The cover for my first Eberron novel for Wizards of the Coast is up right here. It features three of the main characters in a battle, and the text below states that the book should be ready for a March release. I’m working on the second draft right now and hope to have it completed by the end of the month.
Book Signing
Remember, if you’re anywhere near Beloit, Wisconsin, this Saturday, stop by the Turtle Creek (Beloit College) bookstore around 9:30 AM. I’ll be there signing anything you put in front of me.
I’m heading off to Italy next week to help celebrate my sister Jody’s wedding. I don’t think I’ll have internet access there, so there won’t be an update next week.
Dave Sutherland Is Dying
I recently learned that Dave Sutherland, a longtime TSR employee and the artist behind much of the early D&D and Tekumel products, is terminally ill. To pay his medical bills and hopefully leave something for his wife and daughters, he and his sister are auctioning off much of his gaming stuff on eBay, including some real rare gems. You can find the link here.
Dave created the cover for the “blue book” edition of Dungeons & Dragons, which was the first roleplaying game I ever saw. In a sense, he drew me into the business.
If you have any interest at all, take a look at the auctions. They represent a real trove of gaming history, and the money would be going to help out a family in dire need. Please pass this on to whoever you like and post it wherever you can.
Beloit College Book Signing
The summer convention season is over, which means I mostly stay hunkered down in my office and type for the next six months or so. However, I do have a book signing for Secret of the Spiritkeeper at Turtle Creek, the Beloit College bookstore, on September 18, starting at 9:30 AM. That’s right in Beloit, Wisconsin, my hometown. Please stop on by if you have a chance.
Diana Jones Award Site Updated
The Diana Jones Award committee gave out its award during Gen Con, a few weeks back. The site has just been updated with news on the results and pictures of the ceremony.
Before I had the honor of announcing the DJA winner for this year, Andy Kitkowski gave out the Indie RPG Awards. It flattered me to no end to be nominated for “Human of the Year” for my role in keeping the Diana Jones Award alive. I didn’t win, of course, but I appreciated being on such a cool list.
Dracula’s Revenge Reviewed
Dracula’s Revenge just got its first full-fledged review at the d20 Magazine Rack. You can read the entire glowing article right here.
Origins Awards Proposal Away
As part of my work with the Origins Awards Task Force, I was asked to develop at least three different proposals for the GAMA board to consider and put before the GAMA voters for consideration. I just sent off the first last night. Here it is:
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Collecting What’s Due
I haven’t completed much this week (other than sending a proposal for the Origins Awards to the GAMA board). Instead, I’ve been busy invoicing for services rendered. As with most freelance gigs, it’s one thing to get the job and something else entirely to get paid for it.
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Dracula’s Revenge Review Up
I just got a note from Steve Creech over at d20 Magazine Rack. They have the first full-fledged review of posted right here. It’s both thorough and flattering, just the way I like it.