Shelf Essentials: Best Reads of 2007

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

Jay Tomio (The Bodhisattva) updates his list of best reads and has this to say about Grey:

It’s  versace-grunge SF that has as much substance as style. Upon entering Armstrong’s (world) it takes a moment to get your bearings, not due to an overly fantastic or futuristic departure from what we know, but because the truth surrounds us – and it’s ugly.

Link to: Best Reads of 2007

The Royalton is dead to me. Dead.

Friday, November 9th, 2007

I admit, I haven’t been to the Royalton in a while. A few days ago, though, I was talking it up to a friend and suggesting how we should go and have a drink. Now I learn, much to my horror that it is no longer. That’s right, the picture is the “new and improved” Royalton lobby.

Are you kidding? That looks more vintage Cleveland Ramada lobby circa 1979.

God, that’s awful.

World Fantasy

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

What a great World Fantasy I had this year. Much thanks, as usual to my agent, Ginger. I had a great time hanging out with the amazing Ysa Wilce and her husband James. Of course, the excellent NightShade was there, sans the big guy. I also enjoyed conversations with Lou Anders, Paul Witcover, Morgan Burns, David Louis Edelman, and Catherynne M. Valente among many others.

Grey on sale at Target.com

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Just in time for the holidays, Target.com has Grey at a sweet price of $10.17. Head on over and get a few. They make great gifts and it’s fun to follow along in the book while you listen to the podcast and find all the discrepancies.