will they blog again next week, can my mind really take it?

Sunday catchup time! For those of you who haven't stopped by this week, a quick reminder: The first four Monkey Queen books are now available again on Kobo, iTunes and DriveThruFiction! (Due to Amazon requirements, Redblade will not be available outside of Amazon until March 17.) For US residents, click the links! Outside of the US, search your favorite e-book retailer for "Robert Dahlen"! More after the cut.

Monday catchup

Yeah, Monday. Weirder things have happened. On this blog. Anyway, first off don't forget you have until this Wednesday to enter the Goodreads giveaway to win one of three signed paperback proof copies of Redblade, the new Monkey Queen novel! Hurry! Hurry, I say!

I wanted to take a moment to thank Samantha Pak of the Northwest Asian Weekly for her review of the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, in the December 5 issue! (And for inadvertently reminding me that I need to read Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles someday!)

And speaking of finding new things to read, Tuesday marks a special promo - more than 60 science fiction and fantasy books are free to download! Click here and stock up!

Big sci-fi and fantasy book giveaway!

Just wanted to get in a plug for the big science fiction and fantasy promo taking place all day Tuesday, November 3! 52 e-books, all the first in a series, are FREE! Many of them will stop being free when the promotion is over, so get them while you can! Click here for the full list and Amazon links. Hope you find something you like!

shorty blogwell, be friends with me

We'll open this Sunday catchup with something of interest to all you readers of sci-fi and fantasy: There's a big promo coming this Tuesday, November 3, with over 50 e-books being offered for free! With this many titles, there'll be something for everyone! Click here for more details! More after the cut.

Speculative Fiction Showcase strikes back!

I almost completely forgot to mention that A Tiding Of Magpies was the featured new release on Saturday on the Speculative Fiction Showcase blog! Head over there now, and get a brief and exclusive peek at a snippet from Chapter Three! And as always, thanks to Cora and Jessica for running a great blog!

in which yours truly is interviewed

Today, and with perfect timing, I have been interviewed by R.M. Webb as part of her Friday interview series! Find out more about me, my writing process, red versus blue and ponies with rainbow wings! http://www.rmwebbfiction.com/robert-dahlen/

forgetful Fridays!

In my list last week of fun Friday blogstops, I overlooked one! Indie author R.M. Webb features an interview with other authors and creative types every Friday! (And a name you may be familiar with is scheduled for late May...) Drop by and take a look. http://www.rmwebbfiction.com/posts/

Friday free for all!

Here at Monkey Queen Books, we know that Fridays can be awesome. We wanted to share three web sites that make the day even more awesome!

Fridays is when our pals at the Speculative Fiction Showcase blog run their weekly list of links! There's always something there worth the click.  http://indiespecfic.blogspot.com/

We've mentioned First Fight Fridays before, but it's worth a return visit. Lori Connelly posts the first fight scene from a novel every Friday, and every genre is welcome. http://loriconnelly.blogspot.com/

And the team at Ruby Slippered Sisterhood features Fangirl Fridays, where writers and fans drop by to discuss sale books and new releases! http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/

The blog that I knew somewhere

First off, a reminder that the 99 cents US sale on the first Monkey Queen e-book, Of Introductions And Abductions, ends today at 9:00 PM Pacific time! If you've been waiting, grab it now!

We've mentioned Willow's art contest before, and today is the last day for entries. You can take a look at them here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.624547984344766.1073741826.155266807939555&type=1 There's some real nice work there! And check out Willow's Facebook page while you're there!

More after the cut, including a few highly illogical words...

Speculative Fiction Showcase, take three!

The new Monkey Queen book, Under The Stars Of Faerie, is featured today at the Speculative Fiction Showcase blog! Head over there now for a short excerpt from Chapter Four! Thanks to Cora and Jessica, and be sure to bookmark their blog for daily features, links and more! http://indiespecfic.blogspot.com/

take the last train to Blogsville

Don't forget that we're just two days from the release of the third Monkey Queen book, Under The Stars Of Faerie! Get excited! Spread the word!

We'd like to thank the folks at PixelScroll for featuring the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, this weekend! Head to their site for great deals on ebooks and more! http://pixelscroll.com/

And here's your obligatory Willow reminder: Her art contest is ending this Saturday, February 28! Head over to her DeviantArt page for the rules, and even if you can't draw (like me), you can check out the gorgeous entries already submitted here! http://willow-san.deviantart.com/journal/Drawing-contest-Japan-1-week-left-to-participate-502091860

Awesome Gang!

We wanted to thank the staff at Awesome Gang for featuring the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, today! Head over to their website for more book features and recommendations! http://awesomegang.com/ And don't forget that this book is 99 cents US at Amazon and other ebook stores through March 1!

Willow special!

Well, we knew that already, but what we really mean is that Willow, our cover artist, is having another special at her web store! Use this link and get free shipping on most items (Framed Art Prints, Stretched Canvases, Wall Clocks and Rugs not included) through Sunday, February 8! http://society6.com/willowsan?promo=9DZVNBVWBXGJ And don't forget that one of the designs she's offering is the wonderful drawing of Michiko and Beth from the cover to the first book! Go! Shop! Now!

