Brisingr Release Party

Party with dragons at the new Eragon book release party!

The Barnes and Noble people asked me to come and sign my own books, display some of my dragon art (20+pieces), and do a presentation/discussion about dragons.

The new Eragon book, Brisingr is coming out September 20, and on Friday, September 19 there is a huge party at the Sugarhouse Barnes and Noble from 9 PM to midnight.

A bunch of my fantasy art, from my gallery, will be on display. There will be a huge party with two magicians, a fencing demonstration, a quest in the store, and lots of other things.

I'm told 200-300 people will be there.

If you missed the signing last week please come by and say hi. My suggestion is: Go out to dinner with someone cool, then swing by on your way home--or come for the whole party.

If anyone wants to have dinner with me, let me know. The people at Noodles and Company next door to the Barnes and Noble asked me to bring some people by and they would hold a "tasting" for us. Free food sounds good to me.

I think the dinner at Noodles would be in the 7:30-8:30 PM time frame. If you missed the dinner or the signing last week it would be fun to see you. Get in touch if you're interested.

Paul Genesse
Author of The Golden Cord
Book One of the Iron Dragon Series

Imaginary Friends

Here's the cover of the book my newest story is in.

Imaginary Friends

Book Description: We’ve all had them. We’ve all needed them. In this fun fantasy anthology, readers are given thirteen variations on what kinds of friends come in handy indeed in times of need. From a toy Canadian Mountie who suddenly comes to life, to a boy and his dragon, to a young woman held captive in a tower and the mysterious being who is her only companion, these highly imaginative tales entertainingly explore the nature of what constitutes a “real” friendship.

(Five Star Review by Amazon.com's #1 Reviewer)
The theme of this fine anthology is just what the title advertises, IMAGINARY FRIENDS, but with a fantasy or Twilight Zone twist that widens the scope of the collection. The compilation of all new tales is superb as each entry is well written with some being excellent. Personal favorites include "A Good Day for Dragons" by Rick Hautala that kept me thinking of Pete's Dragon, "Best Friends Forever" by Tim Waggoner stars Biff the stuffed animal, "Images of Death" by Jim C. Hines as the title character is a best friend who reminds the little girl of a Muppet, and the moving tale of sibling love "Greg and Eli" by Paul Genesse. The remaining tales are all fun reminding readers of their own IMAGINARY FRIENDS.

Harriet Klausner



I thought it was cool that my story was mentioned in the review. My story, Greg and Eli, which came out September 1, 2008, is obviously in the Imaginary Friends anthology from DAW books. It’s one of those personal stories and I tapped my experiences growing up for it. I moved to a small town in the middle of 4th grade and it was rough moving there. This story is fiction, but a lot of the feelings and emotions and some of the experiences are real. Email me after you read it and I’ll let you know what really happened.

Quite a few of the people who have read this story cry at the end, which is exactly what I was going for. I had a short deadline for it, so I had to go for what I really knew, and that was being the outsider. I never had an imaginary friend (that I remember having), but my mom said I did have a few very transient ones when I was extremely young.

I always wanted an imaginary friend, or a brother, and since I didn’t have either, I guess this story is what I’d always hoped for—someone who would watch out for me and be there when I needed it.

Paul Genesse, Author and Editor

Author of The Golden Cord
Book One of the Iron Dragon Series
(Five Star Books, April 2008)

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The Dimension Next Door

The Dimension Next Door


I while ago I mentioned here, that my story, God Pays, in The Dimension Next Door, anthology, was based on a real experience. Here’s the quick story of that.

My buddy, Glenn Lee, went to the Yucatan in Mexico and visited the Mayan ruins there. He met a guide, we’ll call her Maria, who told him about an experience she had as a little girl at the ruins. Maria was seven when she was playing at the ruins, with her mother, watching her closely. Maria’s mother said, you can play, but don’t go away from where I can see you. Maria went out into a courtyard and was playing—in full view of her mother. A short time later her mother started calling to her in a very worried voice. Maria saw a darkening of the air around her mother, as if she were looking at her mom through a dark cloud.

