Here is my newest interview, with Joel Gates of Green Gates Entertainment. ย Joel and I met a couple of years back on the con circuit, and I’m fortunate enough to consider him a friend. ย He asked some interesting questions for the interview, and we ended up having a pretty good conversation about writing, creativity, education, and life. ย Hope you enjoy:
http://greengatesinc.blogspot.com/2011/11/dwarves-are-back-in-town.html
In case you missed the announcement, The Fall of Dorkhun, book three in the Brotherhood of Dwarves series, is now available for pre-order. ย There are two formats–the limited edition hardcover for $34.95 and the paperback for $19.95. ย Each comes with additional freebies like a poster, a magnet, and postcards depicting the magnificent artwork by Bonnie Wasson. ย The limited edition only has 75 total, and several have already sold, so act now to reserve your copy before they are gone. ย You can pre-order either version from the Seventh Star Press online store. ย All pre-orders should ship in early December.
Also, be on the lookout for a new interview on Green Gates Blog. ย It should be posted within the next week or so and poses some excellent questions for those of you interested in the creative process.
That’s all for now. ย Be on the lookout for more announcements in the near future.
As the release date for The Fall of Dorkhun approaches, I want to give credit and praise to my close friend, Philip Hopkins, who edited the manuscript. ย There are many passages and phrases and scenes in the book that are good because of the diligent work he did combing through my mess. ย I have long maintained that Philip is one of the smartest people I know, and as I read through his comments, suggestions, and markings on the book, my opinion of his abilities only grew.
If any of my writer friends are looking for a good editor, someone who can pour through your work and polish the language into something tight and well-crafted, I highly recommend Philip. ย He is a natural and has an innate sense for the rhythm of language and the flow of narrative. ย He is thorough and consistent and honest, so if you have a tender ego that’s easily bruised, he might not be the right editor for you. ย But if you are a serious professional who wants to improve the quality of your work, you should hire him to work on your manuscript.
In terms of pricing, I can only say that he is fair and reasonable. ย That said, he did give me a “friend” price, so if he charges you less, please don’t tell me. ย In all seriousness, though, his services are worth every penny. ย If you’re interested, please let me know, and I’ll forward him your email address.
