As I mentioned over the weekend, Western Shore, the latest Juliet McKenna novel from Wizard’s Tower, is now available in the usual shops. Meanwhile Juliet, bless her, has been very busy.

First up on her own website she has posted a fascinating article about the worldbuilding process that was necessary to create the book. Lots of geography research was involved.

Also, on SciFi Fantasy Network, she has an article about the need to get feedback on your novel during the writing process.

Finally, if you happen to be anywhere near Lancaster University on Thursday evening, Juliet will be giving a talk:

This Thurs, @LancasterUni Nuffield, #Fantasy author @JulietEMcKenna will be giving a talk at 7pm! #Lancaster #Author pic.twitter.com/xvIuIEqpQa

— J. S. Collyer (@JexShinigami) January 25, 2016

I do love those Ben Baldwin covers, and I see that Juliet has a new author photo. Yes, that’s Lou Abercrombie at work again.