I had the opportunity to meet the fascinating Myke Cole at DragonCon. I immediately knew I wanted to read his books and interview him for Slippery Words as soon as I heard him speak on a panel. Myke has a lot of military experience and has meshed that knowledge with his love of fantasy literature….
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Librarypunk: The New Thing
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Rachel Caine about Ink and Bone. In Rachel’s book, the library in Alexandria plays a central role, and books are considered so powerful that they are forbidden and the focus of large-scale smuggling operations. In our discussions, I asked Rachel if she had read Jim Hines’ Magic Ex…
An Exclusive One on One Interview with Jim Butcher
I had the amazing opportunity to meet 1:1 with Jim Butcher at DragonCon this year. We were in the bar of the Westin Hotel at lunch so it was really noisy. I have done the best I can to remove some of the background noise and I think Jim comes through loud and clear. We…
In Which Kat Richardson And I Chat About Writing
Hi Kat! Thanks for being with me on SlipperyWords. You have a number of exciting releases coming out soon, but…we’ll talk about those as they arrive. And of course, there is the famous Greywalker Series. Today, let’s talk about writing. The art of writing. The psychology of writing and the craft and business of writing….
Hey! Read Tomorrow When I Talk To Kim Richardson About Writing
Kat Richardson and I talk about writing tomorrow…you know you want to read what she says. “My current goal is for each project to be new in some way that will hone my craft or stretch my limits and that often means that the whole process is new for me each time.”
5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Rachel Caine–Let’s Talk Ink and Bone
Slippery Words is delighted to have the funny, thoughtful Rachel Caine here today. We are talking about Ink and Bone, your newest novel. Thank you, Rachel for participating in 5 Questions in 5 Minutes. SW: This book utilizes themes from many different genres. When you were planning the book, did you know you were going…
Rachel Caine Tomorrow! Let’s Chat About Ink and Bone
Ink and Bone and the funny Rachel Caine….TOMORROW!
5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Mindy Mymudes–And Book Giveaway!
Hi Mindy! Thanks for being with me on SlipperyWords! I just finished George Knows and wanted to ask a few questions. (Readers, please note, anyone who leaves a comment is entered into a giveaway for a free copy of George Knows. If you have children ages 7 and up, or are a child yourself, ENTER…
George Knows Giveaway Tomorrow! Attn: Friends with Children Age 7 and Up (And Adults Too)
Hey everyone. Tomorrow I feature Mindy Mymudes and George. George tells this story — it is completely from his point of view — and is easily the most charming Basset Hound you’ve ever met. George is a familiar to a witch-in-training, Karly, and they must solve the mystery of the old bones and what is…
5 Questions in 5 Minutes with Tamsin Silver (also catch her on MagicalWords.net tomorrow)
SW: Welcome, Tamsin!! TS: First off, a HUGE thank you to SlipperyWords for having me on the blog! I’m extremely excited to be bringing a brand new series (The Sabrina Grayson Series) out and this book, I feel, is a better representation of my writing (and how intricate my brain is for world creation) and my…