We'll kick off Sunday catchup with an announcement we'll repeat on Tuesday: The first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, is part of the Vivify End of Summer Sale! More after the cut.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Disney Infinity: A Whole New World
So my Disney Infinity shelf expanded a little:
It's tough to resist when there are so many figures out there I want, and I need to add to my Amazon order to hit $35 for free shipping. Which means that I need now to get a Hiro to go with my Baymax.
3.0 starts hitting the shelves in the next few days. It's not so bad right off, because the only figure I really want from the first wave is Yoda. (Minnie Mouse would be nice too, yeah, but she can wait. Sorry, Mickey.) But October (well, September 30) brings all the Star Wars figures from the original trilogy, so that's five more I want right there, plus Mulan later on.
And since I started late, I'm now looking at the prices going up for the 1.0 figures I need. I have an emergency workaround for Violet and Rapunzel, but that still leaves Barbossa, Jack Skellington, two Incredibles and maybe the Toy Story crew. And I still want a couple of 2.0 figures besides Hiro, namely Captain America and Tinkerbell, and isn't that a team-up we all want to see?
What it all means is that, darn it, Yoda and Chewie and the rest may have to wait until I fill in the holes. Which with my limited budget will probably mean that by the time I can get to them, they'll start going up in price as they get discontinued with the rollout of 4.0.
I saw that Disney decided on Peter Pan as their "ToyBox" selection for 3.0. I suppose I should be glad that Tinkerbell has someone to play with, but I'm also a bit disappointed. So many great characters, ones that would make awesome sculpts, are being overlooked at this point. I know that Disney needs to focus on the new releases, and that not everyone is into classic Disney. But it wouldn't have taken much to make me happy. Just a Jafar. Or a Darkwing Duck. Or even a Basil of Baker Street...
I also saw that Jar Jar Binks is showing up in the game. Is there a Toy Box minigame where we get points for kicking his butt? You should get extra points if you come up with a creative way to waste him, like having Baymax or the Hulk throw Stitch at him, or if you pound him into Jar Jar paste with as many different characters as possible. Which might get a bit tricky with Minnie or Olaf, but I'll figure out a way.
Hey, don't forget that if you like reading these posts, leave a comment and let me know what you think. And if really like these, or want a creative way to support or thank a hard-working writer, head over to Amazon and check out my Disney Infinity Want List. Especially with my birthday coming up in a few weeks. Hint hint.
It's tough to resist when there are so many figures out there I want, and I need to add to my Amazon order to hit $35 for free shipping. Which means that I need now to get a Hiro to go with my Baymax.
3.0 starts hitting the shelves in the next few days. It's not so bad right off, because the only figure I really want from the first wave is Yoda. (Minnie Mouse would be nice too, yeah, but she can wait. Sorry, Mickey.) But October (well, September 30) brings all the Star Wars figures from the original trilogy, so that's five more I want right there, plus Mulan later on.
And since I started late, I'm now looking at the prices going up for the 1.0 figures I need. I have an emergency workaround for Violet and Rapunzel, but that still leaves Barbossa, Jack Skellington, two Incredibles and maybe the Toy Story crew. And I still want a couple of 2.0 figures besides Hiro, namely Captain America and Tinkerbell, and isn't that a team-up we all want to see?
What it all means is that, darn it, Yoda and Chewie and the rest may have to wait until I fill in the holes. Which with my limited budget will probably mean that by the time I can get to them, they'll start going up in price as they get discontinued with the rollout of 4.0.
I saw that Disney decided on Peter Pan as their "ToyBox" selection for 3.0. I suppose I should be glad that Tinkerbell has someone to play with, but I'm also a bit disappointed. So many great characters, ones that would make awesome sculpts, are being overlooked at this point. I know that Disney needs to focus on the new releases, and that not everyone is into classic Disney. But it wouldn't have taken much to make me happy. Just a Jafar. Or a Darkwing Duck. Or even a Basil of Baker Street...
