http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:31:00 GMT 10 http://i82.servimg.com/u/f82/12/02/09/02/forumo10.jpg http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/feed/? http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/exclusive-sneek-peek-of-chapter-1-t388.htm The Creator The Wheel of Time is pleased to offer you a sneek peek of an Excerpt of Chapter 1 "Tears from Steel" from Robert Jordan's and Brandon Sanderson's book 12 of The Wheel of Time, The Gathering Storm. Click here to travel to the Wheel of Time Updates to read this very exciting preview. Portal News Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:31:00 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/exclusive-sneek-peek-of-chapter-1-t388.htm#420 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/exclusive-sneek-peek-of-chapter-1-t388.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/a-memory-of-light-updates-f4/exclusive-chapter-1-preview-of-the-gathering-storm-t387.htm The Creator Chapter One: Tears from Steel The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again. In one Age, called the Third Age by some, an Age yet to come, an Age long past, a wind rose around the alabaster spire known as the White Tower. The wind was not the beginning. There are neither beginnings nor endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was a beginning. The ... A Memory of Light updates Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:21:15 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/a-memory-of-light-updates-f4/exclusive-chapter-1-preview-of-the-gathering-storm-t387.htm#417 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/a-memory-of-light-updates-f4/exclusive-chapter-1-preview-of-the-gathering-storm-t387.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/structured-wot-discussions-f25/the-wheel-of-time-recap-t386.htm The Creator To get ready for The Gathering Storm we have provide you with a Re-Cap of what's happened thus far in The Wheel of Time. So here you go. Rand al’Thor Rand and his party continue to rest up at Lord Algarin’s estate in eastern Tear. With Rand are Lan and Nynaeve, Logain, Min, Loial, Cadsuane, Verin and Alivia, the four hundred year old damane who is destined to “help Rand die”. Loial’s mother, Elder Haman and Erith arrive and Loial is married before he can think. A huge army of Trollocs ... Structured WoT Discussions Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:17:56 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/structured-wot-discussions-f25/the-wheel-of-time-recap-t386.htm#416 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/structured-wot-discussions-f25/the-wheel-of-time-recap-t386.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/fanart-alcatraz-3-sample-chapter-1-t385.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 08.20.09 Fanart + Alcatraz 3 Sample Chapter 1 First off, here's an awesome piece of fanart by Brandon Earnhart. Go check out his blog. .. Within a couple of weeks, ALCATRAZ VERSUS THE KNIGHTS OF CRYSTALLIA will be appearing on store shelves. To offer you a taste of it, I've released chapter one on the site today. (The foreword went up last week, and chapter two will follow next week.) And if you've never read the Alcatraz series, ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:13:41 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/fanart-alcatraz-3-sample-chapter-1-t385.htm#415 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/fanart-alcatraz-3-sample-chapter-1-t385.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/to-longtime-wheel-of-time-fans-t384.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 08.20.09 To Longtime Wheel of Time Fans I'm gearing up to dive back into the Wheel of Time next month. To those of you who only check the blog for WoT news, I appreciate your patience with me. I do try to incorporate things into the blog directed at you. I'm sorry there isn't more of it. This is partially because of the strict nondisclosure agreement I'm under. I fear saying much of anything because of how good the WoT community is at pulling ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:08:49 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/to-longtime-wheel-of-time-fans-t384.htm#414 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/to-longtime-wheel-of-time-fans-t384.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/off-to-my-signing-t383.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 08.18.09 Off to my Signing 'm off to my signing. Sorry about the short notice on this one. We're revamping the Events page, and soon (hopefully) we'll have a much better system for telling people where I'll be and when. For now, if you happen to see this, feel free to come see me at the BYU bookstore from 2:30-4:30 today. Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:06:22 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/off-to-my-signing-t383.htm#413 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/off-to-my-signing-t383.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-tomorrow-alcatraz-sample-chapters-t382.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 08.17.09 Signing Tomorrow! + Alcatraz Sample Chapters I'm signing tomorrow at BYU in conjunction with Education Week. (I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this before, but forgot to give details before now.) WHERE: BYU Bookstore, Provo, UT WHEN: Tuesday, August 18, from 2:30 to 4:30 WHAT: Whatever you would like me to sign (Some exceptions—as a general rule I won't sign a book written by a different author, but I will sign books written ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:03:06 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-tomorrow-alcatraz-sample-chapters-t382.htm#412 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-tomorrow-alcatraz-sample-chapters-t382.