ECW Press, the publisher of the hardcover edition of Clockwork Angels: The Novel, has produced an impressive sampler booklet to be given out to industry professionals and booksellers at next week's Book Expo America in New York City.  I will be at the Book Expo autographing the booklets for ECW, appearing on panels, and also signing for other publishers. The impressive Clockwork Angels booklet includes the first three chapters of the novel (which roughly cover the song "Caravan"), the lyrics to "Caravan," three full-color paintings by Hugh Syme, and original introductions by Neil Peart and by myself. The Book Expo...
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LANDMARK CROSSOVER PROJECT: NEW RUSH ALBUM CLOCKWORK ANGELS TO FEATURE ACCOMPANYING NOVEL BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR The new Rush studio album, Clockwork Angels, is accompanied by a full-length “steampunk” novel written by bestselling SF author Kevin J. Anderson and Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. In an innovative combination of music and literature, the new album Clockwork Angels by legendary rock band Rush has been converted into a full-length “steampunk” science fiction novel by international bestselling SF author Kevin J. Anderson and Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The music throughout the Clockwork Angels album—the band’s 20th studio album—forms the backbone...
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And I think it's awesome. Another brilliant painting by Stephen Youll. Brian Herbert and I have delivered the final manuscript. The novel comes out in February 2013. And in two weeks, I'll be flying up to stay with Brian so we start the full-on brainstorming for MENTATS OF DUNE.
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Sometimes it's good to read your email as soon as it comes in! I just received this surprise announcement today.  I didn't know I was even halfway old enough to get any sort of "lifetime achievement"—I'm just getting up to speed.  My sincere thanks to the nominating committee and to all the fans who have read my books over the years. ••• The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers (www.iamtw.org) co-founders Lee Goldberg & Max Allan Collins are pleased to announce the 2012 nominees for the Scribe Award, honoring excellence in media tie-in writing, and the naming of author Kevin...
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