What a wonderful day! The election is finally over!

November 07, 2012

I suspect that whomever you voted for (if you happen to be American and eligible to vote) you share my joy and relief that the long national nightmare of a seemingly endless campaign is over. It’s my sincerest hope that reasonable politicians can now actually work together to accomplish things. I know, a long shot, but I am a dreamer.

In writing news, I will be handing in the manuscript for my next novel to my editor this month. I’m enjoying this book immensely. As much as I loved writing the Iron Elves, it’s refreshing to create an entirely new world, new characters, and push myself as a writer to try new things. It’s more work in the sense that you have to learn the new characters and the world they inhabit, but I find that part exhilarating.

I won’t give out a timetable yet, but check back once in a while because teaser material will begin to appear.

For those interested in purchasing a set of the leather-bound Iron Elves

November 03, 2012

There’s been some interest expressed in buying a set of the leather-bound Iron Elves. I met with the book binder this morning to discuss that possibility with him. As I mentioned, these are all individually handcrafted and simply gorgeous. The good news is that we can do more sets. I don’t have a time estimate yet, but will get one. Each set will be signed and personalized. In fact, because these

are all done one at a time, you’ll even be able to request some variations to make your set absolutely unique. How’s that for service 🙂 The price for a set like the ones I gave away will be $350.00 plus shipping. There will be more expensive options if you really want to do them up (I think goat hide runs more as does gilting). And if price doesn’t matter I’ll personally hand deliver them and read the series to you 🙂

And the winner of the leather-bound set of the Iron Elves is….

November 01, 2012

But first, a word from our sponsor, me 🙂 I really appreciate all the emails checking in to see how I was doing after Hurricane Sandy. I actually came through unscathed. My neighborhood suffered some fallen trees and assorted other minor damage, but that’s it. No flooding and no fires. We never even lost power. So I feel very fortunate in that regard. Honestly, the biggest travail I’ve dealt with is there were no muffins in the diner this morning because the bakery delivery truck couldn’t make it into the city.

And so, the winner of the leather-bound set.  As with all my giveaways, I print out everyone’s name on paper, cut them up, put them in a hat, and draw. Not exactly high tech, but it works.

Congratulations to Holly Martin of the USA!

Cheers,

Chris

Massive, apocalyptic storm and The Walking Dead tonight

October 28, 2012

Mother nature is going a bit overboard in providing a scary background for The Walking Dead tonight. I don’t feel particularly at risk, certainly not when compared to the people living right out on the coast. I’m just a few blocks from Central Park so I don’t have to worry about flooding. I think my biggest concern will be losing power which would mean not being able to watch the show! But all kidding aside, I hope everyone who is in the path of Sandy is taking the proper precautions.

Be smart, stay safe, and if you can, watch the zombie apocalypse with a loved on curled up on the couch beside you. In lieu of that, do what I do, and make yourself a hot chocolate and a toasted crumpet with butter and cherry jam.

Win a leather-bound set of the Iron Elves

October 17, 2012

Have I told you lately how much I lo- er, like you 🙂 Seriously, the emails and support I get from fans all over the globe is just spectacular. Writing can be a very isolating profession/obsession, so knowing you’re out there enjoying the adventures of the Iron Elves really means a lot to me. And so, I’d like to say thanks.

You may have noticed the secret tab on the site and wondered just what the heck was discovered in the Lost Library of Kaman Rahl. Well, turns out it was another leather-bound set of the Iron Elves series! These books have been hand-crafted by a skilled artisan steeped in the ancient wisdom of putting leather on, um, well, books 🙂 They are gorgeous. Seriously, they are stunning. And they are going to go to one lucky fan. (Details below the photo)

All you have to do to enter is enter. OK, slightly more involved than that, but not by much. First, this is open to anyone anywhere in the world. You can enter here by replying to this post, or on my http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris-Evans-Iron-Elves/435233515470?ref=hl FaceBook page, or even my Twitter account. I am not going to make you jump through hoops, just your name and country of origin so that when the drawing is held we’ll know who won.

I’ll hold the drawing at the end of the month. Of course, if there’s a lot of interest I may have to go back into the library and see what else is hidden on the shelves.

Cheers!

Chris

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