The March Asimov’s features a story of mine that’s been in the works for about 8 years. I couldn’t write it until I found a few great books on the history of the Tower of London.  Believe it or not, it took a while to find those books.  Even the information online wasn’t as detailed as I wanted.  Eventually I found all that I needed, however, and wrote “The Tower.”  You can find an excerpt here–and if you want, you can order the issue, as either a print copy or a download.  Enjoy!

Ed Gorman bought my story, “Patriotic Gestures,” for his best of the year volume.  It’s out now from Tyrus Books. And I’ve read the entire volume and will be recommending it in the Recommended Reading column. Good stuff in here, including some of the Edgar nominees and winners.  I’m sure your local bookstore has a copy or go here to order.

My story, “The Thrill of the Hunt,” has just appeared on Baen’s Universe’s website.  This one is dark and fantastic and was fun to write.  You can read an excerpt here–and maybe even download the rest if you like. T

Also, my Baen’s Universe column subtitled, “An Amazing Amount of Stuff,” talks about why I don’t participate much in the best of year voting.  I’m overwhelmed by the quantity of things to read!  You can read the whole column for free here.

But I’d buy the whole issue, for only six bucks.  It’s got lots of fun stuff.

The next book in the Diving universe, featuring Boss, just sold.  The book, City of Ruins, follows Boss’s escapades a few years later.  Pyr is giving the books tons of support.  Here’s editor Lou Anders’ blog on the deal.

Let me say, guys, I couldn’t have done this without you.  You supported Diving, reviewed it, voted for it in the Reader’s Choice awards before it was published, and bought copies quickly when it came out. Thank you, thank you, thank you.  I hope you’ll like the next one.  I’m antsy to finish it–and all the related novellas that will come with it.

Please check this out only if you’ve already read Diving into the Wreck. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? <VBG>  The book club readers asked lots of great questions.  You can find them here.