Yay! The hardcopies are going to be 14.99 and the electronic ones only .99¢. Yeah! .99 cents. The Kindle version should be available in a day or two. :)

Getting ready to take the plunge

2011-09-11T09:07:00.000-07:00

Okay, that’s it, no more delay! Tomorrow I will begin uploading THE DIGGING CREW on CreateSpace, Kindle and Smashwords. I’m excited and nervous at the same time. I’ve been wanting to re-release this book--originally published by LTDBooks in 2005--for a while, but kept postponing it. Probably because THE DIGGING CREW is the first book I wrote and was meant more as an exercise than anything else. The fact that it did get published was an exciting surprise, considering that this book is every marketing department’s biggest nightmare. It’s a YA science-fiction action-adventure chick-lit story set in a prison-mine with no romance…. Oh yeah, and all the characters in the book are guilty; there are no innocent in that prison. Darn, what was I thinking? :/ I love it though. It’s fun! It’s fast! It’s suspenseful! It has kiss-ass characters! (No kidding, some asses will be “literally” kicked in this book.) These women don’t need to be saved. They are saving themselves. Of course, being a first novel, THE DIGGING CREW has the flaws of its qualities…and I’m sure a lot of people will tell me what they are. Well, I’ve put my armor on, and I’m looking forward to it. In the meantime, feast your eyes on the striking cover artist Michelle Milburn did for it.

Most YA book covers are dark, so, of course, we went with white. ;)

Continuing Characters

2011-09-07T06:43:00.000-07:00

Amir and I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Sci-Fi author Lynda Williams for her blog Reality Skimming. She asked us a clever blend of quirky and insightful questions, which made for a fun interview. You can read it by clicking here: Continuing Characters

Ethics in SF

2011-08-21T10:18:00.000-07:00

There is a particularly interesting interview with Adrinn Dembo about Ethics in SF over at Reality Skimming. Check it out.

WWC report

2011-08-16T12:12:00.000-07:00

I’m back from When Words Collide. It was a wonderful convention. I loved It! Randy McCharles and his team did an amazing job putting this event together. Bravo, guys!

Here are some of the highlights: Turning History into Fiction with panelists Krista Ball, Ron Freidman, Barb Galler-Smith, Derryl Murphy, Tim Reynolds and Jack Whyte. This was the panel I found the most interesting.

The EDGE party was super fun. Everybody got to wear feather boas and drink giggle juice.

My favorite panel/round table was Writing In English…as a Second Language with Marie Bilodeau, Harold Cardona, Ann Cooney, Ron Freidman, Neil Godbout and me. It was downright cathartic. So much so in fact, we all agreed to do it again next year.

But I think the most amazing moment of the con was when Jake Whyte sang The Hippopotamus Song at the Dead Dog. AWESOME!

The weekend was capped off with a tour of the Royal Tyrell Museum with Robert J. Sawyer as guide. How cool is that! :)

WWC, here I come

2011-08-11T08:43:00.000-07:00

I’m leaving for When Words Collide, Calgary’s new science fiction and fantasy convention, early tomorrow morning. I’m going with a group of friends and authors, so it’s going to be fun. Expect my next post to contain a detailed account of the Con, and, yes, there will be pictures too.

Done and done

2011-08-05T08:28:00.000-07:00

I’m super happy because I’ve finally finished prepping The Digging Crew for its re-release this fall. All I’m missing is the cover. What this means for me is that besides doing some promotion for Death in the Traveling City, I can now concentrate most of my time on the creative side of writing. Woo hoo! I wonder how hard it’s going to be to re-immerse myself into BV, my long-neglected urban fantasy. I would love to remain optimistic about it, but sadly, I foresee difficulties. We’ll see.

Yep, I'm on Twitter

2011-08-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

Yep, I just joined the mass this morning. I opened a Twitter account. Follow me.

Summer blues

2011-07-26T08:21:00.001-07:00

I can’t believe July is almost over. Geez. Half the summer is gone; I haven’t finished landscaping my yard, and I’ve only BBQ’d twice. :( But it’s not all bad news. The trade paperback version of Death in the Traveling City is now available most everywhere. And I’m almost finished prepping The Digging Crew for its fall release. Fingers crossed. I only have one last format to do. Yay! I met with Michelle, the illustrator who does the artworks for my books, and we threw ideas around for the cover. A few stuck. Needless to say I can’t wait to see the first sketch for this one.

On a different note, I saw several good movies this summer. Thor was entertaining, although the love story felt force. That aspect of the plot didn’t work for me. X-men: First Class was really good. I especially liked Michael Fassbender in the role of Magneto. That’s smart casting! Of course, I saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2. I loved it! I thought it was a highly satisfying ending for this series. I wasn’t sure they could pull it together, but they did. I’m a bit sad that’s it over though. I also saw Captain America and enjoyed it quite a bit. It has the right blend of humor and action--a fun movie.

