Well, I may not have come home from California with the Norton, but I’m still an Award-Winning author. Here I am with Plot Bunny…and my Apex Readers Choice Award for “Blood From Stone”! If you still haven’t checked out “Blood From Stone”, you can read it for free here: http://www.apex-magazine.com/blood-from-stone/
“Small Magics”, one of the very first short stories I ever wrote (and published), is now available on audio through Cast of Wonders. narrator is the wonderful Danielle Daly. Listen here: http://www.castofwonders.org/2013/05/19/ep-80-small-magics-by-alethea-kontis/
Yes, Sweetheart, I AM your biggest fan (don’t tell Dad!) When you were little and they told us you were a gifted child we were so worried that we would somehow let you down as parents. It’s hard enough knowing what to do with a normal child but a gifted one?? What they didn’t tell us was that we…
Dear Mom– I’m writing this one for you, since you’re the most avid reader of my blog…and the real reason I’ve kept it going all these years. I’m sitting here in the hotel room in San Jose with Mary Robinette, waiting for my curlers to set before I put on the big fancy white awards ballgown (thank you for…
Tomorrow night is the SFWA Nebula Awards ceremony where the Andre Norton Award will be announced. Only half of the nominees are able to be present (six out of twelve is a pretty good turnout), but it’s definitely going to be a night for me…in particular…to remember. For now, I have one last day of being the shiny, almost-got-it…
After Memere’s funeral, I took the opportunity to linger in Vermont and catch up with my big sister, Cherie. It was a tough time for us all—especially since Cherie was Memere’s executor—and I think my being there was good for both of us. I went home two weeks later, making the long drive from Vermont all in one day….
…at least, that FEELS like how many HERO cover reveals I’ve had to date. But this one is For Real and For True…and already up via publisher feed at Amazon UK. (But don’t ask me why the UK seems to have a December release date — I don’t know that answer yet.) One again, Art Director Christine Kettner has…
You want a copy of HERO *waaaaay* before October? GO GET IT. AND HELP A GOOD CAUSE. Day 7 Item #4: Author Alethea Kontis The Write Stuff for Boston Auction Day 7 Item #4: ARC of HERO and limited edition swag from Author Alethea Kontis You are bidding on: · ARC of HERO · Limited edition swag Opening Bid:…
Yes, boys and girls, it’s a brand new month — that time when Princess Alethea is swimming with the Waterworld Mermaids. Today in the lagoon I’m discussing Jude Deveraux, fairy tales, and things that happen in life that are, literally, stranger than fiction. Have you ever said to someone, “Man, you can’t write this stuff.” Well…I happen to subscribe…
Inspired by the previous trailer and not to be outdone, Lady Hannah has contributed an ENCHANTED book trailer of her own for your viewing pleasure! I love all the music and the images used here. So wonderful…it’s like a trailer for the whole series! Thank you, Lady Hannah! xox
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