Monthly Archives: January 2016

a few of the blog posts, well they’ve got me quite cross

Heads up! Today is the last day to enter Willow’s Facebook contest to win a copy of her BD/graphic novel, The Journey Of Earth, and other goodies! Click here and follow the instructions to enter, and good luck! More after the cut. Continue reading

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That’s Amore!: A new Monkey Queen short story

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! To mark the day, after the cut is the premiere of a new Monkey Queen short story, “That’s Amore!” Be warned: There are spoilers, especially for the endings of A Tiding Of Magpies and Redblade. Continue reading

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a reminder from the Tenth Doctor

Ten wants to remind you that you only have until Sunday the 31st to enter Willow’s giveaway on Facebook! You can win a copy of her graphic novel The Journey Of Earth, or a package of goodies! Click here to enter, and don’t wait…time is running out!

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Willow Wednesdays: Goals

Welcome to Willow Wednesdays! Featuring art by Willow, the cover artist for the Monkey Queen series, with her kind permission! Read on after the cut for more, including a Facebook contest! Continue reading

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Willow Wednesdays Extra: Goodies!

If you didn’t back the crowdfunder for Willow’s first BD/graphic novel, The Journey Of Earth, good news! Willow just announced that she’s now selling some of the goodies she originally offered to her crowdfunder backers, including art cards, bookmarks, and keychain charms! You can see samples (from my goodie bag) below. Head to Facebook to view better photos and see all the keychain charms. To order, message Willow through Facebook or email her at willow (dash) san (at) outlook (dot) com. You can also contact me and I’ll forward your message to Willow. But be warned: I’m keeping my goodies. Mine!

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I have seen the blogger, he has been here too

Sunday means catchup, and here’s some happy news: Although I can’t set a publication date yet for the sixth Monkey Queen book, The Crown Of Kylthena, I can confirm that Willow will be back to do the cover! (We’re getting it done early to avoid some scheduling conflicts she’ll have later this year.) I’ve already seen her first sketches, and I promise that this cover will knock your socks off! (We recommend putting on socks when it’s time to reveal the cover.) More after the cut. Continue reading

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Willow Wednesdays Extra: Heeeere’s Abby!

I hope you’ll forgive my posting again so soon, but I realized as I was getting the “Behind The Scenes: Redblade” post polished and ready that I’d forgotten to share this with you, and I didn’t want to bury this at the bottom of that long post. So, here’s Willow’s first take on Abby! (Well, second take, since I did ask Willow to change the coloring on Abby’s coat. But it’s still a gorgeous sketch!) (© 2016 Willow, all rights reserved, used by permission.)

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Behind The Scenes: Redblade

Here’s the latest in the series of Behind The Scenes posts, focusing on the fifth Monkey Queen book, Redblade! This one is long, and there are spoilers a-plenty, so read on after the cut! Continue reading

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Willow Wednesdays: Dreams

Welcome to Willow Wednesdays! Featuring art by Willow, the cover artist for the Monkey Queen series, with her kind permission! Read on after the cut!

So, you ask, tell us more about Willow. What does she dream about? I suspect it might be something like this:

Credit where credit is due: This drawing was a collaboration with Pikila, Willow’s comrade-in-art in Colectif Pin Up! Follow Pikila on DeviantArt!

Art © 2016 by Willow. All rights reserved; used by permission. You can view Willow’s extensive gallery on DeviantArt, see her works in progress by liking her Facebook page, follow her on Twitter, and buy prints and much more at her Society6 webstore, including exclusive Monkey Queen items!

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he’s not old and I’m told, and I’m told he’s a blogger

Let’s start this Sunday catchup with a reminder: Michiko and Beth could use your help! If you like the Monkey Queen books, spread the word. Like our Facebook page, tweet about the books, mention us on Pinterest or Instagram or Google+. Leave a review on your blog or Goodreads or Amazon. I’m hoping for big things for the Monkey Queen in 2016, but they can be even bigger if you pitch in!

More, including a peek at some upcoming blog posts, after the cut! Continue reading

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