The evolution of a cover

2011-07-11T08:46:00.000-07:00

We all know the importance of a good book cover. Nowadays, the book’s cover is one of the most important selling components to a book. Covers hook readers and are the first thing to draw them in. (The average person spends 8 seconds looking at the front cover and 15 seconds on the back. It is a fact, that the front cover of a book is what draws the initial attention from the buyer, if he doesn’t like the cover, he won’t look any closer at the book.) No kidding. :/ Designing a good book cover is not easy; it’s a bit of a balancing act. So I thought I’ll ask the artist who created my cover to explain her process to us.

The evolution of a cover

By Michelle Milburn
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1. This cover was a bit of an experiment for me with using photomanipulation as a tool in digital painting. I started out with a sketch that was a combination of photo and drawing. At this point I was primarily concerned with keeping unity with the first two covers, which both included two figures (one of which was Amir) in the foreground. Each book also has a unique cultural setting, which is depicted in the background.I used the first book's cover as a guide for the size of the title text, as well as a little bit of colour (mostly whited out in this first image.) I wanted an arrangement of the two figures in the foreground to be similar to book two's cover, which has Amir facing off against a bear. However, this time I wanted Amir to face forward, while I thought one of the book's antagonists (Mokoi) would make a good imposing figure in the foreground. The setting for book three is an Asian-inspired travelling city, so this was the natural environment for the two figures. At this point I'm just playing around with the elements, which at this point are as visually disimilar as they can get. My Amir placeholder is a ridiculous-looking little blob, so...

2. ...let's sketch him a little more presentably. Also, adjusted the ratio to fit the Kindle, though I left some sky space above this in Photoshop so the book can be used with other ratios as well. After meeting with Nathalie I sought out some specifically Korean roofs for the buildings. Since roofs are one of the most striking features of Korean architecture, I thought I should take advantage of this feature when depicting the book's setting. I am taking roofs from some photos and adding them to buildings from other photos to make new buildings, then drawing what I need on top. (Notice the guy with the backpack on the left. He is going to go when I begin painting.) Also, the buildings have been rearranged.

3. Buildings still shifting a bit, though not as much as before. Also, we need more atmosphere here, and the right hand side of the picture is looking really heavy to me at this point. I love the colours of the sky in book one, so I temporarily reveal them by erasing my Photoshop "whiteout" where I feel the sky could be darker. I will repaint the sky later (don't want to steal!), but these are the colours I'm interested in using and I'm just playing with composition.

4. Buildings painted. The clouds are painted with a custom cloud brush I created using Photoshop's brush editor.

5. Amir gets his final makeover, and Mokoi gets a few touchups as well.

6. The picture is a little dark, so let's brighten it up and add titles. Also, Amir was previously holding a sabre, but in the book he's described as wielding a rapier, so I fixed that. Add the title and byline, and we have a cover!

THE NOT SO SHORT…CUTS

2011-07-04T08:33:00.000-07:00

Here’s a very interesting article about shortcuts to publishing by fantasy novelist Jordan Summers.

Happy Canada day

2011-07-01T06:45:00.000-07:00

Live

2011-06-27T09:41:00.000-07:00

It is official! Death in the traveling City is now available on Kindle. :D Plus, I’ve finished uploading it on Smashwords. It went without any problems (yay), so it should be available in a day or two. Fingers crossed. As for the paper version, I’m waiting to review the poof before launching it. I should receive my copy this week. Let’s hope the postal strike doesn’t delay things too much.

Uploading

2011-06-20T08:55:00.001-07:00

I’ve just finished uploading DEATH IN THE TRAVELING CITY on Amazon CreateSpace. I did the paper version first because it takes longer before everything is sorted out and the book becomes available for purchase. Next I will upload the electronic version on Kindle and Smashwords. Wish me luck!

DEATH IN THE TRAVELING CITY

2011-05-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

I’ve finished formatting DEATH IN THE TRAVELING CITY, but it’s not fully ready to be released yet. It should be available within a couple of weeks on Amazon Kindle, Smashwords and BN Nook. Print copies will also be available. Until then, here is a sneak peek at the cover:

Michelle Milburn is the talented artist who did the cover art for this volume. Learn more about her in coming posts.

Interesting Article

2011-05-18T06:38:00.000-07:00

The stars of modern SF choose their favourite novel or author in the genre.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/may/14/science-fiction-authors-choice

Updates

2011-05-12T06:46:00.000-07:00

I’m almost finished prepping DEATH IN THE TRAVELING CITY for release. I’m down to the last details, tweaking the jacket blurb, stuff like that. I had a peek at its cover earlier this week; it’s looking good, and it’s not even finish yet. I must say, Michelle did a great job at capturing the spirit of the story. I’m very excited about it! :) If all goes well, the book should be available by mid June. Yay!

On a different note; I saw Thor the other day. It was entertaining enough, the typical popcorn summer movie. Apparently, there is a snippet after the credits (which I missed, boohoo) that plays into the larger Avengers story that’s coming soon. Guess I’ll see it when the film comes out on DVD.

I plan to go see Priest next, but I’m not holding out a lot of hope that it’s going to be good. Would love to be proven wrong, though.

