Events
Writer in Residence – Glendale Library
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eginning March 1 and running through May, I will be the Writer in Residence for the Glendale Library. This means I’ll be doing a portion of my writing work at the library (main branch), be available to anyone with questions about writing, and be giving workshops on writing and publishing.
How cool is that?
Other authors, including Bill Konigsberg, Tom Leveen, Janni Lee Simner, Betty Webb, and Susan Pohlman, will also be writers in residence at other libraries around the state of Arizona. Be sure to check their websites and social media for info.
The Glendale Main Library is located at 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale, AZ 85302.
Check the library calendar for hours and event listings. I’ll also be posting workshop info on the events page at my website, www.amyknichols.com.
Have questions about writing? Want to chat about writing and publishing? Come see me at the library!
WHILE YOU WERE GONE hits shelves today!
Hey everyone! Exciting news around here. The second book of the Duplexity series, WHILE YOU WERE GONE, is officially released into the wild!
Here’s the trailer, in case you haven’t feasted your eyes on it yet:
And here’s what reviewers are saying:
“Danny and Eevee have off-the-charts chemistry. The nonromantic storylines…allow the characters to develop outside of their romance. The novel’s tense and exciting throughout…lots of fun on multiple levels.” – KIRKUS
“Nichols is clever in reimagining characters in the alternate universe, keeping readers entertained throughout. A great modern-day science fiction novel for fans of time travel or the television show Fringe… A fun great back-to-school series to introduce to students as they think about where else they could be and what their lives might be like elsewhere.” – School Library Journal
“Fans of the first book will flock to this one, but the books can easily be read in either order.” – VOYA
“Both Eevees are smart, daring, and attracted to the Danny in their universe. While science is not as prominent in this novel, the sci-fi backstory adds a thought provoking undercurrent to a sweet love story that revolves around larger societal issues.” – Booklist
Sound like something you’re wanting to read? You can get your copy at bookstores everywhere. Here are some handy links to streamline the process for you:
What’s that? You say you want to a signed copy? And you want to get it in person at a book launch party? Well, you’re in luck!
I’ll be having a book launch party this Saturday, August 8th, at 5pm at Changing Hands Phoenix, alongside my friend Austin Aslan who is celebrating the launch of his second novel, THE GIRL AT THE CENTER OF THE WORLD.
Changing Hands Phoenix is located at
300 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ, 85013
The evening will be emceed by fellow author Ryan Dalton whose book THE YEAR OF LIGHTNING will be debuting in December. We’ll also be hosting a raffle of book-related items to benefit the amazing Kids Need to Read. Come along and bring your friends to this family-friendly event! It’s going to be a lot of fun. Oh! And you can get your autographed copy of WHILE YOU WERE GONE.*
(If you can’t make the event, you can still order a signed copy from Changing Hands online or by telephone.)
Thanks for your support! Hope you enjoy the books! ❤
Where I’m Going, Where I’ve Been
(I should totally apologize to Joyce Carol Oates for that title.)
Hey! It’s been a crazy couple of months, which has made for a lonely little blog. But it’s been the good kind of crazy. The kind of crazy that comes with pictures to share.
Westercon
July started with a bang (ha) with a trip to San Diego for Westercon! While I’ve been to more than a couple comic conventions, I’d never been to a science fiction convention, so I didn’t really know what to expect. All I can say is, wow! What a cool experience! While most of the comic conventions I’ve been to focus on the latest pop culture experiences, Westercon was a convention about ideas. The panel topics varied from climate change to colonies on Mars. It was brainy and scientific and I absolutely loved it. One of the highlights was being on panels with William F. Nolan and Larry Niven. (!!!) I also made some new author friends: Lisanne Norman, Fred Wiehe, Thomas Voorhies, and Jason V. Brock. Such a cool convention. If you get a chance to go next year (in Portland), definitely check it out.
Here are a couple of pics:
San Diego Comic-Con
Two days after Westercon ended, I turned around and headed back to San Diego for SDCC 2015.
