Archive for April, 2010
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Anything is possible in a novel. And I do mean anything. Perhaps the biggest reason I enjoy writing novels is that, no matter what I imagine, I can do it.
If I want to blow up the universe, I can. If I want to glue it back together immediately afterward, I can. If I want to write a scene where two gods sit on a couch and talk about dating, no problem. Done. And if I want to make a giant space squid eat the moon, no one can stop me. Read the rest of this entry »
by A. Lee Martinez •2 Comments • Posted in: Guest Post
- Devi Pillai - April 7th, 2010
Changeless by Gail Carriger just hit the New York Times best seller list at #20!
Congratulations to Gail!
Whoo hoo!! We’re over the moon over here and hope you share in our excitement! I need to go find a football team so I can practice chest bumping!
You can check out the first chapter here or check out the video on how we made the cover for the upcoming Blameless here.
by Devi Pillai • 6 Comments • Posted in: All posts, News, Orbit Australia, Orbit UK, Orbit US, Uncategorized
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Available May, 2010
Look, I don’t have anything against dragons. Honest. Dragons appear in two of my own books (not out yet). I love dragons! Especially the ones in RA MacAvoy’s Tea with the Black Dragon and Naomi Novik’s Temeraire and Barbara Hambly’s Dragonsbane. Maybe my favorite dragon of all time appears in Patricia McKillip’s The Cygnet and the Firebird, which right there probably tells you that I especially like my dragons to be powerful, subtle, ancient and wise.
But I’ve always had a soft spot for griffins. Read the rest of this entry »
by Rachel Neumeier •4 Comments • Posted in: Guest Post
- Anna Gregson - April 7th, 2010
Read on for a great piece from the talented Sally-Ann Spencer on her experience of translating The Dwarves (UK/ US/ ANZ) and The War of the Dwarves (UK/ US / ANZ) from the original German:
Turning German ‘Zwerge’ into English-speaking dwarves isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. For one thing, the English word ‘dwarf’ has two possible plurals: ‘dwarfs’ and ‘dwarves’. Which should be used for the translation? The dwarves of Girdlegard bear a certain resemblance to their counterparts in Middle Earth, so I went with the version popularized by Tolkien. But hang on a minute, Read the rest of this entry »
by Anna Gregson • 9 Comments • Posted in: Commentary, In Their Own Words, Orbit Australia, Orbit UK, Orbit US
- Lauren Panepinto - April 6th, 2010
For our Orbit UK fans, we have a fresh new wallpaper taken from the cover of The Orphaned Worlds by Michael Cobley, the sequel to Seeds of Earth. (You can read more about the book and Michael Cobley here.) I am loving the series illustrations being done by an Orbit favorite Steve Stone and I can’t wait to see the art plastered on all your assorted screens and digital devices. I’ve tried to cover all the standard display aspect ratios and devices (and yes, even the new iPad), but let me know if I’ve missed any important ones.
Enjoy the wallpapers, and don’t forget to pick up The Seeds of Earth and The Orphaned Worlds, both available now!
1024 x 768 |1280 x 800 | 1440 x 900 | 1680 x 1050 | 1920 x 1200 | iPhone | iPad | PSP
by Lauren Panepinto • 1 Comment • Posted in: Art, Orbit UK, Uncategorized, Wallpaper
- Lauren Panepinto - April 6th, 2010
Here’s a gorgeous wallpaper made from the cover art of The Gaslight Dogs by Karin Lowachee, out now. (You can read the cover launch here) The illustration was done by the fantastic Sam Weber, and I’m really thrilled to be able to offer it to you in a whole slew of formats. I tried to cover all the standard aspect ratios/devices (including a hot new iPad version for us disciples of St. Jobs) so let me know if I left an important one out.
And of course, go get a copy of The Gaslight Dogs! To me it felt like a little bit steampunk, a little bit Golden Compass, and a little bit old western, with a great story arc. I can’t wait for more from Karin Lowachee.
Enjoy!
1024 x 768 | 1280 x 800 | 1440 x 900 | 1680 x 1050 | 1920 x 1200 | iPhone | iPad | PSP
by Lauren Panepinto • 2 Comments • Posted in: Art, Covers, Orbit US, Uncategorized, Wallpaper
- The Orbit Team - April 5th, 2010
We’re thrilled to see a number of our authors on award ballots and shortlists this year. We’ve done a brief round-up of our authors who are up for awards and Charlie Stross has been nominated twice! Could this be the year we finally HUGO STROSS? Here’s hoping!
A hearty congratulations to all of our authors who are up for these awards!
Hugo Awards
Best Novella
- Charlie Stross for “Palimpsest” [UK]
Best Novellette
- Charlie Stross again for “Overtime” [UK]
Best Short Story
- N.K. Jemisin for “Non-zero Probabilities” [US/UK]
John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer
- Gail Carriger [US/UK]
- Seanan McGuire (aka Mira Grant) [US/UK]
David Gemmell Award Shortlist
David Gemmell Legend Award
- Joe Abercrombie for Best Served Cold [US]
- Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson for The Gathering Storm [UK]
The Morningstar Award for Best Newcomer
- Jesse Bullington for The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart [US/UK]
- Amanda Downum for The Drowning City [US/UK]
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- Lauren Panepinto - April 5th, 2010
Tough, sexy, dangerous, and a little bit crazy – that’s Jaz Parks. And Jennifer Rardin’s 7th book in the Jaz Parks series, Bitten in Two, has as much adventure and bad attitude as can fit in an urban fantasy book. For some reason I’ve noticed Jaz taking on a bit of a Joan Jett sneer in my head when I read these books – and that’s all good for me. If you haven’t started reading this series yet, I suggest picking up the first 3 at least all at once – you’ll tear through them wanting to know what happens to Jaz, her vampire boss Vayl, and her ragtag team of techno-geeks, CIA operatives, and one centuries-old prophetess. If you have been reading along with this series, then trust me, this one doesn’t disappoint. Read the rest of this entry »
by Lauren Panepinto • 4 Comments • Posted in: Art, Covers, Orbit US
- Devi Pillai - April 2nd, 2010
Sabina Kane is back in this kick-ass follow up to Red-Headed Stepchild!
Half-vampire and half-mage, Sabina Kane has never quite fit in. Now on the run from the vampire side of the family, she’s finally going to meet her twin sister she never knew about — and a family that might not have her best interests at heart.
From Kat Richardson who called the first novel, “Brassy, sassy, and hip!” to Charlaine Harris who called it “Fast-paced and fun,” Jaye Wells is one of the hottest urban fantasy writers out there today! Despite the lack of red hair — Angelina Jolie in the upcoming movie, Salt, reminds me of Sabina Kane.
You can find chapter one right here.
Check her out in bookstores everywhere!
by Devi Pillai • Post a Comment • Posted in: Orbit UK, Orbit US, Uncategorized
- Devi Pillai - April 2nd, 2010
Gail Carriger is back with another tale of the trials and tribulations of Alexia Tarabotti. Now, I can’t give too much away about Changeless. Suffice to say that there are trips to Scotland, assassination attempts, tea — and even crumpets. And perhaps…even Blameless coming to you in September 2010!
My favorite description of Alexia comes straight to you from io9: “Great worldbuilding and delicious rapier wit that recalls Austen and P.G. Wodehouse.” Yes! I love it — a combination of Jane Austen, a few vampires and werewolves and Alexia — and you have the perfect tea party.
And if you haven’t had a chance yet, do check out the video of the making of Blameless!
by Devi Pillai • Post a Comment • Posted in: Orbit US, Uncategorized
Congratulations to Gail!