Juggling work

2011-04-21T15:52:00.000-07:00

As some of you already know, I’ve been juggling work projects for the past two months. Well, I’m glad to say I’m almost done with that nonsense. Several projects are now either completed or nearly completed. I finished formatting Death in the Traveling City. All I need now is its new cover, and then I’ll be able to upload it on Amazon kindle. That’s so exciting; plus one less thing to deal with. Also, I’m just about done with the first round of edits for my funny SF. Despite all this back and forth between manuscripts, and the dogs—the girls needed to learn the house’s rules, so some of my time was spent on that—I still managed to add twenty pages to my vampire novel. It’s not bad, but, honestly, I can’t wait to be able to give my entire attention to this novel. It’s gonna be soon I hope.

Meet the girls

2011-04-14T09:05:00.000-07:00

Kate and Allie are two three-year-old Scottish terriers. They joined our family Sunday and are slowly adapting to life with us. Needless to say, Andre and I are already completely ga-ga over them. :)

When we got them, the girls were sporting a more “au naturel” look.

But thanks to expert groomer Ginger, they are now looking like true Scotties.

Sadly, they haven’t learned the art of posing yet, so the pictures are not the best.

Right now they are both sleeping on the bear rug in my office. So freaking cute!

Green Lantern Wonder-Con Footage Trailer 2011 HD

2011-04-03T07:58:00.000-07:00

Oh my God, check out this trailer for Green Lantern. It’s AWESOME!
http://bit.ly/9MoYp7

The new Jane Eyre movie

2011-03-30T12:47:00.000-07:00

Jane Eyre is one of my all-time favorite books, so I was eagerly anticipating the most recent film adaptation, especially as the trailer looked rather promising. Unfortunately, this movie is in limited release and won’t be playing in my area. Bummer. Guess I'll have to wait for the DVD. I am not happy about that! :(

Making Progress

2011-03-25T07:22:00.000-07:00

The first draft of BV, my vampire novel, is coming along. Today, I’ve just passed the 100-page mark—YAY! Although it’s not really a third of the novel, (I never know how long my books are going to be until they’re finished.) it’s nice to see that three-digit number at the top of the page—it’s a small victory of sorts.

Routine

2011-03-22T07:14:00.000-07:00

After two weeks of fighting the flu, I may just now have a handle on it! Instead of coughing all the time, I’m only coughing half the time. Hurray! I’m finally feeling good enough to go back to my good old routine of daily writing followed by an hour-long walk. The only changes to my routine are my new sneakers: they’re high performance toning shoes, and they’re kicking my butt. :/

Progress

2011-03-18T10:40:00.000-07:00

Despite being sick with the flu, I still managed to do a bit of work this week. My new vampire novel, let’s call it BV for now, is progressing nicely. I do have to say that getting back into the story was relatively easy. Yay for that! Also, I’ve sent out SPECIAL DELIVERY, a science fiction adventure, to one of my beta readers for comments. Once I receive the input from the beta reader I'll be giving the book one last read and tweaking, and then hopefully it will be good to go.

As Filhas Do Rei

2011-03-07T08:09:00.000-08:00

Great news, the Portuguese version of The King’s Daughters—As Filhas do Rei—is out! Yay! The publisher is Saida de Emergencia, who previously published the first book of the Amir series as part of their T.E.E.N. collection. This one, however, seemed to have been released for the mainstream market. I wonder if it’s because of the sex scene….

Also, for those of you who don’t know, both The Princes of the Golden Cage and The King’s Daughters are now available on the Kindle—those links will take you to their respective pages on Amazon.com. :)

My new workspace

2011-02-28T08:57:00.000-08:00

My office used to be the dreariest of places. Seriously. It had wood paneling everywhere, even on the ceiling. Quite frankly, the only inspiration I ever got from the place was to leave it…fast. Well, not anymore. As promised, here are the before-and-after pictures of my office.

Fancy, hey!

Whirlwind

2011-02-16T11:48:00.000-08:00

After a six-month hiatus from writing, which I spent renovating my office, working outside the house, reading, and cooking; (The latter, I must confess, has had a slightly negative effect on my waistline.) I’m now back on the horse, so to speak, and, sure enough, I immediately find myself stuck in a whirlwind. I have way too much to do at the same time. I have two novels to prep for market, one at the polish stage, and a fourth in midstream. Well, good thing my office is looking pretty now, because I’m going to spend a lot of time in it. Next, I’ll post the before-and-after pictures…of my office, of course, not of my ever-expanding figure. Prepare to be amazed.

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T06:42:00.000-08:00

SFRevu Review

2010-03-04T08:05:00.000-08:00

Colleen Cahill wrote a great review of The King’s Daughters for SFRevu.

"In her first book, The Princes of the Golden Cage [2007], Nathalie Mallet took a pass at fairy tales and brought us a new version, with the Prince being locked away rather than the Princess. In her second book about Prince Amir, The King's Daughters [2009], we are again in a medieval fantasy setting, but this time we move from the Arabian Nights to a North Eastern European arena. The good news is Mallet continues to bring us a piece full of fascinating characters and intriguing plots, all presented in a compelling style; the bad news (for Amir) is that while the Prince might be out of the cage, life is not getting any easier.... This book is a good read for fans of medieval fantasy, especially those who want something that does not follow the standard plot. You need not have read the earlier work to enjoy this book, but I recommend both of them. On a cold winter's night, you can't do better than snuggling in with The King's Daughters."

