Martha Wells

45. A Raksura Holiday Story

Moon's first clue was the flowers and braided vines appearing in the doorways and balconies looking out onto the central well, but he didn't realize that until later. The Arbora were always exp...

Possibly Good Patreon News

I didn't get an email about this from Patreon -- did you guys?

https://...

Bad Patreon News

I guess everyone has seen the notice from Patreon about the new fee structure.  I wasn't given any notice of it or choice about it, none of the creators whose patreons I contribute to were given ...

44. Chime and First in the Reaches

Note:  If you haven't read The Harbors of the Sun yet, this may be a little spoilery.

Chime said under his breath, "I can't believe I agr...

A few links and News

I was toastmaster at the World Fantasy Convention in San Antonio this weekend, and here's a few links about it:

A link to the text of the speech I gave at the World Fantasy Awards banquet...

43. On the Trade Road

Riding atop the first wagon with the stranger, Initarin thought they might make the Windcliffs before nightfall and said so. The stranger said, absently, "That would be best."

"Be...

Chime Art

Here's Chime, from the set of four character art pieces that Pentapoda drew for me.

42. Malachite and Delin at Indigo Cloud

Delin found Malachite in a little garden on one of the tree's agricultural platforms, sitting near a pool surrounded by a small copse of fruit-heavy trees. Her dark scales were vivid ag...

Jade Art

I'm trying to get together a Raksura story for this week, but in the meantime, here's Jade, from the set of four character art pieces that Pentapoda drew for me.  I've used these to make stickers...

Three Worlds Story: Found on the Water

Here's something a bit different.  This is a story about Jai and the crew of the wind-ship Escarpment, who live in a different part of the Three Worlds than the Raksura.

There are two ...

Updating

I just wanted to post and let everyone know I am planning to do a Raksura story this month.  I just finished the first draft of the fourth Murderbot novella, Exit Strategy, which was due Friday. ...

41. The Fringe of the Reaches

First a note:  I live very close to Houston, which has been affected terribly by Hurricane Harvey, along with Rockdale, Port Aransas and other towns and cities along the coast.  We're okay w...

The Harbors of the Sun Discussion Post

Hi, everybody.  First, I wanted to thank everybody for all the kind words and encouragement in the comments.  You are all the best, and I'm really glad I started this patreon.  It's bee...

40. Blossom and the other Arbora in the Golden Isles

Delin set his trap in the common room that linked the main part of his family's home to the guest quarters. He put down a cushion for himself, took a seat, and spread out the armload of...

39. Selis, On the Way to Kish

Note: I didn't think I was going to be able to get a post done this week, but I got an unexpected free day!

Selis hated travel, but she liked the Sericans. &...

FYI

Sorry to be late with the stories this month, everybody.  I've been working on the fourth Murderbot novella, plus a bunch of other stuff.  I'm still going to try to do them, they just might ...

One More Sleep to Raksura Day

So, tomorrow, July 4 2017, is the release day for The Harbors of the Sun, the last book in the Books of the Raksura series.

The ebooks will...

38. Stone and Moon on the Way to Sky Copper

Stone sat up on the rocks and watched Moon fish in the mountain river. 

He had managed to get over his shock that a young consort would be so wild, not to mention scrawny and...

FYI

Just wanted to update everybody and let you know I'll be posting the second snippet for the month next week.

The Harbors of the Sun should be out in ebook, trade paperback, and hard...

37. Feather and Umber at Opal Night

Feather took a seat on the mat across from Umber. They were in one of the consort hall's common areas, a wide balcony partially shaded by hanging vines, looking out over Opal Night's ce...

Quick Post

FYI, I'm on this episode of the Once and Future Podcast: htt...

36. Moon, Stone, and Ember, on the eve of a court visit

Note:  since it's Memorial Day in the US, I'm going to leave this story visible to non-Patrons for today.

Moon knew why he was nervous, he just wasn't sure why Ember...

35. Moon, Chime, and Blossom at Indigo Cloud

Moon and Chime were out on the big branch that curved over the biggest garden platform. It was late afternoon on the day after the Arbora had brought in a ground fruit harvest, so by co...

34. Moon and Stone: After The Dark Earth Below

After the entire court had come through to see them, the clutch had been moved to the nurseries. To Moon's relief, the move wasn't a ceremonial occasion. With Stone's help, Moon had jus...

Con or Bust Auction

Bidding for the  Con or Bust Auction  starts today, April 24, 2017, and runs to May 7, 2017.

Con or Bust, Inc., is a tax-exe...

33. Moon and Shadow at Indigo Cloud

Jade stepped out of the bathing pool and said, "Remember, he's from Emerald Twilight."

Moon put the kettle on the bowl hearth's heating stones, and said, "I know." They were in Ja...

A bit late

Hey, everybody.  Sorry I'm late with the Patreon story this month.  I've been trying to finish the third Murderbot novella, plus one of my cats stopped eating last week (she's fine now, but ...

FYI Murderbot

If you want a signed, personalized paperback copy of The Murderbot Diaries: All Systems Red, you can order one through Murder by the Book at this link:

2017-03-31 20:50:18 +0000 UTC View Post

32. Ember, Thorn, and Bitter Starshell at Indigo Cloud

Ember sat beside the firebowl in his bower, with Thorn and Bitter across from him.  Both fledglings were dressed neatly, wearing the correct amount of copper and polished stone bea...

31. Chime and Heart, Under the Dwei Hive

Chime sat in the warm sand in the groundling ruin and fought down the urge to keen with dismay. A pace away Heart sat beside Moon, trying yet again to put him into a healing sleep. Outs...