I also saw that Jar Jar Binks is showing up in the game. Is there a Toy Box minigame where we get points for kicking his butt? You should get extra points if you come up with a creative way to waste him, like having Baymax or the Hulk throw Stitch at him, or if you pound him into Jar Jar paste with as many different characters as possible. Which might get a bit tricky with Minnie or Olaf, but I'll figure out a way.
Hey, don't forget that if you like reading these posts, leave a comment and let me know what you think. And if really like these, or want a creative way to support or thank a hard-working writer, head over to Amazon and check out my Disney Infinity Want List. Especially with my birthday coming up in a few weeks. Hint hint.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Willow Wednesdays: We're all mad here
Welcome to Willow Wednesdays!
We're featuring art by Willow, the cover artist for the Monkey Queen
series, with her kind permission! Read on after the cut!
Sunday, August 23, 2015
I was born a someday man, I'm a blogging child
We'll start off this Sunday with a request: If you've read and enjoyed any of the Monkey Queen books, especially the first, Of Introductions And Abductions, please consider heading to Amazon and leaving a review. Some kind souls have already left reviews, and and we thank them! But more reviews will get more readers interested, and will open up more promotional opportunities for us. So please, help Michiko and Beth find new fans by leaving a review! And thanks! More, and a slightly different Sunday catchup post, after the cut.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Willow Wednesdays: Now you're cooking!
Welcome to Willow Wednesdays!
We're featuring art by Willow, the cover artist for the Monkey Queen
series, with her kind permission! Read on after the cut!
Monday, August 17, 2015
eFestival of Words: the wrapup!
The 2015 eFestival of Words is over, and thanks to everyone who dropped by and to Julie Dawson for organizing the whole shebang! The forums are still open for viewing, so you can catch up on all the events and chat transcripts here!
My chat transcript is here. In trying to keep up with all the questions, I did miss one asked by user HideAndSeek, referring to my saying that it took 17 years from conception to completion for the first Monkey Queen book: "Why do you think it took so long from conception to book?" It was because I moved on to other projects, and eventually other things, and didn't come back to Michiko and Beth until I stumbled across my extensive notes in March 2013.
And here is where you can find the Heroes Vs Villains feud! Alas, the heroes lost, but Michiko made new friends and had fun. And is still figuring out how the heck she can get rid of a sasquatch...
My chat transcript is here. In trying to keep up with all the questions, I did miss one asked by user HideAndSeek, referring to my saying that it took 17 years from conception to completion for the first Monkey Queen book: "Why do you think it took so long from conception to book?" It was because I moved on to other projects, and eventually other things, and didn't come back to Michiko and Beth until I stumbled across my extensive notes in March 2013.
And here is where you can find the Heroes Vs Villains feud! Alas, the heroes lost, but Michiko made new friends and had fun. And is still figuring out how the heck she can get rid of a sasquatch...
Sunday, August 16, 2015
She's got a blog that tells about everybody's past
Putting this up early with a last reminder: Later today is my Q&A chat at the eFestival of Words (8:30 AM Pacific / 11:30
AM Eastern / 5:30 PM CET), and then Michiko will be part of the Heroes Vs. Villains panel (11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM
CET)! And as a thank-you, we've marked down Of Introductions And Abductions, the first Monkey Queen book, to 99 cents through Monday! More after the cut.
Speaking of 99 cents, that will also get you Awakened, the first book in the Dakota Shepherd series from Shei Darksbane with Darksbane Books! And the second, Hunted, has just come out! Good urban fantasy adventure, with a snarky but lovable main character, and a new favorite here at Monkey Queen Books!
D23 is this weekend, and there may be a new Disney Infinity post this coming week, as they're due to announce three more figures on Sunday. This year's expo has been all about the Star Wars, at least to most people, but I was most intrigued by the announced sequel to The Incredibles. It's been reported for a while, but it's good to have confirmation from Pixar, and with Brad Bird returning, we can hope that it's as good as the first was. But I suppose I should be concerned about the fact that Pixar announced or confirmed five films, and only one of them isn't a sequel...
And finally, in case you somehow missed this earlier this week: Whoa.
Speaking of 99 cents, that will also get you Awakened, the first book in the Dakota Shepherd series from Shei Darksbane with Darksbane Books! And the second, Hunted, has just come out! Good urban fantasy adventure, with a snarky but lovable main character, and a new favorite here at Monkey Queen Books!
