Journeyman

Coming attractions: Book Expo America

2013-04-22T22:57:21Z

I'm still working today and have just about enough time to post this link..

if you're coming to Book Expo America at the end of May-- also known as BEA -- we'll hope you be able to join us! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201241356981066&set=a.1345425000774.2051284.1385731027&type=1&theater

Socks Defense Fund ...

2013-03-22T16:45:42Z

Thank you all for asking!

By popular demand - A Socks Defense Fund. You may see this multiple times as we get the news out. Thanks very much! http://sharonleewriter.com/the-socks-defense-fund/

From the wilds of Maine ,,,

2013-03-21T15:54:31Z

As Socks is my co-pilot today, some days are rougher than others.

And so, yes, issues and problems happen. And so, yes, I'm at a point where the world is too much with me, late and soon, and will be taking a break from the daily nets for a few days. A few updates, and then to meditate and work and have some time with Socks. I may drop in but will not be working in the flow as I often do. I will be away for a few days.

That Jethri book? Still not done. Once more a changing about of chapters and an adjustment of endings. So I'm doing what I can there. See "be away for a few days". above.

Also, there's Socks, who now has a co-pilot cat-quilt in my room where the co-pilot chair usually sits. Usually I know he's there because he has coon cat breathing, which often sounds suspiciously like a snore, and I can feel the high-grade coon cat sleep rays bouncing (or not!) off the side of my head as I write.

The Socks situation has been clarified with the latest tests and it is clear he's too fragile to consider the operation we were looking at; in fact it appears that there's not much we can do in the way of intervention aside from continuing to be with him, to provide food and water for as long as he'll take them, to give him antibiotics as long as they work, and make sure he's as comfortable as may be, for as long as possible.

We're looking to provide what stability we may and the vet's office is unable to suggest if that's likely to be a week, a month, or a year. There's an underlying kidney abnormality we're dealing with -- in the words of the vet "According to ultrasound, Socks has an old cat's kidneys." In terms of keeping him hydrated, Sharon will be taking lessons RSN in administering subcutaneous fluids. In terms of food we're feeding him the good stuff. In terms of rest, he sleeps where and when he wants to.

We want to thank everyone who has donated or offered to donate money toward Socks and we're in the curious position of saying that short of a feline kidney transplant (apparently that doesn't happen on the East Coast and we're not sure he'd be up to it if did) that there's a limit to what money can do here.
We don't want to accumulate a large Socks Defense Fund for a cause which most likely in the long run, is a short run.

Sharon will be discussing a few more details in her blog, as I understand it: http://rolanni.livejournal.com/

So I'll be away from the web for a few days, starting about now. Thanks for being along for the ride and I look forward to catching up sometime next week.

Book Day for Necessity's Child

2013-02-05T15:43:19Z

Book Day:

And so this is Book Day for Lee & Miller's Necessity's Child.Guess What? Audible's got it for sale today, too!

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/necessitys-child-sharon-lee/1112033151?ean=9781451638875

http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B00BAVT0MW&qid=1360078404&sr=1-1

Uncle Hugos has signed copies: http://www.unclehugo.com/prod/ah-lee-miller.php

Amazon has it, Borderland should have it, Children's Book Cellar in Waterville can get it signed for you ...

and there's lots of other place to buy it around the world. Tell your friends!

Quick note -- share the news ...

2013-01-17T18:35:07Z

SFSite has opened the voting for Readers Choice for Best Read of 2012. Last year, the Top Read, according to the readers of SFSite was Ghost Ship, by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller. Lots of good books came out in 2012 (including Dragon Ship by Lee and Miller), and you can nominate up to 10. The rules are right here: http://www.sfsite.com/columns/neil384.htm

There been stuff happening including free story ...

2013-01-16T16:14:24Z

here's one thing going on:

http://baen.com/Eleutherios.asp

We'll be at Boskone and I;m trying to get to the emails from folks who say they'll be there and want to help with the party ....

or at least come to one.

When did LJ change the interface to look like this ...no, nevermind ... back to work.

Steve

As seen on fine computer screens around the world ....

2012-12-17T15:45:10Z

Just in time for holiday gift giving!

