Joe Abercrombie has a new novel out: THE DEVILS, volume one in his latest fantasy trilogy.

Joe has crossed the pond to the US on a promotional tour, and one of his first stops was the historic Kimo Theatre in downtown Albuquerque, where I had the privilege of sitting down with him for an hour to talk writing, reading, fantasy, fandom, and all manner of other stuff.   We answered a few questions from the audience as well.

Joe is a terrific writer and an even better guest.

We had a lot of fun, and I believe the audience did as well.   The Kimo was full nearly to bursting.

After the talking Joe did a bit of signing. inscribing copies for Bookworks, the sponsoring bookshop.  They may still have a left down there in Albquerque.

He signed some books for my own Beastly Books as well, and Twig and I lugged them back to Santa Fe.  I would tell you how to write in and grab one, but alas, we sold out within two days of arrival.   Plainly, we should have ordered more.

((We still have autographed copies of my own books, though.  Hardcovers, softcovers, fantasy, science fiction, graphic novels, signed and unsigned, what have you.   Lots of other good stuff as well)).

If you have not read any of Joe’s previous novels, you don’t know what you’re missing.   He’s a powerful, evocative writer with a unique voice, one of the brightest fantasists on the current scene.    He never disappoints.   He writes a lot faster than I do too, so there won’t be nearly as much waiting.

I had thought the Kimo would be videotaping our talk, but, alas, there was some sort of mix-up and that did not happen.  I am told some of fans present taped the discussion, but only on audio.   You might be able to find that on the internet.

Meanwhile, Joe is off to Atlanta, Austin, Denver, and various other stops.   Catch him if you can.

 

Current Mood: pleased