My latest column for the Escapist went up today: “How to Write a Tie-In Novel.” Check it out for a quick behind-the-scenes look at how some of your favorite books about your favorite worlds make it to your shelves.
Tied-In Released
The IAMTW has just released its first book, Tied In: The Business, History and Craft of Media Tie-In Writing. Edited by Lee Goldberg, the book features essays about all aspects of writing tie-in novels from Donald Bain, Max Allan Collins, Tod Goldberg, Elizabeth Massie, William C. Dietz, Aaron Rosenberg, Paul Kupperberg, Jeff Mariotte, Raymond Benson, Robert Greenberger, David Spencer, Greg Cox, …
Beukes Takes London
Lauren Beukes – author of the excellent Moxyland and Zoo City, and fellow Angry Robot author – is due for a rare visit to London from her home in South Africa. During this, she has a signing at Forbidden Planet on July 29, from 6—7 PM. For this, you can order one of a limited edition of 100 hardcovers of Zoo …
Kickstarting Terrible Character Portraits
My friend Jeff Preston has a new Kickstarter project: 60 Terrible Character Portraits for Creative Commons Release. Despite the title, Jeff’s artwork is the opposite of terrible. Check it out and chip in if it tickles you.