We have finalized the hotel details for those attending the 2013 Superstars Writing Seminar in Colorado Springs this coming May 14–16.   We have a special rate at the stunning hotel, the Antlers Hilton, right at the base of Pike's Peak, $109 per night, which includes free parking in downtown Colorado Springs.  This historic hotel has plenty of creative vibes—it's the very place where Katharine Lee Bates wrote the song "America the Beautiful" in 1893.  So come and see those "purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain"! The hotel is already sold out for regular visitors during these dates, but...
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Here’s what came for today’s dose of awesomeness—the special, high-end “Watchmaker’s Edition” of the CLOCKWORK ANGELS unabridged audio, read by Neil Peart.  This is a limited edition package with an amazing design (done by Hugh Syme), which includes a working clock! The seven CDs of the novel are specially packaged, and include a special booklet created by Hugh Syme and me, a Rush/KJA/Clockwork Angels timeline, a mini poster (“I can’t stop thinking big”), and a full-color clocktower to hold it all. Neil just wrote today to say "It really is a nice piece of work. Prettier than I could have...
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So why is Book 2 so important? When a new trilogy or series is launched, publisher and author put a great deal of emphasis on attracting their audience, getting the books out the gate with as much bang as possible.  Then, for the grand finale, the final book in a series, publisher and author will do another big push, getting readers to pick up the whole thing. But what about poor Book 2? The second novel in a series or trilogy may well be the most important factor in determining the success (or failure) of the series. Right now, I...
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We've just added another stop on the HELLHOLE AWAKENING tour, a talk and signing at one of my hometown stores, the Barnes & Noble at Citadel in Colorado Springs, Tuesday April 9, at 7 PM.  Please look at the list of cities below and come out to say hi if I'm in your area.  I'll have some giveaways, will give a talk, answer questions, and of course sign books. This national tour is for the release of HELLHOLE AWAKENING, but I will be happy to sign your copies of CLOCKWORK ANGELS, the Dan Shamble novels, any of our new Dune...
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