2006 News/Current Events

	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows	December 21, 2006
	The title for J.K. Rowlings seventh and final installation of the Harry Potter books has been announced: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. (discuss this post by Orion)
	New Book News!!	December 16, 2006
	Lots of new stuff out this month! Jim Butcher's next Codex Alera book is out, Cursor's Fury - I've read it twice already :p. Orson Scott Card's new SF book, Empire is out. Also out soon is Simon R. Green's latest Nightside book, And Follow Darkness Like a Dream . And we can't forget Laurell K. Hamilton's new Mery Gentry book, Mistral's Kiss!! Happy reading! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Very Short Stories	November 02, 2006
	Available from Wired Magazine - Very Short Stories. 33 writers. 5 designers. 6-word science fiction. Click discuss for more! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Book News	November, 2006
	Lots of new books by some big authors out by the end of October! Lois McMaster Bujold's The Sharing Knife, Vol. 1: Beguilement; Melanie Rawn's new urban fantasy book, Spellbinder; Kate Elliot's Spirit Gate, first of an expected seven-book series; Susanna Clarke's Ladies of Grace Adieu and other stories; R.A. Salvatore's Road of the Patriarch. Also released is Issue #1 of Laurell K. Hamilton's Guilty Pleasures graphic novel. It looks like it will be released an issue each month, with #2 due in the beginning of November. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	A River Runs Under It - Robin Hobb	October 16, 2006
	On the Eos Books blog there is an entry in which Robin Hobb shares with her readers where she gets some of the ideas for her books ... (discuss this post by Orion)
	Updates!	October 11, 2006
	I went through and updated a lot of stuff around the site today! Specifically, I added an excerpt and synopsis to Belladonna, by Anne Bishop; Added a link Marion Zimmer Bradley’s site to her author page. And I just cleaned up the pages a bit. I also added information on the new books the following authors have coming out: Terry Brooks; Jacqueline Carey; Jay Caselberg; Kate Elliot’s; Simon R. Green’s; Laurell K. Hamilton; Elizabeth Haydon; Kim Harrison; Jennifer Roberson; Carrie Vaughn. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Jim Butcher Video Interview	October 08, 2006
	There is a video interview of author Jim Butcher available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DbsSGiGCmw. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Eragon Movie Trailer	October 08, 2006
	Looks like the Eragon movie trailer has been out a couple of weeks, but I just came across it today: www.apple.com/trailers/fox/eragon/. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Two New Short Story Collections Out	October 06, 2006
	This week two new short story collections have been released! The first is My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding, which features short stories by some of my favorite authors - P.N. Elrod, Jim Butcher, and Rachel Caine to name a few. Also out this week is Laurell K. Hamilton's new collection of 14 short stories - Strange Candy. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Anita Blake Comic	October, 2006
	Laurell K Hamilton's Anita Blake series is being adapted into a comic by Dabbel Brothers (recently partnered with Marvel Comics btw) and the first edition is due out October 18th. An awesome article spread on the new series is available at: www.newsarama.com/DBPro/Anita/Marvel/AnitBlakePre.html LKH has a few sample pages that can be accessed through her website, but just to make life simpler, here's a link to a my favorite sample: www.laurellkhamilton.org/ABGP001-p08.jpg. (discuss this post by Arwen Undomiel)
	New book news!!	September 26, 2006
	Several new releases out this month! Neil Gaiman has a new collection of short stories out titled Fragile Things. Rachel Caine, author of the Weather Warden series, has a new series out now - Glass Houses, book one of the Morganville Vampires series. And last, but certainly not least, Terry Pratchett has his latest book released - Wintersmith! Also, there are lots of books that are now out as paperbacks: The Road to Dune by Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson; Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb; The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower by Stephen King; Thud! by Terry Pratchett; Shadowmarch by Tad Williams; The Wizard by Gene Wolfe. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Dresden Files website	September 26, 2006
	Scifi.com now has a website up for the upcoming Dresden Files TV show, based on the novels by Jim Butcher. Check it out! http://www.scifi.com/dresden/ (discuss this post by Elayne)
	HUGE Releases this week!!	August 29, 2006
	Two big releases are out on the shelves today!! First up is Terry Brooks' new pre-Shannara book, Armageddon's Children! "In this exciting first of a new fantasy trilogy, bestseller Brooks effortlessly connects the Tolkien-infused magic of his Shannara books (First King of Shannara, etc.) with the urban, postapocalyptic world of his Word and the Void series (Running with the Demon, etc.)." Also out officially in the US today is Robin Hobb's Forest Mage, Book Two of the Soldier Son Trilogy. "The second volume in Robin Hobb's epic fantasy tale about a noble's son claimed by an unknown magic . . . and involuntarily forced to act as a liaison between two very different peoples." And finally, Rachel Caine's, one of my favorite 'new' author's has Firestorm, the fifth book in her Weather Warden series out! Click on 'discuss' for more information about these books! Good reading! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	A Jordan Update	August 28, 2006
	This is from SciFi.com (http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=37642): Jordan's Condition Good, But Mixed Best-selling fantasy author Robert Jordan (The Wheel of Time) is back home in Charleston, S.C., after a visit to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where he was treated for a rare blood disorder, "with mostly good, but certainly mixed results," Jordan's official blog reported. Jordan, whose real name is Jim Rigney, has been undergoing treatment for a condition known as amyloidosis since April. Amyloidosis is a rare blood disease, affecting only eight people out of a million each year, which causes an abnormal protein buildup in various organs that can permanently damage them. Jordan's condition was first reported in a March 23rd letter to Locus Magazine. Though amyloidosis is a serious and potentially fatal disease, Jordan said in his Locus letter that he has "30 more years' worth of books to write," and added that he doesn't intend to "let this thing get in [his] way." Jordan, who is perhaps best known for the Wheel of Time series, said on his blog that if "worse comes to worst," he will finish A Memory of Light, the final book in the main sequence of The Wheel of Time, so that the main story arc, at the very least, will be completed. Jordan added that A Memory of Lightisn't intended to be the last The Wheel of Time book; he has plans to write two short prequel novels and possibly three "outrigger" novels set in the Wheel of Time universe. Jordan also has plans to write two Infinity of Heaven trilogies, a series set in "quite another universe." —John Joseph Adams The short of it is that Jordan is back home for a time. The news from the doctors is possitive, but mixed. At the very least he still plans to finnish off the main story arc of the Wheel of Time series with the book, A Memory of Light. He will of course write more if he can, but that is what I wanted to hear. There will be an ending. Yay! (discuss this post by SMILE)