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/tgs-being-realeased-1-week-earlier-t381.htm The Creator The Gathering Storm coming sooner than expected This afternoon I got word from Tor that the release date of THE GATHERING STORM has officially been moved up one week. The new on-sale date in the U.S. and Canada will be October 27, 2009, so mark your calendars. We don't yet know if other markets will be following suit; as more information comes in I'll keep you posted. Portal News Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:29:01 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/tgs-being-realeased-1-week-earlier-t381.htm#411 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/tgs-being-realeased-1-week-earlier-t381.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/the-gathering-storm-coming-sooner-than-expected-t380.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 08.11.09 The Gathering Storm coming sooner than expected This afternoon I got word from Tor that the release date of THE GATHERING STORM has officially been moved up one week. The new on-sale date in the U.S. and Canada will be October 27, 2009, so mark your calendars. We don't yet know if other markets will be following suit; as more information comes in I'll keep you posted. Jason Denzel at Dragonmount is one of the lucky few who ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:26:21 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/the-gathering-storm-coming-sooner-than-expected-t380.htm#410 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/the-gathering-storm-coming-sooner-than-expected-t380.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/worldcon-schedule-and-weekly-updates-t379.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 08.03.09 Worldcon schedule (and weekly updates) A couple friends of mine who used to be power booksellers at Waldenbooks (Steve hand-sold dozens of copies of ELANTRIS back when it came out and arranged my first Black Friday signing) have just opened up a book review site. Among their first reviews are WARBREAKER and Dan Wells's book I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER, so check them out. Two more annotations have gone up on the site: HERO OF AGES ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:40:34 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/worldcon-schedule-and-weekly-updates-t379.htm#409 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/worldcon-schedule-and-weekly-updates-t379.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-in-montreal-t378.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.30.09 Signing in Montreal I got this from my publicist today: They're going to run it in a Montreal newspaper on the 8th. This came through Indigo, so it looks like everything is confirmed. Once again, this is a signing for anyone and everyone. You don't have to be attending Worldcon to come. These last few months before THE GATHERING STORM comes out are probably going to be some of your last chances for a while to come chat ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:32:01 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-in-montreal-t378.htm#408 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-in-montreal-t378.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/annotations-conventions-and-unboxing-t377.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.27.09 [b]Annotations, Conventions, and Unboxing] In the most recent annotations for MISTBORN 3, I discuss Sazed's religious struggle and a bit more about OreSeur and TenSoon. This week's Writing Excuses podcast is part one of our discussion of conventions. With Worldcon coming up in a couple weeks, this topic is particularly timely. Finally, a package arrived here at Dragonsteel Entertainment headquarters. Here's what was inside: That's ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:10:17 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/annotations-conventions-and-unboxing-t377.htm#407 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/annotations-conventions-and-unboxing-t377.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/what-have-i-been-up-to-t376.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.23.09 What have I been up to? Well, now that the WAY OF KINGS rewrite is finished, I've moved on to the next thing on my plate: Alcatraz Book Four. (And if you're wondering why the heck I'm working on this instead of on WoT 13, [url]I did a blog post warning about all this earlier in the summer[/url].) I was planning on putting off Alcatraz until September/October, but over the summer I realized that I needed to do it in July. It's ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:53:58 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/what-have-i-been-up-to-t376.htm#406 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/what-have-i-been-up-to-t376.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/kandra-relationships-and-star-trek-t375.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.20.09 Kandra relationships and Star Trek With a new week comes a new batch of annotations and a new podcast. In [ul=http://www.brandonsanderson.com/annotation/270/Mistborn-3-Chapter-Nine]the most recent[/url] annotation, I reveal a bit of background on TenSoon and MeLaan. There's been a lot of speculation out there among the fans, so this should help clear some things up. And in this week's Writing Excuses, Dan and Howard and I talk ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:08:54 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/kandra-relationships-and-star-trek-t375.htm#405 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/kandra-relationships-and-star-trek-t375.