Maria called to her mom, but her mom couldn’t hear her. Maria started running to her and her mother swept her up in her arms and started crying. Maria said, what’s wrong? I was just right there, couldn’t you see me?

Her mother said, you’ve been gone for three days, we’ve all been searching for you the whole time!

Maria has no explanation for the missing time. Did she slip into another dimension? Did time flow slowly for her, while three days passed for her mother and everyone else?

This is a second hand account, but after hearing the story, I had the idea for God Pays. You’ll have to read the story to see how this tale filtered into the story I wrote.
I hope you enjoy God Pays, my story that pays homage to The Twilight Zone.

Paul Genesse, Author and Editor

Author of The Golden Cord
Book One of the Iron Dragon Series
(Five Star Books, April 2008)

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Local Author Night

Local Author Night


I had a great time at Local Author Night at the Sugarhouse Barnes and Noble on Friday. It was supposed to be from 7-9 PM, but I didn’t leave until 10PM because so many people kept coming by. Yep, it was a good problem to have. The whole night was extremely fun. I met lots of new people and some old friends came by, which is always very special. My buddy, Jode, a nurse I used to work with visited me. He actually read an old version of The Golden Cord many years ago and has been so supportive over the years. I’m excited for him to read the new version.

I’m going to be signing again at the same Barnes and Noble on Friday September 19 from 9 PM to midnight, at the new Eragon book release party. Brisingr is the name of the book. The Barnes and Noble people are going to exhibit some of my fantasy art collection at the event and it’s going to be huge, 200-300 people. The party is quite extravagant and there will be lots of activities for the Eragon fans (a quest in the store, a quiz to see what Eragon group you belong to, a talk about dragons—given by me, magicians wandering around the store, a fencing exhibition, and so much more.

The book two update is this: my editor has the first half of the book. My two writer friends have given me their critiques of 80% of the book, which I’ve implemented. I’m just waiting for them to give me their critiques of the last 20%, so I can fix the issues and get the second half of the book to my editor. It’s all going well.

Paul Genesse, Author and Editor

Author of The Golden Cord
Book One of the Iron Dragon Series
(Five Star Books, April 2008)

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September Update Letter

Below is the email update I sent out in September. It has lots of info about what's going on with me this month.

Hello,

I hope you’re doing great. Please drop me a line and we’ll catch up. I’ve had an awesome summer and my blog has most of the details. I would love to exchange personal email, just send me a quick note, or a big one, and I’ll email you back. Email me at [pgenesse(at)msn(dot) c o m]

The fast update is that the book has been out for five months and it’s doing great. The Golden Cord is the fastest-selling fantasy novel my publisher has ever had I’m their bestselling fantasy author, so life is good. Book two comes out November of 2009 and I’ll definitely do another book tour.

In other writing news, I’ve just had some short stories come out. My story, Greg and Eli, in the Imaginary Friends anthology (DAW Books Sept. ‘08) has gotten some good reviews. Also, my twilight zone type story, God Pays, in The Dimension Next Door anthology (DAW Books, July ’08) is one of my favorites. The third pirate witch story came out, Captain Maeve, in the newest Blue Kingdoms book. My website has all the info on the stories and links. www.paulgenesse.com

If you live in the Salt Lake City area we should hang out. I’ll be signing books at Local Author night at the Sugarhouse Barnes and Noble on Friday, September 12 from 7-9 PM. Let me know if you’re free for dinner beforehand and we’ll get together.

Also, a bunch of my fantasy art collection will be on display at the same Barnes and Noble on September 19 (and for a few days before and after) at the new Eragon book release party. The book is called Brisingr. The Barnes and Noble people asked me to come and sign books that night as well, on Friday, September 19 from 9PM to midnight. Free posters and bookmarks for everyone at both signings!

And don’t forget Mountain Con, which is taking place September 19, 20, and 21 at the Davis County convention center. I’ll be there on some writing panels and will be enjoying the con. I’d love to see you there. It’s a fun convention and the organizers are amazing.

Best wishes and please keep in touch.

Paul Genesse, Author and Editor
Author of The Golden Cord
Book One of the Iron Dragon Series