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Kicking off NYCC 2013 right by attending panels and signing books … so many books.

Lauren wore Marvel couture on day one. Handmade by an artist on Etsy. The designer’s name is Ashley Hamric, and you can check out her store here. 

I was mistakenly listed on the NYCC website as being on the epic fantasy panel, but I made an effort to be there anyway. Great discussion, moderated by Mary Elizabeth Hart. Other panelists included Scott Lynch, Elizabeth Bear, Brian Staveley, Michael James Sullivan and Drew Karpyshyn. 

Preparing for my signing at the Science Fiction Book Club booth with SFBC editor Matthew Kalamidas.

Signed copies of The Warded Man and Red Sonja at the Science Fiction Book Club booth for 2 1/2 hours!

The crowd lining up

Turns out Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers are fans. Who knew?

Alex Von Der Linden put a mind ward on his hat. Smart guy. New Moon is coming.

Mia dressed up as a Scylla from Myke Cole‘s Shadow Ops series.

I was a busy guy, but not so busy I couldn’t take a minute to cut the line and photobomb Scott Lynch’s signing.

Posted on October 21, 2013 at 8:00 am by PeatB
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New York Comic Con officially started on Thursday. I didn’t have any panels or signings, but made time to swing by to pick up my badge at the Random House booth, where I discovered this gorgeous poster.

I took an hour to wander the showroom floor alone, talking to vendors at their booths and gaping at the sensory overload of Comic Con. Even on Thursday, theoretically the slowest day of the con, there were large crowds and so much to see that you end up never having a good look at anything; your eye constantly leaping from one bit of awesome to another. It’s like subliminal messaging, only instead of brainwashing you to kill an ambassador, it brainwashes you to remember that people everywhere are smart, creative, and full of joy at doing what they love.

I had my eye out for Plants vs Zombies stuff for Cassie, but there was a truly surprising lack of it. Finally, nearing the exit, I found a small bit of win:

After C went to bed, Scott Lynch and Elizabeth Bear stopped by. They were only appearing at the con on Friday, and rather than miss the chance to hang a bit, I lured them in with promises of 15 year old scotch.

Somebody invited Sam Sykes.

Myke Cole and Lauren showed up, making a quorum. Mirth began, coupled with delicious industry gossip and raw shop talk. We shredded books, argued craft, named names, and did all that other fun stuff writers do freely in private that are less than wise at a public appearance.

The scotch didn’t last long. Reinforcements were called in.

Scott got real in his pontification about… something. He was talking to Myke. (I was across the room taking the pic.)

Sam crowned himself King Pillowhead.

EBear got fierce.

And Myke kept his eye on his phone while Sam twerked at him.

All and all, a good night to kick off NYCC 2013.

Posted on October 18, 2013 at 8:00 am by PeatB
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Posted by Meg

Want a shiny, brand new jacket for your old Warded Man hardcover? Good news! We are giving away Larry Rostant covers to the first 20 people who send a picture of themselves making a sad face next to their Warded Man hardcover.

At NYCC, Peat gave away covers to fans who had their hardcovers with them to sign,

Rules are super simple:

• Own a Warded Man hardcover 
• Send a picture of it with you (your kid, your pet, whatever) making a sad face to contest@www.petervbrett.com
• Please include the mailing address you want the cover sent to
• Act fast! The first 20 people get covers!

Peat will be posting some blog posts on NYCC soon, but for now, hop on over to Facebook to check out some of the pictures.

Posted on October 17, 2013 at 8:00 am by megelizabeth
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Missed NYCC this year? Or maybe you just want a recap of the weekend. Below we’ve compiled some of Peat’s best tweets throughout the convention.

• @PVBrett – Awww yeah! #NYCC http://t.co/5wYOZIczBf

• @PVBrett – What happens when writers come to your home. http://t.co/R5X8MnYbD2

• @PVBrett – Living room Shakespeare by @SamSykesSwears as @scottlynch78 @matociquala @_laurenagreene & @MykeCole watch in horror. http://t.co/aMRyAVtggQ

• @PVBrett – Awesome. RT @MykeCole: SCYLLA COSPLAY!!!!! http://t.co/ronfvrGCFo

• @PVBrett – Best NY Comic Con pic yet. RT @MykeCole: Superheroes are a bunch of bullies. http://t.co/xeScMrDAhN

• @PVBrett – Lauren was a champion through my 2:15hr signing. @_laurenagreene http://t.co/Wp39hHead7

• @PVBrett – Photobombed @scottlynch78‘s signing: http://t.co/62VQkQP3yA

• @PVBrett – OMFG the cookies @arrhyth_mia brought to my signing today are so goddamn good. http://t.co/QSg3xGRDIa

• @PVBrett – As @_laurenagreene‘s frantic #NYCC costuming continues, our apartment is littered with more thigh high boots than backstage at a strip club.
• @PVBrett – Quoth @antonstrout “I’m bringing Skeksis back.”
• @PVBrett – Trying to hail a cab in NYC when the Skrull attack across town.#superheroineproblems #nycc http://t.co/RQXYILtVqL

• @PVBrett – Seems domino masks make you invisible to iPhoto facial recognition. Doesn’t even acknowledge its a face. No wonder superheroes wear them.
• @PVBrett – Getting kid sidekicks up and out the door in the morning. #superheroineproblems #nycc http://t.co/Tsux8XPL9V

• @PVBrett – Sometimes you turn evil and your kid sidekick has to take you out. #superheroineproblems #nycc http://t.co/cdtAHy2b8M

• @PVBrett – Sneaking a cookie while staying slim enough to fit in costume. #superheroineproblems #nycc http://t.co/KVniujuBQx

• @PVBrett – This. RT @SamSykesSwears: New York Comicon was fun as hell, but I’m pretty much ready to forego human contact for the next few weeks.
• @PVBrett – SHAZAM! @SamSykesSwears @_laurenagreene #nycc http://t.co/0MTXo1LH9d

What was your favorite NYCC moment?

Posted on October 16, 2013 at 8:00 am by megelizabeth
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Posted by Meg

If you have been following Peat’s twitter, you know that between signings panels and fans, it’s been a crazy but awesome weekend at New York Comic Con. We will be posting photos and stories from the weekend soon, but first, check out this amazing demon fan art we found on DeviantArt.

These demons are terrifying! I love the splashes of color against the stark black and white outlines. Awesome job, Sufyaan.

Check back later this week for Peat’s NYCC recap.

Posted on October 15, 2013 at 8:00 am by megelizabeth
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