John Pitts (1965-2019)

Friend and Fairwood alum John Pitts died on Oct. 3 with too many stories left to tell. We mourn his loss.

As J.A. Pitts, he published the Sara Beauhall urban fantasy series, the second of which, Honeyed Words, won the 2012 Gaylactic Spectrum Award; the other three books made the award's short list. John also published several short stories, including a collection from Fairwood Press, Bravado's House of Blues.

John was devoted to his wife, Kathy, and their children, Patrick and Emily, and was a generous friend, always willing to listen and help where he could. During his time as a Fairwood Writer, he provided encouragement and thoughtful critiques within the group and for our critique workshops at Norwescon and Westercon--and he kept up those contributions even after he left Fairwood, as well as teaching workshops and mentoring several writers.

He is deeply missed.

Night Terrors' Reading, Signing

Join Fairwood alum John Pitts, writing as J.A. Pitts, for a reading and signing on Sept. 10 of his latest book, Night Terrors, book four in the adventures of Seattle blacksmith and dragon slayer Sarah Beauhall.

Details: Saturday, Sept. 10
                  2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
                  Crossroads Barnes & Noble
       

Books on Sale

If you missed this week's reading of J.A. Pitts' latest book, Night Terrors, or you haven't already picked up a copy, don't miss this chance for a big bundle of e-books -- including the fourth installment of blacksmith and dragon slayer Sarah Beauhall's adventures --  at a bargain.

But time is running out fast for your chance to pick your price for this Humble Bundle of science fiction and fantasy from WordFire Press!  Pick your price for as many as 17 WordFire titles and help support charity to boot.

J.A. Pitts' New Book, Reading

Fairwood alum John Pitts, writing as J.A. Pitts, has a new book out this month in his urban fantasy series, and he'll be reading from Night Terrors on Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at the University Bookstore.  You'll want to hear him read an excerpt from the latest of Seattle blacksmith and dragon slayer Sarah Beauhall's adventures, and pick up a copy of this and the earlier three books (if you don't already own them) for him to sign.

Night Terrors is also available in e-book and audiobook formats:

Audible

Kindle

NOOK

Readings at Norwescon 34

Join current and alumni members of the Fairwood Writers at their readings at Norwescon 34. Individual readings are up to 30 minutes long.


Brenda Cooper reads Mayan December
Friday, noon in Cascade 3

Darragh Metzger reads The Strawberry Roan
Friday, 4pm in Cascade 3

J A Pitts reads Honeyed Words
Friday, 10pm in Cascade 3

Erin Tidwell, Renee Stern, and other authors published in Beneath Ceaseless Skies magazine
Saturday, 7pm in the Salon (outside Maxi's Lounge in the hotel tower)

Spencer Ellsworth reads The Ifrit's Trial
Saturday, 10pm in Cascade 3

Renee Stern reads A Mother's Choice
Sunday, 10am in Cascade 3

Kim Ritchie reads Triple Time
Sunday, 11am in Cascade 3

Rhiannon Held reads Bloodtech
Sunday, 1:30pm in Cascade 3