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/fake-kings-t374.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.17.09 Fake Kings I thought I'd finally get around to posting these. If you missed what happened, I solicited a round of 140 character fake reviews for The Way of Kings via Twitter and my LJ. You guys proved quite clever, giving us around 200 responses to chuckle at. In fact, there were so many good ones that we had real trouble over here picking our favorites. So, I just decided to post a few here as a taste, then post the majority of ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:01:50 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/fake-kings-t374.htm#404 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/fake-kings-t374.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/annotations-writing-excuses-t373.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.14.09 Annotations + Writing Excuses It's hard to believe that I haven't mentioned the writing advice podcast I do with Howard Tayler and Dan Wells, Writing Excuses, in almost three months. Regardless, we're still putting out an episode every week—this week's episode focuses on blending genres and how to do it successfully. As always, it's only 15 minutes long because you're in a hurry and we're not that smart. I also told you a few ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:54:15 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/annotations-writing-excuses-t373.htm#403 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/annotations-writing-excuses-t373.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/worldcon-t372.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.13.09 Worldcon Well, now that it's official that we're going to Worldcon, I'm thinking it might be nice to set up a quick signing for those who live locally but won't be going to the convention. I'll get my publicist on it, but I thought I'd ask here as well. Does anyone reading the blog work at a bookstore (or know someone who works at a bookstore) in Montreal? Note that I'm more than happy to hear about your favorite stores and ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:44:48 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/worldcon-t372.htm#402 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/worldcon-t372.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-right-now-t371.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.11.09

Signing Right Now

Heading off to my signing. If you live in Utah Valley, stop by! I'll be reading from Way of Kings.]]> Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:39:16 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-right-now-t371.htm#401 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-right-now-t371.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-tomorrow-t370.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.10.09 Signing Tomorrow! I should probably have blogged this before now. But I've got a signing tomorrow at the Orem Barnes and Noble from 2-4pm. If you're in the area, come drop by! Next, it looks like I'm not going to make it to Dragon*Con this year. I had been planning on going to both Dragoncon and Worldcon, but looking at the amount of work I need to do, I was having trouble justifying going to both. I was all set to drop out ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:35:29 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-tomorrow-t370.htm#400 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-tomorrow-t370.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/more-twitter-fun-t369.htm The Creator size=12]Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.08.09[/size] More Twitter Fun Okay, let's get this rolling. First off, remember that I'll be doing #tweettheauthor here in about 40 min. (Starting at 12:00 Mountain.) It's going to be interesting. Can Brandon answer questions in 140 characters? We shall see. Feel free to start shooting me questions right about that time. Just post them and include #tweettheauthor at the end. I'll start sending out replies on my Twitter account, ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:44:57 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/more-twitter-fun-t369.htm#399 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/more-twitter-fun-t369.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/done-t368.htm The Creator size=12]Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.07.09[/size] DONE Housekeeping first. Remember that I'll be doing on-line appearances tomorrow, [url=http://www.brandonsanderson.com/blog/802/Online-Tour-(and-Twitter-Tomfoolery)]where I'll be answering questions[/url]. The one on Twitter will probably be way busy, so that should be interesting. I'm getting to the odd state in my career where there will probably be far more questions than I have time to answer, but I'll do my ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:43:46 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/done-t368.htm#398 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/done-t368.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/online-tour-and-twitter-tomfoolery-t367.htm The Creator size=12]Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 07.02.09[/size] Online Tour (and Twitter Tomfoolery) We've been feeling bad about the fact that I can't get many places on tour. Even this fall, with the WoT tour, I'll only be hitting a fraction of the places where people want me to visit. So my wonderful publicist Dot has set up two events for me. First off, the Barnes and Noble book clubs website (run by Paul Goat Allen, the author of several interesting recent blog posts) ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:12:54 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/online-tour-and-twitter-tomfoolery-t367.htm#397 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/online-tour-and-twitter-tomfoolery-t367.