While you’re there check out her review of The Princes of the Golden Cage.

Wag the Fox Reviews The King’s Daughters

2010-03-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

Gef Fox, over at Wag the Fox, has posted a review of The King’s Daughters for Rabid Reads.

“The novel has a fairly quick pace to it, establishing characters quickly and getting right into the action whenever possible. …for me the real treats came in getting to know the supporting characters, namely Diego--a husband to one of the princesses and deceptively swashbuckling sort--and Amir's bodyguard and confidant, Milo--a eunuch with more balls than most of the king's court. …I think Mallet has a pretty good thing going with this series. If the rest of her novels are able to keep up a nontraditional, fast pace for a medieval fantasy series, I think fans of the genre could be in for a treat.”

Love Gef’s take on Milo! :)

Reviews

2010-01-06T09:10:00.000-08:00

December brought me all sorts of gifts, including a bevy of reviews. Here they are in no particular order.

Starfire at Songs and Spinnings has a review of The Princes of the Golden Cage.

“I enjoyed Princes of the Golden Cage... it's light and quick to read, without demanding too much brainage from me, but at the same time, it's not pure unadulterated fluff either.”

Memory over at Stella Matunia also has a review of The Princes of the Golden Cage.

“I enjoy both mystery and fantasy, so I got a big kick out of this book. Mallet blends the two genres together very nicely indeed. She gives us both a fully realized secondary world (which sports clear ties to certain regions of our own world) and a nicely-plotted mystery with plenty of twists and turns.”

Lexie at Poisoned Rationality reviewed The Princes of the Golden Cage.

“The Arabian setting, even an Arabian inspired fantasy, was vastly interesting. Mallet's take on the all those Princes in line for the throne is equally entertaining.”

Also at Poisoned Rationality is a review of The King’s Daughters.

“…an entertaining and different read. The blend of mystery, fantasy and romance, as well as alternate history, works fairly well for the book on a whole and kept me interested throughout.”

Rabia Gale gives a brief review of both The Princes of the Golden Cage and The King’s Daughters.

“I like Mallet’s willingness to be ruthless with her characters’ lives and emotions…. I’m looking forward to the next installment.”

Big THANKS to all! :)

Enduring Romance’s Top Ten

2009-12-06T05:01:00.000-08:00

THE KING’S DAUGHTERS makes Kimber An’s Top Ten Favorite Books for 2009. Whoohoo! :D Check it out!

Coffee Time Romance Review

2009-12-06T04:44:00.000-08:00

Maura, reviewer at Coffee Time Romance, reviews THE KING’S DAUGHTERS and gives it four cups.

Here’s an excerpt: “There is much to keep the reader interested in the story and no dull stretches like many books of this genre. I found myself getting caught up in the plot and Amir’s adventures making me want to read the rest of the saga, so I bought the first book which I will be starting shortly.”

Thanks Maura! :)

What’s happening in the publishing industry?

2009-10-23T12:34:00.000-07:00

Well, quite a lot, actually. Check out this in-depth article by agent Nathan Branford. Here.

Grocery Store Wars

2009-10-13T05:15:00.001-07:00

May the Farm be with you. ;)

O Príncipe da Prisão Dourada

2009-10-09T05:29:00.000-07:00

The Portuguese version of The Princes of the Golden Cage—O Príncipe da Prisão Dourada—has just gone on sale! I’m very excited about that! It's the fourth book in a fantasy collection for YA called T.E.E.N., an acronym for Tonifica E Estimula os Neurónios (in English: Tones up and Stimulates Neurons). Hey, I’m all for that! :)
The cover, which I adore by the way, is in keeping with other books in the collection. The publisher is Saida de Emergencia, and if you browse through their website you’ll find authors like George R.R. Martin, Charlaine Harris, Guy Gavriel Kay, Harry Turtledove, Robin Hobb, Dan Simmons and Clive Cussler, just to name a few…and moi! Woohoo!

SF Creatives

2009-10-07T07:59:00.000-07:00

Lynda Williams and I will be hosting another SF Creatives meeting, Thursday, October 8, at Books and Company. I invite readers and writers to drop in and share their favourite books with us. Each person gets a turn and takes part in discussion about other people's choices. Informal, friendly and fun, with a focus on science fiction and fantasy, we start at 7 pm.

The Genre Fiction Generator

2009-10-07T07:47:00.000-07:00

Perfect for those who are creatively challenged! More.

