I’m in Swift Current for a reading at the public library’s “Literary Cafe” this evening. As usual, the first thing I did in my hotel room was plug in my laptop, and was pleasantly surprised to find that since I left Regina three hours ago Ian Randal Strock has posted a very nice review of …
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Upcoming signings
I’ve got several book readings and signings scheduled over the next little while to promote Marseguro. If you’re in the vicinity to one, please stop by! Friday, February 15, reading at the Swift Current Public Library, 7:30 p.m. There’s also going to be live music! Friday, February 29, signing at Cole’s in the Cornwall Centre, …
Marseguro is a top SF pick for February…
…at New Zealand’s Barbara’s Books: Edward Willett is a clever, interesting writer, not afraid to create new species, and fascinating worlds. [Marseguro] has normal, and not-normal humans fleeing to a distant world. Trouble follows them.Cool!
Nice Amazon review of Marseguro
A nice reader’s review of Marseguro showed up on Amazon today: Excellent world-building and well developed characters. Very enjoyable. If you are interested in the religious implications of genetic manipulation, the political problems with a theocracy, or the question of what you would do when faced with extinction, read this book. – William Howe He …
Book Give-Away Contest: Week 1 winner, Week 2 begins!
And the winner of a signed copy of Marseguro for the first week of February is (drum roll, please): Ken McConnell Congratulations, Ken! On to Week 2. If you’ve already entered, you don’t need to enter again: I’ll automatically roll in all the names I’ve received so far into the next week. If you haven’t …
A nice review of Marseguro…
…just cropped up at Darque Reviews: “…a creative tale…Mr. Willett blends science fiction with heavy religious beliefs into a well-written storyline that’s filled with dramatic scenery and character detail. Sci-fi and fantasy fans should find this story full and entertaining.” – Kimberly Swan Not bad!
My Facebook interview, Part 4 (the conclusion)
Part 1 is here; Part 2 is here; Part 3 is here. The interviewer is Dr. Robert Runte. The Facebook version is here. RR: So the next obvious question is how do you ensure “characters who are as much like real people as you can?” Are they based on people you know? (and do they …
Jeff VanderMeer interviews me
A few days ago I discovered that Jeff VanderMeer (yes, the two-time World Fantasy Award winner: that Jeff VanderMeer) was running an interesting survey on his blog, Ecstatic Days, in which he had posted several examples of book cover art and then asked his readers several questions about, such as what kind of book they …
My Facebook interview, Part 3
Part 1 is here; Part 2 is here. The interviewer is Dr. Robert Runte. The Facebook version is here.RR: I’m always interested in a writer’s process. Some writers write by just sitting down at the keyboard and letting things develop as they may; at the other end of the continuum are those that don’t set …
My Facebook interview, Part 2
Part 1 is here. The interviewer is Dr. Robert Runte. The Facebook version is here. RR: Oh, let us say rather that you are the embodiment of the modern day renaissance man! One of the things I liked about Marseguro was the complexity of the main, and even a few of the secondary, characters. (This …
My Facebook interview, Part 1
This week I’m being interviewed on Facebook on the discussion board of the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy group. If you’re on Facebook, you can see the interview here. For those who aren’t, though, I’m going to post it here as it goes along. My interviewer is Dr. Robert Runte. RR: Okay, let’s get this …
Book Give-Away Contest: Week I
Tomorrow’s the big day when Marseguro officially hits bookstore shelves, and today was the big day when my author’s and promotional copies finally arrived from Penguin Canada. (Yay!) And so, with great fanfare, I announce the Great Marseguro Book Give-Away Contest! Here’s how it’s going to work. I’m going to give away one signed copy …
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