“There is in every delicate thing, no matter how precious, nor how beautiful, a challenge. *Break me*. No bride of the Ancestor can see life as anything but the fragile, wondrous gift that it is. From the alpha to the omega we are all brothers, sisters, children, born of unity, bound for unity. And yet…
Reddit Fantasy AMA 2015
In case you might have missed it, Mark had an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit Fantasy on 11th June. I have collected just some of the best questions and answers below. To view all 298 comments please visit the following Reddit link. . On writing and own works CourtneySchafer: Hi, Mark!…
The Liar’s Key Released Today
The Liar’s Key, the second book of the Red Queen’s War series by Mark Lawrence, is out in the U.S. today from Ace Books! . Winter is keeping Prince Jalan Kendeth far from the longed-for luxuries of his southern palace. And although the North may be home to his companion, the warrior Snorri ver…
Uneven Break
“I never sleep. Not ever.” “Just resting your eyes?” She snuggles closer. “Not even that.” I’d rather stare blind at the night. At least that’s natural. Just an absense of light. The darkness behind eyelids is another matter. “Well, if you’re not going to sleep, can you listen out for the cat.” She yawned…
Announcing the winners of the Fan Art Contest
I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who took the time and submitted an entry (or more) to this competition. For all of us, might we be other readers, publishers or the author himself, it gives a sense of great excitement and joy to see our favourite characters come to life…
Announcing the winners of the Fandom of the Thorns Competition
Thank you very much to everyone who took part in this little contest and shared their thoughts and feelings on Mark’s books. It was very difficult to choose only three out of over forty superb entries and I wish I could have a book sent to every one of you. Very many thanks…
Giving away six early copies of The Liar’s Key in two contests
In case you missed the various posts on social media, this is to let you know that you can win one of six early copies of The Liar’s Key (Book #2 of The Red Queen’s War) by Mark Lawrence if you take part in one of the following contests (or both!): 1) Prince of…
The Liar’s Key Writing Contest Winner Announcement & Shortlist Feedback
I am very pleased to announce that the judges have come to a decision, 5 independently selecting the same winner and the 6th awarding it 2nd place! I can now reveal The Winner of The Liar’s Key Writing Contest to be: . E.F. Russell for the entry The Electric Heart Cannot Bleed. Many congratulations!…
Announcing the winners of the Grim Gathering Caption Contest
Very many thanks to everyone who entered! We really enjoyed reading your entries and after some discussion with Pete and Mark we agreed on the following winners: Photo #1 Barry Willis-Finn …and now ladies and gentlemen, as a final demonstration of my…