Bickering characters

2009-10-06T06:38:00.000-07:00

I’m fed up with my two lead characters. They are constantly at each other’s throat for no good reason. Seriously, I can’t write a scene without having them fight. I swear, if they don’t simmer down soon, I’ll kill them both. :-(

Making progress

2009-09-29T10:16:00.000-07:00

Sometime things don’t go as you planned. For example, I had planned on revising one of the novels I’ve written last year. But as I was about to begin working on that novel, I got an idea for a new story—the kind of idea that keeps you awake at night. The kind you just can’t stop thinking about. You know the kind. So I decided to start writing an outline for it (on account of it now being an idée fixe) while revising another book…well, next thing I knew I was entirely focused on that outline instead of finishing the work I had planned to do. Long story short, the outline is now completed and so is the first chapter, which I penned down this morning. Sometime things don’t go as planned, but everything turns out okay in the end. ;)

Chapters in Kamloops

2009-09-27T10:15:00.000-07:00

I had the most wonderful time at the Chapters in Kamloops. Everyone there was amazing! I have many thanks to give: first, a big thank you to Roz Goldstein for organizing the event; what a cool lady! I also want to thank all Chapters’ employees for being so nice with me and for promoting my books with such enthusiasm, Kendra Coupland for welcoming me so warmly, and Chris Lindsay for his great marketing advice (keep writing, Chris). I can’t wait to go back and see you all again, guys.

Book signing in Kamloops

2009-09-24T06:05:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, September 26, from 11:00 to 2:00, I will be doing a book signing at the Chapters in Kamloops this time. I invite everyone to come chat with me.

The King’s Daughters on ebook

2009-09-21T14:09:00.000-07:00

The King's Daughters is now available in ebook format through Webscription.net along with The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year III by Johnathan Strahan, An Empire Unacquainted with Defeat by Glen Cook, The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi, and The Mall of Cthulhu by Seamus Cooper.

All these titles are included in the Night Shade Books September 2009 bundle, but they can be purchased separately as well.

Chapters in Kelowna

2009-09-20T12:26:00.000-07:00

I had a great time at the Chapters in Kelowna. People there were so nice, and the Chapters’ team made me feel very welcome. A big thank you to Karl Sebok for organizing the event. :)

Book signing in Kelowna

2009-09-17T06:32:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, September 19, I will be doing a book signing at the Chapters in Kelowna. I will be there from 10:00 to 3:00, so if you are in the area I invite you to come see me. :)

Back at work

2009-09-15T11:28:00.000-07:00

After a month-long break from writing, I am now back at work, refreshed and energized. So much so, I’m doing double duty, revising one novel while outlining another—not mentioning the promo I have to do for THE KING’S DAUGHTERS. Woo, I’m multitasking my ass off.

It’s good to be back, though. :)

Review

2009-09-13T06:35:00.000-07:00

Writer and Aurora award winner Christian Sauvé, of christian-sauve.com and Fractale Framboise, is not only a fellow French-Canadian, but also a friend, which makes his review of The King’s Daughters all the more meaningful to me.

Here’s an excerpt: “This is one of those books where it’s a relief to find the first chapter of the next volume included as a teaser: Amir is changing quickly, and his follow-up adventure Death in the Traveling City promises much.” More

Interview with Jeremy Lassen

2009-09-12T06:39:00.000-07:00

Over at io9, there’s a very interesting interview with Night Shade Books' very colorful (check out the snazzy copper zoot suit) editor-in-chief Jeremy Lassen on the future of book buying.

Go give it a read! Here.

SF Creatives meeting

2009-09-08T11:38:00.000-07:00

Lynda Williams and I will be hosting another SF Creatives meeting, 7 pm, September 10, at Books & Company. Bring what you are reading and your ideas. Discussion is the goal. Participants read five minute selections from their favorite authors or their own works in progress, but socializing with people who share your interest is the common theme. Drop in, introduce yourself, and share an hour with us.

Upcoming appearances

2009-09-01T07:31:00.000-07:00

I have two book signings scheduled for this month, so far. As it stands, the first one will be held September 19, from 10:00 to 3:00 at Chapters in Kelowna; and the second September 26, from 11:00 to 2:00 this time at Chapters in Kamloops.

Also, I will be attending V-CON Oct 2, 3& 4. I plan to drive to all these places, so let’s hope my vehicle holds up. :/

AVATAR - Official Teaser Trailer (HD)

2009-08-30T14:34:00.001-07:00

Looks awesome!

Con-Version Report

2009-08-30T10:18:00.000-07:00

Okay, I’m finally fulfilling my promise of Con report and photos. I should have done it before, but I was too busy to do so. I apologize for the delay. Back to the Con: As usual Con-Version was a lot of fun. Lynda Williams and I arrived Thursday, and so did Robert J. Sawyer, who joined us in the hotel lounge for a chat and a drink.

Friday, I attended several panels, reunited with friends, Adria Laycraft and Ron Friedman, and met Tanya Huff. She’s awesome!

Later that evening, I went to the Con Cabaret. Val King and her friend made us laugh with a fun number.

Tanya sang too.

After the cabaret, Bundoran Press Publisher Virginia O’Dine, author Hayden Trenholm, his lovely wife Liz, Roy Fisher, Rob Sawyer and I gathered in the hotel bar and stayed there until the place closed down.

Saturday, I met more friends, Jennifer Rahn, Publisher Brian Hades and his wife Anita, Cliff Samuel and Eileen. I also made a new friend, Sherry Peters. And, oh yeah, I signed some books. The three Guests of Honor together: Terry Brooks, Robert J. Sawyer and Tanya Huff. The panel’s subject was the author’s life: From the art to the business of writing for a living.

