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Emerald City Comic Con memberships are sold out, but you can still hang out with your favorite fantasy authors without a badge!

Peat and Naomi signing books at the NYCC Author Hangout 2014

Since they are so rarely all in one place, Peat and some other authors have arranged an off-site meet up. Here’s everything you need to know:

• Who: Peat, Myke Cole, Naomi Novik, Jason Hough, Robin Hobb, Patrick Rothfuss and likely some other authors TBA.
• Where: The Pike Brewing Company at 1415 First Ave (between Pike and Union) Seattle in the brewery’s Museum Room.
• When: Saturday, March 28, from 8:00-11:00pm
• How: While you don’t need a badge, you do need to RSVP. Space is limited, so email DELREY@Randomhouse.com ASAP to ensure your spot! Please include the subject line: “RSVP Drinks with Authors” and include your full name and the names of anyone joining you to make sure you’re on the list.

Since this event is taking place at a bar, you must be 21 or over to attend. There will be a cash bar, free pizza and plenty of authors and fantasy fans to chat with! Thanks to Myke Cole, Kat Ogden, Robin Hobb, and especially David Moench at Random House for all the hard work setting this up.

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. and April 9th in the U.K. and Australia with translations to follow. Pre-order the U.S. edition from Random House today.

Posted on March 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm by Hannah
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Once again, Fantasy Faction and Harper Voyager UK are hosting the Grim Gathering! This time in Bristol! Going to be in the area? RSVP to their Facebook event and head over to their website for tickets and updates.

This year’s Grim Gathering will feature Mark Lawrence, Joe Abercrombie and Peter Newman along with Peat and Marc Aplin of Fantasy Faction. Join them for a lighthearted Q&A at Waterstones in Bristol on April 10th at 7:00pm.

A note from Marc Aplin of Fantasy Faction:

On Friday April 10th 2015 at Bristol Waterstones from 7:00pm 4 of Grim, Gritty, Grey Fantasy’s best authors will be gathering. That is Mark Lawrence, Peter V. Brett, Joe Abercrombie and Peter Newman all in one place to discuss the fantasy genre on a panel, talk with fans, sign their books and grab a couple of drinks at a local pub afterwards.

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If you want to witness a lighthearted discussion on the authors and their books, this is for you!
If you want to get books signed, this is for your!
If you want selfies with an author: This is for you!
If you want to see Peter V. Brett as ‘King of the Prawns’: This is for you!

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. and April 9th in the U.K. and Australia with translations to follow. Pre-order the U.S. edition from Random House today.

Posted on March 4, 2015 at 8:00 am by Hannah
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Finally, The Skull Throne cover for the UK release has been revealed by Starburst Magazine! Check it out:

The book will hit shelves on April 9th. Pre-orders are available on UK amazon and Waterstones.

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. and April 9th in the U.K. and Australia with translations to follow. Pre-order the U.S. edition from Random House today.

Posted on March 3, 2015 at 8:00 am by Hannah
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From Darkside Books comes the first Brazilian translation of The Warded Man. Here is the beautiful new cover of Ciclo das Trevas:

Brazilian fans have also created their own fan page on Facebook!

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. and April 9th in the U.K. and Australia with translations to follow. Pre-order the U.S. edition from Random House today.

Posted on March 2, 2015 at 8:00 am by Hannah
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Peat will be speaking at a very special Guardian Master Class on writing fantasy and dystopian fiction! This is part of Peat’s UK Tour and tickets are going fast! Here’s what you need to know:

• Where: Kings Place, 90 York Way London N1 9AG
• When: Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00pm
• Who: With Joe Abercrombie & Francesca Haig, chaired by Jane Johnson

Buy tickets here!

Here’s what to expect:

Learn how to take your writing to new frontiers at this evening seminar on fantasy and dystopian fiction. The evening begins with talks from three top authors on the journey from idea to finished book. Speakers include bestselling author Joe Abercrombie, whose fantasy novels include The First Law Trilogy series, American fantasy novelist Peter V. Brett, author of bestselling Demon Cycle series, including the forthcoming The Skull Throne, and debut novelist Francesca Haigwhose recently published book The Fire Sermon has sold in 26 territories.

The second half of the evening involves an in-depth panel discussion chaired by leading editor and publisher Jane Johnson, who set up SFF imprint Harper Voyager in 1995. During this session, Jane and the authors will take a deeper look at the fantasy genre and offer invaluable advice on how to get the best out of your writing.

You’ll hear how these authors got started in their writing careers, as well as how to prepare your pitch material to send to an agent or publisher. You’ll also learn what to expect if your novel gets published, including advice on self-promotion and getting involved in the genre community. With plenty of time for Q&A with each author, it’s an unmissable event for anyone who wants to write fantasy or dystopian fiction, and see their novel in print.

Read more here!

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. and April 9th in the U.K. and Australia with translations to follow. Pre-order the U.S. edition from Random House today.

Posted on February 27, 2015 at 8:00 am by Hannah
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