	New Books	August 24, 2006
	Lots of new books out this month!! First up is The Floating Island by Elizabeth Hayden, book number one of her The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme. Next is Dzur by Stephen Brust, the latest book in his Vlad Taltos series. Also out is Crusader, the final book in the Wayfarer Redemption by Sara Douglass. House of Chains, the next book in Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen series. And finally, Lian Hearn's latest book, The Harsh Cry of the Heron is out! Good reading! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Eragon: The Movie Release Date	August 24, 2006
	The release date on the upcoming movie based on Christopher Paolini's book Eragon, book one of the Inheritance Trilogy, is now known - December 15, 2006! Visit the Official Movie Site for more info and wallpapers! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Terry Brooks - Interview	August 09, 2006
	Terry Brooks traditionally gives an interview after the publication of one of his books, and Armageddon's Children is no different. You can find the intervew on the official Brooks website under the news section. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Nicole Kidman to star in 'The Golden Compass'	August 05, 2006
	According to Entertainment Weekly, Nicole Kidman is to star in the upcoming $150 million film adaptation of The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman. Current plans are to make the entire His Dark Materials trilogy the next Lord of the Rings. The Golden Compass is to begin shooting in September. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Dresden Files Trailer	July 27, 2006
	Check out the new Dresden Files trailer that's been floating around the SciFi Channel! Trailer. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Sword of Truth Mini-series	July 25, 2006
	From the official Terry Goodkind website. "Sam Raimi gets Terry Goodkind’s bestselling Sword of Truth adventure series! Raimi and Donen hope to begin production of the opening mini-series, WIZARD’S FIRST RULE, within the next year, to be followed by ensuing volumes of the epic novels. The development process will begin while Raimi completes SPIDER-MAN III. Definitive word on the production will be available in early 2007." Source. (discuss this post by SMILE)
	New Ravenloft Book by LKH!	July 22, 2006
	For those interested in trying out a different kind of Laurell K. Hamilton, her new book - Ravenloft: Death of a Darklord - is now out! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Special $3.99 Edition of The Wayfarer Redemption	July 22, 2006
	Anyone who has yet to read Sara Douglass' The Wayfarer Redemption, the first book of her Axis Trilogy, or for those who just haven't gotten around to buying book #1 yet, TOR has released a special $3.99 edition in anticipation of the upcoming August release of book 6 in the series, Crusader! It's a great opportunity to check out the series for half the cost! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Forest Mage out in UK	July 22, 2006
	For all you lucky people who don't live in the US, Robin Hobb's second book in the Soldier Son Trilogy - The Forest Mage - is out in the UK and probably elseware! Enjoy, while the rest of us have to wait until August! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Terry Goodkind - Phantom Released Today	July 19, 2006
	Terry Goodkind's 10th book in the Sword of Truth, titled Phantom, hit bookshelves today. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Brandon Sanderson - Mistborn News	July 02, 2006
	There will be a pre-release book signing party for Mistborn three days before the official release of the book, on July 2nd, 2006 starting at 5pm at the Provo Towne Center Mall in Utah. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Eragon Movie	July 02, 2006
	This is the first I've heard of this, but there is a movie based on book Eragon by Christopher Paolini set to hit theatres on December 15th, 2006. There is a sweepstakes on the official website for 4 tickets to the premiere of the movie. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Terry Brooks - Armageddon's Children Preview	July 02, 2006
	There is a new sample chapter (chapter 8) from Terry Brooks' new book Armageddon's Children on the official website (discuss this post by Orion)
	Jim Baen Dies	June 30, 2006
	From Locus Online, editor and publisher Jim Baen, founder of Baen Books, died yesterday at the age of 62. He suffered a stroke on June 12, and never recovered from his coma. Baen Book and David Drake both have obituaries posted. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Jim Baen Has Stroke	June 17, 2006
	According to Locus Online, publisher and editor Jim Baen (of Baen Books) suffered a stroke this past Monday and remains in a hospital in North Carolina in serious condition. No further word on his condition is available at this time, except that it is 'serious' according to his official message board, Baen's Bar. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Books Out!	June 15, 2006
	Several of our authors here at ADawn have new books available! Jim Butcher's Spiderman adaptation - Spider-Man - The Darkest Hours - is now on the shelves! New author Carrie Vaughn's second title, Kitty Goes to Washington, is now available. And last, but certainly not least, is Dragons - Worlds Afire, which features four novellas by R.A. Salvatore, Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, Keith Baker, and Scott McGough. Enjoy! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Terry Goodkind - Phantom book signing	June 14, 2006
	Terry Goodkind will be holding a single book signing event in addition to a "meet and greet" in Las Vegas, Nevada for the release of his next book in the Sword of Truth titled Phantom. For specific details, visit the official Goodkind website, (with specific threads in the forums here and here.) (discuss this post by Orion)
	Kushiel's Scion in stores!	June 08, 2006
	Keep an eye out! Though not officially out until June 12, Kushiel's Scion has been spotted in stores and is available for purchase online! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Terry Goodkind Has Heart Surgery	June 05, 2006
