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Skull Throne Tour: Books Inc. Mountain View, CA

Posted by Meg

Peat’s been on the go, working his way from Seattle over the weekend, to Portland’s Powell’s Books and then to Mountain View, CA. Last night, Books Inc hosted an awesome signing event where Peat met lots of stellar fans. Check out these pictures as proof:

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The youngest fan in attendance was no other than a baby Arlen! Dana and Andy named him after the Warded Man!

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Tom Smith of Grimdark Magazine

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With Allison

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With Charles

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With Melanie, a college friend

Next stop? San Diego at Mysterious Galaxy starting at 7:30pm. You can check out all Peat’s events here.

The Skull Throne is out in the U.S.! It will be released on April 9th in the U.K. and Australia with translations to follow. Purchase the U.S. edition today or pre-order the U.K. book here.

Posted on April 2, 2015 at 11:30 am by Hannah
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Skull Throne Tour: Powell’s Bookstore Signing!

Posted by Meg

This past weekend was Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA, plus a signing at University Bookstore on Monday. Last night, Peat was at Powell’s Bookstore in Portland for his launch event! Check out these pictures from the day:

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Important reminder!!

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Skull Thrones for all! 

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Skull Throne is #1 in Kindle Fantasy on Amazon

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Brent Weeks got a copy!

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Speaking at Powell’s

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Who will wear the bestseller crown?

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Next stop? Mountain View, CA at Books Inc. at 7pm. You can check out all Peat’s events here.

The Skull Throne is out in the U.S.! It will be released on April 9th in the U.K. and Australia with translations to follow. Purchase the U.S. edition today or pre-order the U.K. book here.

Posted on April 1, 2015 at 11:00 am by Hannah
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Skull Throne Tour: University Bookstore Signing

Posted by Meg

The book is out and the U.S. tour is all systems go. This past weekend was Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA, plus a signing at University Bookstore last night. Check out these pictures from last night:

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Before the signing, Peat and Naomi Novik stopped by Amazon to sign a few books!

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Naomi took the stage first at 5:30pm, speaking about her latest book Uprooted

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Peat talking Messenger’s Legacy, Skull Throne and all things Demon Cycle

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Duane Wilkins, store manager of the University Bookstore

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Olivia, another store manager

Next stop? Portland, Oregon at Powell’s Bookstore at 7pm. You can check out all Peat’s events here.

Check out all the pictures from the Skull Throne Tour on Facebook. We will add more as the tour progresses.

The Skull Throne is out in the U.S.! It will be released on April 9th in the U.K. and Australia with translations to follow. Purchase the U.S. edition today or pre-order the U.K. book here.

Posted on March 31, 2015 at 3:00 pm by Hannah
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Launch Day Giveaway!

Posted by Meg

First and Last

The Skull Throne is, as of today, available for purchase in the U.S.!!!!!! Peat is already on tour. Having checked Seattle and Emerald City ComicCon off his list, he is headed to Portland tonight for the launch. Check out all his tour stops here.

For those of us not on tour, why don’t we celebrate launch day with a giveaway? I’ve got one beautiful signed U.S. Skull Throne up for grabs. All you have to do is tell us your favorite Demon Cycle scene or moment in the comments below. Here’s an example:

My favorite scene is when Arlen meets One-Arm in The Warded Man

Put all favorite scenes in the comments below! A winner will be picked Wednesday morning!!!

The Skull Throne will be released on March 31st in the U.S. (today!!) and April 9th in the U.K. and Australia with translations to follow. Purchase the U.S. edition today! Pre-order the UK edition here!

Posted on March 31, 2015 at 8:00 am by Hannah
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Skull Throne Tour: Emerald City Comic Con

Posted by Meg

As  the launch for The Skull Throne approaches, Peat has already begun the US Skull Throne Tour!!! This past weekend was Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA. The con was awesome. ECCC had permission to sell copies of The Skull Throne before the release date (tomorrow!), so a bunch of lucky fans got books purchased and personalized this past weekend. Check out these pictures:

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Signing some of these beautiful books at the University Bookstore booth!

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In the audience at Myke Cole’s panel

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Panel on Preventing Magical McGuffins! Posing with Holly Black, Patrick Rothfuss and Anna Alexander

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Panel on What Makes Fantasy Epic? with Peter Orullian, Robin Hobb, Patrick Rothfuss, Peat and Steven Erikson

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Signing booth!

Signing booth 2

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Just hanging with a Jedi

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Crocheted Big Barda costume

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Loki!

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Myke, Mallory and Shawn Speakman, editor of the Unfettered Anthology!

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The Skull Throne on sale!!

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Renna takes her rightful place next to Arlen, Jardir and Inevera

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Daniel was the very FIRST person to buy The Skull Throne

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Evelyn was the second person Peat sold and signed a Skull Throne to!!

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On Saturday night, Peat did an off-site event, open to the public, at the Pike Brewing Company with Robin Hobb and other awesome authors.

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No big deal, just hanging out with Robin Hobb

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Warded Mans looking for a home!

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Peat with fan Jose

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Patrick Rothfuss, Myke Cole and Peat

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Random House team has assembled!

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With fans Rebecca and Nick

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The ladies of Badalai jewelry

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The Warded Man is keeping good company these days

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Selfie with Matthew Inman of The Oatmeal!

Next stop? Peat will be sticking around Seattle for a signing at the University Bookstore on tonight at 7:00pm. You can RSVP on Facebook here. Get there early to attend Naomi Novik’s signing at 5:30pm and hang out with Peat in the audience!

You can check out all of Peat’s 2015 tour dates in the Appearances section. You can also RSVP on Facebook to all events!

The Skull Throne will be released on March 31st in the U.S. (tomorrow!!) and April 9th in the U.K. and Australia with translations to follow. Pre-order the U.S. edition today!

Posted on March 30, 2015 at 10:00 am by Hannah
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