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News about the final Twenty Palaces novel

I’ll keep this one short and sweet.

A bookshelf of my work with a can of Arrogant Bastard Ale and a full beer glass in front

Am I an arrogant bastard for daring to celebrate the completion of a first draft? Sure feels like it.

Long time readers know what it means when I post a photo of Arrogant Bastard Ale. Actually, it can mean a few things, but today it means that I have finished a first draft of a new book

In this case, it’s the first draft of the final Twenty Palaces novel

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“Hard work is what magic aspires to be,” she answered, her hand resting on the pickup’s open driver door. “Hard work is the strongest magic there is.”
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Darkcain11 Harry wrote: "Darkcain11 wrote: "Harry, saw that you commented on Echo Burning. I'm on the one before. Have you read many Reacher novels?"

Just a couple. They're fun but not something I'm addicted to, if you kn..."


I know what you mean its kinda hit or miss with Reacher. I do enjoy the Mitch Rapp series though. Hes pretty much a more badass Jack Bauer.


message 13: by Harry

Harry Connolly Darkcain11 wrote: "Harry, saw that you commented on Echo Burning. I'm on the one before. Have you read many Reacher novels?"

Just a couple. They're fun but not something I'm addicted to, if you know what I mean.


Darkcain11 Harry, saw that you commented on Echo Burning. I'm on the one before. Have you read many Reacher novels?


message 11: by Harry

Harry Connolly Geli wrote: "I've discovered your books only two weeks ago and wanted to say that it's sad that they were cancelled. Especially as I got them recommended today by another friend.
I hope you'll publish many oth..."


I'm working on it. :) Thank you.


message 10: by Geli

Geli I've discovered your books only two weeks ago and wanted to say that it's sad that they were cancelled. Especially as I got them recommended today by another friend.
I hope you'll publish many other books soon. :)


message 9: by Harry

Harry Connolly Scott wrote: "Harry, Please keep writing Twenty Palaces books!"

Maybe someday.


message 8: by Scott

Scott Harry, Please keep writing Twenty Palaces books!


Darkcain11 Harry wrote: "Darkcain11 wrote: "Loved the suvudu cage match stories dude wish Ray had gone to the finals. Who knows Annilise might be called up next year."

I'm glad you liked them. And it would be a helluva lo..."


Hey Ray's lost forced Sanderson to write the next Kel, Moiraine fight so... You know I'd love to see Ray slice up some balefire but it was an interesting read.


message 6: by Harry

Harry Connolly Darkcain11 wrote: "Loved the suvudu cage match stories dude wish Ray had gone to the finals. Who knows Annilise might be called up next year."

I'm glad you liked them. And it would be a helluva lot of fun to see Annalise take part, although that would be a bit bloodier than the Cage Matches usually get.


Darkcain11 Loved the suvudu cage match stories dude wish Ray had gone to the finals. Who knows Annilise might be called up next year.


Rimsha Salam Harry wrote: "Rimsha wrote: "it's so sad that the books are cancelled cause i absolutely loved "Child of Fire" and "Game of Cages" i'm on "Circle of Enemies" now and i wan't more ! ;'("

Well, I have self-publis..."


thanks i'll be sure to check it out.


message 3: by Harry

Harry Connolly Rimsha wrote: "it's so sad that the books are cancelled cause i absolutely loved "Child of Fire" and "Game of Cages" i'm on "Circle of Enemies" now and i wan't more ! ;'("

Well, I have self-published a fourth book, a prequel, as an ebook. I have more details on my site: http://www.harryjconnolly.com

Sorry for the cancellation.


Rimsha Salam it's so sad that the books are cancelled cause i absolutely loved "Child of Fire" and "Game of Cages" i'm on "Circle of Enemies" now and i wan't more ! ;'(


message 1: by Harry

Harry Connolly Quick note for everyone: Del Rey is doing a special promotion for my third book. The ebook of Child of Fire (book 1) has been priced at 99 cents for a short while, and the ebook of Game of Cages had two dollars knocked off the price.

If you haven't read them, now is the time to give them a try.


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