	Terry Goodkind posted on his official website - www.prophets-inc.com - that he is currently recovering from heart surgery. Mr. Goodkind says that he is doing well, and that this will not affect the release of Phantom on July 18th. Click on 'discuss this post' for further information. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Armageddon's Children - Chapter One Available	June 05, 2006
	Terry Brooks' Armageddon's Children website has Chapter One now available! Click here! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	"New Spring" Comic Discontinued	June 05, 2006
	Due to issues with pretty much everyone, Red Eagle Entertainment has announced that it will cease publication of the New Spring graphic novel. Click on 'discuss this post' to read the entire press release. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Upcoming Titles for aSoIaF Released!	June 05, 2006
	Check out George R.R. Martin's author page! The titles for his upcoming books in the A Song of Ice and Fire series have been added! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	A Dance With Dragons - Excerpt	May 31, 2006
	George R.R. Martin has posted another sample from his forthcoming book A Dance With Dragons. You can find it on his website at www.georgerrmartin.com/chapter.html. (discuss this post by Orion)
	New Books!	May 30, 2006
	Some new books were released today!! Naomi Novik's Black Powder War, the final book in her Temeraire series is now released! Sarah Ash's Children of the Serpent Gate is now available as a paperback! Be sure to check out Sarah Ash's author page for information on her upcoming duolgoy, Alchymist's Legacy. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Dresden Gets SCI FI Pickup	May 23, 2006
	The SCI FI Channel has ordered 11 episodes of The Dresden Files, based on Jim Butcher's best-selling books, the network said. Nicolas Cage's Saturn Films and Lionsgate TV will produce the series, which kicks off with a two-hour pilot in January 2007! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Lois McMaster Bujold Interview	May 19, 2006
	The UChronicles has posted an interview with Lois McMaster Bujold. She speaks to her Vorkosigan Saga and World of Chalion Series, as well as answers some general questions about being a sci-fi/fantasy writer. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Dark Wraith of Shannara	May 17, 2006
	Del Rey, a division of the Random House Publishing Group, announces its first original graphic novel project: Dark Wraith of Shannara, a brand-new adventure set in the bestselling Shannara universe by Terry Brooks. Dark Wraith of Shannara is set a few years after the events of The Wishsong of Shannara. Its main characters will be siblings Jair and Brin Ohmsford, the young girl Kimber Boh, Cogline the Druid--who can speak with the spirits of the dead--and the evil and dangerous Croton Witch. In the story, Jair Ohmsford discovers that he can draw on a form of magic that allows him to transform into other living creatures, both human and other. The magic is both powerful and seductive, for Jair can feel himself wanting to remain in each new form that he tries. The dangers he faces in Dark Wraith of Shannara, however, will demand that the power be put to use. For more information, click on Discuss this post.Source. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology Released	May 10, 2006
	In the winter of 2005, after the horrifying natural disaster of the tsunami in Southeast Asia, Steve Savile and Alethea Kontis joined forces to raise money to help the distressed survivors and have created Elemental. They solicited SF and fantasy stories, all new and never published elsewhere, from many of the top writers in the genres today, and received immediate responses in the form of the excellent stories here in this book. Elemental has an introduction by Arthur C.Clarke and more than twenty stories by such authors as Brian Aldiss, David Drake, Jacqueline Carey, Martha Wells, Larry Niven, Joe Haldeman, Eric Nylund, Kinley MacGregor, Janny Wurts and a Dune story by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson, and many others. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Nebula Awards Announced	May 08, 2006
	The Nebula Award winners (presented by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers for America) for the year of 2005 were announced this weekend. Novel: Camouflage, Joe Haldema;, Novella: Magic for Beginners, Kelly Link; Novelette The Faery Handbag, Kelly Link; I Live With You, Short Story: Carol Emshwiller; Script: Serenity, Joss Whedon; Andre Norton Award: Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie, Holly Black. More details can be found on Locus Online. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Official Release Dates for New E. Haydon Books	May 08, 2006
	The release dates for Elizabeth Haydon's upcoming books are now official. The Floating Island, the first book in The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme series, will be released August 22nd, 2006. The Assassin King will be released in January 2007. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Armageddon's Children Website Unveiled	May 08, 2006
	A new website has been created dedicated to Terry Brooks' upcoming release, Armageddon's Children. This site will contain information regarding tour dates, chapter excerpts, and letters to the fans up until the book's releaste date of August 29th, 2006. You can view the new website here! Also, Brooks' official website's 'Ask Terry' questions have been answered and are available here. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher out!	April 27, 2006
	Although not officially released until May 2, 2006, Jim Butcher's latest Dresden Files novel Proven Guilty has been sited in bookstores! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Books out!	April 26, 2006
	Both Kelley Armstrong and Naomi Novik have new books out this week! Armstrong's Broken continues the story of Elena and Clayton as book #6 in the Women of the Otherworld series, and Novik's debut series has it's second book released - Throne of Jade, of her Temeraire series. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Black Jewels Book in the Works!	April 16, 2006
	It's official now! According to Anne Bishop's website, there will be a new Black Jewels novel. No further details have been given, except that the new story will include Surreal, Daemon, Lucivar and Jaenelle. The tentative publication date for the book is March 2008. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Signed Books From Jim Butcher and Jacqueline Carey	April 16, 2006
	Authors Jim Butcher and Jaqcueline Carey each have opportunities to obtain signed editions of their upcoming books on their websites! To get a signed copy of Jim Butcher's Proven Guilty (May 2006), go here. To get a signed copy of Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Scion (June 2006), go here. Enjoy! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Details Available on New Sara Douglass Book	April 16, 2006