Ahhh, SDCC. This year was magical to say the least. Not only were my books on display at the Random House booth:
But over the course of the con, I met Peter Capaldi, Guillermo del Toro, Tom Hiddleston, Greg Grunberg, and Curtis Armstrong. I also went to a bunch of NerdHQ panels, asked Zachary Levi to smolder, attended both Nerdist podcasts, played both Battlefront and Project Morpheus, and walked my feet off. It was amazing. Here are some pics:
Teen Lit Fest
The weekend after SDCC, I participated in Teen Lit Fest at the Southeast Regional Library in Gilbert, AZ. I was just one of a dozen or so authors appearing at the event. I not only got to see a few of my friends in the AZ author community there (Tom Leveen, Bill Konigsberg, Amy Dominy, Brian Augustyn, Sara Francis-Fujimura, Mark Rude), I also made friends with new authors and chatted with a bunch of teen readers. It was a really fun event, one I hope to be invited back to in the future. Here are a couple of photos:
Payson Book Festival
And this last weekend, I traveled to northern Arizona to participate in the first ever Payson Book Festival! I shared a table with my friend and fellow author, Patricia Grady Cox, and we had a great time spending the day together up in the cool Payson pines. Here’s a pic of us at work:
The Schrödinger Sessions: Science for Science Fiction Authors
This weekend I’ll be attending the Schrödinger Sessions at the Joint Quantum Institute a the University of Maryland. Holy guacamole, I’m getting a crash course in quantum mechanics! If I’m not too busy entangling my brain with quarks, I’m going to post some blog updates. We’ll see. If not, a full recap and pics when I get back.
WHILE YOU WERE GONE Book Launch!
To cap it all off, next Tuesday (August 4), my second novel, While You Were Gone, hits shelves! I’ll be having a couple of events in August to celebrate the launch. Hope to see you there!
Thanks for being on this journey with me!
School’s out! Time to get your geek on at Phoenix Comicon!
School’s out, which means it’s time to get your geek on! Phoenix Comicon is the perfect way to celebrate the start of summer.
Are you going? If so, come say hello! I’m a guest author again this year, participating in panels and signing books. Here’s where you can find me:
- Books and Authors’ Kickoff – Featuring Arizona Authors : Thursday 7:30pm – 8:30pm
- Author Signing with Amy K. Nichols, Stephen Blackmoore, Leanna Renee Hieber : Friday 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Build a Story with Moderator Ryan Dalton : Friday 6:00pm – 7:00pm
- Good = Perfect? : Friday 7:30pm – 8:30pm
- Signing: Leanna Renee Hieber, Kevin Hearne, Jonathan Maberry, Mur Lafferty, Ann Leckie, Amy Nichols : Saturday 1:30pm – 2:30pm
- What are They Wearing? : Saturday 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Who’s Driving? : Saturday 6:00pm – 7:00pm
- Young Adult: Bridging the Generation Gap : Sunday 10:30am – 11:30am
- Signing:Saundra Mitchell, Amy K. Nichols, Brian Staveley, Chuck Wendig, Jonathan Maberry, Greg van E : Sunday 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Also, be sure to attend the Drinks with Authors event Saturday night at the Sheraton Valley of The Sun, just down the street from the Phoenix Convention Center. Not only will there be a bunch of authors there to hang out with, there will also be book giveaways, including Now That You’re Here and an ARC of While You Were Gone. The event is loads of fun, and benefits Kids Need to Read.
Hope to see you there!
Come see me at Phoenix Comicon!
Hooray! It’s time for Phoenix Comicon, the geekiest pop culture event in all of Arizona!
I’m a guest author this year, and will be appearing on a panel Friday afternoon with Austin Aslan, Beth Cato, Jamie Wyman and Shonna Slayton. We’re going to be talking about…
The Secret Lives of Debut Authors
*cue mysterious music*
How fun does that sound? We’re going to dish all the saucy details you’ve been dying to know.
Here are the details:
The Secret Lives of Debut Authors
Amy K. Nichols, Austin Aslan, Beth Cato, Jamie Wyman, Shonna Slayton
Friday, 430-530pm
Phoenix Convention Center, North 127c
Here’s the link at the Phoenix Comicon website: https://phoenixcomicon.com/programming/1975
Hope to see you there!