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/mistborn-minis-contest-t366.htm The Creator size=12]Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 06.30.09[/size] Mistborn Minis Contest Last week, BSC review was giving away Goblin Quest minis? Well, url=http://www.bscreview.com/2009/06/contest-garden-ninja-studios-miniatures-part-2-patina-finished-mistborn-miniatures/]this week they're giving away a full set of Mistborn Minis[/url] in a contest. I believe the entry method is pretty simple—all you have to do is send them an email. So head on over and give it a try! In other ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:45:08 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/mistborn-minis-contest-t366.htm#396 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/mistborn-minis-contest-t366.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/day-of-scalzilovehate-t365.htm The Creator size=12]Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 06.25.09[/size] Day of ScalziLovehate! So, today on Twitter, I noticed my friend (and evil nemesis) John Scalzi complaining that the people saying mean things about him on Twitter just weren't interesting enough in their hate. Exact quote: Quote:@scalzi I don't mind mean, nasty things being said about me, @jer_ . Just make them, you know, INTERESTING. Boring meanness is boring Well, as Scalzi is my evil nemesis, I feel I ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:59:59 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/day-of-scalzilovehate-t365.htm#395 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/day-of-scalzilovehate-t365.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/garden-ninja-contest-t364.htm The Creator size=12]Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 06.23.09[/size] Garden Ninja Contest The folks over at Garden Ninja studio wrote to let me know that a BSCreview.com is doing a contest where they're giving away some minis. This week, it's a contest for a set of Goblin Quest minis (from the book series.) They'll have mistborn minis for give away next week, but I thought you might want to head over this week to get in on the Goblin Quest ones as well. Also, a kindly reader ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:13:48 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/garden-ninja-contest-t364.htm#394 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/garden-ninja-contest-t364.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/24-idaho-falls-details-t363.htm The Creator size=12]Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 06.19.09[/size] #24 (+ Idaho Falls Details) First off, the Idaho Falls book signing tomorrow is from 1:30-3:30 at the Barnes and Noble at the Grand Teton Mall. Now, for those who didn't see my Twitter/Facebook post, WARBREAKER hit #24 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List. You all have my deepest thanks for continuing to support me in this writing addiction of mine. It's because of you, truly, that I can do this ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:07:02 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/24-idaho-falls-details-t363.htm#393 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/24-idaho-falls-details-t363.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-in-if-other-updates-t362.htm The Creator size=12]Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 06.16.09[/size] Signing In IF + Other Updates I will be doing an appearance at the Barnes and Noble in Idaho Falls, Idaho this Saturday. I don't have times yet--it will be in the afternoon, but I need to double-check with the store before I post anything. I'll have it up here soon. But if you live in the Idaho Falls/Rexburg/Pocatello area, I just wanted you to get a heads up. Sam Weller's still has some numbered copies of Warbreaker ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:29:30 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-in-if-other-updates-t362.htm#392 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-in-if-other-updates-t362.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/reader-mail-t361.htm The Creator size=12]Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 06.12.09[/size] Reader Mail Time for a couple of reader mail questions. Dave wrote: "Just a quick question...I purchased Mistborn 3 signed from Sam Weller's (and just ordered my Warbreaker signed copy as well). Are you going to offer signed and numbered copies of The Gathering Storm? I read your blog pretty regularly, but may have missed you already addressing this question. If so, sorry!" I think I've mentioned ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:52:43 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/reader-mail-t361.htm#391 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/reader-mail-t361.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/various-warbreaker-notes-t360.htm The Creator size=12]Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 06.10.09[/size] Various Warbreaker Notes The Release Party was a blast. Thank you to all who came. And thank you to Badali Jewelry for giving us some Mistborn Allomantic Table Medallions to use as prizes in the drawing! If you haven't looked at those medallions yet in the store, they're really quite spectacular. The pewter version is very affordable, and works as a keychain or as a necklace. I'll have a few more to give away at ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:25:55 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/various-warbreaker-notes-t360.htm#390 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/various-warbreaker-notes-t360.