Randy McCharles and Terry Brooks joking before a panel.

At the masquerade, my favorite costumes belonged to the steampunk gang.

Sunday, I bought some books at the Sentry Box, which I later had signed by Terry and Rob. By the way Terry Brooks is the most charming man I’ve ever met. My favorite panel: Dave Duncan and Terry Brooks talking about building engrossing fantasy worlds.

A group of Medieval knights shopping for weapons.

The Con ended in beauty with a big dinner with the members of IFWA (Imaginative Fiction Writers Association)—Mmmm, “bronto ribs”! And to cap everything off, someone gave my friend Virginia The Clap and E.Coli; she was really happy about it. You are probably scratching your head right now, wondering how can anyone enjoy getting The Clap and E.Coli? Well, if they are Giant Plush Microbes, one does. ;)
Those infectiously cute germs were sold at the convention.

New Review

2009-08-25T14:13:00.000-07:00

I’ve just noticed that there is a new review of The Princes of the Golden Cage over at Static Multimedia. Reviewer Chris Chaisson gives it 3.5 stars out of 4. Yay!

Here’s what he says: “With the complex characters as well as the social landscape of Telfar in The Princes of the Golden Cage, Mallet portrays a convincingly volatile environment. She combines the internal strife of the characters with the external strife of the kingdom, creating an enjoyable, multi-dimensional story.”

The King’s Daughters Contest Winners

2009-08-25T04:16:00.000-07:00

Graeme over at Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review has announced the winners of THE KING’S DAUGHTERS. And they are:

Joe Scanlon, WI, USA
John Millheim, FL, USA
Gef Fox, NS, Canada

Congratulations guys! The books will be sent to you this week. And a BIG thank you to Graeme for holding the contest for me! :D

Getting ready for Con-version 25

2009-08-19T12:10:00.000-07:00

I’m leaving for Con-Version 25, Calgary’s premier science fiction and fantasy convention, tomorrow morning, and I won’t be back until late on the 24th. Con-Version is always a lot of fun, and the Guests of Honor are amazing this year: Terry Books, Tanya Huff, Robert J. Sawyer and Alina Pete. Sweet! : ) I can’t wait to get there! I’m so looking forward to seeing friends, going to panels, and watching the musical they put up every year. Well, I hope there is one this year; I couldn’t find any info about it on the Con’s site. :/ Please, please, please let there be a musical--my fingers are crossed. In any case, expect my next post to contain a detailed account of the Con, and, of course, there will be plenty of pictures too. Now if only I can manage to stuff all I need for this trip into one suitcase, I’ll be happy. Wish me luck.

District 9

2009-08-17T06:43:00.000-07:00

I saw District 9 this weekend, and I really enjoyed it. It’s dark, gritty and quite gross and gory at time. It is also filled with apartheid’s references. For instance: the aliens are kept separated from the humans and confined in a sort of shanty town, and are labelled with the derogatory term “prawn”. I wonder if this is due to the fact that the action is set and filmed in South Africa, or simply a coincidence. In any case, it is a brilliant portrait of human nature at its worst, and at the end I found myself rooting for the “prawns” and geeky Wikus.

Giveaway Contest

2009-08-15T03:22:00.000-07:00

Over at Graeme's Fantasy Book Review, reviewer Graeme Flory has graciously agreed to host a contest for autographed copies of The King’s Daughters. The contest ends next August 23rd, so hurry up, guys! :D

Enduring Romance Review

2009-08-14T15:08:00.000-07:00

Over at Enduring Romance, Kimber An has written a very amusing review of The King’s Daughters.

Here’s a serious excerpt: “Ms. Mallet successfully dragged me this way and that and I didn't figure things out on my own because I was too swept up in it all. As much as I read, I'm rarely surprised by a story. So, when I am surprised by a story, it's a wonderful treat.”

Check out the review. It’s really fun. Here.

Events

2009-08-13T06:22:00.000-07:00

Today, author Joylene Butler, Trelle Morrow, and I will be at the Library’s booth in the PGX Heritage Lane from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Come chat with us.

Later this evening, there is going to be a Creatives meeting at Books & Co., starting at 7:00. I hope to see everybody there.

Critical Mass Review

2009-08-11T05:03:00.000-07:00

Over at Critical Mass, author and reviewer Don D’Ammassa has posted a nice review of The King’s Daughters which he concluded with this, and I quote: “Mallet reminds me a bit of Dave Duncan at times.” I’m quite flattered right now. :D

Writer Wednesday

2009-08-10T10:33:00.000-07:00

This Wednesday, I’m going to be the guest writer at Tia Nevitt’s Fantasy Debut for her now regular feature called Writer Wednesday. The topic is going to be “Voice”. So stop by and leave a comment. :)

Book Launch

2009-08-06T06:26:00.000-07:00

Come meet me at Books & Company Saturday, August 8, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. We’ll have a chat. I’ll sign books. It’ll be fun…I promise. :)

Alternative Worlds Review

2009-08-05T14:05:00.000-07:00

Accomplished reviewer Harriet Klausner wrote a great review of The King’s Daughters for Alternative Worlds.

