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To Be Revealed Soon: Zondrevan’s Book Cover For Merlin’s Blade!

Yes, I have received a sneak preview of Zondervan’s book cover for MERLIN’S BLADE, and wow am I excited! Let’s…
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Posted on: June 10, 2012 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

How Important Is A Book Cover For Your Speculative Novel?

I wrote an article over at Speculative Faith sharing a few pebbles from the things I’ve learned on my journey…
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Posted on: May 17, 2012 Last updated on: May 17, 2012 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

Exciting News For Fans of LB Graham

L.B. Graham, a friend of mine here in St. Louis, has signed a three book contract with AMG Publishers! This…
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Posted on: January 15, 2012 Last updated on: January 15, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Advice Needed About New Sample Book Covers For Merlin’s Blade

NOTE: ZONDERVAN HAS RELEASED MY OFFICIAL COVER FOR MERLINS’ BLADE, WHICH IS *NOT* THE ONES POSTED HERE. TO SEE IT,…
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Posted on: January 3, 2012 Last updated on: January 3, 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

Will Thomas Nelson merge with Zondervan?

(NOTE: Now that Thomas Nelson and Zondervan appear to have been merged into an entity called HarperCollins Christian Publishing, these…
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Posted on: November 10, 2011 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

HarperCollins purchases Thomas Nelson — Eight Predictions

Well, this is a big development in publishing, perhaps the biggest in the last five years, not counting the bankruptcy…
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Posted on: November 2, 2011 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Stephen Lawhead’s THE BONE HOUSE — A Full Review

Here we are once again, folks, the CSFF Blog Tour of Stephen R. Lawhead’s THE BONE HOUSE! It is just…
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Posted on: October 25, 2011 Last updated on: October 25, 2011 Written by: Robert Treskillard

The Monster In The Hollows — A Full Review

Welcome to The CSFF Blog Tour! Where do I begin writing a review of such a wonderful novel? I think…
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Posted on: September 20, 2011 Last updated on: September 20, 2011 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Note To Authors: Your Idea Is Not Special

This blog post is a parody/twist of Brad Feld‘s latest “Note to entrepreneurs: Your idea is not special“. I have…
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Posted on: June 19, 2011 Last updated on: May 27, 2019 Written by: Robert Treskillard

How To Write About Mythical and/or Historical Characters

D. S. Dahnim asked me a question, which I would like to answer. I do have another question for you.…
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Posted on: June 18, 2011 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

New Excalibur Art For Merlin’s Blade

Okay, so I admit it … I have been dissatisfied with the current design and quality of my version of…
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Posted on: June 5, 2011 Last updated on: June 5, 2011 Written by: Robert Treskillard

The Ale Boy’s Feast — Quotes & Notes — Day 2

Today is day two of the CSFF Blog Tour, and we are reviewing the writing of Jeffrey Overstreet. In particular,…
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Posted on: May 17, 2011 Last updated on: May 17, 2011 Written by: Robert Treskillard

The Ale Boy’s Feast — A Full Review — Day 1

Today is day one of the CSFF Blog Tour, and we are reviewing the EXCELLENT craftsmanship of Jeffrey Overstreet. In…
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Posted on: May 16, 2011 Last updated on: May 16, 2011 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Douglas Bond’s Endorsement of Merlin’s Blade

Douglas Bond, historical author extraordinaire, has endorsed Merlin’s Blade with the following kind words: In Merlin’s Blade, you are in…
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Posted on: May 9, 2011 Last updated on: May 9, 2011 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Merlin’s Blade Update — Big News!

No, I don’t have a publishing contract yet, but I do want to announce that I now have two, yes…
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Posted on: March 29, 2011 Last updated on: March 29, 2011 Written by: Robert Treskillard
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