Mark Alexander
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Sebastien de Castell:
Why does the publications date of A Play of Shadows keep getting pushed back? (I'm not complaining, just asking). And do you have any books coming out between now and the current date for that book (Sept 2023)?
Sebastien de Castell
Part of this has been because of pandemic issues around the book business – specifically because it limits viable slots for doing a "major" release. Oddly though, part of the blame is shared between my agent, my editor and I as the three of us go back and forth on the overall publication strategy for the Court of Shadows series. Ultimately though, the blame rests with me because if I'd just 100% committed to making Play of Shadows the first book in the series ages ago when I finished it, the book would already be out now.
All that said, it's definitely coming out Sept 2023 and there's also going to be a new book soon to be announced coming earlier in January 2023. In addition, I'll be releasing a new Greatcoats book this year, but that's all secret for now . . .
All that said, it's definitely coming out Sept 2023 and there's also going to be a new book soon to be announced coming earlier in January 2023. In addition, I'll be releasing a new Greatcoats book this year, but that's all secret for now . . .
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Kris
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Sebastien de Castell:
Finished Saint's Blood. I cannot wait to see what happens next. I definitely did not see The Blacksmith coming. Great stuff. I did have one question though. The types of dueling styles you described (Avertiere, etc), are those actual historical styles or just literary devices? I was on our High School fencing team long long ago so it piqued my interest and I couldn't find anything about them on the net
Emma Parke
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Sebastien de Castell:
Read all 4 Greatcoats books in less than a week, a testament to my enjoyment of them & my ability to not sleep. I really loved the friendship between Falcio, Kest and Brasti- so well written! I’m already missing their voices in my head… although it is now quieter in there which is probably better for my sanity! You’ve mentioned they’ll be back- will that be fronting their own series again or as cameos in others?
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