Skyler White

M’lady has no idea I’m posting this, but there appears to be hope for Thrall as he trolls the ‘Net:

In the meantime, there is in fact some big news … and Falling, Fly scored a solid review at major trade pub Library Journal, where it’s the only starred Sci-Fi/Fantasy title for the month of March!

“Strong storytelling and an unusual interpretation of vampires should attract fans of supernatural fiction and urban fantasy to this outstanding debut.”

Craft? We got craft, too! Skye is a featured author at the Writing Raw literary community. Check out her interview here. She also stopped by Witchy Chicks, home of paranormal favorites like Anya Bast, Yasmine Galenorn, Linda Wisdom, Annette Blair, Kate Austin, Lisa Croll Di Dio and more, to answer the question “Why Angels?”.

And though I want Skye to sell enough books to help us comfortably afford Avatar 3-D tickets, we still think it’s pretty cool that you can check and Falling, Fly out electronically from the Brooklyn Public Library.

Bitter hugs,

Thrall

Had a blast at Dallas’ All-Con this weekend. What a wonderful, fun, easy well-done event! The coordinators, talent, volunteers and fans were all amazing people, and I got to meet many of them.  Thank you for a great time!

Tall, dark (and yellow), and Mandalorian ...

Always partial to winged folk

Skye and Thrall at the masquerade ball

I even set Thrall free for an evening, on the condition that he take me dancing. He was obedient, if perhaps excessively vigilant in resupplying my drinks.

“Thrall! Come here! You’ve got to see this!” There is no rest for me.

Despite the All-Con hordes who give her no rest, Skye is nonetheless excited about the following photos from fellow dark tales author Claudia D. Christian, she of the beautiful website and miserable stories fame:

Olivia peeks from the shelves of Books-a-Million in Gainesville, GA

Lovely Claudia D. Christian nabs 'and Falling, Fly' at her local bookstore

(Remember, deep in the recesses of Ms. Christian’s site, you’ll spy a picture of Skye’s inner writing sanctum.)

Skye would love to see photos of YOU holding and Falling, Fly. Send her a note to find out how to email photos to her!

Bitter hugs,

Thrall

With Skye away twisting minds and taking names among the gamers, burlesque dancers, roller-derby girls and Rocky Horror buffs at Dallas’ All-Con this weekend, we happily turn over the stage to a brand new web comic serial by Skye’s best friend, Mo Hayden. Be sure to subscribe to her RSS feed so you can relish her breathtaking artwork and heartfelt storytelling.

The Lay of the Lacrymer by Mo Hayden:

The Lay of the Lacrymer by Mo Hayden

Visit her official site for more.

Bitter hugs,

Thrall

Skye grows more and more pleased with her growing How Art Thou Damned tattoo photo gallery:

Want to participate? She’d love to have you! Simply photograph your tattoo, mask, body paint or what have you, and upload it to the gallery!

Don’t have a tattoo of your own? Simply send Skye an SASE (the address is in the gallery), and she’ll mail you some tattoos for you and your friends. Better yet, ask her in person at an upcoming event or convention (like All-Con in Dallas and Comicpalooza in Houston this March; or RWA National in Nashville this June).

Come play!

Bitter hugs,

Thrall

Hugo-winning novelist John Scalzi, who moonlights as a creative consultant for Stargate: Universe, hosts an essay by Skye in his widely read ‘The Big Idea’ column.

From Scalzi hiz-self:

“Angels and demons and neuroscientists, oh my! Skyler White’s got ‘em in her novel and Falling, Fly, and she’s not afraid to use them. She’s also not afraid to go deeper and look at what those angels and demons mean – not just in the literal sense of being angels and demons, but what these creatures might represent in the zeitgeist… and to her as an author. And now she’s here to lay it all out for you.”

From Skye:

“My big idea is a bit of a dirty word. It’s archaic and medieval and I’ve spent the last two years concerned some editor or critic will paste it to my work, and I’ll be branded with it.”

Find out what her dirty word is, read the rest of the article, and participate in the discussion at Scalzi’s Whatever blog.

As the mountain of initial release publicity subsides, some interesting new and Falling, Fly reviews emerge.

From Fatally Yours:

“From its sophisticated, intelligent writing style to its compelling characters to its reinvention of vampire lore, and Falling, Fly had me hooked from page one. It’s a book that’s hard to put down once you start reading and extremely rewarding once you reach its end. It’s the perfect novel for hopeless romantics, sinners, saints and those in the mood for a completely different vampire novel. Highly recommended!”

From Mondo Vampire:

“and Falling, Fly is a wonderfully strange novel … among the best vampire writing I have read in years. Skyler White is a writer to watch and a name to remember … [she] crams so many ideas into this book that it is bursting at the seams. Memory, myth, allegory, and desire all get a metaphysical work-out …  I’m telling you, people, this is the kind of author who will have a cult following in a few years, if not a lot sooner. I can see fans of unconventional fantasy writers like Tanith Lee appreciating what White is doing.”

At Fantasy Dreamer’s Ramblings:

“and Falling, Fly is a dark and lush, uniquely told love story that isn’t to be taken lightly. A definite reading requirement for those who like a book that makes them think and remain in their thoughts long after it’s put down.”

At Patricia’s Vampire Notes:

“Not only are the ideas presented in a unique, powerful way but the author’s poetic writing  draws you into her fantastic world and holds you tight.”

There’s an interview and giveaway at Fang-tastic Books, with some interesting questions:

“In your world all creatures that are “Other”, like the Reborn and the Damned, they are all called to hell, but why? Can they be “fixed” or just “enlightened” to their condition?”

Off to pack for Dallas’ All-Con …

Skye recently spoke with Austin Artists, a brand new local video magazine that’s seen explosive growth in the last few months. She becomes their first author interview, joining an impressive lineup of previous profiles of musicians, visual artists, chefs and more.

Be sure to visit Austin Artists and fan them on Facebook to keep abreast of the best in Austin arts and entertainment!

All the way from Vienna, Austria, we have an interview from Amberkatze’s Book Blog wherein Skye dishes about what sort of paranormal creature she’d like to be. Thrall had no idea. There’s a contest, too, so be sure to enter; you’ll also find another contest at Tynga’s Reviews.

“They’re both so deeply messed-up!” Which and Falling, Fly characters is she talking about? Find out in the interview at mis(h)takes. Check out Book Bound for Skyler’s take on what ethical consumerism means to vampires, and Suburban Vampire for more on the book’s feminist overtones.

Skye’s last two posts at the blog of her publisher, Penguin, ran late last week:

“Two things can kill desire: despair and consummation. Writers write from themselves. But they also write for you. We want to share our angels.”

You can also learn about some of and Falling, Fly’s easter eggs.

Reviews, then, is it? From VampChix (with contest!):

“Lush, decadent and dark, and Falling, Fly is a heady undertaking, and masterfully done … I highly suggest you read this book slowly to savor every delectable word.”

Authors! They walk among us! Read Skye’s two-part craft series on how to utilize mythological archetypes to solve writing problems at Writer Unboxed.

Finally, and Falling, Fly is keeping good company in the incredibly rich SciFiGuy.ca Urban Fantasy Weekend Report; you can also check out Skye’s interview and giveaway there, where the comments keep rolling in.

Bitter hugs,

Thrall

Thanks to everyone who came out to make it such a special night!