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/it-s-out-t359.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 06.09.09 It's Out! Warbreaker released today in bookstores everywhere. Note that it might be in the front of the stores--Borders and B&N are both doing promos with the book--so you might not find one in the SF section if you go there. And, as always, the west coast tends to lag a little behind the east coast in getting books out. There will be a Kindle version eventually, though that depends on how long it takes Amazon to get it up, and ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:13:31 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/it-s-out-t359.htm#389 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/it-s-out-t359.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/borders-blog-t358.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 06.08.09 Borders Blog As many of you know, I feel bad that I don't have much time lately to hang around on forums (even my own) and chat with my fans. People often send me emails saying "With all you do, how do you even find time to sleep?" I...well, sometimes I do have trouble finding time for sleep. It's been a busy few months for me that is probably going to turn into a busy few years. Interaction with my readers is something ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:53:49 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/borders-blog-t358.htm#388 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/borders-blog-t358.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/roundup-of-thoughts-t355.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 06.01.09 Roundup of Thoughts Hey, all, there are several things I want to talk about, so I'm just going to attack them in order. (And if you work at Adobe, or know someone who does, make sure you read the last thing on my list.) Warbreaker I doubt you need a reminder, but the launch of Warbreaker is only about a week away! Barnes and Noble has kindly decided to put it into one of their big summer promotions, and has ordered a LOT of ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:04:09 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/roundup-of-thoughts-t355.htm#385 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/roundup-of-thoughts-t355.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/off-to-bea-t354.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 05.27.09 Off to BEA I'll be slightly less present on the website this week as I'll be in New York at BEA. If you happen to be a bookseller or literacy professional, I'll be signing on Saturday in the ABA lounge from 10:30-11:000 with a formal signing in the main autographing area from 3:30-4:30 on the same day. (For those who don't know, BEA is the big book trade show. Kind of like E3 for books.) Those signings will be for Warbreaker. ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:59:59 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/off-to-bea-t354.htm#384 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/off-to-bea-t354.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/warbreaker-signed-and-numbered-copies-t352.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 05.21.09 Warbreaker Signed and Numbered Copies All right! I've finally got news on the release of Warbreaker this June. The official date is indeed June 9th, a Tuesday. Like last year, there will be two ways to get yourself a signed/numbered copy. Though first off, I do want to give a shout out to your local booksellers. People often ask me what helps me the most when buying a book. Well, that really shouldn't be a concern of yours--mostly, ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Fri, 22 May 2009 23:03:46 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/warbreaker-signed-and-numbered-copies-t352.htm#382 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/warbreaker-signed-and-numbered-copies-t352.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/a-memory-of-light-updates-f4/dave-brendon-s-interveiw-with-brandon-t351.htm The Creator Davebrendon’s Fantasy & Sci-Fi Weblog An Interview with Brandon Sanderson Thanks to Brandon for taking time out of one of the most important projects in Epic Fantasy’s publishing history to answer a few of my questions! :-) I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did! :-) Thanks for agreeing to this interview, Brandon, and welcome to the South African SFF scene! First off, will you please tell us a bit about yourself? Where you grew up, what started you reading, ... A Memory of Light updates Wed, 20 May 2009 18:20:38 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/a-memory-of-light-updates-f4/dave-brendon-s-interveiw-with-brandon-t351.htm#380 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/a-memory-of-light-updates-f4/dave-brendon-s-interveiw-with-brandon-t351.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/a-memory-of-light-updates-f4/amc-interviews-brandon-t350.htm The Creator Novelist Brandon Sanderson Discusses the End of The Wheel of Time When fantasy author Robert Jordan died, it fell to one of his fans to finish Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series. Brandon Sanderson explains why he split the last novel into three -- the first of which, The Gathering Storm, will be released this November. Q: Were you ever reluctant to take on this project? A: I spent a long time thinking, "Can anyone do this?" And my answer came out "No." But if ... A Memory of Light updates Wed, 20 May 2009 17:52:43 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/a-memory-of-light-updates-f4/amc-interviews-brandon-t350.htm#379 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/a-memory-of-light-updates-f4/amc-interviews-brandon-t350.