The entire Baen ebook backlist is *now* in the Kindle store. This includes all of the Liaden Universe(R) novels, through Dragon Ship; the Fey Duology; and Carousel Tides, as well as fine novels by Lois McMaster Bujold, Dave Freer, Spider Robinson, Jerry Pournelle, David Weber and all the rest of our Baen colleagues.

Those who have been used to buying their ebooks directly from Baen (http://www.baenebooks.com) may continue to do so, the arrangement with Amazon is *in addition to* the Baen direct sales. Of course, all Baen ebooks are DRM-free.

Ms. Weisskopf at Baen has said that the company continues to work with other ebook distributors, in addition to Amazon. Those who have ereaders other than Kindles may, as always, download ebooks directly from baenebooks.com in the platform of their choice.

Help wanter for Boskone 50

2012-12-05T16:47:05Z

There'll be a Liaden Universe® Silver Anniversary gig at Boskone 50; who can help us logistically, or to occupy the party-floor room?

On the morrow -- we select a winner.

2012-12-03T00:08:39Z

On the morrow -- we select a winner.

Thanks to everyone for playing!

News is getting out ...

2012-11-30T15:31:29Z

Well gang,

a couple topics, delivered (I hope) briefly.

For one: You have until midnight tonight Maine time! ARC giveaway for Necessity's Child http://t.co/D3xwtSGN Last chance, since Sharon's giveaway is already over!

Next -- it looks like we're doing a book launch for Necessity's Child at Boskone -- with all kinds of anniversary overtones. It'll be within hours of 25 years (Silver Anniversary, that would be) of the original publication date for Agent of Change -- so 25 years of the Liaden Universe. On top of that, it'll be my Coral or Jade Anniversary for my first pro fiction publication in Amazing -- while "Charioteer" wasn't by any means my first paid fiction piece it was my first story to meet SFWA guidelines... and by the time the first story appeared I'd already sold more to Ted White.

So -- we're working up details for that book launch in February -- bookmarks and some other giveaways are expected, but we have no details other than the convention stuff here: http://www.nesfa.org/boskone/

Hope we'll see some of you there ...

ARCs giveaway -- (win) and give a gift that keeps on giving....

2012-11-25T23:14:16Z

Dear Friends of Liad -- and all the ships at sea --

we have on hand several ARCs -- that's Advance Reading Copy if you're not familiar with the term -- of Necessity's Child, our next hardcover book from Baen, due out in February. ARCs are not hardbound (they look like a regular trade-size paperback) and they contain the largely uncopyedited contents of the book since we haven't had a chance to over it for typos, missing continuity, or the like. These are the same items that book reviewers get.

While Sharon has her giveaway going on over at her blog, with entries allowed through Wednesday, mine will finish with entries Friday, November 30, with winners announced on Monday, December 3 for the ARC I'm giving away.

In order to receive the book -- which we will sign and mail to you -- you need to tell me, in under 100 words, WHO you will give it to, and WHY. Give? Yes, give. I'd like you to pass this book along to someone unfamiliar with the Liaden adventure as a holiday gift. That DOES NOT mean you can't read it first, of course, nor do I want the name of the person it is going to, but an idea of what kind of reader you envision as a perfect repository for our newest book. Oh -- and if you can't post your answer to the blog here, send your reply to: fol (at) korval.com ... and I reserve the right to pick and choose and to share the winning entry and to make all decisions concerning the giveaway. Please, one entry only!

You know, of course, that this is all for publicity so we'd appreciate it if you can get the word out about the giveaway, -- and besides, it's fun to pay back our readers and challenge them at the same time.

*Promo copy for Necessity’s Child, in case you haven't seen it:

The kompani sees none as enemy, and few as friend. It exists in many places, living quietly in the shadows, thriving off the bounty that others have no wit to secure, nor skill to defend. Their private history is unwritten; their recall rooted in dance and dream.

Clan Korval is wealthy in enemies; fortunate in friends. They protect themselves with vigor, and have taught even their youngest children the arts of war. They arrive on the planet Surebleak, where the kompani has lived secret and aloof, borne, it seems, by the very winds of change.

Change is often a boon to the kompani, for in change lies opportunity. But the arrival of Clan Korval, upon the planet Surebleak, with its friends, its enemies, and, most of all, its plans may bring catastrophe, changing the world’s culture, and the kompani, forever.

