Monthly Archives: July 2007

Working Under Deadline.

Just a brief set of announcements today, as I’m rushing to finish a draft of book two for my editor by tonight.

1. For all you geeks and gamers out there out there, I’m going to be attending GENCON this year. I used to go all the time back when they held it in Milwaukee, but when they moved it I was pissed and quit showing up.

But now my years of sulking are at an end. I’m heading back and this will be my first time attending in Indianapolis. I’ll be doing some panels, workshops, and signings. Maybe even playing a game or two. More details will follow later, when I have more time.

2. I’ve been crazy busy lately, so if I haven’t responded to your e-mail, it doesn’t mean I don’t love you. It just means that I’m waiting until I have a little free time.

3. I’ve put up the beginnings of an FAQ over here on the contact page. There will be more questions added in the future.

I’m also thinking of adding an IAQ for Infrequently Asked Questions. Such as “Do you like curry?” and “Do you know where I can buy a soccer ball?” (Yeah, those are real questions I’ve been asked so far.)

4. I did an interview for Ezzulia.

If you just clicked on it and are worried you can’t read it, relax. You’re not having a stroke. The interview is in Dutch, as the Dutch translation of the book went on sale about a week ago. I feel so international.

Lastly, I’m doing a book signing a week from now, on July 28th, here in Stevens Point. It’s at the Book World on Main Street from 1:00 to 3:00. Feel free to stop by if you’re in the neighborhood.

Later all,

Pat

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A Harry Potter Discussion, Featuring Orson Scott Card and … Me?

Due to a surreal series of events, I’ve been invited to have an online discussion with Orson Scott Card about the upcoming conclusion to the Harry Potter series.

So… yeah. One of my favorite authors and me talking about the biggest fantasy series ever. No pressure, right?

Over the next two weeks, both of us will be posting several blogs on the subject, leading up to the release, and following after.

If you’re interested in reading it, and participating in the ensuing discussion in the comments section, c’mon over. The first set of blogs have just been posted OVER HERE.

Share and Enjoy,

pat

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New Interview: Straight From the Barrel.

For those of you who are into Q & A interviews, you can find the newest one HERE.

We talk about world building and… um…. Clowns? Honestly I can’t remember what I say on these things after I’m done with them. So your guess is probably as good as mine….

And for those of you that have e-mailing and asking, yes I do have a facebook account. That’s really me on there. So, feel free to ADD ME, if you like. The more the merrier, as far as I’m concerned.

If you’re looking for the deluxe facebook experience, you could sign up for the facebook group someone created a while back… It’s called: PAT ROTHFUSS’S LEGION OF FANATICAL MINIONS.

And it’s back to revisions for me….

pat

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Something cool…

Look what showed up in the mail today…

Please note that this is the sort of art that you’re NOT supposed to bend. Vehemently not.

It makes me wonder if what sort of person would need to have the not underlined to get the point across. I shudder at the thought of a postal carrier that gets one of these and just skims, reading for the gist of it. “Art… please…. bend….” Then shrugs and does as he’s told.

Anyway, on to the cool part….

It’s the original artwork for the map in the UK version of the book. The artist was cool enough to give it to me. I’m tingly with geeky joy.

Now that I’ve posted this up, I wonder if it’s okay for me to show this before the book comes out.

Hmmmm… I think I’ll just assume it’s cool and leave it here until someone asks me to take it down….

pat

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Kvothe vs. Harry Potter – Cage Match!

Those of you who tune into the blog regularly already know that a few weeks ago Orson Scott Card reviewed my book on his website. He said some very flattering things, and, generally I was a blushy with delight.

Yesterday, or maybe the day before, someone on FACEBOOK brought the following piece of comic fanart to my attention.

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I don’t know what to say about it really. Except that I’m flattered, and I think it’s funny as hell. And, personally, it looks like Kvothe might be getting ready to kick every inch of Harry’s ass if he doesn’t move out of the way a little quicker.

Now that I’m thinking about it, I wonder how Kvothe and Harry would get along if they ever met. Wow. That’s a weird though. Worlds collide. Just thinking about it makes me feel like I swallowed an ice cube with my brain.

Later all,

pat

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Dinner With Joss Whedon….

Words cannot describe my geeky shame at how much I want THIS.

It’s probably a good thing I haven’t recieved my advance money for my UK deal yet. Otherwise I would be tempted to do something delicious, charitable, but profoundly financially unwise….

Alas,

pat

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The UK cover of the book….

For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, here’s the UK cover of the book.

Look at me. I’m all viney.

The book won’t be released until September over there, but apparently the rumormil is already working overtime. I’m excited to see how well people will like it over there….

pat

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