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/two-interviews-t349.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 05.19.09 Two interviews I've done two interviews recently. There's not much new information in them for those who read the blog regularly--pretty much me answering questions I've answered before. But I thought I'd post them for you in case you're interested. ONE. TWO. Let's see...other fun news. Tour schedule is coming together for the year. Nothing is set yet, but there's a good chance for THE GATHERING STORM that I'll be doing a midnight ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Wed, 20 May 2009 17:21:12 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/two-interviews-t349.htm#378 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/two-interviews-t349.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/final-cover-art-for-tgs-t348.htm The Creator Tor Books has revealed the Final Edition for the cover art of The Wheel of Time's book twelve, The Gathering Storm. A teaser cover has been floating around for a little over a month now and has been posted here on Emonds Field. Darrel Sweet who has been the cover artist for nearly all of the books has been commissioned once again and has acheived a stupendous image for this book. So here it is folks.... It's here finally, and I'm free to post it. Brandon Sanderson had this ... Portal News Thu, 14 May 2009 23:39:36 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/final-cover-art-for-tgs-t348.htm#377 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/final-cover-art-for-tgs-t348.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/the-gathering-storm-cover-art-t347.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 05.14.09 The Gathering Storm Cover Art It's here, and I'm free to post it. My thoughts? I like it a lot better than the sketch that was floating around. I like how he covered the stump of the arm with the cloth; I was wondering how that would be painted without looking very strange. It's also very odd to see my name beneath Mr. Jordan's in front of a Darrell Sweet cover. I wonder if that will ever NOT feel strange. Dragonmount ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Thu, 14 May 2009 23:28:50 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/the-gathering-storm-cover-art-t347.htm#376 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/the-gathering-storm-cover-art-t347.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/baffled-editor-t346.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 05.12.09 Baffled Editor I got an call from my editor, sounding quite befuddled, last week. You see, we've been in negotiations for THE WAY OF KINGS, and it appears Tom (CEO of TOR) discovered the fake WAY OF KINGS Amazon page and was completely dumbfounded at how it got there. They were very amused at the explanation (that it's been there for years, ever since Amazon somehow got wind that I had signed my original contract with Tor to include ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Thu, 14 May 2009 23:19:52 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/baffled-editor-t346.htm#375 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/baffled-editor-t346.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/another-long-winded-explanation-of-various-things-t345.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 05.07.09 Another Long-Winded Explanation of Various Things A few quick items. Hero of Ages has won the Romantic Times editor's choice award. Huzzah! I wasn't certain if I could announce this, but it looks like the magazine has shipped, so I think I can say it now. I'm deeply honored. The Romantic Times has done a very good job reaching across genre lines and honoring books they think deserve praise, regardless of their genre. In similar ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Sun, 10 May 2009 23:06:18 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/another-long-winded-explanation-of-various-things-t345.htm#374 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/another-long-winded-explanation-of-various-things-t345.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/reader-mail-regarding-tgs-release-date-t344.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 05.05.09 Reader Mail (Regarding TGS Release Date) I'm back! Thank you to everyone who came to see me in Nebraska. I had a great time. It was surreal to visit my old high school and elementary school as an author, presenting for the students. At East, I was given a distinguished alumnus award, which was very humbling. Pemberly should have pictures for me to post here soon, mostly just pictures of me doing nostalgic Nebraska things, like eating ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Wed, 06 May 2009 18:48:59 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/reader-mail-regarding-tgs-release-date-t344.htm#373 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/reader-mail-regarding-tgs-release-date-t344.