December 13, 2006Read my Blog!Well, it only took me a month since I announced I was going to start a blog for it to actually happen, but yes, I am now one of the newest members of the blogosphere. I will continue to update this site as important news happens in the life and career of me, but for more up to date information about what's happening in my life, head over to the Will McDermot Blog, I hope to update it in a regular basis, if only to talk about what I'm reading right now (Rob Sawyer's newest book, which is beinig serialized in Analog magazine). My Blog AddressIn case you missed it in the summary above, you can read my blog at willmcdermott.blogspot.com. Locus Reviews Golden Age SF AnthologyLocus magazine has reviewed the Golden Age SF: Tales of a Bygone future anthology in which my story, "On the Off-Ramp of the Inter-Galactic Super Highway, appears. Although it does not mention my story, the review was still quite good. And, the editor of that anthology, Eric Reynolds, has asked me to submit a story for his next anthology as well, which should be equally cool. In addition to great SF stories, it will also feature artwork from some of the best SF artists int he field today. I'll give more info on this new project on my blog. November 11, 2006Nightfall Released!Four months ago, I uprooted my life and flew across the country to go to work for ArenaNet, the makers of the critically-acclaimed Guild Wars MMORPG (and if you don't know what an MMORPG is, I can't believe you're here at my website, but it's a massively multiplayer online role playing game). The two previous Guild Wars campaigns - Prophecies and Factions - have sold millions of copies, and Nightfall, the latest addition to the series is viewed by most players and reviewers as the best Guild Wars game yet. I work in the Writing team, a talented group of gamers/writers/editors who take the text from the designers and make it sing (we tried making it dance and juggle, but the less said about that the better). I've been so busy for the last four months, that I haven't had a chance to make as many updates as I would like. But the game is out now and while we gear up to begin working on the fourth campaign in the series, I hope to have some time to devote to my other writing, my convention appearances, and this website. Read on past the cool Nightfall graphic to see what else I've been up to...
...and if you happen to be a Nightfall player, look for me playing Yolanda Catallus (one of the characters from my Kal Jerico novel series). She's a level 20, kick-butt, Dervish/Paragon that I am having a ball playing. I know I'm biased, but Nightfall is one of the best games I've ever played. OryconI know this is late notice, but I will be attending Orycon in Portland, Oregon next weekend, November 17-19. The GoH (Guest of Honor) is Cory Doctorow and I will actually get to sit on a panel with him, so I'm pretty excited. I'll also get to sit on a panel with a writer friend I met in Baltimore this year, Richard A. Lovett, so I am really looking forward to this convention. Check out my Sightings page for my full Orycon schedule and the list of other conventions I plan to attend in the near future. Lasgun Wedding Update
BlogI am looking into starting a blog. I figure if I wait any longer, everyone in the world but me and my great aunt will have one. Watch this space for the official announcement. It shouldn't be too long. Nightfall TrailerI almost forgot. There are several trailers online for Guild wars Nightfall. There are images below from each trailer. The third is my favorite, but all three trailers are amazing. Check out the Guild Wars Nightfall Trailers.
August 8, 2006Lasgun Wedding GoodnessHey! You'll never guess what I found this morning while doing my weekly vanity surf (yeah, we all do it). I came across this incredibly cool cover for my next novel, Lasgun Wedding, which you can already pre-order at Amazon.com, even though it won't be published until next April. Silly Amazon. But, hey, pretty cool, huh?
Sample ChaptersIn other news, I recently noticed that Black Library has posted sample chapters on their website for my first two Kal Jerico novels - Blood Royal and Cardinal Crimson. Click on their names to go to the Black Library page for each book and then click on the sample chapter link there. You can even post a review on their site if you've read the entire novel and feel so inclined. Updated Convention CalendarI have been accepted at a couple of upcoming conventions in the good old Pacific Northwest. I will be attending and sitting on panels (and hopefully reading from my work at some point during the weekend) at both VCON and Rustycon. I have feelers out for several others and will post those links as soon as I hear back. Check out my Sightings page for the most up-to-date information about my appearances. July 15, 2006The Big NewsWow! I can't believe I let another two months go by. Well, they didn't just go by. I've been busier in the past two months than at just about any time in my life. And here's why: I've moved! Yes, as some of you already know, I have accepted a job at ArenaNet in Bellevue, Washington to write in-game text and dialogue for Guild Wars, their massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG). As a result, I have had to cancel my scheduled convention appearances for the rest of the year. I will certainly miss the East Coast convention circuit. I have made a great many friends over the past few years, both in fandom and with other pros on the circuit. But as some of you know, I have been pining for the fjords (I mean the mountains) of the pacific northwest for five years now (anyone who's been in the room when I start talking about Seattle can attest to this). Add that to the chance to work on one of the hottest online RPGs going right now and it was too good of an opportunity to pass up. I will still continue writing. I am hard at work on Lasgun Wedding, my third Kal Jerico novel, and eagerly await the publication this month of my latest short story in the Golden Age SF: Tales of a Bygone Future anthology, which you can no pre-order through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. It's always hard to tell what the future will hold (as evidenced by my sudden exodus from the Buffalo area, but I hope to continue publishing Kal Jerico novels (he's just so much fun to write) as well as short stories, and I will be looking into attending conventions in the pacific northwest (perhaps even this year). Balticon Convention ReportI realize this is now two months late, but I finally got a chance to write up my convention report. I had a great time at Balticon again this year. It is a fantastic convention. And I got to debut my latest novel, Cardinal Crimson, while I was there. Plus, I cannot stress enough the wonders of the National Aquarium on the Inner Harbor in downtown Baltimore. Our family just loved it. For more details of my last East Coast Convention before packing up and moving to the left coast, read the Balticon 40 Convention Report. Golden Age SF Pre-OrderYou can now pre-order the very cool anthology, Golden Age SF: Tales of a Bygone Future. This anthology asked contempporary authors (includng Mike Resnick, Tobias Buckell, and me) to write as if the last fifty years of science had never happened. The anthology includes a foreword by none other than Arthur C. Clarke, himself. My story, "On the Off-Ramp of the Inter-Galactic Superhighway," is a pulpy, coming of age journey set on an Earth turned into a huge truckstop. Check out the Bygone Future website to see what some of today's great SF writers have to say about this fun anthology and read some excerpts, then go pre-order it at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. The anthology will be out in August. |
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