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If you are like me, you LOVE re-reading favorite books. Especially in anticipation of a new one coming out. With the upcoming release of The Daylight War coming up on February 12th, bloggers and reviewers all over the interwebs are cracking open the Warded Man and Desert Spear. Listen to what they have to say! It might inspire you to go back and read some old favorites yourself.

Bob of Beautiful Ruins reads The Warded Man as one of his first picks of the New Year

• Check out Bob’s Review of The Warded Man

… I found myself hooked right from the first chapter. Brett’s writing style is crisp and efficient, but also elegant in its own way. There’s a voice there that pulled me in and invited me to take a seat behind the warded door and listen to a story.

Leo of Jet Black Ink recently read and reviewed both The Warded Man and The Desert Spear, giving them both 5 star ratings.

• Check out the Review of The Warded Man:

Brett’s prose is simple and effective, but that’s not where the true talent lies and what makes the book such an unalloyed pleasure. It is his immense world and honest, true, awesome characters that make it the stellar success it is. There is nothing about The Warded Man that I did not like. Nothing.

• Check out the Review of The Desert Spear: 

An astounding yarn that miraculously outdoes its predecessor. Utterly compelling and dark in all the right places, with just the right amount of light and hope dolloped on top for sweetness. Brilliant.

Steff from Steff Reviews Books let’s us know what she thinks about The Desert Spear:

• Check out Steff’s Review of The Desert Spear

The detail of the world building is exquisite; to the point where if I was magically transported into the book I’m confident I could find my way around without a hitch, knowing my precise location based solely on the height of the locals; and the magic system, greatly developed as the characters explore deeper into its mysteries, is fascinating, dangerous and addictive in its effects and consequences.

Will you be re-reading any of the the Demon Cycle books before getting your hands on The Daylight War? Let us know in the comments!

Peat will be traveling all over the place starting February 12th. Check out the Appearances section on his website to see if he will be stopping by your city.

Posted on January 30, 2013 at 8:00 am by megelizabeth
Filed under Appearances, Brayan's Gold, Daylight War, Desert Spear, Fans, Great Bazaar, Meg, Reviews, Warded Man
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Catch up with Peat’s tweets as he announces tour dates, reads the first reviews of The Daylight War and heads to Immortal ConFusion to play some Author D&D!

• @PVBrett – Cartoon of @mykecole, Pat Rothfuss, me, @saladinahmed & @naominovik playing D&D http://t.co/2HU69QWi for Storyboard: http://t.co/u5I6rb8m

• @PVBrett – Sometimes I think I’m not as into comics as I used to be, then realize I’m just reading the wrong ones. There is brilliance in the medium.
• @PVBrett – Goodreads review of Daylight War: “This is one of the books you’re afraid to put down for fear the action will continue without you.”
• @PVBrett – Despite my calm, professional demeanor, my inner fanboy is freaking the hell out about the last Wheel of Time book coming out tomorrow.
• @PVBrett – Breaks my heart that the Barnes & Noble on 8th & Bway in NYC just closed. I shopped there often.
• @PVBrett – I know what I’m doing once my princess is in bed: http://t.co/XdpFBKI7

• @PVBrett – DHL tracking says Daylight War UK ARCs are out for delivery. I am literally pacing in anticipation of getting my hands on them.
• @PVBrett – Just got the best damn package ever from @HarperVoyagerUK: http://t.co/xlWxm44K #daylightwar

• @PVBrett – This Hobbit book is amazing. The moon letters on the map glow in the fricken dark! http://t.co/vNeQo8kz

• @PVBrett – But this is the real sugar: http://t.co/5WUKzuR2

• @PVBrett – I just ordered a bacon mac & cheesburger. Yes. That exists: http://t.co/7uGscab2