In this time of change, the lives of three people intersect — Kezzi, apprentice to the kompani’s grandmother; Syl Vor, Clan Korval’s youngest warrior; and Rys, a man without a world, or a past.

A new, standalone novel in the popular Liaden Universe® Series

News of George ... or Necessity's Child ....

2012-11-20T14:58:16Z

I'll keep this short ....

Just arrived by USPS: several ARCs of Necessity's Child by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller. Coming RSN: contest giveaway of ARCs. Watch the skies.

Liaden Universe ® InfoDump Number 98

2012-10-27T21:12:09Z

CUSTOMER SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: DRAGON SHIP
Several readers have reported that, after being strung along for weeks, their orders for signed editions of Dragon Ship have been cancelled.

If your order was one of those cancelled, we apologize for the frustration and disappointment this has very likely caused. Should you still wish a signed copy, Uncle Hugo's SF Bookstore in Minneapolis has signed copies in stock. They do mail order, worldwide. You may order from this page (you will have to scroll down)

NECESSITY'S CHILD NEWS
The electronic advance reading copy of Liaden Universe® novel Necessity's Child (the book formerly known as George) is now available for download here.

Earcs are unedited editions; they will contain errors. To answer a frequently asked question: Yes, Lee and Miller receive royalties on eArc sales.

Not sure you want to go for the eArc? Baen has also provided the first nine chapters, which may be read for free, starting here.

For those who prefer paper books, Necessity's Child will be published in hardcover in February 2013. Signed editions will be available from the bookstore of your choice. Uncle Hugo's is accepting pre-orders here.

Also expected in February, the audiobook edition of Necessity's Child, from Audible.com

AND! In January, look for a new short story on the Baen website, free to read!

DEADLINES, WE HAVE THEM
Herewith, the Lee and Miller (and Lee) delivery dates for the next while.

Trade Secrets (Liaden). . . . . . January 9, 2013
Carousel Sun (Archers Beach). . . . . . February 15, 2013
Carousel Seas (Archers Beach). . . . . . August 15, 2013
First of Five (Liaden). . . . . . May 15, 2014
Second of Five (Liaden). . . . . . February 15, 2015
Third of Five (Liaden). . . . . . November 15, 2015
Fourth of Five (Liaden). . . . . . August 15, 2016
Fifth of Five (Liaden). . . . . . May 15, 2017

For clarity, a small review of terms:

"Delivery date" means the date on which a particular manuscript is due to arrive on the editor's desk.

"Publication date" is the date on which a book is scheduled to be published.

These two things are not the same. Publishers (wisely) tend not to set publication dates in stone until the manuscript has been delivered. A good rule of thumb is to figure that a particular title will be published nine months to a year after delivery.

WHERE TO GET LEE AND MILLER (AND LEE) IN THE FORMAT OF YOUR CHOICE
eChapbooks

eBooks

Audiobooks:
Liaden US
Liaden UK
Carousel Tides US
Carousel Tides UK

WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE LEE AND MILLER?
Boskone, February 15-17, 2013, Boston (http://www.nesfa.org/boskone/)

At this point, Steve and Sharon have no plans to attend either WorldCon nor DragonCon in 2013.

BLOGS AND OTHER WEBLEY THINGS OF NOTE:
Theo_Waitley is the discussion group for readers of Fledgling and Saltation: http://community.livejournal.com/theo_waitley/
Where Dragons Rest: http://community.livejournal.com/liaden_readers/
Steve Miller’s blog, Journeyman: http://kinzel.livejournal.com/
Sharon Lee’s blog, Eagles over the Kennebec: http://rolanni.livejournal.com/
Sharon Lee’s “Professional” blog: http://sharonleewriter.com
Splinter Universe Discussion List: http://splinterverse.livejournal.com

Facebook Connections — please feel free to add us!
http://facebook.com/kinzel — Steve Miller
http://facebook.com/rolanni — Sharon Lee

Splinter Universe: http://www.splinteruniverse.com features outtakes, splinters, and oddities from the Lee&Miller writing career, currently changes irregularly.
Welcome to Liad — The official homepage for Liaden Universe® news — http://www.korval.com

