Sunday, August 17, 2014

Corrections and Congratulations

(cross-posted from chriswillrich.com)
Reader John Banister points out that the author's note on distances in The Silk Map has things exactly backwards -- a li is usually assumed to be around a third of a mile, not three miles as the note states. The map in the book, and the text as far as I can tell, follow the rule of a li being a third of a mile. But, embarrassingly, the author's note is out in front saying something different.
I apologize for this glaring error. I hope it doesn't hurt anyone's enjoyment of the book.
Speaking of the map, John Banister also notes it's possible to expand the view on the Kindle version: "To zoom the map, hold your finger on it until the magnifier icon appears, and then tap that icon. Also, images have more contrast at higher brightness settings." Many thanks to Mr. Banister for both comments.
I also want to share the happy news that Kerem Beyit has just won a Chesley Award in the category of "Best Cover Illustration: Paperback Book" for his wonderful cover for The Scroll of Years. I still remember my first reaction to seeing that artwork, which was that I merely wrote about that world, while Kerem had obviously been there. Congratulations to Kerem and to all the winners and nominees. See: http://www.asfa-art.org/pages/06-currentawardspage.html

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Maps and Starships


Nice news to report here. Gaunt and Bone #2: The Silk Map (Pyr Books) is on sale as of today. This adventure sends the rogues on a quest along a trade route inspired by the real world's historical Silk Road. Their goal: a new source of ironsilk, a mysterious substance that Gaunt and Bone have been employing now and again since their first appearance. If they can find it, a demigod is prepared to reunite them with lost family. But there are many competitors, and the road is long ...



I'm also delighted to have a story included in the reprint anthology Space Opera (Prime Books), edited by Rich Horton. "The Mote-Dancer and the Firelife" first appeared in Beneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine, and you can read it there. However, I've read many of the other stories in the anthology before, and if you enjoy a good space adventure I think this book will be a great read!


Friday, January 24, 2014

"The Cloak of Belonging"

Just resurfacing to report that my new Pathfinder Tales story "The Cloak of Belonging" is now complete and free to read at paizo.com . See:

http://paizo.com/pathfinder/tales/serial/theCloakOfBelonging

This story features Gideon Gull, a down-on-his-luck bard in the world of the Pathfinder Tales roleplaying game, an unlikely hero about to be swept into a career of fantastical intrigue. His story continues in my new book The Dagger of Trust, about which you can learn more here:

http://paizo.com/products/btpy93qy?Pathfinder-Tales-The-Dagger-of-Trust

I hope the new year is treating everyone well. More later!