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/a-memory-of-light-news-t343.htm The Creator For those of you who missed it, the first annual JordanCon convention kicked off last weekend to a huge success. Be sure to check out our coverage of the event, which will likely contain a YouTube video or two in the very near future. Attending the convention were Harriet, Brandon Sanderson, Tom Doherty (the president of Tor Books), and various other people involved closely with the MEMORY OF LIGHT project. A lot of information was shared with people attending the convention, and we’d like ... Portal News Tue, 05 May 2009 17:55:32 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/a-memory-of-light-news-t343.htm#372 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/portal-news-f3/a-memory-of-light-news-t343.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/hero-of-ages-paperback-is-out-t342.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 04.28.09 Hero of Ages Paperback is out! As of today, you should be able to find Mistborn: The Hero of Ages in paperback in bookstores around the country. Some people are wondering why the paperback is out so early. Usually it's a year between hardcover and paperback release. Well, this all has to do with the HERO hardcover delay. You see, HERO was originally going to come out in June of last year. But Tor decided to push it back for a ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:33:50 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/hero-of-ages-paperback-is-out-t342.htm#371 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/hero-of-ages-paperback-is-out-t342.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/revised-omaha-signing-details-t341.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 04.27.09 Revised Omaha Signing Detailsy There was some confusion about my signing in Omaha, which we've cleared up. The bookstore thought I was just doing a drop-by stock signing, while we thought I was going to do a full blown signing. We've figured it all out and gotten it straight. I will be doing a full signing, but they will have limited stock on hand. We aren't sure how many people to expect, but it's very possible they'll run out ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:32:51 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/revised-omaha-signing-details-t341.htm#370 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/revised-omaha-signing-details-t341.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-today-t340.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 04.23.09

Signing Today

As a reminder, I'm off to my signing at the Barnes and Noble in Orem, Utah today.� 7-8, though I'll probably be hanging around a little later too.]]> Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:18:54 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-today-t340.htm#369 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/signing-today-t340.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/tgs-turned-in-book-signing-news-t339.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 04.22.09 TGS Turned In! + Book Signing News JordanCon was awesome. I'll do a post about it soon. First, I thought I should mention some book signing news that I've forgotten, in the craziness of the last few weeks, to mention. After that, I'll bring all of you WoT fans up to date on what has been happening with THE GATHERING STORM. (So if you have no interest in the signings in Utah and Nebraska, you can skip down to that section.) I have ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:02:40 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/tgs-turned-in-book-signing-news-t339.htm#368 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/tgs-turned-in-book-signing-news-t339.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/reader-mail-t338.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 04.15.09 Reader Mail Got this email a while back, and haven't done a reader mail entry in a while, so I thought I'd give it a whirl. Reader mail wrote:Hi Brandon: I've read all the WOT books - very anxiously anticipating the final book. - looking forward to it. The reason for my message is on a different topic, however. I am curious about your profession. - as I am contemplating delving into it myself. Here are a couple of my ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:10:47 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/reader-mail-t338.htm#367 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/reader-mail-t338.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/jordancon-and-releases-t337.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 04.13.09 JordanCon and Releases This weekend I'll be in Atlanta for JordanCon. I'm expecting to be so busy with the convention that I didn't set up any kind of external signing. I'm still thinking of heading to Atlanta for DragonCon this year, though, and if I do, I'll try to do an off-site signing for those who are interested. However, if you really want something signed--or want to hear about AMOL (including, I believe, an advance reading ... Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:09:51 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/jordancon-and-releases-t337.htm#366 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/jordancon-and-releases-t337.htm http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/two-new-annotations-t336.htm The Creator Brian Sanderson Blog entry Posted on 04.09.09 Two New Annotations I have finally finished posting the Mistborn: The Well of Ascension chapter annotations: Chapter Fifty-Nine Epilogue These are shorter, but I think they're both solid, particularly the second one. I'll start Mistborn Three annotations here shortly. As a reminder, The Wheel of Time Fundraiser auction ends tomorrow. Brandon Sanderson's Blog entries Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:58:21 GMT http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/two-new-annotations-t336.htm#365 http://thewheeloftime.forumotion.com/brandon-sanderson-s-blog-entries-f9/two-new-annotations-t336.htm