The Emperor’s Soul Deleted Prologue: Imperial Fool

The Emperor’s Soul Deleted Prologue: Imperial Fool Note: It’s best if you have read The Emperor’s Soul before you read this deleted prologue. Shai pressed her fingernail into one of the stone blocks of her prison cell. The stone gave way slightly. She rubbed the dust between her fingers, frowning. “Limestone?” she asked softly. “Who makes a cell…

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Hugo Nominations Deadline Tonight

Hugo Nominations Deadline Tonight Back in January I put up a long post about award nominations, with a particular mention of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time. Well, if you’re a member of the 2013, 2014, or 2015 World Science Fiction conventions, it’s time to submit your nomination form for the Hugo Awards. The deadline is tomorrow morning at 7:59 a.m. BST—since this…

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