Liaden Interest Groups on Facebook
Clan Korval: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=38719490864&ref=ts
Friends of Liad: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=16280839259&ref=ts
Flaran chamenthi: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=2213414696&ref=ts

Twitter
*Steve’s on Twitter*: http://twitter.com/bechimo
*Sharon’s on Twitter, too*: http://twitter.com/ClanKorval

DISCLAIMER STUFF
This InfoDump is a product of the Liaden Universe®, accept no imitations. You have received this message because you asked for it. If you wish to subscribe to the Liaden Universe® email list, to unsubscribe from the Liaden Universe® email list, or to*change* your delivery email address, go here: http://www.fireopal.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/liadenuniversenews

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In Maine? Not in Maine? -- well things to do

2012-10-18T15:33:21Z

Hi gang --

if you're in shouting distance, Sharon and I will be taking part in the Bangor Book Festival this weekend, wit ha mass signing Saturday and then we'll have a talk about or book and works to follow ...

can't get to Bangor? Visit http://www.korval.com for a sample chapter of Necessity's Child.

In the meantime, remember to share our ebook links at http://www.pinbeambooks.com ...

George in finished full color

2012-09-19T20:18:34Z

See George now:

http://korval.com/

Liaden Universe ® InfoDump Number 97

2012-09-17T21:35:23Z

Liaden Universe ® InfoDump Number 97

FIVE AT ONE BLOW

Sharon Lee and Steve Miller are pleased to announce that they they have, through the offices of their agent, Jennifer Jackson of the Maass Agency, sold *five* Liaden Universe® novels to Toni Weisskopf, at Baen. These five books will finish out the combined Theo Waitley/Agent of Change storylines. Delivery dates (NOT publication dates) are from mid-2013 through mid-2016; titles are not yet known.

REGARDING SIGNED COPIES OF DRAGON SHIP

There was error at the bindery which resulted in some signed sheets being bound into the wrong edition (by which we mean wrong-ISBN, since the signed and unsigned editions bear two distinct ISBNs) of Dragon Ship. This has, as you may well imagine, Caused Some Problems. The quickest to recover is Don Blyly, who, now in receipt of Simon and Schuster's fix, is, after a hiatus of a day or two, continuing to ship pre-ordered books. He lets us know that he has another 100/150 unspoken for signed editions, so if Amazon has given you a November ship date, or has cancelled your order -- contact Uncle Hugo (http://www.unclehugo.com/prod/index.shtml)

REGARDING SIGNED COPIES OF NECESSITY'S CHILD, THE BOOK FORMERLY KNOWN AS GEORGE

Uncle Hugo's is now accepting pre-orders, here: http://www.unclehugo.com/prod/ah-lee-miller.php

In light of the snafu with the Dragon Ship signed copies and the rapid professionalism with which Uncle Hugo's dealt with the situation (in direct opposition to Amazon's continuing lack of customer service), we strongly recommend that you consider pre-ordering a signed copy of Necessity's Child from Uncle.

LIADEN AUDIO BOOK REMINDER

Fifteen Liaden novels (aka all of them), divided into four Sequences are now available from Audible.com. For those who may wish to sample the material, or the narrator, or both, before purchase, Audible has generously provided a free hour sample of the first book in each of the four Sequences. Handy links: right here (http://www.pinbeambooks.com/audiobooks)

Also, Steve and Sharon interviewed the narrators. Those interviews are posted here, (http://www.korval.com) and are another way to get to know the narrators.

P.S. We have heard from Mr. Feldberg at Audible that he does intend to acquire audiobook rights to Necessity's Child, publication date February 2013.

QR CODES TO USE AND SHARE

In lieu of a series of flyers, each aimed at a single particular book or series of releases we've created ashort term all purpose flyer (http://www.starswarmnews.com/holdit/lee&millerflyersept2012.pdf) you can print out and take with you -- or point to on the web -- when you want to share information about current Liaden interest and Lee & Miller material. We've used the QR-codes an well as URLs in the flyer since so many people carry their phones at all times and can just "point and shoot" from the flyer or even from your computer screen and from some tablets and phones as well. Ebooks, audiobooks, splinters .. all should be covered on on flyer. If the QR code approach is popular we'll work them into single flyers down the road.