	Sara Douglass' official website has new information about her upcoming book The Serpent Bride, the first book of The DarkGlass Mountain series. This series is to follow the events of her earlier two Tencendor series (The Axis Trilogy and The Wayfarer Redemption). For more information, click on "Discuss this post." (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Raymond E. Feist Book Out Today!!!	April 11, 2006
	Flight Of The Nighthawks, the first book of Raymond E. Feist's new Darkwar Saga is available today! "Flight of the Nighthawks begins a brand new series from the master of fantasy, set on a grand scale; revisiting the exotic political-intrigue of Great Kesh, (touched upon in the classic Riftwar books) and carrying the reader into a dark underworld of crime and black magic." (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Kushiel's Scion Excerpt Available	April 10, 2006
	Now available on Jacqueline Carey's official website is Chapter One of her upcoming release, Kushiel's Scion. Kushiel's Scion is to be released June 12, 2006. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	A Feast For Crows is Nominated for a Hugo Award	April 10, 2006
	The members of the LACon IV and Interaction Worldcons have nominated A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin for the Hugo Award for the Best Novel of 2005. The Hugo is the oldest and most prestigious award in science fiction and fantasy. The other finalists in the Best Novel category are Learning the World by Ken MacLeod (Orbit; Tor), Old Man's War by John Scalzi (Tor), Accelerando by Charles Stross (Ace; Orbit), and Spin by Robert Charles Wilson (Tor). (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Kate Forsyth Book Released	April 10, 2006
	The Shining City by Kate Forsyth, book two of Rhiannon's Ride is now available in the U.S. Rhiannon, a wild and fierce half-human girl, tamed a winged horse to escape the vicious satyricorn tribe who raised her. In the human world, the handsome apprentice-witch Lewen has convinced her to stay with him and learn to use her strong magical talents. But before her training can commence, Rhiannon must answer for a past crime in ... The Shining City. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Lots of Jim Butcher News!	March 25, 2006
	Jim Butcher, author of The Dresden Files and Codex Alera, is trying his hand in Spiderman's world with his upcoming book The Darkest Hours. Check out our entry to see the awesome cover art! Also, the cover art for Cursor's Fury book #3 of Codex Alera (due out December 2006) has just been added! And it's gorgeous! And finally, the April 2006 edition of Sci Fi Magazine has a great article on the upcoming Dresden Files movie, complete with an interview with star Paul Blackthorne and pictures of the cast. Check it out! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Robert Jordan Diagnosed with Amyloidosis	March 25, 2006
	Robert Jordan wrote a letter to Locus Magazine yesterday stating that he has been diagnosed with amyloidosis and will begin treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. For details, check out: Robert Jordan's entry in his blog; Robert Jordan's letter to Locus Magazine; and the same letter at Tor's website. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Karavans by Jennifer Roberson is Out!	March 25, 2006
	Karavans, authorJennifer Roberson's first new fantasy universe since 1983, is on the shelves! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	TOR to Publish Illustrated "Ice Dragon" by GRRM	March 25, 2006
	Tor Books will publish a new deluxe edition of George R.R. Martin's short fantasy "The Ice Dragon" this September, as part of their Young Adult line. The book will be lavishly illustrated by the acclaimed British fantasy artist Yvonne Gilbert (http://www.yvonnegilbert.com). "The Ice Dragon" was written in 1979. It was originally published in the Orson Scott Card anthology Dragons of Light (Ace, 1980) and has appeared in several of GRRM's collections, most recently GRRM: A RRetrospective (Subterranean, 1983) , but this edition will be a little different. To make the story more suitable for children, the text has been divided into short chapters and certain minor changes and cuts have been made (most notably, one very violent scene has been toned down, though it was only a matter of removing a couple of sentences). Source. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Terry Brooks - Pre Shannara Book	March 18, 2006
	With a previous title of Born of Wild Magic, the first book in Terry Brooks Pre-Shannara series is now titled Armageddon's Children. Publication date of Aug 27th, 2006 in the US, Sept. 7th in the UK. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Kate Forsyth - Heart of Stars	March 18, 2006
	The last book of Kate Forsyth's Rhiannon's Ride series, titled Heart of Stars now has an official release date of June 1st, 2006 in Australia. The cover art is now also available and can be found in our Heart of Stars entry. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Anita Blake Graphic Novel To Be Released This Summ	March 09, 2006
	The Dabel Brother's have another one. Dabel Brothers ward off the undead with Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake this summer. Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter makes her debut in comics in Guilty Pleasures, a story of fantasy, romance and horror. Dabel Brothers Productions ("DB Pro") announced today that they have just signed a deal with New York Times Bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton to obtain the exclusive rights to adapt the popular multi-million selling Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter novels into a monthly comic book series. See the full press release and a sample art work [link]"here": http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/DabelPR.htm[/link]. To date, Dabel Brothers Production is best known for its critically acclaimed adaptation of bestselling author George R. R. Martin's The Hedge Knight and The Sworn Sword, as well as adaptations of other fantasy/sci-fi stories like Orson Scott Card's Red Prophet and Wyrms, Raymond E. Feist's Magician and The Wood Boy, Richard A. Knaak's Dragonlance: The Legend of Huma, Robert Silverberg's The Seventh Shrine and Tad Williams's The Burning Man. DB Pro is also working with Red Eagle Entertainment to bring forth an adaptation of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time: New Spring, the prequel to the epic novel series. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Intergalactic Medicine Show Issue #2 is Out!	March, 2006
	Issue #2 of Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show is now out! Check out the website at http://www.intergalacticmedicineshow.com for more information. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	George R.R. Martin - Interview	February 10, 2006
