Rosemary and reviews, and interviews.: seanan

Rosemary and reviews, and interviews.

Let's open today's edition of the review post with something a little different: an interview! The charming and delightful Debbie Ohi interviewed me for her Inkygirl website, which is a fantastic resource for writers at every level of the professional scale. I had a great time chatting with Debbie, and I'm so, so thrilled to have been able to contribute to Inkygirl on some level. Check it out!

Mish posted this sweet mini-review based on the DAW sampler, and I really hope the rest of the book can live up to the expectations it managed to raise. To quote:

"So far I've really liked or loved McGuire's writing, which is witty, intelligent, imaginative, and thoroughly enjoyable. Imagery swirls around the reader as they're drawn into the story. With an eerie knack for portraying the grim, McGuire is able to create original stories, which isn't easily or often done."

I am pleased. I am also a featured release at White Dwarf Books. Life is pretty good.

The ever-charming

wendyzski has posted a glowing review in which she helpfully points out that book two is out in only six months. Insanity for me, a lot less time to wait for you. So that's a good thing. Meanwhile,

kyleri has also posted a review, thus making this a week rich with good things. See also: "She sucked me in, with a headlong pace, gracefully-inserted worldbuilding, and a cast of clearly-delineated, frequently sympathetic characters."

The wonderful Kristen, over at the Fantasy Cafe, has posted a lengthy and thoughtful review of Rosemary and Rue. Quick quotes:

"Though this is the first book in a series, there was a satisfying conclusion without any major cliffhangers. However, there were definite hints of things to come that made me eager to read the next book."

...and...

"Rosemary and Rue was a solidly entertaining debut novel, although it did not get me involved in the story immediately. However, I liked the characters and world well enough that I reached the end wishing I had the next book available."

I'm going to chalk that up to the "win" column for the week, because I can.

There's a relatively short review from Kimberley Swan over at Darque Reviews, and she says "This story should appeal to fans that enjoy their fantasy with a large dose of mystery." Works for me.

And that's the day in reviews!

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Re: Blown away

seanan_mcguire

August 31 2009, 16:33:44 UTC 7 years ago

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SQUEE.

Thank you!

kyrielle

August 25 2009, 05:31:48 UTC 7 years ago

Here's another good review for you: my husband has attached to the book and I cannot get it back at the moment. And he's stayed up late two nights trying to read further (he doesn't get a lot of reading time...).

August 31 2009, 16:33:52 UTC 7 years ago

AWESOME.

catnip13

August 25 2009, 05:59:23 UTC 7 years ago

It popped up in the Sacramento Public Library's catalog as of today as "pending, on order."

August 31 2009, 16:34:02 UTC 7 years ago

That's so cool.

quettalinde

August 25 2009, 07:15:10 UTC 7 years ago

It's at White Dwarf? Seriously? Oooooh… I figured it would be, but ooooh… :D

August 31 2009, 16:34:12 UTC 7 years ago

Hee.

And also, yay.

August 31 2009, 16:34:26 UTC 7 years ago

You are a wonderful pusher and I adore you.

7 years ago

phillip2637

August 25 2009, 12:28:29 UTC 7 years ago

I wandered into the local science fiction bookstore at lunch yesterday. They confirmed that they have your book on order and on schedule for September availability.

August 31 2009, 16:34:35 UTC 7 years ago

AWESOME!

wendyzski

August 25 2009, 14:37:45 UTC 7 years ago

I cross-posted my review to both Amazon.com and Paperbackswap. Plus at least two people on my F-list are buying it because i posted.

August 31 2009, 16:34:43 UTC 7 years ago

That rules.

kvtaylor

August 25 2009, 15:48:54 UTC 7 years ago

Really enjoyed the Inkygirl interview-- for some reason I wasn't aware that Rosemary was the book that taught you to write, which is a fun fact. Guess there's always one of those! Do you find that it's a bit of a pet project because of the long time and hard work you've put into it? Or do you love all your children equally? :D

August 31 2009, 16:35:13 UTC 7 years ago

I love all my children equally. Especially when they GO AWAY.

But Toby is the protagonist I love best.

kathleenfoucart

August 25 2009, 15:52:12 UTC 7 years ago

Preordered my copy on Sunday :)

August 31 2009, 16:38:30 UTC 7 years ago

keristor

August 25 2009, 16:56:37 UTC 7 years ago

Re. Mish's comment which you quote, that's actually something I'd say about all of your prose writing including your "what I did recently" posts. Well written, with humour ('grim' when things haven't been going so well) and very strong imagery, and semper sempiternum entertaining. It's why I'm looking forward to reading the books...

August 31 2009, 16:38:46 UTC 7 years ago

Awwww. Thanks, sweetie.

August 31 2009, 17:01:16 UTC 7 years ago

Thank you!

It's coming!

August 25 2009, 18:11:53 UTC 7 years ago

Amazon UK have just emailed me that they have shipped R&R to me! (To my home address, which means that I should be able to pick it up on Saturday.) They evidently have it sooner than expected as well...