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So the Big Day is here – and now it’s time for some details on my other upcoming project! And here we go. Ambit Afterman is the Chosen One. Born with the mark of the silver bellflower on his palm and given a magical spear, he is the one whose coming the prophecy foretold. When… {read more}
Happy Remembrance Day, everybody. I wondered if “happy” was an appropriate word to use here, and finally decided that it was. I know that if I had laid down my life for the sake of future generations, I’d want them to be happy about it. Knowing they were enjoying what I gave them would be… {read more}
That’s it. It’s done. The series is finished. A couple of minutes ago I wrote the final words of the final book. It came in at 195 pages – slightly short, but I write my books to be as long as they need to be. I don’t really know what to say now. I know… {read more}
Man, characters in The Walking Dead are idiots. Lucky most of ’em will wind up as zombie food anyway. Up to page 190 now. ~KJT, ready to re-watch Firefly now
Names in the South of Cymria are straightforward enough. A few families carry on particular surnames – the Redguards being a prime example, and later on the Eagleborns as well. Most Southerners, however, have no hereditary surname. Instead, the tradition is to take the name of your father if you’re a man, or your mother… {read more}
Well, I know it’s not Christmas Day yet, but as I’ll be going away for the customary family holiday soon, I’m putting up my official Christmas message now. 2013 has been a year of change for me. I’ve now been in my new job for over a year, and a few weeks ago I had… {read more}
The word “privacy” is most likely derived from “privy” – an old word for “toilet”. ~KJT, pleasantly tired after a Christmas BBQ
Well, it’s that time again. The Shadow’s Heart is only a month or two away from release, and as an early Christmas present for everybody, here are the customary teasers. Hopefully they’ll pique some interest! Five major characters will die Three children will be conceived, and two will be born We will find out more… {read more}
…the fifth of November! Why do I remember it? Because it’s my parents’ wedding anniversary! This year is their 30th. Yes, of course Dad is giving Mum pearls. I even helped him pick them out. In a nice little coincidence, they were married in the same year as the school where I now work was… {read more}
During my recent holiday in Parkes I visited one of my favourite places to go: a used bookshop. As someone who loves books and is naturally inclined to collect things, I always jump at the chance to come across anything rare or unusual. This particular used bookshop turned out to be well worth the visit:… {read more}