D23 is this weekend, and there may be a new Disney Infinity post this coming week, as they're due to announce three more figures on Sunday. This year's expo has been all about the Star Wars, at least to most people, but I was most intrigued by the announced sequel to The Incredibles. It's been reported for a while, but it's good to have confirmation from Pixar, and with Brad Bird returning, we can hope that it's as good as the first was. But I suppose I should be concerned about the fact that Pixar announced or confirmed five films, and only one of them isn't a sequel...
And finally, in case you somehow missed this earlier this week: Whoa.
Saturday, August 15, 2015
eFestival of Words: A reminder, and a sale!
I wanted to remind everyone that the 2015 eFestival of Words,
the annual online convention for readers and writers, is under way! I'll be involved in two
events on Sunday. First, I'll be taking part in an Author Q&A at 8:30 AM Pacific / 11:30
AM Eastern / 5:30 PM CET! Come on by, and be prepared to ask questions! If you don't, I'll have to be the one asking myself what kind of tree I would be if I were a tree!
And later on Sunday, at 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM CET, you can attend the "Heroes vs. Villains" panel! Three heroes and three villains from the wild world of literature, answering questions "Family Feud" style, and on the side of the heroes will be Michiko the Monkey Queen herself! The villains will include a murderous demon, a bloodthirsty sasquatch, and a cruel teenage magician, so Michiko will be ready with all the snark they can handle!
There'll be more panels, Q&A sessions, and workshops all weekend, and there's an extra incentive to stop by: All attendees (aside from staff and special guests) will be entered into a drawing to win a Kindle Fire HD 6 6", and you get an extra entry for every Q&A session you enter!
And as a thank-you to attendees and staff at the eFestival, there's a surprise sale this weekend! If you still haven't read the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, it's just 99 cents US through Sunday, exclusively at Amazon! Grab it now!
And later on Sunday, at 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM CET, you can attend the "Heroes vs. Villains" panel! Three heroes and three villains from the wild world of literature, answering questions "Family Feud" style, and on the side of the heroes will be Michiko the Monkey Queen herself! The villains will include a murderous demon, a bloodthirsty sasquatch, and a cruel teenage magician, so Michiko will be ready with all the snark they can handle!
There'll be more panels, Q&A sessions, and workshops all weekend, and there's an extra incentive to stop by: All attendees (aside from staff and special guests) will be entered into a drawing to win a Kindle Fire HD 6 6", and you get an extra entry for every Q&A session you enter!
And as a thank-you to attendees and staff at the eFestival, there's a surprise sale this weekend! If you still haven't read the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, it's just 99 cents US through Sunday, exclusively at Amazon! Grab it now!
Friday, August 14, 2015
The Hunt Is On
Last month, we told you about the debut novel by Shei Darksbane with Darksbane Books, Awakened. Well, she's just released the second book in the series...Hunted. Dakota Shepherd's adventures continue in this gripping urban fantasy, when a mysterious threat stalks her and those closest to her. Grab Hunted here! And if you haven't read Awakened, it's just 99 cents US for a very limited time! Go! Read!
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Willow Wednesdays: Coming soon!
Welcome to Willow Wednesdays!
We're featuring art by Willow, the cover artist for the Monkey Queen
series, with her kind permission! Read on after the cut!
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
eFestival of Words!
The 2015 eFestival of Words, the annual online convention for readers and writers, is this weekend! The schedule has been informally announced, and I'll be involved in two events on Sunday the 16th.
First, my Author Q&A has been scheduled for 8:30 AM Pacific / 11:30 AM Eastern / 5:30 PM CET! Come on by and ask me pretty much anything! If you're really nice, I may drop some hints about the fifth Monkey Queen book!
And later on Sunday, at 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM CET, you can attend the "Heroes vs. Villains" panel! Three heroes and three villains from the wild world of literature, answering questions "Family Feud" style, and on the side of the heroes will be Michiko the Monkey Queen herself! She promises to be thoroughly caffeinated and ready to answer questions, be cute, and take everything as unseriously as possible! (Is that even a word?)
