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  That is one gorgeous cover!  And before anyone can ask, I will tell you it is by Alejandro Colucci

On Monday, August 4, at 7 PM, well ahead of the official US publication date, I will launch this book from University Book Store in Seattle Washington. 1.800.335.7323 | 4326 University Way, N.E. – Seattle, Washington 98105

This is our plan for that evening. I will do a short reading from The Fool’s Assassin. Then we will have a question and answer period. During that time, you are welcome to enter for our two doorprizes. Just print your name on the back of any University Book Store receipt and put it in the basket. After the Q and A, and before I sign books for people, we will draw two names. The prizes I’ve chosen this time are two baskets of books. One holds three books that I regard as essential reading for any fantasy fan. The other holds three books whose authors’ works I am enjoying now. And maybe a random dragon or two.

I will be happy to sign any books you bring with you, old or new, and even happier to sign books you purchase that night at the store. Please remember that it costs stores time and effort and money to invite authors in, so purchase accordingly, please! If you have more than three books to be signed, the standard courtesy is to circulate back to the end of the line with the ‘more than three’ books and take a second turn. That way everyone gets a chance to have at least three books signed. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you there!