It’s publication week so I’m basically everywhere on the Internet.
Tuesday, I was at the Broken Binding fulfilment centre, signing 1,000 special editions of the hardback of The Judas Blossom. They are selling fast, so if you want a copy I suggest you order it ASAP. The slipcase ones went in under 5 minutes.
I’ve also done a whole bunch of interviews and posts. Over on John Scalzi’s website, I talk about The Big Idea, of where the book came from and why I chose to write about 13th century Persia.
On the website of Mary Robinette Kowal I talk about My Favourite Bit from the first book, and it will not be what anyone is expecting, or even who the character is I’m talking about.
Then there are some great reviews, from Allen on his YouTube channel here
And the Brothers Gwynne did their review recently on their channel here
If you have read The Judas Blossom, can you do me a favour please and leave a review on Amazon, or Barnes and Noble, and Goodreads if possible. It really helps others find the book and it spreads the word about the series.
I’m chugging along on book 3 now, and am getting there, but obviously with all the PR this month, my progress will slow down. However, I am still on target to finish by Christmas. Next year I will be doing more edits on book 2, editing book 3, and starting to write something completely new. Exciting times ahead!
Stephen Aryan 