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The Mother-Hero in Arthurian Fantasy
Day two of the 12 Knights of Queen of None is all about Anna, Motherhood, and reclaiming the narrative.
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It’s 12 Knights of Queen of None!
We’re in the final countdown! And, since this truly bizarre year means no book release events in person, no conventions, and very little in the way of in-person promotion, I’m going all out. That’s twelve wild days and knights (hehe) of Arthuriana in celebration of Queen of None coming up just around the corner. I started off this morning with a newsletter sent to my subscribers (you subscribe, don’t you?) with some fun announcements, and then I put together — you guessed it — a meme! There will be more, including some longer-form pieces here, some video, me babbling on screen about nerdy Arthurian things, and giveaways. So stay tuned!…
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Book Trailer for Queen of None!
Queen of None is coming December 1, 2020 from Vernacular Books. Here's the first book trailer!
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On Personal Politics and Complicit SIlence
This is not the time for silence.
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QUEEN OF NONE Available for Pre-Order in Print
I know, I know. A lot of these post updates sound the same. But as it happens, we were waiting on the print availability for Queen of None, and now it’s here! The weeks are ticking by, and the US 2020 election is just around the corner — and Halloween, too! This year is just every possible shade of strange. But also? I have this book coming out! Anyway, I made a fun video with a knight on it. So like, you know the drill! You can order it here!
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So You Have a Book to Promote During a Pandemic
How do you spread the word about your upcoming release when the world is on fire?
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Praise for Queen of None from Publishers Weekly
You know I’m pleased when they call me clever. The review for Queen of None from Publishers Weekly just went live, and I’m still grinning. Is the validation required for writing? No. Does it help? Absolutely. Are things right now a trash fire and this is a much-needed moment of fresh air? You betcha. “…a layered, engaging retelling sure to please fans of the Arthurian tales.” Publishers Weekly I wrote a bit of a longer piece on Facebook about this, and the review process, so I’ll paraphrase here: your writing career is not one review, or even ten reviews. If you want a career in writing, you’ve got to learn…
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ADHD in High School: A Portrait of The Girl Who Hid it Very Well
How I coped with ADHD (or didn't cope) in the 1990s.
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Kirkus Reviews on Queen of None
As publication time comes nearer for Queen of None, reviews are coming in! I was thrilled this morning to find the Kirkus Reviews take on the book: A captivating look at the intriguing figures in King Arthur’s golden realm. Kirkus Reviews I just submitted the last pass on the novel, as well, so the timing was pretty cool. I have so many thoughts right now on this, given the state of everything right now… but it’s truly exciting to see this book resonating. Yes, all books mean a great deal to the writers who craft them. Queen of None is particularly dear, in ways that I can’t quite articulate at…
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So Your Child Is Waiting for a Bed at a Psychiatric Facility in the USA… Again
The first time you take your child to the ER for a psychotic break, you’re a wreck. A living wreck. They ask you tons of questions. They ask him tons of questions. You can’t think. You see their faces, the grief and pity and apology mixed up into an almost unmanageable expression. Almost automatically, you answer their questions about his history: the meltdowns, the violence, the diagnosis, the medications, the daily life. Who else is at home? What’s the family history? “There just aren’t enough psychiatric beds in North Carolina.” You spend ten days in and out of that hospital, by his side, as he endures what you never wish…
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Driven Through Distraction: How a Global Pandemic and TikTok BROUGHT Me TO AN ADHD Diagnosis
I can’t remember a time in my life where I didn’t feel fundamentally different from my peers. This is only slightly surprising to people who know me. Generally, when people describe me they use words like passionate, enthusiastic, creative, quirky, eclectic, colorful, and ambitious. But I also hear phrases like, “Is there anything you can’t do?” and “How do you it all” and “I just don’t know how you do it.” That’s never helped me much in feeling like one of the club. But then again, I don’t think I’d meet the criteria for said club. Usually, I just say, “I don’t watch TV” or “I hate being bored.” But…
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Cool news: Queen of none available for pre-order Now
Anna Pendragon spends most of the book stuck inside... so that should be familiar to a lot of us in 2020.
