Links of Interest
Dark Fantasy Authors
Kim Harrison
I was walking through the bookstore, minding my own, when her first book,
DEAD WITCH WALKING, brought me to a jarring halt. Auto-buy, auto-buy,
auto-buy! Not only did she hook me from the first page, but after reading
about her kick-ass heroine, her fully-realized paranormal world, an her
entirely unique urban setting, I finally figured out what it was I had
written – dark urban fantasy! – and that there was a place
for it in the market. Check out her yahoo group so you can stay in touch
with the fascinating world of the Hollows.
Diana Gabaldon
Research and Craft Section Leader at CompuServe's Books and Writers Forum,
though certainly better known as the author of the outstanding OUTLANDER
series. Unfailingly generous, astoundingly talented, Diana is my unofficial
mentor (meaning I unabashedly eavesdropped on practically every conversation
she's had about writing in that forum, and soaked it all in like a good
little sea sponge). She's also one of the authors I've privately dubbed
"The Untouchables" because she really is that good.
Richard Kadrey
You're not going to get any darker, grittier, or more urban than SANDMAN SLIM.
James Stark is my now-favorite antihero. Kadrey has me spellbound, and I
can't wait for the next book in the series.
Charlie Huston
More fantasy, more magnificent antiheroes. Read him now!
Kelley Armstrong
One of my auto-buys since first picking up one of the Women of the Otherworld
books. She also has a great message board, where both published and non-published
authors interact, mingle, and generally loose chaos on the publishing world in
the form of supernatural fiction.
Melissa Marr
Upper Young Adult Urban Fantasy Writer, whose star rose swiftly as she captured
the number two spot on the NY Times list her first time out of the gate. Talented
and smart, Melissa's work is for young readers and old Oe and she's thankfully
beginning to write adult urban fantasy, starting with an anthology out in May '09.
Jeaniene Frost
Urban Fantasy Romance gets a shot in the arm with Jeaniene's new Night Huntress
series. I was wearying of vamps before picking this up but Jeaniene showed me the
error of my ways, and that there's always room for more great books. She was an
instant NY Times Bestseller as well.
Rachel Vincent
Okay, so we share an agent, and we're writing in the same genre. More importantly,
we embarked on the journey to published author hood at approximately the same time,
and have bonded over many a what-the-hell moments. Next up in her Werecat series: PRIDE.
Jocelynn Drake
Joce's book, NIGHTWALKER, is a refreshing take on the vampire genre, and it was an
instant NY Times bestseller. Give her Dark Days series a try!
Charlaine Harris
Not only do I love her Sookie series, but she can seriously pen some mysteries, one
of which had me sobbing. She is one of the hardest working authors out there, an
awesome talent, and kind to boot. In spite of all that, I rather like trying to
make her curse at me in a sweet southern drawl.
Eldon Thompson
Granted, Eldon doesn't write dark fantasy. It's big, fat steal-your-breath, sweep-you-away
high fantasy, but with plenty of dark twists to keep even my most twisted readers happy.
Looking to get lost in a book? Pick up the first in his trilogy, THE CRIMSON SWORD.
Kelly Gay
Is it wrong to recommend this author's first book, THE BETTER PART OF DARKNESS, by
saying she reminds me a bit of ... well, me? Actually, her protagonist, Charlie Madigan,
reminds me of Joanna Archer. If you like my stuff, I feel absolutely confident in
recommending her! You can thank me later!
Professional Haunts
The Irene Goodman Agency
Where my uber-agent, Ms Kriss, resides.
HarperCollins/Eos Books
My publisher, my imprint, and where my editor, Diana Gill, works her magic.
Eos Books - The Next Chapter n The Eos Blog
Check it for all the latest on Eos authors. A good way to get to know some of the
editors who make Eos so great, too.
AuthorTracker
Biting your nails, hoping you won't miss the next installment of the Zodiac? Fear
not! The HarperCollins Author Tracker has you covered. Crisis averted. Phew.
Chris McGrath
The cover artist for the first three Zodiac books. I can spot a McGrath cover a mile away;
they're distinctive, dark and stunning
Compuserve's Books and Writers Forum
Where I spent years honing my craft and voice along with other scribes, aspiring and
published.
Fangs, Fur & Fey Blog
The brainchild of Melissa Marr, FF&F has become the place for readers and writers of
Urban Fantasy to talk about the writing biz. If you're interested in these authors or
in writing in this genre, this is the place to be.
Surrey International Writers'
Conference
This conference has been called the best writers' conference in North America, and it's
hard to disagree. The caliber of presenters is unbelievable, and it's both a professional
and intimate environment. Writers of all levels and genres have no trouble finding
something useful to take home from this con.
Mysterious Galaxy and Borderlands Books
Two of the best independent bookstores around. Located in San Diego and San Francisco
respectively, they have great author events and their staff is knowledgeable, and as
rabidly voracious when it comes to books as you are. I highly recommend stopping by,
either online or in person.
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