	CBC British Columbia has posted an interview with George R.R. Martin on their website www.cbc.ca/nxnw/. According to Martin's website, the interview consists of readings of a couple of chapters from A Feast for Crows, the interview with the host, and some Q&A from the audience. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Brandon Sanderson - Sample Chapters	February 10, 2006
	Brandon Sanderson, author of Elantris, has published some sample chapters for his forthcoming book Mistborn on his website. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Uncle Orson's Writing Class & Boot Camp	February 07, 2006
	Orson Scott Card has announced his "Writing Class" and "Literary Boot Camp" on his official website, www.hatrack.com. They take place June 12-13, and June 12-17 2006 respectively. Check the website for more details. (discuss this post by Orion)
	A Dance With Dragons News	February 02, 2006
	From GeorgeRRMartin.Com (under the Update button). [quote=From GeorgeRRMartin.Com (under the Update button)] THE FEAST IS SERVED, THE DANCE RESUMES The hardcover of A FEAST FOR CROWS has now been released in both the US and the UK, just in case some of you have been visiting Mars for the past fhalf year. I have been touring all over the place and signing thousands of copies, but with the conclusion of my Canadian book tour last week, that's all done. I am back home again, and back at work. With the FEAST served, next up is A DANCE WITH DRAGONS. This is the only place to find reliable information on DANCE. Please do not believe anything you might read anywhere else about release dates, completion, or page count. Until the book is actually finished and delivered, all that is just guesswork... and when it is finished and delivered you will read it here first. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS will feature all the characters that you (and I) missed in A FEAST FOR CROWS. Jon, Tyrion, Davos, Dany, and Bran will all be present with major storylines, and toward the end of the novel Arya will appear as well, as will Asha Greyjoy. There will also be one new viewpoint character debuting and one old returning, giving me a total of nine POVs, plus the usual prologue. The greater part of DANCE will take place at the same time as the events chronicled in FEAST... but though the two novels will run in parallel, there's nothing to prevent one parallel line from extending beyond its fellow, and the DANCE should indeed take the action beyond the end of FEAST. Just how far beyond remains to be seen, and will depend in large part on the page count when the new volume reaches the point where the last one ended. IF (and only if) I have the room, it is possible that I may drop in on a few more of the protagonists of FEAST towards the end of DANCE. As of this writing, A DANCE WITH DRAGONS consists of some twenty-two finished chapters totalling 542 manuscript pages, plus another 100 to 150 pages of partial chapters, early drafts, scenes, and fragments. Some of that material will need to be revised, and of course much more remains to be written. My hope is to bring the book in at around 1200 to 1300 pages. And before anyone writes me asking, yes, there is a third Dunk and Egg novella in the works as well. It's maybe three-quarters done, and sometime soon I want to find the time to finish that one too. Anyway, that's how things stand at the end of January. I will try and update again around the beginning of April. George R.R. Martin, January 24, 2006 [/quote] (discuss this post by TyrionLannister)
	New Peter Pan Novel	January 26, 2006
	An old classic of fantasy is getting a new sequel. I hope it will catch a similar tone and feel to the original. Here is the blurb at Sci Fi Wire. New Pan Sequel Completed The authorized sequel to J.M. Barrie's children's classic Peter Pan is complete, but the title is the only detail the publishers are prepared to give away: Peter Pan in Scarlet, by author Geraldine McCaughrean, the Reuters news service reported. The book is the official follow-up to the well-known tale of Tinker Bell, Wendy, Captain Hook and the boy who never grew up. Peter Pan in Scarlet is due to be published on Oct. 5 by Oxford University Press, according to the Great Ormond Street Hospital for children, which was given the rights to the story by Barrie in 1929. Award-winning McCaughrean was chosen from a field of nearly 200 authors from around the world to pen the Pan sequel. (discuss this post by SMILE)
	Red Prophet Graphic Novel	January 17, 2006
	Dabel Brothers Productions has joined with Orson Scott Card to adapt the novel Red Prophet from the writer’s The Tales of Alvin Maker series. The novel will be adapted into a six issue miniseries by writer Roland Bernard Brown (who was hand-picked by Card), and artist Renato Arlem. The first issue will be released in stores March 2006. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Pre-Shannara Book from Terry Brooks	January 10, 2006
	www.terrybrooks.net has some new informaton regarding Terry Brooks newest book (and first pre-shannara book). The new book is titled Born of Wild Magic, and is set to hit shelves August 2006. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn - Links Updated	January 09, 2006
	There has been a substantial update to the links page here at Adventure's Dawn. These links are now generated on the fly based on the information we have on hand for the author, so expect the links page to be updated with much greater frequency. (discuss this post by Orion)
	J.K. Rowling Anxious to Begin Working on Harry Pot	December 30, 2005
	J.K. Rowling is planning on starting the final installment of Harry Potter's story next month. "I contemplate the task with mingled feelings of excitement and dread, because I can't wait to get started, to tell the final part of the story and, at last, to answer all the questions (will I ever answer all of the questions? Let's aim for most of the questions); and yet it will all be over at last and I can't quite imagine life without Harry...I have been fine-tuning the fine-tuned plan of seven during the past few weeks so that I can really set to work in January." J.K. Rowling recently wrote on her website. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Adventure's Dawn Milestone - 500+ Books!	December 30, 2005
	We hit a milestone today -- Adventure's Dawn now boasts over 500 books from 55 different authors! The vast majority of the additions can be attributed to Elayne, so give her a big thanks next time you see her. For those of you who lurk on the news page (and RSS feed), there have also been a number of changes across the site. Most importantly, we have a new (and easier) system for submitting ratings and reviews. Once logged in you can apply a rating with just a single click. As such, we now have 177 ratings with 34 full reviews on the site, and they are increasing everyday. Furthermore, you can track which books and authors are being added via the new "Recent Additions" forum. Enjoy the new content! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Savage Messiah Released	December 29, 2005