NEW SPLINTER

There's a new splinter/story bearing on the Archers Beach universe at Splinter Universe! (http://splinteruniverse.com/?page_id=548) If you like the story, or the site, please consider hitting the Paypal button at the bottom of the page.

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE

Necessity's Child (the book formerly known as George), February 2013

WATCH THE SKIES.

The eARC for Necessity's Child will be available for download in the format of your choice from Baen Ebooks ( http://www.baenebooks.com/ ) "sometime around late October—mid November."

eArcs are "electronic advance reading copies." They are basically unedited, and as such will certainly contain errors of grammar and spelling, with the occasional continuity error. They are offered by Baen, at a premium, price, for those readers who must know what happens next, NOW.

WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE LEE AND MILLER

Boskone, February 15-17, 2013, Boston (http://www.nesfa.org/boskone/)

At this point, Steve and Sharon have no plans to attend either WorldCon nor DragonCon in 2013.

Blogs and Other Webly Things of Note:
Theo_Waitley is the discussion group for readers of Fledgling and Saltation: http://community.livejournal.com/theo_waitley/
Where Dragons Rest: http://community.livejournal.com/liaden_readers/
Steve Miller’s blog, Journeyman: http://kinzel.livejournal.com/
Sharon Lee’s blog, Eagles over the Kennebec: http://rolanni.livejournal.com/
Sharon Lee’s “Professional” blog: http://sharonleewriter.com
Splinter Universe Discussion List: http://splinterverse.livejournal.com
Facebook Connections — please feel free to add us!
http://facebook.com/kinzel — Steve Miller
http://facebook.com/rolanni — Sharon Lee

Splinter Universe: http://www.splinteruniverse.comfeatures outtakes, splinters, and oddities from the Lee&Miller writing career, currently changes irregularly.

Welcome to Liad — The official homepage for Liaden Universe(R) news — http://www.korval.com

Liaden Interest Groups on Facebook
Clan Korval: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=38719490864&ref=ts
Friends of Liad: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=16280839259&ref=ts
Flaran chamenthi: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=2213414696&ref=ts

GoodReads
Sharon’s Author Page:http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/57980.Sharon_Lee <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/57980.Sharon_Lee>

Twitter

*Steve’s on Twitter*: http://twitter.com/bechimo
*Sharon’s on Twitter, too*: http://twitter.com/ClanKorval

DISCLAIMER STUFF
This InfoDump is a product of the Liaden Universe®, accept no imitations. You have received this message because you asked for it. If you wish to *subscribe* to the Liaden Universe® email list, to *unsubscribe* from the Liaden Universe® email list, or to*change* your delivery email address, go here: http://www.fireopal.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/liadenuniversenews

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Please share with would be readers of oru work ...

2012-09-11T01:48:06Z

Look at this .. a review of our latest, out just a week. http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/09/qwill-she-explodeq-qwouldnt-surprise-me-in-the-least-given-the-lineageq-sharon-lee-a-steve-millers-dragon-ship

if you see other reviews, please pass them on...

Dragon Ship is out in hardcover, ebook, and audio book ....

2012-09-04T13:10:41Z

This is the kind of day young writers sending out their first story dream of -- the day down the road when the world takes notice, when there's a whole lot going, when in addiiton to a few awards sprinkled among the time, there are books, books for people to read, books people can suggest to their friends, lots of books. And so I'm pleased and I admit it. ~~As usual there's a glitch or two -- the master link to see our books in one spot as The Liaden Universe at Audible hasn't been switched on yet -- but hey, that's minor.~~

Here's a listing of the The Liaden Universe(R) series as being issued by Audible:

This link shuld now take you to the master page:

http://www.audible.com/mt/Liaden

The Books of Before Sequence
Crystal Soldier
Crystal Dragon
Balance of Trade

The Space Regencies Sequence
Local Custom
Scout's Progress
Mouse and Dragon

The Agent of Change Sequence
Agent of Change
Conflict of Honors
Carpe Diem
Plan B
I Dare

The Theo Wailtley Sequence
Fledgling
Saltation
Ghost Ship
Dragon Ship

Or you can share this http://www.audible.com/search/ref=sr_lftbox_1_1

Dragon Ship hardcover is available from all major and independent bookstores....TODAY.

