it's no good blogging in the sun

Kicking Sunday off with an updated reminder: As I mentioned last week, Willow will be appearing at the Collectif Pin Up booth at the Japan Expo in Paris this coming weekend, July 7-10. She's just announced that you can get copies of her debut BD/graphic novel, The Journey Of Earth, for just €12.00 through July 10, either at the show or from her directly! And you should if you haven't already - as you'd expect from Willow, the story is imaginative and the art is wonderful! The best way to contact Willow would be through her Facebook or DeviantArt pages; if that doesn't work, email me or leave a comment and I'll put you in touch with her. And get more info on Japan Expo here! More after the cut.

Willow Wednesdays: Rejected Peanuts Specials

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!

Spends his days blogging in a garage by the motorway

We begin this Sunday catchup by letting you know that Redblade, the fifth Monkey Queen book, is now available on Barnes & Noble for your Nook! You can also get it through Kobo, iTunes, and DriveThruFiction!

With that, all five Monkey Queen books are now in wide distribution again. You can get Redblade, and all the other Monkey Queen books, through Amazon or most other ebook retailers; just search the store for "Monkey Queen" or "Robert Dahlen". More after the cut.

a few of the blog posts, well they've got me quite cross

Heads up! Today is the last day to enter Willow's Facebook contest to win a copy of her BD/graphic novel, The Journey Of Earth, and other goodies! Click here and follow the instructions to enter, and good luck! More after the cut.

a reminder from the Tenth Doctor

Ten wants to remind you that you only have until Sunday the 31st to enter Willow's giveaway on Facebook! You can win a copy of her graphic novel The Journey Of Earth, or a package of goodies! Click here to enter, and don't wait...time is running out!

Willow Wednesdays: Goals

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, including a Facebook contest!

Willow Wednesdays Extra: Goodies!

If you didn't back the crowdfunder for Willow's first BD/graphic novel, The Journey Of Earth, good news! Willow just announced that she's now selling some of the goodies she originally offered to her crowdfunder backers, including art cards, bookmarks, and keychain charms! You can see samples (from my goodie bag) below. Head to Facebook to view better photos and see all the keychain charms. To order, message Willow through Facebook or email her at willow (dash) san (at) outlook (dot) com. You can also contact me and I'll forward your message to Willow. But be warned: I'm keeping my goodies. Mine!

Blognolia Simms

First off, with Christmas starting to loom in the distance like a giant commercialized monster hungering for your attention and money: You might want to check here on the 27th ("Black Friday" to Americans) for the Monkey Queen short story "Best Christmas Ever!"...in its new, slightly revised version, along with a "Behind The Scenes" post! Grab some candy canes and a white chocolate mocha and come back Friday! More (including spoilers) after the cut!

Willow Wednesdays Extra: The Journey Has Ended!

As regular readers of this blog no doubt know by now: A few months ago, Willow ran a crowdfunding campaign for her debut graphic novel, The Journey Of Earth. I backed it as quickly as I could, and I've been waiting like a kid at Christmas for the final book and the goodies to get here. Well, guess what showed up today? Let's see what's in the package after the cut!

Willow Wednesdays: Safe Journeys!

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!

Big news for those of you in France who have not yet picked up Willow's debut novel The Journey Of Earth - it's now available to buy online through the French Amazon store!  Click here to get your copy! You can also get one direct from Willow; just contact her through her Facebook or DeviantArt pages. I wish my copy would get here... Anyway, here's another lovely drawing of Earth and Moon to celebrate!

Art © 2015 by Willow. All rights reserved; used by permission. You can view Willow's extensive gallery on DeviantArt, see her 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!

Willow Wednesdays: On the Journey

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!

Willow Wednesdays: Marking the Journey

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!

Everyone in town blogged Mr. Webster

We're kicking off this Sunday catchup, and wrapping up our anniversary week, with big news: We're pleased to announce that Willow, who has done such wonderful covers for the Monkey Queen series, will be returning to do the cover for the upcoming fifth book, Redblade! We still can't set a publication date yet, but if you were to say "mid-November", we wouldn't argue with you. More after the cut!

And she whispered, sometimes love is always blogging

First off, today is the final day of the Science Fiction and Fantasy September Promo! It's your last day to get the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, along with 36 other exciting titles and four boxed sets, for just 99 cents each! Fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, urban fantasy, and Michiko and Beth! Don't miss out! Get the full list of books here and reload your Kindle, tablet or smartphone for fall reading! More after the cut.

all the king's bloggers and all the king's blogs

First, a reminder: The Vivify End of Summer Sale wraps up on Monday! A number of authors are getting together to help readers fill up their Kindles with free and bargain books to start September off right! We're offering  Of Introductions And Abductions, the first Monkey Queen adventure, for just 99 cents US, and marked down worldwide, September 1-7! Fantasy fans can see what's available here, and there's a full list of books that are part of the sale here. Even if you've read all of Michiko and Beth's adventures, remember - ebooks make great gifts! Go browse! More after the cut.

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!

Introducing: Willow Wednesdays!

Welcome to 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!

someone to blog beside him, and you just may be the one

First off, don't forget that there are two sales on Monkey Queen ebooks going on right now! A Tiding Of Magpies, the newest book, is just 99 cents US, to celebrate 7/7 and Tanabata, through this Wednesday, July 8! And Of Introductions And Abductions, Michiko and Beth's first adventure, is 99 cents US through July 15! They're available exclusively at Amazon, on sale at Amazon stores worldwide, and free to read with Kindle Unlimited! More after the cut.

Congratulations to Monkey Queen cover artist Willow! She raised over 3000€ with her crowdfunding campaign for her BD/comic The Journey Of Earth! The planned publication date is October; like her on Facebook or follow her on DeviantArt (and if you're not, you should) for updates! (And if you listen real close, you may, just may, hear rumors of an English translation down the road...)

But even bigger congratulations to my awesome pal Shei Darksbane and her wife Anna. After years of struggle, and even with a last-second fight from the religious right after the Supreme Court decision, the Darksbanes finally made their marriage official this past Friday! Love Wins! Now if they can just get their books finished. Hint hint.

And I am so hoping to be at a theater near me once this opens...

win a poster from Willow! (or, I knew I forgot something)

So after I post about Willow's crowdfunding campaign for her comic The Journey Of Earth reaching its final hours, I realize that I completely forgot to mention her latest giveaway! Head to Facebook and follow her instructions, and you can win your choice of one of three lovely The Journey Of Earth posters! And if her campaign can hit 350 percent, she'll give away three posters! Both the contest and the campaign end on Friday at around 3:00 PM Pacific time, so don't hesitate! Act now!

Last Chance to help Willow's journey!

Willow fans! Her crowdfunding campaign to get her BD/comic The Journey Of Earth printed ends on Friday! She's passed the 300 percent mark, and the book will now be printed in hardcover, but if she can reach 325 percent, and she's close, there'll be 10 more pages AND a PDF mini-sketchbook! Yes, it's in French, but for just $6 plus shipping you get a postcard and some nifty wallpaper (and with any luck the PDF sketchbook), and you can add $2 and get a button...and you don't need to know French to enjoy Willow's wonderful art! Go! Back her!

Oh, you may want to drop by Sunday for a special announcement. Just sayin'.