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Pre-Order Now: Into the Narrowdark by Tad Williams

Hi Everyone,

A quick notice today. I’ll be seeing Tad Williams in July for the release of the penultimate Osten Ard novel, Into the Narrowdark. It is a 608 page behemoth of a book, which will make traveling to see Tad and having him sign the books far more difficult than Brothers in the Wind, though not impossible of course.

That’s right, you just read that right. I’ll be traveling to see Tad. He’s on the west coast and it’s easy for me to drive the 15 hours to him and stop by a book distributor that gets me pristine copies of Into the Narrowdark. The trip takes time and energy, of course, so I’ve tacked on a few extra dollars to account for that.

To order the book signed and/or personalized on the title page, click HERE.

If you have any questions, do ask. I’m always around.

With Ink Magic,
Shawn

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Last Chance: Brothers of the Wind by Tad Williams

Hi Everyone,

On Friday, I am ordering from the publisher The Signed Page copies of Brothers of the Wind by Tad Williams.

I’m really excited about this book. Those of you who love his Osten Ard trilogy Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn should already know everything there is not know about Brothers of the Wind. But if you don’t, here is a little recap:

Pride often goes before a fall, but sometimes that prideful fall is so catastrophic that it changes history itself.

Among the immortal Sithi of Osten Ard, none are more beloved and admired than the two sons of the ruling family, steady Hakatri and his proud and fiery younger brother Ineluki — Ineluki, who will one day become the undead Storm King. The younger brother makes a bold, terrible oath that he will destroy deadly Hidohebhi, a terrifying monster, but instead drags his brother with him into a disaster that threatens not just their family but all the Sithi — and perhaps all of humankind as well.

Set a thousand years before the events of Williams’s The Dragonbone Chair, the tale of Ineluki’s tragic boast and what it brings is told by Pamon Kes, Hakatri’s faithful servant. Kes is not one of the Sithi but a member of the enslaved Changeling race, and his loyalty has never before been tested. Now he must face the terrible black dragon at his master’s side, then see his own life changed forever in a mere instant by Ineluki’s rash, selfish promise.

As you can see, this is an important story. It is perhaps one of the most important prequels to any epic fantasy series ever. That might sound like hyperbole but that’s how significant it is. And for those of you who haven’t read any of Tad’s Osten Ard books, this is perhaps a perfect book to read as it is a good introduction to the world.

Pre-order Brothers of the Wind now. Because when copies are gone, they will be gone like the wind.

Happy Monday!
Shawn

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New Signings: Corey, Dune, Lee, Speakman, Williams

Hi Everyone,

Summer is coming to an end and Fall is in the air in here in the Pacific Northwest. I love Fall. Great books always publish, the beauty of leaves changing, and of course rainy days made for reading.

I have posted several new signings up on The Signed Page. Definitely take a look. I think you’ll want most of them! I mean, come on: James S. A. Corey, Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson, Fonda Lee, and Tad Williams. And I also posted up copies of my double-signed and numbered book, Song of the Fell Hammer. If you are in the mood for a giant epic fantasy, it’s the book for you.

By now, you know what to do. But remember: Books pre-ordered on the same receipt won’t ship until the last book on the order has arrived into our warehouse.

With Magic,
Shawn

PS: Peter V. Brett has the dust jackets for The Desert Prince. I am shipping dust jackets for Chuck Wendig’s new book today. And I’ve shipped copies of Sidewinders by Robert V. S. Redick already that aren’t waiting for other books to arrive on their receipts. Just an FYI!