I'm not your bloggin' stone

It's Sunday catchup time! If you're just joining us, scroll down to see the cover for the third Monkey Queen book, Under The Stars Of Faerie! You can also read the first chapter and find preorder links!

Some Willow news: She's just announced that she's extending the deadline for her art contest to celebrate reaching 1000 likes on Facebook! (Of course, she's reached the 1350 like mark already...) The new deadline is February 28! Get details on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willousan/photos/a.155286711270898.33948.155266807939555/589660601166838/?type=1 or on DeviantArt: http://willow-san.deviantart.com/journal/Drawing-Contest-Theme-Japan-502091860

And speaking of Willow, don't forget that you can shop her web store at Society6!  http://society6.com/willowsan  Get prints, tote bags, and much more! And if you swing by there, among the many beautiful designs you'll see is this familiar one:

Then I saw her blog, now I'm a believer

Haven't done one of these Sunday catchup blogs in a while, so here goes. We're hoping all of you who haven't dropped by Lori Connelly's blog to check out First Fight Fridays do so. We'd be recommending it even if we hadn't been featured this past Friday; it's a great premise, and it lets you sample work from a wide variety of authors and genres. You can see our entry here: http://loriconnelly.blogspot.com/2015/01/first-fight-friday-of-introductions-and.html

Artists! You have just six days left to enter Willow's drawing contest to celebrate her reaching 1000 likes on Facebook! (And since she's announced it, she's added another 300 likes. Wow!) Full details here: http://willow-san.deviantart.com/journal/Drawing-Contest-Theme-Japan-502091860

So three episodes in to the new Mythbusters season, I'm beginning to wonder if there'll ever be another episode that's not a media tie-in. I'm enjoying the show, but it seems that only the Indiana Jones episode had a real spark to it, probably due to Jamie and Adam's ILM connections. And darnit, I still miss Kari, Grant and Tori.

And Princess Merida has run off spouting some nonsense about bears, so we've recruited a new guard:

First Fight Fridays!

We're pleased to announce that today, a scene from the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, is being featured on Lori Connelly's blog as part of the First Fight Fridays feature! Every Friday, a different author shares the first fight scene from one of their books, ranging from a lover's quarrel to an argument with law enforcement to, well, the Monkey Queen kicking an ogre's butt! Read it here: http://loriconnelly.blogspot.com/2015/01/first-fight-friday-of-introductions-and.html and be sure to follow Lori's blog for a new fight every Friday!

Willow reminder!

Don't forget that today is the last day for Willow's special at her new Society6 store! You can get free shipping for most items if you use this link: http://society6.com/willowsan?promo=9DZVNBVWBXGJ

And even if you read this too late for the sale, you may, just may, want to click on this link anyway: http://society6.com/willowsan/monkey-queen-bvn#1=45

Big Willow news!

Willow, who does the wonderful cover art for the Monkey Queen books, has just opened up her own web store at Society6! Buy prints, t-shirts and more at http://society6.com/willowsan And if you use this link through December 11, you get free worldwide shipping! http://society6.com/willowsan?promo=9DZVNBVWBXG

They've got cats and Netflix...and a Patreon!

Don't forget that the "It's still not over!" New Year's sale on the first Monkey Queen book, Of Introductions And Abductions, is still going on at all Amazon locations through Sunday! Check the post below this for all the details and links.

I've been remiss about mentioning this: The Doubleclicks, the awesome comedy nerd folk rock sister duo from Portland, has launched a Patreon to help finance their plans for 2015! You can help for as little as $1 per new song or cover song video. I did! For more info, click here: http://www.patreon.com/thedoubleclicks

The Mad SF&F Sale continues!

What, you think we're slowing down just because it's New Year's Day? Not when we need to remind you that the Mad Science Fiction and Fantasy Sale hits its peak today! Get more than 40 e-books and e-boxed sets today, just 99 cents each when you order through Amazon! Marked down at other Amazon sites as well! Head to this page to see all the titles on sale: http://pattyjansen.com/blog/mad-science-fiction-january-sale/

Of Introductions And Abductions, the first Monkey Queen book, is one of those books! If for some reason you haven't read it yet, we may just keep the 99 cent sale going a bit past today...but it won't last forever! Here are all the Amazon links to get your e-copy:

Amazon.com - $0.99! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NAKJUG2

Amazon Canada - $1.15! http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

 Amazon France - EUR 0,89! http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon United Kingdom - GBP 0.77! http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon Netherlands - EUR 0,89! http://www.amazon.nl/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon Germany - EUR 0,89! http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon Spain - EUR 0,89! http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon Italy - EUR 0,89! http://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon India - 63.00! http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon Mexico - $14.45! http://www.amazon.com.mx/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon Brazil - R$ 2,63! http://www.amazon.com.br/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon Australia - $1.22! http://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Amazon Japan - 118 yen! http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00NAKJUG2?*Version*=1&*entries*=0