July 2009
Introducing the new dunenovels.com website
The release of THE WINDS OF DUNE isn’t the only Dune-related news this
month. As you have already noticed (since you’re here), the official Dune
website has undergone quite a transformation. A major update and
modernization of the site has been long overdue, and this new version of
dunenovels.com offers many possibilities for users.
Kim Herbert and Byron Merritt have taken point on watching over the
extensive revamping job. Over the years, dunenovels.com has grown in size,
in content, and in subsidiary directions, so this was much more than a face
lift.
Full tour schedule for WINDS OF DUNE
Here is the full appearance and signing schedule for our Winds of Dune tour, which starts next Tuesday. At each event, Brian and I will give a talk, answer questions, meet with fans, and sign books. We hope to see you there.
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Tues, Aug 4
New York
BARNES & NOBLE, Union Square
33 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003
WINDS OF DUNE—next sample chapter
The second sample chapter of The Winds of Dune has now been posted. You can read it on the MacMillan website. The novel will be in stores in six days.
WINDS OF DUNE in Stores One Week from Today
The release date for The Winds of Dune is August 4, one week from today. Brian gets on the train on Friday to head for New York, and I fly out very early Monday morning for a TV satellite tour the following morning and then our first appearance at night in the Union Square Barnes & Noble.
The San Diego Comic-Con Blur (part 1)
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Consider this a time-delayed on-site blog. All the hopes and plans for tweeting and blogging “during a few spare moments in the schedule” went out the window within the first hour after arriving in San Diego at 9:30 AM on Wednesday.
San Diego Appearance Schedule
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Brian Herbert and I are keeping busy as guests of honor at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Brian should be arriving by train late tonight, and Rebecca and I fly out very early tomorrow morning. If you’re trying to track us down, the schedule is below.
When I’m not on panels, I will be splitting my time between Booth #4134 and our table in Artists Alley, AA18. We’ll have signed books for sale, t-shirts, and Roswell Six CDs, as well as various swag items.
WEDNESDAY
Starred Library Journal review for WINDS OF DUNE
Library Journal has just published a starred review for THE WINDS OF DUNE. ”VERDICT This sequel to Paul of Dune is an important addition to the Dune chronology and will be in demand by Herbert fans.” Click for the full review.
Starred Library Journal review for WINDS OF DUNE
Library Journal has just published a starred review for THE WINDS OF DUNE. ”VERDICT This sequel to Paul of Dune is an important addition to the Dune chronology and will be in demand by Herbert fans.” Click for the full review.
First Sample Chapter of THE WINDS OF DUNE
The MacMillan website has just put up the first sample chapter of THE WINDS OF DUNE, as well as an audio excerpt. The novel will be released on August 4 (US) and early September (UK, from Simon & Schuster). We hope you enjoy the teaser.
