A tease, a worry, and a contest!
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lagilmanFor two millennia one commandment has kept the Lands Vin in order: Those of magic shall hold no power over men. Those of power shall hold no magic. Now that law has given way. ...
WEIGHT OF STONE: Book 2 of The Vineart War, on-sale October 19, 2010
And I'm just, yeah, just a little bit nervous. Middle book in a trilogy is a nerve-wracking thing... an entire middle-of-story to stand on its own. What the HELL was I thinking, when I set out to write a trilogy?
Oh, right. I was thinking that the single story came in three distinct parts.
And maybe you've been waiting since last October to find out what happens next. Maybe you want to win an advance reading copy months before the book is released? Think like a Vineart, and tell me which legacy would chose you: healing, weather, fire, earth, or aether...
No purchase necessary (or, indeed, possible). Reply in comments before midnight Friday, July 23rd to be entered. Three winners will be chosen at random Saturday morning.
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from WEIGHT OF STONE:
“You planned to head north,” Mahault asked, her pique forgotten with this new information. “Why north? What is there, to interest a prince of the Atakian Islands?”
Kaïnam did nothing to refute Mahault’s first impression of him, addressing all of his comments to Jerzy, even when the others spoke originally. “My direction was not chosen by whim. Vineart, I ask again. Will you aid me in my journey?”
Behind Kaïnam, Ao rolled his eyes up to the heavens dramatically, and Jerzy almost laughed, schooling his features just in time. The princeling's voice was stiff, formal, but Jerzy could hear a note of desperation behind it, and if he could hear it, then certainly Ao and Mahault could, as well. A man who was desperate could be dangerous, too.
"Why North?"
“My goal is to seek the island of Caul. My home was attacked by ships of their fleet, and I would know why.”
“Perhaps because you have used magic to hide yourself from the rest of the world?” Ao asked, and they were rewarded by seeing Kaïnam flinch, as though the words had been an actual physical blow. When Mahault and Jerzy looked at Ao, he shrugged. “It is my business to hear things,” he said. “And the disappearance of a major port? Word travels quickly. The entire Principality of Atakus...disappeared. Shipping routes were thrown into chaos. Rumors flew -- and the price of ship-bound goods trebled.” Ao frowned in disapproval. "You don't suddenly take away a major port. It's bad trading."
© Laura Anne Gilman, 2010
Direct from Simon&Schuster / B&N / IndieBound / Borders / Amazon
WEIGHT OF STONE: Book 2 of The Vineart War, on-sale October 19, 2010
And I'm just, yeah, just a little bit nervous. Middle book in a trilogy is a nerve-wracking thing... an entire middle-of-story to stand on its own. What the HELL was I thinking, when I set out to write a trilogy?
Oh, right. I was thinking that the single story came in three distinct parts.
And maybe you've been waiting since last October to find out what happens next. Maybe you want to win an advance reading copy months before the book is released? Think like a Vineart, and tell me which legacy would chose you: healing, weather, fire, earth, or aether...
No purchase necessary (or, indeed, possible). Reply in comments before midnight Friday, July 23rd to be entered. Three winners will be chosen at random Saturday morning.
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from WEIGHT OF STONE:
“You planned to head north,” Mahault asked, her pique forgotten with this new information. “Why north? What is there, to interest a prince of the Atakian Islands?”
Kaïnam did nothing to refute Mahault’s first impression of him, addressing all of his comments to Jerzy, even when the others spoke originally. “My direction was not chosen by whim. Vineart, I ask again. Will you aid me in my journey?”
Behind Kaïnam, Ao rolled his eyes up to the heavens dramatically, and Jerzy almost laughed, schooling his features just in time. The princeling's voice was stiff, formal, but Jerzy could hear a note of desperation behind it, and if he could hear it, then certainly Ao and Mahault could, as well. A man who was desperate could be dangerous, too.
"Why North?"
“My goal is to seek the island of Caul. My home was attacked by ships of their fleet, and I would know why.”
“Perhaps because you have used magic to hide yourself from the rest of the world?” Ao asked, and they were rewarded by seeing Kaïnam flinch, as though the words had been an actual physical blow. When Mahault and Jerzy looked at Ao, he shrugged. “It is my business to hear things,” he said. “And the disappearance of a major port? Word travels quickly. The entire Principality of Atakus...disappeared. Shipping routes were thrown into chaos. Rumors flew -- and the price of ship-bound goods trebled.” Ao frowned in disapproval. "You don't suddenly take away a major port. It's bad trading."
© Laura Anne Gilman, 2010
Direct from Simon&Schuster / B&N / IndieBound / Borders / Amazon
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Date: 2010-07-19 01:36 pm (UTC)Really liked the first book, so I'm eager to see the second!
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Date: 2010-07-19 01:58 pm (UTC)I am so excited!!!
And also, yeah, feeling you on that middle book thing... I am so there right now!
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Date: 2010-07-20 01:12 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-20 02:11 am (UTC)I think weather...with aether running a close second. They'd have to fight over me! ^_~
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Date: 2010-07-19 04:39 pm (UTC)It's hard to say just why, but I'm guessing I would be chosen by earth.
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Date: 2010-07-19 05:46 pm (UTC)However, since I'm a sarcastic wench, my healing would be green-tinged and bitter. It's better to have a reason to avoid the need, isn't it?
That reminds me, I need to get another copy of the first. I loaned mine out, and it looks like it's not coming home any time soon. They can buy their own copy of the second, though. I don't lend books lightly.
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Date: 2010-07-20 01:14 am (UTC)If you're waiting to get another hardcover, you'd best move quickly. I'm not sure how easy they are to get, now, with the mass paperback due in September...
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Date: 2010-07-19 07:33 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-19 07:52 pm (UTC)Unpredictable, difficult to convince to work with/for you, but once it's convinced, wow, the awesome results!
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Date: 2010-07-20 01:14 am (UTC)If nothing else, it would make sense given my merry dirt grubbing ways.
Very much looking forward to this book release!
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Date: 2010-07-20 05:25 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-20 02:04 pm (UTC)Re: Resume Writing Services
Date: 2010-07-22 09:20 am (UTC)gallandro
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Date: 2010-07-22 10:53 pm (UTC)I'm torn - i want to enter, because YAY BOOK NOW, but I feel like i should abstain, since I've already gotten two free books from you. So, feel free to take my name out of the list before choosing. (Aren't I sweet, I put the choice and guilt on you.) =P