Out Now: The Ultra Big Sleep

If you enjoyed The Ultra Thin Man, check out the new sequel from author Patrick Swenson: The Ultra Big Sleep, due out next week. Patrick, along with Django Wexler (The Guns of Empire), will be reading at the University Bookstore at 7pm on August 9.

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

Come Join Us at Norwescon 39 (Part 2)

We're only a few days away from Norwescon, March 24-27, and we hope you'll be there too!

Come join the Fairwood Writers at our Writers' Workshop social on Saturday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Presidential Suite 1360.


 

The social is a great opportunity to meet and greet fellow writers.

Whether you're participating in this year's workshop, a veteran from 

previous years or simply interested in learning more about our 

workshops for next year, we look forward to seeing you there!

 

Come Join Us at Norwescon 39 (Part 1)

We're all getting ready for Norwescon, March 24-27, and we hope you'll be there too!

Come join the Fairwood Writers at our Norwescon readings:

• Friday, 10 a.m., Cascade 1

             Kim Ritchie reads "White Bird, Red Moon," the first chapter of  
             The Third Orb, a work in progress and the opening novel in  
             The Dark Star Chronicles.

• Friday, 1 p.m., Cascade 1 

             Renee Stern reads from "Saved Them All": A familiar phrase,
             hidden in comms traffic, tests Patril's loyalties in the war
             between the Sol Defense Force and outer-system rebels.

• Friday, 8:30 p.m., Cascade 1

             Catherine Cooke Montrose reads from Book 2 of Wayfinders:
             Old gods of Mexico interfere with a drug lord's plans for  a
             magically gifted teen.  Violence and intensity, not for younger
             than 13.

• Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Cascade 1

             John (J.A.) Pitts reads from his ongoing serial swords and
             sorcery novel: The Adventures of Useless Lump: Cleric.

• Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Cascade 1

              Brenda Cooper reads from Spear of Light, the sequel -- coming
              in June 2016 -- to Philip K. Dick Award finalist Edge of Dark. 
              (Awards ceremony starts at 7 p.m. Friday in Grand 2!)

Brenda Cooper Award Nomination

Congratulations to Fairwood alum Brenda Cooper, whose latest novel Edge of Dark is a finalist for for the 2016 Philip K. Dick award.

She's in great company among the other finalists for this year's award:

• EDGE OF DARK by Brenda Cooper (Pyr)
• AFTER THE SAUCERS LANDED by Douglas Lain (Night Shade Books)
• (R)EVOLUTION by PJ Manney (47North)
• APEX by Ramez Naam (Angry Robot Books)
• WINDSWEPT by Adam Rakunas (Angry Robot Books)
• ARCHANGEL by Marguerite Reed (Arche Press)

The winner will be announced on March 25, 2016 at Norwescon 39. Good luck, Brenda!

EDGE OF DARK by Brenda Cooper (Pyr)
AFTER THE SAUCERS LANDED by Douglas Lain (Night Shade Books)
(R)EVOLUTION by PJ Manney (47North)
APEX by Ramez Naam (Angry Robot Books)
WINDSWEPT by Adam Rakunas (Angry Robot Books)
ARCHANGEL by Marguerite Reed (Arche Press) - See more at: http://www.brenda-cooper.com/2016/01/12/edge-of-dark-nominate-for-the-p-k-dick-awards/#sthash.nfwGwsmQ

EDGE OF DARK by Brenda Cooper (Pyr)
AFTER THE SAUCERS LANDED by Douglas Lain (Night Shade Books)
(R)EVOLUTION by PJ Manney (47North)
APEX by Ramez Naam (Angry Robot Books)
WINDSWEPT by Adam Rakunas (Angry Robot Books)
ARCHANGEL by Marguerite Reed (Arche Press) - See more at: http://www.brenda-cooper.com/2016/01/12/edge-of-dark-nominate-for-the-p-k-dick-awards/#sthash.nfwGwsmQ.dp

Countdown: Two Weeks To Go

Get your manuscripts ready for the writers' workshop at Norwescon 39 next March!  We're counting down to our submissions deadline at midnight on Sunday, Nov. 29.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to have your fantasy, science fiction and horror short stories and novel excerpts critiqued by professional writers and editors.  You'll find our guidelines here.

The clock is ticking!  We hope to see you and your work at Norwescon!