• @PVBrett – Breaks the heart. http://t.co/39Gpt8Qr

• @PVBrett – Falling behind on my goal of reading 50 pages a day of AMoL. Need to clear inbox & finish a Red Sonja script, then head to Shayol Ghul. #wot
• @PVBrett – I appear to have offended the Scottish, and their anger is terrible to behold. I will visit eventually! Honest word.
• @PVBrett – The Suvudu January newsletter features info on my US tour leg: http://t.co/LOeVyOwN
• @PVBrett – This exists, and it is glorious: http://t.co/TZiMBarm

• @PVBrett – Squee! MT @awfulagent Not sure who’s reading to whom but we’re excited to receive our copy of @PVBrett‘s DAYLIGHT WAR! http://t.co/OwlRYZJt

• @PVBrett – Confirmed – Red Sonja: Unchained # 1 will go on sale Feb. 13, 2013, the day after Daylight War launches! http://t.co/BZWRKeHX

• @PVBrett – I am sure I am forgetting something as I lock up my office before heading to @ConFusionMI for the weekend. What is it?
• @PVBrett – Oh, I remember. I forgot to swap the tiny 1 inch pen knife off my keychain. Because HEAVEN FORBID I try to get on a plane with THAT killer.
• @PVBrett – Generation X is Sick of Your Bullshit: http://t.co/KeisLr7P (via @maaahgeetah)
• @PVBrett – When you read about a study by the Pew Research Center, do you imagine a tiny blaster going “Pew! Pew! Pew!Pew!Pew!”, or is it just me?
• @PVBrett – Yes, internet. “Chainmail” is a redundant misnomer. You’re very smart. Have a cookie and get over it.
• @PVBrett – *twitch RT @Digibirdy @PVBrett oh the power……….. *cracks knuckles* 🙂 http://t.co/IuzU6Jam

• @PVBrett – Ressurect? Y/N: http://t.co/8K55XEGH #AuthorDnD

• @PVBrett – My @ConFusionMI flash money has arrived: http://t.co/7jcswSe0

• @PVBrett – “I wanted to look butch but instead I look like a teletubby.”-Tim, from SubPress #quotesthatshouldhavebeenfromthewarehouse http://t.co/6HVujbfZ

• @PVBrett – Patrick at Mysterious Galaxy bookstore in San Diego reviews Daylight War: http://t.co/hzPShGrl Come to my signing there Feb. 20 at 7:00pm!
• @PVBrett – What she said. RT @KatWithSword Had the most fun fencing this afternoon. Hurrah @subpress and everyone involved.
• @PVBrett – Up way too early for #AuthorDnD. Drinking hotel room coffee and searching luggage for my alagai hor… Er, dice.
• @PVBrett – Back in action: http://t.co/3VuhxoUu #confusion13 #authordnd

• @PVBrett – Amazing. RT @Lapplecrumble Joe Abercrombie & brentweeks discuss the future of fantasy fiction http://t.co/zdlSsKaM
• @PVBrett – Ready to roll: http://t.co/buqS6HzM #authordnd

• @PVBrett – Hanging with @subpress at the #ConFusion13 signing, @tobiasbuckell photobomb: http://t.co/MBfLLj9a

Want to catch up with Peat in real time? Check out his Facebook and Twitter to say hi!

Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:00 am by megelizabeth
Filed under Appearances, Daylight War, Events, Fans, Life, Meg, Tweephole
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Wow. Peat and I were amazed by all the incredible and creative entries. It turns out, creatures of all kinds are reading the Demon Cycle. It was hard to pick winners with such abundant awesomeness, but here are our favorites.

Grand Prize

Winners will receive U.K. copies of The Painted Man and The Desert Spear as well as a U.K. ARC of The Daylight War.

 

One of the first entries to the contest, the One Arm face palm illustration held up. Beautifully drawn and humorous, this drawing is incredibly endearing. We had a few really amazing drawn entries, but limited the winners to only one. The scene with One Arm is very special to Peat as it is one of the first scenes he ever wrote.

 

We just adored this hedgehog’s (or wardhog’s) fierce determination as he defends his turf. His face in the second picture is picture perfect pissed off. Story and captions by Alex V.