	Savage Messiah, book #1 in Robert Newcomb's Destinies of Blood and Stone series is now out! Savage Messiah continues the story of the Chosen Ones originally started in The Fifth Sorceress, The Gates of Dawn, and The Scrolls of the Ancients. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	For Wheel of Time fans...	December 14, 2005
	Dragonmount is hosting the "13 Days of Christmas!" Each day leading up to Christmas, Dragonmount will be releasing one color image of all 13 of the original Forsaken. The images are created by Dabel Brother productions, teh company responsible for producing the New Spring graphic novel. The images are sized to fit common desktop sizes. Link to desktops. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Earthsea Movie Announced	December 14, 2005
	If the Sci Fi Channel rendition of Earthsea wasn't enough for you here is good news. "Studio Ghibli has officially announced that their next feature film will be Gedo Senki (Gedo War History), directed by Hayao Miyazaki's son, Goro Miyazaki. The film will be an adaptation of Ursula K Le Guin's "A Wizard of Earthsea," and will be released in the Japanese theatres in July 2006." The Studio Ghibli website has artwork up already. It is in Japanese. Here is the address to the site www.ghibli.jp. Originally heard about this from Hatrack River (discuss this post by SMILE)
	Marvel / Dark Tower Project Delayed	December 08, 2005
	Stephen King is working with Marvel to produce a series of comic books inspired by and adapted from his Dark Tower novels, and will integrate scenes from the novels with new material, creating a linear history of Roland Deschain as a young man. Stephen King and Marvel have decided to push back the launch of the Dark Tower comic books to 2007. "Given the size of the project and all the creative talent involved, I want to give the Marvel series all the room to breathe it needs and deserves," said King. "I've got so much else going on in 2006 - two novels coming out, CELL and LISEY'S STORY, and the work with John Mellencamp on 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County.' The Marvel series is going to be a blast, and I want to have the time to enjoy it." The 1st issue of the yet-to-be-named first arc of the Dark Tower comic series will be shipping in February 2007. The last issue of this six-issue series will be shipping in July 2007. The first hardcover collection will be shipping in October 2007. Source. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	More Casting on the Dresden Movie Announced!	December 04, 2005
	From Jim Butcher's website, more casting choices have been announced! Dresden - Paul Blackthorne Murphy - Valerie Cruz Susan - Rebecca McFarland Morgan - Conrad Coates Ancient Mai - Elizabeth Thai Kirmani - Raoul Bhaneja Bianca - Joanne Kelly (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Raymond E. Feist, Dabel Brothers Comic Preview	December 02, 2005
	New information about the Raymond E. Feist and Dabel Brothers (www.dabelbrothers.com/) collaboration for the graphic novel adaptation of the Riftwar Saga has popped up in an article on Newsarama. The article includes a fantastic preview of the art we can expect to see in the books. It seems another preview will be included in the MMPB release of Feist's short story "Wood Boy" which was originally part of the Legends anthology. The comics should start hitting store shelves next May. (discuss this post by Orion)
	The Art of Ice and Fire	November 29, 2005
	The Art of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, edited by Brian Wood, has been released nationwide and should now be available at a bookstore near you! The book is available as a trade hardcover or a deluxe slipcased collector's edition, which boasts gold-embossed faux-leather binding and sleeve, and is limited to 250 copies. Each edition has 192 pages of full color artwork. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	A Feast for Crows hits #1!	November 29, 2005
	A Feast for Crows, the fourth installment in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, was released on November 8, and immediately shot to the top of all the lists, making its debut at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. A Feast for Crows has also hit #1 on the Wall Street Journal and Pulbisher's Weekly bestseller lists, and #2 on the USA List. Amazon, Border's, and Barnes & Noble also had A Feast for Crows ranked as #1 in hardcover fiction. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Terry Goodkind - Phantom delayed	November 17, 2005
	From the Official Terry Goodkind website we hear that the next installment of the Sword of Truth, titled Phantom probably won't hit the shelves until June (as opposed to Feb/Mar which was the original anticipated release date). (discuss this post by Orion)
	Dresden Movie in the Works	November 15, 2005
	There is a movie in the works that is based on the Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. It is for the SciFi channel so here is what they have to say about it (from www.scifi.com/scifiwire2005/index.php?id=33221) Blackthorne To Play Dresden SCI FI Channel has cast Paul Blackthorne (24) as Chicago-based wizard and detective Harry Dresden in its upcoming TV movie The Dresden Files. David Carson (Star Trek: Generations) has been tapped to direct the two-hour backdoor pilot, which will commence production in Toronto later this month, with plans for a summer 2006 premiere, the network said. Blackthorne is perhaps best known as the villainous Stephen Saunders on Fox's 24. The Dresden Files is based on the best-selling series of novels by Jim Butcher. It is being produced by Lions Gate Television, in association with Nicolas Cage's Saturn Films. Hans Beimler (Profiler) and Robert Wolfe (The 4400) will serve as executive producers alongside Cage, his Saturn Films partner, Norm Golightly, and Morgan Gendel. Beimler and Wolfe wrote the script. The Dresden Files centers on Dresden, a private eye with extraordinary abilities. Where others see typical crimes of assault, kidnapping and murder, he sees otherworldly forces at work. (discuss this post by SMILE)
	Top 10 Sci-fi/Fantasy from Amazon	November 09, 2005
	Amazon has released a list of their top 10 sci-fi/fantasy novels for 2005 as determined by their editors. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Keith Parkinson Died	October 30, 2005
