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A New Chapter In My Thankfulness For Les Stobbe

I began writing MERLIN’S BLADE in 2006 and finished it in 2008. I thought I was done, but I was…
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Posted on: December 4, 2017 Last updated on: December 4, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

New Podcast Interview with Robert Treskillard

The awesome folks over at Lasers, Dragons, and Keyboards interviewed me for their latest podcast … just click the image…
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Posted on: March 18, 2016 Last updated on: March 18, 2016 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Giveaway of FOUR paperbacks of MERLIN’S NIGHTMARE!

Want a scary novel to read this fall? Yes, you can win a FREE author signed copy of MERLIN’S NIGHTMARE!…
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Posted on: October 26, 2015 Last updated on: January 18, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Merlin’s Nightmare: a 2015 Clive Staples Award semi-finalist!

One round down, two to go! MERLIN’S NIGHTMARE has progressed past the first round of nomination voting to become one…
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Posted on: June 1, 2015 Last updated on: June 1, 2015 Written by: Robert Treskillard

BIG NEWS! Someone Has Won Excalibur!!!

It has FINALLY come to pass … someone has WON THEIR VERY OWN EXCALIBUR with the hilt and pommel hand-made…
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Posted on: October 27, 2014 Last updated on: October 27, 2014 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Merlin’s Blade wins the SILVER MOONBEAM AWARD in YA Fantasy/Sci-Fi!

Yes, Merlin’s Blade has won the silver medal in the 2014 MOONBEAM AWARD for young adult fantasy/sci-fi fiction It is…
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Posted on: October 6, 2014 Last updated on: October 6, 2014 Written by: Robert Treskillard

The Merlin Spiral CONTEST PRIZES! (CSFF Blog Tour Day #2)

Okay folks, for day 2 of the CSFF Blog Tour, and as promised, here are the photos of me making…
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Posted on: August 27, 2014 Last updated on: August 27, 2014 Written by: Robert Treskillard

The Merlin’s Nightmare CONTEST IS OPEN! (CSFF Blog Tour Day #1:)

Welcome to the first day of the CSFF Blog Tour, covering none other than the third novel in my series,…
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Posted on: August 25, 2014 Last updated on: August 25, 2014 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Where is God in The Merlin Spiral trilogy? — Day Three

Today is day three of the CSFF Blog Tour, reviewing my second novel, MERLIN’S SHADOW! (For a recap, some have…
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Posted on: December 18, 2013 Last updated on: December 18, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Where is God in The Merlin Spiral trilogy? — Day One

Today is day one of the CSFF Blog Tour, reviewing my second novel, MERLIN’S SHADOW, strangely enough! I want to…
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Posted on: December 16, 2013 Last updated on: December 16, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Announcing The Merlin’s Blade Promotion Contest!

Hello from Robert Treskillard, the author of the just released novel, MERLIN’S BLADE, book 1 of The Merlin Spiral. I…
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Posted on: April 27, 2013 Last updated on: April 27, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

My OFFICIAL Merlin’s Blade Book Trailer !!

After many months of filming, special effects work, 3D animation, color-grading, and soundtrack design, I am finally ready to release…
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Posted on: March 29, 2013 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

HUGE NEWS #4: The Merlin’s Blade Promotion Plan!

Here are my current marketing plans for The Merlin Spiral trilogy! These will be rolling out over the next nine…
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Posted on: April 12, 2012 Last updated on: April 12, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

HUGE NEWS #3: The Merlin’s Blade Publishing Schedule!

Although it is apt to change, Zondervan’s publishing plan is currently like this: Merlin’s Blade – February 2013 Merlin’s Shadow…
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Posted on: April 11, 2012 Last updated on: April 11, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

HUGE NEWS #2: Merlin’s Blade Publisher Revealed!

Today I announce who is publishing MERLIN’S BLADE, MERLIN’S SHADOW, and MERLIN’S NIGHTMARE. None other than … ZONDERVAN! Yes, that’s…
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Posted on: April 10, 2012 Last updated on: April 10, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

HUGE NEWS #1: Merlin’s Blade is under contract with a publisher!

Yes, this is it folks! The long-awaited announcement that I am very pleased to finally blog about. I have now…
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Posted on: April 9, 2012 Last updated on: April 9, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

2011: An exciting year in review for The Merlin Spiral

January I began the year with things “in the works” with two publishers … “A” and “B”. This was as…
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Posted on: December 31, 2011 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Why I am Writing Merlin’s Shadow, Book 2

To most of you, it would seem obvious that once I finished Book 1 (Merlin’s Blade), I would begin writing…
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Posted on: August 6, 2009 Last updated on: August 6, 2009 Written by: Robert Treskillard

How I Improved My Fiction

Since my single attempt at sending a proposal out ended in the expected result, I have decided to improve my…
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Posted on: March 25, 2009 Last updated on: March 25, 2009 Written by: Robert Treskillard

More On King Arthur and Werewolves

I found some of the text about King Arthur fighting werewolves in his tenth battle. Here it is, from the…
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Posted on: December 6, 2008 Last updated on: December 6, 2008 Written by: Robert Treskillard
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