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Scott Lynch talks about The Thorn of Emberlain, writing, world-building, and more

Last month, the Helsinki Times caught up with author Scott Lynch at WorldCon 75. Concerning progress on the much awaited Thorn of Emberlain the author stated:

My wife and I will have an uninterrupted 2 month period after we go home, during which I basically hope to get the book turned in, and then we can begin setting a firmer schedule for its publication. For the most part I’m very pleased with it. I’m pretty sure that I can fix the stuff that I’m not pleased about in the next 8 weeks or so.

We also learn a bit more concerning the plot and main characters.

Scott Lynch talks about The Thorn of Emberlain, writing, world-building, and more was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Short story by Scott Lynch to be published in new anthology

It is now official: GRR Martin has announced the release on October 10, 2017 of a new anthology entitled The Book of Swords featuring a short story “The Smoke of Gold is Glory” by Scott Lynch, along with contributions by many other writers including GRR Martin himself and Elizabeth Bear.

Short story by Scott Lynch to be published in new anthology was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Interview of Scott Lynch and Elizabeth Bear at CONvergence

The Skiffy and Fanty Show released an interview of fantasy and sci-fi authors Scott Lynch and Elizabeth Bear recorded at CONvergence. They discuss influences, gaming, and other fun topics, always with good humor.

Interview of Scott Lynch and Elizabeth Bear at CONvergence was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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News from Scott: Thorn of Emberlain update and take action!

Scott Lynch has recently answered several questions from readers on his Tumblr account. One of the posts concerns the status of The Thorn of Emberlain:

THORN needs an ending written (the ending is outlined in depth, just not yet written) and some targeted rewrites in three or four specific areas, based on vexing but extremely astute criticism from my agent, my genius wife, and a trusted friend. This is my primary job for December.

I’ll let you check out the other posts concerning various actions.

News from Scott: Thorn of Emberlain update and take action! was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Podcast about Fantasy Food

Scott Lynch and Elizabeth Bear are guests on the recent Writing Excuses podcast bonus episode. They discuss food in fantasy writing with Howard Tayler and Dan Wells. You’re in for a good laugh and some great tips!

Podcast about Fantasy Food was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Scott Lynch and Elizabeth Bear got married!

The fantasy authors said yes over the weekend! Congratulations (Bynch :-)!

Scott Lynch and Elizabeth Bear got married! was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Marcus Gipps interviews Scott Lynch

Gollancz posted an interview of Scott Lynch by editor Marcus Gipps that took place during Fantasycon. They discuss his beginnings, plans for the series, hiatus between books, and Doctor Who, among other topics.

Marcus Gipps interviews Scott Lynch was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Gollancz Hangout with Bear and Lynch now available

Well, the title says it all. Go and watch the Google Hangout that took place earlier today at Gollancz Festival with Elizabeth Bear and Scott Lynch! Unfortunately technical difficulties cut it short.

Gollancz Hangout with Bear and Lynch now available was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Join Bear and Lynch for a Google Hangout!

UK publisher Gollancz has released a schedule of online events for their Gollancz Festival. Authors Elizabeth Bear, Bradley Beaulieu, Scott Lynch, Ezekiel Boone and Mark Stay will participate in a Google Hangout on Friday, September 16, 2016, at 3:30pm. Join and ask your questions!

Join Bear and Lynch for a Google Hangout! was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Scott Lynch in Paris

The French publisher Bragelonne has organized an evening to meet and greet fantasy authors Scott Lynch and Bradley P. Beaulieu. The free event will take place at Bragelonne’s headquarters in Paris on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, from 5 to 7:30pm. Let us know if you get a chance to go there!

Scott Lynch in Paris was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Thorn of Emberlain pushed back to undetermined release date

In an update published by Scott Lynch’s publisher Gollancz, the author informs his readers, who were eagerly awaiting the publication of The Thorn of Emberlain, tentatively slotted for September 22, 2016, in the UK, that the release date is pushed back to an undetermined date. Lynch explains:

I am incredibly sorry about this, and I want it to be understood that there’s nobody to blame but me. In addition to the expected obstacles, I severely complicated my life this year by moving. The process of seeking a mortgage, securing a house, and moving across half a continent (although it was necessary, and has been mostly joyful) has eaten months of my time and made it very difficult to recover lost ground on several projects. Oh– Elizabeth Bear and I are getting married, too. Another real joy, but it’s eating spare time like you wouldn’t believe.

Scott is still scheduled to appear in September at Fantasycon-by-the-Sea in the UK and in October at IceCon in Iceland.

We’ll get back to you when we hear more.

Thorn of Emberlain pushed back to undetermined release date was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Meet with Scott Lynch, Joe Abercrombie, and Tom Lloyd in Manchester!

The bookstore Waterstones Deansgate located in Manchester, UK, is advertising an evening discussion with the three authors moderated by fellow author Elizabeth Bear on Monday, September 19, 2016. They are celebrating the 10th-anniversary editions of their first books! Get in touch with us if you get a chance to be there!

Meet with Scott Lynch, Joe Abercrombie, and Tom Lloyd in Manchester! was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Thorn of Emberlain map revealed [updated]

Wertzone announces that Scott lynch has unveiled a map of the Seven Marrows, the kingdom where the plot of The Thorn of Emberlain will take place.

Update: Scott has posted a second map on his Tumblr account, that of the Canton of Somnay where the action starts in the next installment.

Thorn of Emberlain map revealed [updated] was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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Bear and Lynch to read at CONvergence

Elizabeth Bear and Scott Lynch are scheduled to appear at CONvergence 2016 (June 29-July 4) in Bloomington, MN, and read on Saturday, July 2nd, from 5 to 6pm. Send us an update if you attend!

Bear and Lynch to read at CONvergence was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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THE THORN OF EMBERLAIN

September it is. Mark your calendars, folks.

http://www.gollancz.co.uk/2016/05/an-update-on-the-thorn-of-emberlain/

I apologize for not being able to talk about this in detail sooner, but we had to nail down some specifics on both sides of the Atlantic before we could move forward. So, this is official: It’s not July. It’s September.

Why not July? Well, I literally do not have one free day in which to do promotional work, for one thing. I am moving! That’s right, in the middle of July, I am permanently moving cross-country, from the scenic fringes of Wisconsin to the hilly majesty of the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts, where my beloved Elizabeth Bear and I have bought a house together.

If you’re wondering what the scale of the move is, it’s roughly 1300 miles.

So July isn’t great for me. 

Those of you going to GenCon or the World Science Fiction Convention in August will have a chance to see me, if you like. Those of you attending GollanczFest or FantasyCon in the UK in September will also have the chance. More specific tour dates and appearance info will be provided, as usual, as things clarify.

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For skeptics! 

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Gollancz announces The Thorn of Emberlain for September 2016 [updated]

Scott Lynch’s British publisher, Gollancz, has announced that the release of the next installment of the Gentleman Bastard Sequence, The Thorn of Emberlain, has been moved to September 2016 to coincide with the author’s appearance as a Guest of Honor at Fantasycon-by-the-Sea (September 23-25, 2016). We do not know the exact release date yet but the pre-order page on Orion announces September 22nd. Stay tuned!

Update: September has been confirmed by Scott!

Gollancz announces The Thorn of Emberlain for September 2016 [updated] was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards

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French-speaking RPG "Falselight" forum opens

A RPG forum based on the Gentleman Bastard series’ world opened on April 3rd. French-speaking RPG enthusiasts, enjoy!

French-speaking RPG “Falselight” forum opens was originally published on Gentlemen Bastards