What I spent 2014 doing January–March 2014: Firefight Anyway, the following is an account of my 2014 writing experience for those who are curious. On the other hand, my real love is writing the books-and I don’t want to get so busy that the stories fall by the wayside. On one hand, I enjoy visiting you all and going cool places. I’m still struggling to find a balance I like.

I’ve been away from home far more than I want to be, mostly because of the need to add more touring (along with things like school visits and appearances at teacher/librarian conferences) for Steelheart and The Rithmatist. Having two publishers made for a very challenging tour schedule. (Which kind of fizzled back in 2010 or so, though we’re planning a relaunch.) At the same time, I’ve been jumping back into teen books again after the Alcatraz books.

As this series is my baby, it feels awesome to see people getting to know characters like Dalinar and Kaladin, whom I’ve known for decades. Words of Radiance has been very well received, and enthusiasm for the Stormlight books is very high. You are the ones supporting me in this, my lifelong dream of being a professional writer.Ģ014 was an excellent year for me. I like to be accountable to you, my readers, for what I’m doing. This seemed like a good chance to take a step back and give you all a long-form update on what I’ve been doing lately, and where I am looking for the future. More on that below.) In addition, tomorrow is December 19th-known with fondness as “Koloss Head-Munching Day.” Also my birthday.

Hello, all! I recently turned in Shadows of Self, the new Wax and Wayne Mistborn novel.

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