More on our Audible Liaden Universe narrators

2012-09-03T18:10:02Z

The 4th narrator for the bundled 15 book Audible Liaden Universe novel release:
http://korval.com/2012/09/03/steve-interviews-eileen-stevens/ Eileen did the Theo Waitley sequence!

Interviews going up this weekend ...

2012-09-02T14:44:25Z

We're pleased to say that interviews with the narrators of our 15 Audible audio books are going up over at http://www.korval.com -- they should all be up RSN -- hope you enjoy!

Also, apparently some brick-and-mortar stores are shipping/selling the hardcover Dragon Ship already -- if you haven't pre-ordered elsewhere you may find a copy near you anyhow -- Tuesday September 4 is the official release date.

Coming soon

2012-08-30T22:05:52Z

Dragon Ship due out Tuesday.

Currently ranked 49th in Space Opera on Amazon, #6,535 in Books.

Necessities Child #56,936 due February 5

Thanks all, for the support.

Rumor: Uncle shipping Dragon Ship!

2012-08-28T22:34:07Z

Rumor: Uncle shipping Dragon Ship!
http://rolanni.livejournal.com/793826.html

Some news and then a reminder...

2012-08-15T21:12:52Z

The news is that:

Baen.com posts a new free science fiction or fantasy story in the middle of each month to support an upcoming novel. This time the story is Landed Alien, and the novel it supports is our upcoming SF novel Dragon Ship -- due September 4th. The story starts just "below the fold" on the Baen page ...

Feel free to share this link:http://baen.com/

The reminder is:

there's about 24 hours to go on that auction Sharon's started:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320960997773

An auction of interest to fans of certain authors ...

2012-08-09T21:56:22Z

Working notes, many in Sharon's hand, for Mouse and Dragon on auction.

The Green Folder - as sat on by Scrabble Cat
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320960997773

News!

2012-08-08T19:32:13Z

Hey gang, this is the hot-stuff we've been busily sharing with websites and news organizations lately...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2012

Liaden Universe® Audiobook Blitz on September 4

Popular Science Fiction Series Arrives in Unabridged Digital Audio at Audible.com

Waterville, ME – August 6, 2012 – Authors Sharon Lee and Steve Miller announced today that they will release the Liaden Universe® in audio format on Audible.com, concurrent with the hardcover release of newest book in the series, Dragon Ship, from Baen Books. A quarter-century ago, Lee and Miller re-envisioned space opera by adding romance and family values into their first action-adventure novel, Agent of Change. The series now encompasses fifteen books, all of which will be available for download September 4 at www.audible.com/liaden.

The Liaden series will be one of the largest single-day, single-author releases in audiobook history. The series has been divided into four groups, or sequences, each read by its own accomplished narrator. Sample excerpts from the first book in each sequence will be available on the website as well.

The four sequences are: The Books of Before, narrated by Kevin Collins: Crystal Soldier, Crystal Dragon, Balance of Trade; The Space Regencies, narrated by Bernadette Dunne: Local Custom, Scout's Progress, Mouse and Dragon; The Agent of Change Sequence, narrated by Andy Caploe: Agent of Change, Conflict of Honors, Carpe Diem, Plan B, I Dare; The Theo Waitley Sequence, narrated by Eileen Stevens: Fledgling, Saltation, Ghost Ship, Dragon Ship.

Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have been working in the Liaden Universe® since 1988, and their unique infusion of romantic space opera has garnered awards from the science fiction, YA, and romance communities. Lee and Miller recently received the Skylark Award for lifetime achievement, given by the New England Science Fantasy Association. Previous recipients include Sir Terry Pratchett, Anne McCaffrey, George R.R. Martin, and Isaac Asimov.

Lee and Miller began working together in the 1980s as co-owners of Bookcastle and Dreamsgarth, a genre shop in Reisterstown, Maryland; they met as creative writing students at UMBC in the late 1970s where Miller had also been Curator of the Science Fiction Research. Collection and Lee worked in the Modern Languages Department.

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Lee & Miller are available for appearances throughout the state of Maine, New England, and the Mid-Atlantic.