Jan 23, 2018 | Current Ned Note, Past Notes, Poetry
published on Derek Walcott’s birthday — Jan. 23, 1930. Love after Love Derek Walcott The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and...
Jan 21, 2018 | Current Ned Note, On Writing, Past Notes
I’m excited to announce that Taiwanese partners Aquarius Publishing have acquired traditional Chinese publication rights to The Eagle Tree. They’ve created a marvelous new cover for the book (to the right) The Chinese edition for readers in the...
Jan 17, 2018 | Current Ned Note, Horror, On Writing, Past Notes
LAST CALL and HOUSE WITH THE CLOCK IN ITS WALLS Tim Powers and John Bellairs Published on John Bellairs Birthday – January 17, 1938! In my spies+sorcery novel Wilderness of Mirrors, I’m trying to write a grounded fantasy that builds on known facts about the Cold...
Jan 15, 2018 | Bookstores, Current Ned Note, Past Notes
Read my books at Browsers Bookshop Read more BOOKSTORE POSTS When I moved to Olympia Washington in 2003, I had no idea that this was the town in which my bestselling novel The Eagle Tree would be set, and I had no idea that I’d gradually fall in love with...
Jan 8, 2018 | Current Ned Note, Past Notes
Over the holiday break, my family had the great pleasure of visiting the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) again. Years ago, I met Bill Gates at a private gathering here, and I’ve had many wonderful experiences at SAM. This time, I didn’t meet any celebrities, but...
Jan 4, 2018 | Bookstores, Current Ned Note, Past Notes
In 2018, I’m writing a short series of posts on bookstores I know and love. The series was due to begin in early February, and I’ve already written love letters (not yet published) to many of the bookstores I love, and told you exactly why you should visit...