Here’s an excerpt: “The story line is fast-paced and the cast solid as Nathalie Mallet paints a brisk vivid picture of the hero, before and during his “quest”, adapting though bewildered to the icy reception of those he hopes will be one day soon his in-laws.”

Read the entire review here.

SciFiChick Reviews The King’s Daughters

2009-08-03T16:57:00.000-07:00

Angela Schuch (a.k.a. SciFiChick) has posted a great review of The King’s Daughters.

Here’s an excerpt: “I became engaged in this story even more than the last…. I love the character of Amir. While he is a prince and a bit spoiled and biased, he has a kind heart and can’t stay away from a good mystery. With a climactic ending, the story is still left with promise of new adventures to come for Amir. And I, for one, can’t wait.” Read more.

I love that you love Amir, Angela! Thanks! :D

B.C.Day

2009-08-03T05:49:00.001-07:00

Have a great B.C. Day everyone!

Black Petals

2009-08-02T09:18:00.000-07:00

My friend Anne Stickel, editor at Black Petals—an online magazine of horror and science fiction—wrote a few words about The Princes of the Golden Cage in issue # 48.

"I found the scholarly but hot-blooded Prince Amir quite an appealing character, even though he’s occasionally impetuous, too quick to judge, and supercilious about his fighting skills. This one, featuring the princes looking over the palace wall on the cover, definitely earns 4 stars out of 5"

Wheeler Review

2009-08-02T06:16:00.000-07:00

Harmony Wheeler wrote a lovely, detailed review of The King’s Daughters for Static Multimedia.

Here are some excerpts: “Her characters are lovable, believable, and easy to relate to. One character named Diego proclaims himself a “dandy” and resembles the famous literary hero The Scarlet Pimpernel in both his wit and his charm.”

“A page-turner for young-adults, adults, and fans of fantasy and mystery, The King’s Daughters delivers big time. Unlike its story, the book’s success will be no mystery.” Read More.

This is a very good review, (I especially love The Scarlet Pimpernel comparison) so please check it out!

Bookgasm reviews The King’s Daughters

2009-08-01T05:45:00.000-07:00

Here’s an excerpt of what Mark Rose at Bookgasm wrote about my book and me:

“Most of her main characters are succinctly drawn, with real motivations and realistic behaviors. She has a jeweler’s eye for scene settings and color, and her pacing is just right.She’s not the kind of author who would write a 600-page tedious doorstop of a book; her style is much more suited to the quick series installment in paperback that we all used to love about fantasy fiction back in the ’70s and ’80s...” Read more.

Nice, hey! :D

Melting

2009-07-29T05:23:00.000-07:00

The whole of B.C. is in the midst of a scorching heat wave. Yesterday, thermometer showed 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 Fahrenheit) in the shade. It’s been like this all week with no relief in sight. The house was like a freakin’ sauna: muggy, sticky, sweltering and wholly unpleasant. Seriously, it was so hot even my eyeballs were sweating. (I have a low melting point.) Well, after several sleepless nights, exhausted and fed-up, we went and bought an air conditioning unit. Ahhhh!

Fantasy Debut Review

2009-07-27T07:30:00.000-07:00

Tia Nevitt of Fantasy Debut really enjoyed The King’s Daughters and has given it a glowing review, so much so that I am posting two excerpts.

First excerpt: “Sometimes, when I read a book, it exceeds all my expectations. Nathalie Mallet achieved this with The King's Daughters. I enjoyed the ending so much that most of my nitpicky complaints that I had about it before that point have faded from my consciousness. Which is just the way it's supposed to be.”

Second excerpt: “As Ms. Mallet did with her first novel, she brings all the various plot threads together brilliantly. I can't think of anything left unexplained, except some new tidbits that she came up with toward the end for subsequent books. I recall in Princes that she did this almost to a fault. Here, it was just about perfect. She also brings in some Russian mythology and folklore into the story--some really strange stuff--weaves it brilliantly into the story.”

But don’t take my word for it, read the entire review here.

First UK Review

2009-07-23T09:51:00.000-07:00

Graeme Flory of Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review has given The King’s Daughters its first UK review, and it’s a splendid one.

Here’s an excerpt: “‘The King’s Daughters’ is one of those books where you find yourself filtering out the noises and distractions of the outside world so you can pay more attention to what is happening on the page. That’s certainly what I found myself doing with an intriguing mystery interspersed with moments of intense swordplay.” MORE.

I especially like Graeme’s insight into Amir’s character. He’s right; my prince is a spoiled, whiny brat. Slowly changing him is one of the many pleasures I get from writing the series, though. :)

Also, check out Graeme’s review of The Princes of the Golden Cage—he was the first to review it in the UK. It's mighty fine!

New Review of The King’s Daughters

2009-07-21T16:01:00.000-07:00

Chadwick Ginther of McNally Robinson wrote a very nice review of The King’s Daughters.

