they blogged you on the treadmill

Sunday starts with a reminder: You have just three days left to get your copy of the first Monkey Queen ebook, Of Introductions And Abductions, for just 99 cents US/CA/AU, £0.99 UK and €0,99! The price will be reset to $2.99 US on June 1, so don't wait! (And remember that ebooks are easily giftable!) More after the cut!

We have first draft sign!

The first draft of the sixth Monkey Queen book, The Crown Of Kylthena, is finally done!

Don't get too excited yet. There's still at least one round of editing and revising to come, and we need to wait for Willow to recover from her wrist tendinitis before she can finish the cover. It'll still be a while before The Crown Of Kylthena is published.

But if you want to get a bit excited, be my guest. I am!

Especially since I'm getting some great ideas going for the seventh book...

Willow Wednesdays: be sure to wear some flowers in your hair

Welcome to Willow Wednesdays! Featuring art by Willow, the cover artist for the Monkey Queen series, with her kind permission! Read on after the cut for more!

and love lies blogging in my hands

Sunday starts with the reminder that the May sale has been extended to May 31! If you're making your first visit here, check the sidebar post to see where you can get the first Monkey Queen ebook, Of Introductions And Abductions, for just 99 cents US/CA/AU, £0.99 UK and €0,99! If you're already a fan, you're welcome to spread the word - let everyone you're connected to on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Google+, or your blog know that it's time to meet Michiko and Beth! More after the cut.

Rejected Peanuts Specials: "It's (fill in the blank) Day, Charlie Brown!"

Wacky hijinks ensue...after the cut!

Willow Wednesdays: Carpe Fugam

Welcome to Willow Wednesdays! Featuring art by Willow, the cover artist for the Monkey Queen series, with her kind permission! Read on after the cut for more!

This is the last bit of art that Willow completed before she took a break to recover from her tendinitis.

My first thought: "Wow."

My second thought: "We'd like to thank you for choosing Yokai Airlines. Coffee, tea or sake?"

Art © 2016 by Willow. All rights reserved; used by permission. You can view Willow's extensive galleries on DeviantArt and Tumblr, see her updates and works in progress by liking her Facebook page, follow her on Twitter, and buy prints and much more at her Society6 webstore, including exclusive Monkey Queen items!

Kobo Next For Less!

A bit of Monday night news: Not only is the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, back down to 99 cents on Kobo and related sites, we're featured on Kobo's Next For Less page! If you have a Kobo ereader or the Kobo app on your Apple or Android device, swing on over to check out the latest deals!

blogs for baby and me

Sunday is catchup time here at Monkey Queen HQ, and here's something big you may have missed: On Wednesday, there was a sneak peek at Willow's in-progress art for the next Monkey Queen book, The Crown Of Kylthena, along with an excerpt from the book! If you missed it, scroll down or click here...then come back for more after the cut!

Thursday (!) catchup

A bit unusual, but some things have happened that couldn't wait until the weekend. First and foremost, the May sale has been extended! You can now get the first Monkey Queen ebook, Of Introductions And Abductions, through May 31 for just 99 cents US/CA/AU, £0.99, and €0,99! Get buy links in the featured post on the sidebar, or search Amazon, Kobo or iTunes for "Monkey Queen"! More after the cut.

Willow Wednesdays: Meet Alasdair Sterling! (post #400)

Welcome to Willow Wednesdays! Featuring art by Willow, the cover artist for the Monkey Queen series, with her kind permission! Read on after the cut for a special, do not miss installment!

Rejected Peanuts Specials - the Timey-Wimey Edition

Things get wibbly-wobbly for Charlie Brown after the cut!

Lord I was blogging by the record machine

Time for that Sunday catchup! First, another friendly reminder that the May sale is still on! The first Monkey Queen ebook, Of Introductions And Abductions, is just 99 cents US/CA/AU, £0.99, and €0,99 now through May 21! For buying links, click on the featured post on the sidebar; you can also search Amazon or iTunes. More after the cut!

May Sci-Fi and Fantasy sale! 99 cents US

I'm pleased as punch to be taking part in the latest promo arranged by author Patty Jansen! May 7 and 8 (and already, in many cases), over 150 ebooks and box sets are marked down to just 99 cents US! (And if you've forgotten, one of those ebooks is the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions!) Click here to go to Patty's site and find some great, cheap reading!

Willow Wednesdays Extra: Get well, Willow!

Bad news to pass on about Willow: She's been diagnosed with wrist tendinitis in her drawing hand. She's tried to keep working through the pain, but she's given in and will be taking a break from drawing until her wrist heals.

I'm sure that all of you are joining me in wishing Willow a speedy and complete recovery! If you want to leave her a message of support, the best place to do so would be her Facebook page. Let's all hope she'll be back drawing again soon!

Willow Wednesdays: May the Fourth (plus 96) Be With You

Welcome to Willow Wednesdays! Featuring art by Willow, the cover artist for the Monkey Queen series, with her kind permission! Read on after the cut for more!

Giveaway: Win a Kindle Fire!

Fantasy author C.J. Brightley is holding a cool giveaway that I'm glad to be helping with! She's giving one lucky winner a new Kindle Fire, pre-loaded with 30 fantasy ebooks, including the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions! Click here to enter, but hurry - the contest closes May 14!

(Disclaimers: By entering, your email address will be given to all participating authors, and many of them will be adding you to their mailing lists. You can unsubscribe at any time, but be advised. Also, the contest is closed to entries from some countries, including France, Portugal and Italy, and you have to be 21 or older. Be sure to read the rules and conditions before entering!)

drunk all the time, blogging fine on elderberry wine

Sunday catchup! Don't forget that the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, is now on sale! Just 99 cents US/CA/AU, £0.99 UK, €0,99 in Europe, and at special prices everywhere else! Tell your friends and spread the word! Buying links and more are in the pinned post on the sidebar, so share away! More after the cut.