There'll be more panels, Q&A sessions, and workshops all weekend, and there's an extra incentive to stop by: All attendees (aside from staff and special guests) will be entered into a drawing to win a Kindle Fire HD 6 6", and you get an extra entry for every Q&A session you enter!
Get more info here, or like the eFestival on Facebook. See you there!
First, my Author Q&A has been scheduled for 8:30 AM Pacific / 11:30 AM Eastern / 5:30 PM CET! Come on by and ask me pretty much anything! If you're really nice, I may drop some hints about the fifth Monkey Queen book!
And later on Sunday, at 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM CET, you can attend the "Heroes vs. Villains" panel! Three heroes and three villains from the wild world of literature, answering questions "Family Feud" style, and on the side of the heroes will be Michiko the Monkey Queen herself! She promises to be thoroughly caffeinated and ready to answer questions, be cute, and take everything as unseriously as possible! (Is that even a word?)
There'll be more panels, Q&A sessions, and workshops all weekend, and there's an extra incentive to stop by: All attendees (aside from staff and special guests) will be entered into a drawing to win a Kindle Fire HD 6 6", and you get an extra entry for every Q&A session you enter!
Get more info here, or like the eFestival on Facebook. See you there!
Sunday, August 9, 2015
The King of Zor, he blogged for a war, and the King of Zam reposted
Sunday catchup time! First, we've been forgetting to mention this, but this coming weekend, August 14-16, is the annual eFestival of Worlds, an online book fair and convention! We're still waiting on word about a planned Q&A session, but on Sunday at 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM CET, you can attend the "Heroes vs. Villains" panel. Three heroes and three villains, answering questions "Family Feud" style, and Michiko will be there, dazzling the other heroes with her brilliance and baffling the villains with her cuteness and snark! Get more info here. More after the cut!
We've been promoting Awakened, the first book in the Auralight Codex series, written by Shei Darksbane with Darksbane Books. The release date for the second book, Hunted, has been announced, and it's this coming Friday, March 14! We'll update you when the book is actually released, but you can find out more about the series at the Darksbane Books web site or at Shei's Amazon author page.
The Doubleclicks are about to release their new CD! President Snakes will be available to buy and download this Tuesday, August 11! Get more info at their web site.
The fourth chapter of Melissa Pagluica's enchanting webcomic Above The Clouds has just started! You can jump in with the current page or read the story from the beginning at the web site.
And finally, I am sweetly and politely persuaded to add one more figure to my Disney Infinity want list:
We've been promoting Awakened, the first book in the Auralight Codex series, written by Shei Darksbane with Darksbane Books. The release date for the second book, Hunted, has been announced, and it's this coming Friday, March 14! We'll update you when the book is actually released, but you can find out more about the series at the Darksbane Books web site or at Shei's Amazon author page.
The Doubleclicks are about to release their new CD! President Snakes will be available to buy and download this Tuesday, August 11! Get more info at their web site.
The fourth chapter of Melissa Pagluica's enchanting webcomic Above The Clouds has just started! You can jump in with the current page or read the story from the beginning at the web site.
And finally, I am sweetly and politely persuaded to add one more figure to my Disney Infinity want list:
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Willow Wednesdays: Space Cats
This is the second installment of our new feature, Willow Wednesdays!
We'll be featuring art by Willow, the cover artist for the Monkey Queen
series, with her kind permission! Read on after the cut!
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Mr. Dobolina, Mr. Blog Dobolina
We're in the last two days of the international part of the Summer Sale! The second and third Monkey Queen books, The Brigadoon Boondoggle and Under The Stars Of Faerie,
are now on sale in all non-US Amazon stores! Get both books for £0.99,
€0,99, $1.29 CAN, $1.39 AUS, and at low prices at Amazon stores in
Brazil, India, Mexico and Japan! This sale ends Monday, August 3, so
don't wait! (Note: All Monkey Queen books are in English only.) Scroll back to the previous post to find buying links, or search your Amazon store for "Monkey Queen" or "Robert Dahlen"! More after the cut.
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