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Mar 26, 2011
A Small Conference Delivers
Sometimes small really is beautiful. Take conferences. Ever feel overwhelmed and lost at those big rallies? Me too. Often a small...


Mar 8, 2011
Kay Gets Out of the House
If you’ve been wondering where I am–not that it’s always about me–I’ve been hunkered down with a big novel. But I’m surprised to note...
Oct 24, 2010
A Tale for Dungeons and Dragons
Last year Phil Athans at Dungeons and Dragons asked me if I might be interested in writing a short story based on one of the Dungeons and...


Jul 27, 2010
Bright of the Sky Free
Pyr’s generous giveaway on Kindle! For a limited time. Free on Kindle #brightofthesky #FreeKindleBook #pyr


Jul 12, 2010
The Writing Journey: Kay’s Interview
In this latest interview from Alyx Dellamonica’s “Journey” series, I talk about: How I almost gave up How some books don’t sell, but the...


Jul 8, 2010
On Writing Awards
Two days ago I learned that City Without End is a finalist for an award, the 2010 Endeavour. It’s given out for a “distinguished Science...


Jun 21, 2010
Prince of Storms Out Early in Paperback
Pleased to announce that the concluding volume of The Entire and The Rose in trade paper is shipping early, on July 1st! I’ll consider...


Jun 1, 2010
Prince of Storms review: “One of the most captivating multi-cultural settings in SF history.&#
Wow, a stellar review of Prince of Storms from SF Site. I know that I don’t get to believe all this (since I don’t believe my bad...
Apr 23, 2010
Free Book Drawing: The Winners
Very happy to announce the winners of the drawing for a free book from my series, The Entire and The Rose. Thanks to all who entered from...
Apr 22, 2010
My Interview at SF Signal
Charles Tan at SF Signal interviewed me for the publication of Shine: An Anthology of Optimistic Science Fiction. I hold forth on what I...


Apr 19, 2010
Kay in Anthology of Optimistic SF
Delighted to report that a new anthology I’m in is getting fantastic reviews. It’s Shine: An Anthology of Optimistic Science Fiction,...


Apr 14, 2010
A Circle of Friends
My best piece of advice in writing is “don’t go it alone.” The stereotype is that writers struggle in a lonely garret, poor and...


Apr 5, 2010
Win a Free Book
For the launch of my new blogging website, I’ll have a drawing for copies of The Entire and The Rose books. You can request one of the...
Feb 17, 2010
Free Chat With Author and Agent
Wired Writers is a gathering place for authors. We send regular newsletters including interviews and presentations with published authors...
Feb 15, 2010
Radcon friends
Had a great time at Radcon catching up with friends. A couple of my favorite panels: Where the Next Global Conflict Will Be, where one...
Feb 7, 2010
RadCon schedule
The best little SF con in the world or at least in Eastern WA, the home of the celebrated brew, toxic waste, Radcon is coming Feb 12 to...
Jan 29, 2010
PRINCE OF STORMS Goes Audio
The series is now complete in audio, with the fourth book of The Entire and The Rose–PRINCE OF STORMS–recorded and set to go. All four...
Jan 26, 2010
We Have Liftoff
PRINCE OF STORMS, hardcover, all systems go. CITY WITHOUT END, trade paper, lift off confirmed. Did we all fasten our seatbelts?...
Jan 24, 2010
Prince of Storms called “one of the most fascinating scifi series out there”
“A rich, vivid environment; complex and multilayered storytelling; genuine and interesting characters; brilliant execution; that’s The...
Jan 23, 2010
3 Free Chapters of PRINCE of STORMS
Free copy. And for a free hardcover copy of the book, with a chance to win the entire set of The Entire and The Rose, you can enter a...
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