He’s ready to protect all around him in the first picture, his quillWard placed just so, his spear at the ready.

Battle damaged by determined

In full defense mode

 Alex also sent in this adorable bonus video of the wardhog charging through the stone ward circle, into battle.

And finally, Eric with his lovely dog Lobo displaying Brayan’s Gold for a fantasy, wintertime theme. Cuteness win.

Runners Up

Winners will receive a hardcover U.S. copy of The Daylight War, signed by Peter V. Brett

Here are a couple outstanding entries we just had to include along with our Grand Prize winners.

Russell C. braved the cold and strange looks from neighbors to take this priceless shot!

Damian L. gave his newborn daughter a beautiful middle name … Leesha! And from the evidence shown in this picture, she just might be the Demon Cycle’s youngest fan!

Thank you to everyone who liked, commented and entered! Make sure to check out the Creature Contest Facebook Album for all the amazing entries.

Want to meet Peat? He will be touring in February and March after the release of The Daylight War. Check out his Appearances to see if he is headed to a city near you.

Posted on January 28, 2013 at 3:25 pm by megelizabeth
Filed under Appearances, Brayan's Gold, Contests, Daylight War, Desert Spear, Events, Fan Art, Fans, Meg, Warded Art, Warded Man
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Yesterday was the last day of the very popular Creature Contest, and we simply have to many amazing entries to post on the blog. So make sure you check out the Creature Contest Facebook Album to see every kind of creature enjoying, coveting and brandishing one of Peat’s books.

We will be announcing the winner soon, but here are some recent entries of high caliber. Enjoy!

Tomek with his entry as the Painted Man. Pretty epic. 

Sock monkey mama reading to her baby. Entry from Alejendra.

Birte sends in an actual snow demon! Taking a break and cracking open one of Peat’s books.

Bat Pig needs to stand on The Painted Man to read The Desert Spear. Entry from Lewis M.

What’s inside??? Entry from Manu

Pursuing some scholarly pursuits. Entry from Julia K.

A perfect place to snooze, but don’t take my precious while I’m cat napping! Entry from Kris. 

Gargoyles deep in thought. Entry from Daryl. 

Chantal made a book fort for her cat using Peat’s books and Myke Cole‘s books. 

Want to meet Peat? He will be touring in February and March after the release of The Daylight War. Check out his Appearances to see if he is headed to a city near you.

 

Posted on January 28, 2013 at 8:00 am by megelizabeth
Filed under Appearances, Contests, Daylight War, Desert Spear, Fan Art, Fans, Meg, Warded Man
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Peat and I are excited to be so overwhelmed with entries for this contest! It is awesome to see so many people with such a variety of creatures. But there are so many we can’t possibly post all of them on the blog! So be sure to check out the Creature Contest Facebook Album to see all the entries. Every entry will be posted there, so if you don’t see your entry after a day or two, email contest@www.petervbrett.com and we will make sure it is seen.

Jardir reading his … biography. Entry from Aurelien. 

Dragon reading circle. Entry from Ainsley & Charlotte

A warded Brain leading Cutter’s Hollow to world domination. Entry from Curtis F. 

Moose antlers! Entry from Gresha.

Demon claws! From Kym B.  

A wee creature beginning a lengthy book. From Laura.

 

The Battle for the Bazaar! Batman defends his tower of Demon Cycle books against Mr. Freeze. Epic. Entry from Jason B. 

 Introducing Kaede Leesha Lightoller! 18 days old and already has amazing reading tastes. Entry from Damian L. 

 Thanks for all the amazing entries! Today is the last day of the contest so get your entry in by midnight to be considered for one of the three epic prizes! You could be reading a Daylight War ARC this time next week!

Want to meet Peat? He will be touring in February and March after the release of The Daylight War. Check out his Appearances to see if he is headed to a city near you.

Posted on January 27, 2013 at 3:45 pm by megelizabeth
Filed under Appearances, Contests, Daylight War, Desert Spear, Events, Fan Art, Fans, Meg, Warded Man
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