	I am very very sad to report that Keith Parkinson, artist for cover art for Terry Goodkind and David Eddings to name a few, has passed on. The following is from http://www.darkswordminiatures.com/ In Memoriam: Keith Arlin Parkinson October 22, 1958 - October 26, 2005 October 27th, 2005 Update: The fantasy art world, family and friends have lost one of the all time greats - Mr. Keith Arlin Parkinson. Keith's wife Donna has informed us that shortly after 4:00pm PST on Wednesday October 26th Keith peacefully passed away, surrounded by his loving family. Keith had been battling Leukemia for the past 16 months. Keith fought the good fight every step of the way and at one point he had it beat. At that point, we all thought he was in the clear and we were even talking about him attending Gen Con Indy 2006 to build up his immune system with all the lovely sights and smells that tend to rear up at Gen Con. But it came back hard and in the end it was more than his body could handle. I have just gotten off the phone with Larry Elmore and we are both simply at a loss. We had both been in touch with Keith throughout the entire process and the many ups and downs that the past 16 months have thrown his way.Keith was the youngest member of the "Fab Four" from the TSR Glory Years and was perhaps the most diverse with his many book covers and video game covers (Everquest was built around his artwork/vision). Keith was one sharp cat and simply just plain cool to talk with for hours about a wide range of topics. Keith was such a trooper, he insisted on signing the Limited Edition Parkinson Masterworks Set # 2 boxes while in the hospital. There was a top secret piece we were working on that Keith really wanted to see produced in 2006 as a personal favor. We jumped on it early to lift his spirits (unknown to Keith) , but as fate would have it, Keith never did get to see Mr. Gringe Commander in its "fully sculpted Tom Meier glory" or the new Northwatch piece from Dave Summers...Until Wed October 26th sometime after 4:00 pm PST that is....So the next time it is appropriate, please lift your glasses and toast one of the all time greats and his most excellent family... (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Proven Guilty - Book 8 of the Dresden Files - Samp	October 18, 2005
	Just in time for Halloween (Harry's birthday) is Chapter One from the upcoming book Proven Guilty, book number eight of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher! One chapter will be posted on the author's website each Tuesday for four weeks. Proven Guilty will be released in May 2006. Chapter One (discuss this post by Elayne)
	New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Web Magazine	October 17, 2005
	Orson Scott Card is the Editor and Chief of the new sci-fi/fantasy ezine Intergalactic Medicine Show. Each issue costs $2.50, and it sounds like they are always on the lookout for new writers and artists. Enjoy! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Wheel of Time - Knife of Dreams	October 11, 2005
	Although this probably doesn't *need* mentioning, I thought I'd go ahead and say it anyway. Knife of Dreams, Robert Jordan's 11th book in the Wheel of Time series hit the shelves today. Enjoy! And don't forget to post your review :). (discuss this post by Orion)
	Terry Brooks - Amazon Shorts	October 10, 2005
	From the official Terry Brooks website we learn that Terry has published an Amazon Short titled "Why I Write About Elves." Amazon Shorts is a new program where authors of any genre are invited to submit short stories. "Why I Write About Elves" is 11 pages and $0.50US. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Kate Forsyth Writers Workshop	October 05, 2005
	The official Kate Forsyth website has announced that she will be holding a seminar titled "Writing Love and Magic" on October 8th from 10am to 4pm at Australia's NSW Writers Centre. You can find more information at their website, www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/. (discuss this post by Orion)
	New L.E. Modesitt Website	October 05, 2005
	It seems L.E. Modessit, author of The Saga of Recluce and The Spellsong Cycle (among many other works) has a new website. You can find it at www.tor.com/Modesitt/. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Robert Jordan - Tour Schedule	October 05, 2005
	Tor has updated Robert Jordan's upcoming tour schedule. You can find it at www.tor.com/jordan/signings.html. The word on Dragonmount is that he will only be signing hard cover Wheel of Time books, one of which must be Knife of Dreams, only 2 books per person per trip through the line, and no personalized autographs (though pictures are okay). (discuss this post by Orion)
	Terry Brooks - Pre Shannara Series	October 05, 2005
	Those of you begging for Shannara prequels may have just gotten your wish. From the official Terry Brooks website we catch wind that he is nearly finished with Gypsy Morph, the first book in his (as of yet un-named) pre-Shannara series. (discuss this post by Orion)
	New Raymond E. Feist Series	September 30, 2005
	Raymond E. Feist has a new series on the way! Information regarding Flight of the Nighthawks, book one of The Darkwar Saga has just been added. The new book is due out April 2006. (discuss this post by Elayne)
	A Song of Ice and Fire - Artwork	September 29, 2005
	Fantasy Flight Games, the publisher of George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones board game and collectible card game, is publishing a book titled The Art of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. The book is to be 192 pages of full color cover art (from around the world), images from the card game, plus some original art specially commissioned for this book. It is set to hit shelves this November, to coincide with the US release of A Feast for Crows. Also, Martin has updated his appearances list on his website. You can find more information about the new art book and his appearances from the official Martin site, www.georgerrmartin.com/ (discuss this post by Orion)
	Robert Jordan's Blog	September 26, 2005
	It seems that Robert Jordan has entered the blogosphere. Dragonmount is hosting his blog. You can find it at www.dragonmount.com/RobertJordan/. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn - 300 Books	September 26, 2005
	We hit a landmark today - Adventure's Dawn now indexes 300 books from 34 different authors! This is still only the tip of the iceberg, but we are well on our way to becoming a highly complete and thorough resource for modern fantasy literature. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Shaman's Crossing - Robin Hobb	September 06, 2005
	Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb, book 1 of the Soldier's Son Trilogy, is out today!! (discuss this post by Elayne)
	Adventure's Dawn - Hiccup	August 25, 2005
	Theres been a bit of a hiccup with the site. The forums are down for the time being, and we lost some of the cover art for the books, but everything should be working again soon. Sorry for the interruption of service! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn - Status	August 25, 2005
	The forums are back up from yesterday's hiccup. All posts and accounts are still in tact. We're still replacing the cover art for the books, but it shouldn't take long. (discuss this post by Orion)
	High Druid of Shannara - Straken	August 24, 2005
