PNW Writer's "Shannara" Books Debut in TV Series

One week from today (12/29/15) The Shannara Chronicles will air on MTV. January 5, 2016 marks the television debut of the series by Seattle/Cannon Beach writer Terry Brooks. The author's many post-apocalypse fantasy novels take place in the Four Lands (a future PNW*). To learn more visit the Wikipedia site for the books.

*The series was shot in New Zealand, but you'll see PNW icons (like the Space Needle).

To learn more about Terry Brooks click here.

So Many Reasons to go to the Rose City ComicCon

As if you need a reason to go this weekend... 

I mean, who doesn't want to see Star Wars' Carrie Fisher (Princess Leah), Star Trek's Walter Koenig (Chekov), Star Wars' Dan Park (Darth Maul), Brandon Roth (Superman), Star Trek's Wil Wheaton (Wesley), Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols (Uhuru), and many many more from Grimm, The Walking Dead, etc.

Plus the Rose City ComicCon is the place for crazed costumed fans, the out of this world merchandise, the sneak peeks, the insider info and much, much more.

Well, if that's not enough, how about Sci-Fi and Fantasy books from local authors? Look for the NIWA booth on the expo floor and that's what you'll find them--including my Bayou Boys Adventure series and The Amish vs. the Zombies.

ORYCON 36 brings Sci-Fi/Fantasy Convention to PDX

If you like Sci-Fiction and/or Fantasy  this is probably just the thing for you. Several local, indie authors will have their work available at the NIWA booth. The featured author-speaker this year is the writer of Logan's Run. There is cosplay, sci-fi and fantasy collectibles and other stuff to buy (including books), art, gaming, speakers and so much more. If the Sci-Fi/Fantasy world is your thing you might want to check it out. Just sayin'. For more info click here.