March 14, 2012

New Anthology: ROBOT UPRISINGS


From Publishers Marketplace:
Roboticist and NYT bestselling author Daniel H. Wilson and acclaimed anthologist John Joseph Adams, eds.’s ROBOT UPRISINGS, an anthology of stories, to executive editor Jason Kaufman at Doubleday (acquired for Vintage), by Laurie Fox at Linda Chester Literary Agency and Joe Monti at Barry Goldblatt Literary (World English). Translation: Whitney Lee of The Fielding Agency.
I'm super excited to announce that I'm all teamed up with John Joseph Adams (of Lightspeed magazine) to edit my first book of science fiction short stories. I will be contributing my own novella (mostly written already, and pretty badass if I do say) and we've got a great list of contributors with their own stories that revolve around those darned pesky robots.

More news further down the line...
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    February 21, 2012

    In the near future...

    ...technology will turn people with disabilities into people with super abilities.

    June 6th, wherever books are sold.

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    January 12, 2012

    Zombies Versus Robots

    Giddyup!

    Yes! I finally got to write a graphic novel! Well, part of one, anyway. But at least it's in one of my favorite worlds to read -- ZvR. That's right, zombies versus freaking robots!

    Working with Chris Ryall over at IDW, I recently crafted a freaky story for the upcoming ZOMBIES VS. ROBOTS: ANNUAL edition, with art by Ash Wood, Sam Kieth, Drew Moss, Andy Kuhn; and stories by yours truly, as well as Chris Ryall, Kevin Grevioux, and Rio Youers.

    My story is called "Spooky Shit" and it's inspired by these images I found of soldiers fighting out of foxholes... Throw in some robots and a heaping helping of zombies and you've got some real spooky shit.





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    December 13, 2011

    Best of 2011 Lists


    For me, this was the year of the Robopocalypse. The paperback version will be coming out in April 2012, but this was the year I spent months on the road giving book talks, meeting new authors and readers, and generally having a blast in a way that I never thought of when I decided to study robotics. Now that 2011 is winding down, I'm happy to see Robopocalypse appearing on various "best of" lists. Thank you again to everyone who read the book, loved it, and told someone else!





    Next year, AMPED!
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    December 1, 2011

    ARMORED, coming April 2012!


    I've got a new short story in the upcoming anthology ARMORED. With the only constraint being that the piece had to involve powered armor, I came up with a super sick story that I love. It's called HELMET and it's pure vengeance, plus it stays away from your typical super-soldier story. I can only imagine how badass the rest of the stories are!

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    November 30, 2011

    Library Talk

    I'll be at Portland's Central Library this Saturday at 1pm -- talking about the Robopocalypse. If you've got burning questions about the robot rebellion then come on out and have a listen. After all, it's free. :)



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    November 22, 2011

    Goodreads Choice Awards -- Final Round


    A vote for the robots is a vote for your future!
    Robopocalypse has made the final cut for the Goodreads Choice Awards. Only ten books left in every category and the robots need your vote! And of course, you earn my heartfelt thanks from rainy Portland.

    Click here to vote, and secure a chance at mercy in the inevitable robot apocalypse.

    *If you already voted, you have to vote again now for the new round...
    ** Happy Thanksgiving!
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    November 14, 2011

    PLEASE VOTE FOR ROBOPOCALYPSE!

    Do Your Part To Fuel The Robot Advance!
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    BBC News - Fear of the Bot

    Is it weird that the homo sapien is checking out the robot's caboose?

    Why are humans afraid of robots?

    I occasionally get asked this question, and every time I answer it seems that a new wrinkle pops up. BBC News recently did a piece on the topic, interviewing quite a few really interesting people. (Anybody who builds thinking robot arms that pick people up and shake them around for fun is interesting in my book.) I also contributed my two cents.

    Click here to read the article.
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    November 2, 2011

    Goodreads Choice Awards 2011


    I just learned that Robopocalypse has been nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction of 2011!
     

    Did you like the book, too? Well then head on down to Goodreads and give old Robo your vote. The machines will thank you -- by sparing your life.*


    Some more information from the contest:
    Readers have three chances to vote:
    Opening Round: October 31 – November 13
    Voting open to official nominees (that's you) and write-in votes.
    Semifinals: November 14 – November 20
    We add the top 5 write-ins as official nominees. Additional write-ins no longer accepted.
    Finals: November 21 – November 30
    The field narrows to the top 10 books in each category.

    ABOUT THE NOMINATIONS
    We analyzed statistics from the 87 million books added, rated, and reviewed on the site in 2011 to list 15 books in 22 categories--that's 330 nominations. We did not consult a panel of experts or form a secret committee of publishing insiders. Readers know what's good and what's great. These nominations are based on a book's number of ratings and average rating as pegged by the more than 6 million members on Goodreads. So a nomination is truly an honor because it comes from your readers!
    * I can't guarantee this.
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