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Book Launch, GoH at New Zealand NatCon
[Posted 25-Apr-2009]
I've been invited to be a Guest of Honour at the 2009 NZ Natcon in Auckland (http://conscription.co.nz/ConScription/). Not only that, the last book in the Falthan Cycle, 'Beyond the Wall of Time', will be launched there.
More details to follow ...
Bestselling Debut Fantasy Novel of 2008
[Posted 16-Jan-2009]That's right, 'Across The Face Of The World' is, according to Bookscan sales data, 2008's bestselling debut fantasy/scifi novel in the US. I knew it was doing well in the States, but not this well! Thank you, everyone!
'Beyond The Wall Of Time' delievered to Publisher
[Posted 16-Jan-2009]People are wondering when Book 3 of the 'Husk' (Aus/NZ) or 'Broken Man' (UK/US) trilogy is due out. I submitted it to the publisher in December, and all things being equal it should be published in Aus/NZ in mid-2009 and in the UK/US in late 2009. A long wait, I know, but that's publishing for you. In the meantime, can I interest you in ...
'Path of Revenge' wins Sir Julius Vogel award
[Posted 24-Mar-2008]The Sir Julius Vogel award winners (New Zealand's Science Fiction and Fantasy awards) were announced at the last night of the Conjunction NatCon in Wellington. Path of Revenge won the Best Novel - Adult award against seven other nominees.
Russell was pleased not only to win the award, but also with the standard of the nominees. It contained books that have been on the New York Times bestseller list, and a novel by the daughter of Maurice Gee.
Short Radio Interview
[Posted 10-Mar-2008]Sometimes interviews are short and sharp. Here's one:
http://www.wammo.co.nz/radio_wammo/2008/02/russell-kirkpat.html