	Straken, the next novel in Terry Brooks High Druid of Shannara hit the shelves in the UK today, with the Sept. 6th release in the US just around the corner. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn - Moving Servers	August 22, 2005
	The server that Adventure's Dawn is hosted on is moving. Things are expected to go smoothly, but there may be a blip here and there over the next few days. But don't worry, we're not going anywhere. (discuss this post by Orion)
	George R.R. Martin - For Collectors	August 16, 2005
	George R.R. Martin just posted on his website some interesting news for collectors of his A Song of Ice and Fire series. Apparently, Copperdragon Books of Sunnyvale, California has a few copies of the "true first edition" of A Game of Thrones. For the full announcement, see the official website. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Reviews - Ship of Destiny, by Robin Hobb	August 14, 2005
	I'm a bit torn on how to go about rating this book. I can't help but compare the Liveship trilogy against the Farseer trilogy. But the only true similiaries lie in the fact that it takes place in the same world, that Robin Hobb is the author, and that the stories were beautifully written. As this is the final in the trilogy, I will give an brief review of the series, and then a few words specific to this book. In Farseer, we see almost the entire story from the perspective of Fitz. Through the Liveship trilogy we have seen the story from a myriad of different characters. This gave the book a different kind of strength, as well as a different kind of weakness. (read more) (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn - New Team Member	August 02, 2005
	I'd like to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of the Adventure's Dawn team, Elayne. Elayne will be helping me keep the content up-to-date, adding new books and authors to the index, reviewing news submissions, etc. As Elayne likes to put it, she now has da powarrrr!! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Wheel of Time - Online Scavenger Hunt	August 02, 2005
	The scavenger hunt starts today! From the www.knifeofdreams.com/ website: "To participate in the Knife of Dreams Internet Hunt contest, fill out the registration form. Each week for twelve weeks, beginning on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 and ending on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, participants will be asked to correctly answer a question about The Wheel of Timeâ„¢ universe." (discuss this post by Orion)
	Wheel of Time - New Spring Comic	July 27, 2005
	The comic book adaptation of Robert Jordan's New Spring has been expanded from 6 to 8 books. Though I have not found confirming information from the Red Eagle Entertainment webpage, word has it that anyone who purchased a subscription for the original 6 books locked in that price (in other words, wont have to shell out anything extra for 2 more books). (discuss this post by Orion)
	Orson Scott Card - Sightings	July 25, 2005
	Orson Scott Card, author of the Tales of Alvin Maker (among his other notable sci-fi books) is on a book signing tour for his latest book, Magic Street. You can find a list of his scheduled appearances on his website. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Robert Jordan - Wheel of Time	July 24, 2005
	There is a fantastic synopsis of Robert Jordan's Comic*Con panel up on dragonmount. He speaks about Knife of Dreams, some interesting WoT triva, the state of the WoT video game (or rather lack thereof), a brief mention of his next series, Infinity of Heaven, and lots of other goodies. Also, the prologue to Knife of Dreams "Embers Falling on Dry Grass" is available as an eBook from Simon and Schuster Online, and other online retailers. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Wheel of Time - Online Scavenger Hunt	July 20, 2005
	This news isn't tecnically new, just new to me... Tor has announced an online scavenger hunt in anticipation of the release of Knife of Dreams, Robert Jordan's 11th book in the Wheel of Time series. Some pretty neat prizes will be availble, including lots of signed books and other memorabilia. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Robin Hobb - The Soldier Son	July 19, 2005
	Robin Hobb has a new series in the works: The Soldier Son Trilogy. The first book, Shaman's Crossing will be published July 2005 in the UK and Australia, September 2005 in the US, and sometime in 2005 in the Netherlands. The second and third of the trilogy, Forest Mage and Renegage Magic respectively, are expected in 2006 and 2007. This new trilogy is set in a different world than Farseer, The Liveship Traders, and The Tawny Man. (discuss this post by Orion)
	George R.R. Martin - Sightings	July 19, 2005
	George R.R. Martin updated his appearances list on his website. If you're a fan, check it out, he may just end up in a book store near you! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Terry Brooks - Straken	July 18, 2005
	Some news from the official Terry Brooks website: Terry responds to readers questions, Del Rey Books is offering a chance for an advanced copy of Straken (book #3 in the High Druid of Shannara series), and chapter 3 of Straken has been posted on the website to wet you lips before it ships September 6th, 2005. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Adventure's Dawn Goes Live!	July 17, 2005
	I recieved permission today from Keith Parkinson to use his beautiful art as our title bar. And with that, Adventures Dawn is now live! I extend a sincere welcome to everyone. Adventure's Dawn is a fantasy literature compendium and community. Here you will find information on authors, books, series, the latest news in the genre, be able to post your own reviews, and submit your own news items. If you have any comments or suggetsions, you can submit them here, and feel free to post any bugs you encounter on the forums Welcome and enjoy your journey through the realm of fantasy literature! (discuss this post by Orion)
	Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince	July 16, 2005
	I realize this doesn't really need an announcement, but for anyone who has had their head under a rock J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince hits the shelves today. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Wheel of Time - New Spring	July 15, 2005
	Red Eagle Enterntainment announced that the graphic novel adaptation of New Spring is now available for purchase. You can purchase a subscription to the comic series from their website, www.red-eagle-entertainment.com/shop. (discuss this post by Orion)
	Sword of Truth - Phantom	July 12, 2005
	www.terrygoodkind.com is reporting that Terry Goodkind's next book in the Sword of Truth series, titled Phantom, is expected sometime in February or March, 2006. Also, it seems the book landed another great piece of cover art from Keith Parkinson. (discuss this post by Orion)
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