Here’s an excerpt: “At times it feels there is a real dearth of non-western themed fantasy out there, but Mallet has created two cultures here, one, influenced heavily by the Middle East, the other by Russian and Slavic myth and folklore and has started to build a larger and cosmopolitan world. I can't wait to read more when Prince Amir heads east in the forthcoming Death in the Traveling City.” More here.

I met Chadwick at the World Fantasy Convention last year, and we’ve kept in touch since. He’s the buyer for McNally Robinson's Sci/Fi/Fantasy department. The McNally Robinson’s bookstores are AMAZING. :)

Night Shade Books Interview

2009-07-20T10:46:00.000-07:00

I recently had the pleasure of doing an interview with Ross E. Lockhart, senior editor at Night Shade Books. We talked about my inspiration and literary influences, as well as the challenges of worldbuilding without maps and writing across genres. I also “hint” at what’s coming next in the series. You can read the entire interview right here.

Pottermania

2009-07-17T14:47:00.000-07:00

Alright, I’ll come clean. I’ve succumbed to Pottermania too. (Hanging my head…just a little though.) No, seriously. I can’t wait to see the Half-Blood Prince tomorrow night! It looks amazing! Plus, I have to admit I’m little curious to see how my husband will react to the ending. He hasn’t read any of the books, so he has no idea of what’s coming at the end of this one. Wow, he’s in for a surprise.

The King’s Daughters Contest Winners

2009-07-16T05:41:00.000-07:00

Tia over at Fantasy Debut has announced the winners of THE KING’S DAUGHTERS. And they are:

Rabia of Bradford, VT
Grace of Bartholows, MD
Debra of Tewksbury, MA

Congratulations guys! And a BIG thank you to Tia for holding the contest for me!

The first review of The King’s Daughters

2009-07-14T15:19:00.000-07:00

John Ottinger over at Grasping for the Wind just reviewed The King’s Daughters. And although he preferred The Princes, he still enjoyed the sequel and recommends it. Read all the details here.

SF Creatives

2009-07-09T12:16:00.000-07:00

Lynda Williams and I will be hosting another SF Creatives meeting tonight, Thursday, July 9, at Books and Company in Prince George, B.C. I invite readers and writers to drop in and share their favourite books with us. Each person gets a turn and takes part in discussion about other people's choices. There will be readings from Lynda’s new book, Far Arena, and mine too, of course. Informal, friendly and fun, with a focus on science fiction and fantasy, we start at 7 pm.

Giveaway Contest

2009-07-06T07:31:00.000-07:00

Reviewer Tia Nevitt is running a giveaway contest for copies of THE KING’S DAUGHTERS over at Fantasy Debut. The contest ends next Monday, so hurry up folks! :D

Copies have arrived

2009-07-02T16:11:00.000-07:00

These copies arrived two days ago and have stayed together only long enough to take this picture. Already half of them have been shipped to reviewers. And more should leave next week. I’m feeling very lucky right now that all those people want to read my book. Seriously. My cheeks hurt from grinning so much.

You won’t believe it, but it cost me more ($10.23) to send a parcel across Canada via ground than to send an identical parcel to the US ($6.70) through Air Mail. Hmmm, something’s wrong here! :/

Canada Day

2009-07-01T04:20:00.000-07:00

PARTY!

Portuguese Rights

2009-06-25T16:34:00.000-07:00

I knew about this for a bit, but I wanted to wait until things had developed a little further before announcing it. Well, I can’t keep it in any longer; I’m spilling the beans, so here it is: the Portuguese rights for The Princes of the Golden Cage have sold. Woohoo! This is my first ever foreign rights sale! And I am totally ecstatic about it! : ) The publisher is Grupo Saida De Emergencia. They do a lot of fantasy titles by well-known authors, so I’m in very good company.

Author and translator extraordinaire Renato Carreira was kind enough to give me the Portuguese working title of the book, which is Os Príncipes da Jaula Dourada. Isn’t it pretty?

IN STOCK

2009-06-18T08:26:00.000-07:00

The King’s Daughters is now IN STOCK at many online retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books-A-Million, to name only a few. Yay!

Straight from the horse’s mouth

2009-06-14T05:27:00.000-07:00

In an interview with Rick Kleffel at The Agony Column, Jeremy Lassen talks about Night Shade Books’ new direction, its latest releases and cover designs. Take a listen here.

SF Creatives

2009-06-10T09:15:00.000-07:00

Lynda Williams and I will be hosting another SF Creatives meeting on Thursday, June 11, at Books and Company in Prince George, B.C. Readers and writers drop in to share their favourite books each other. Each person gets a turn and takes part in discussion about other people's choices. Informal, friendly and fun, with a focus on science fiction and fantasy, we start at 7 pm.

The King's Daughters

2009-06-08T07:04:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled to announce that THE KING’S DAUGHTERS has arrived at the Night Shade books’ warehouse. Copies will appear in bookstores in a few weeks! YAY!

Green Lantern Trailer

2009-05-27T06:45:00.001-07:00

Nathan Fillion as the Green Lantern! OMG! I can't wait to see it!