On May 5th, in the evening, Jane Johnson will be interviewing Robin Hobb about her latest book, Assassin’s Fate, published in the UK the day before. The event, with Toppings Bookshop, Bath takes place in Christ’s Church, Julian Road.
Of the book Jane says,
“The most beautiful book I’ve ever published? Certainly the one that tugs most on the heartstrings. Fitz and the Fool – the deepest, most frustrating, elusive, affecting friendship in fiction. These characters have been my constant companions in the past 20 years I’ve been editing these wonderful books. So looking forward to the UK tour – beginning 29 April in London and finishing a week later in Plymouth.
Jane will be interviewing Robin. I’ll be there too, mostly to listen but also, to sign books if people wish it, as I have done so much cover art for Robin. At least that is why I will be signing. I will be there to help celebrate this stunning book, the conclusion to Megan Lindholm aka Robin Hobb’s wonderful series of books.
I still remember meeting Fitz for the first time.
Jane is Robin’s editor, and also edits many of the finest writers in the genre that is fantasy, from George RR Martin to Joe Abercrombie, via the stunningly brilliant Mark Lawrence. It was Jane who commissioned me to do the covers for Robin’s books, and held my hand through the crafting of many of them. I interviewed her some time ago, fascinated by all the books she has had through her mind, on her editing desk, and also all the books she has written. So many books that I love owe their publication to this woman, and I believe that without her fierce championing and loyalty to her writers we would never have seen Game of Thrones rise as it has.
Both of us adore Robin’s writing. Truth be told we are both rather fond of the author too. In some ways I envy Jane, being one of the first to meet Fitz, the bastard son of royalty, Nighteyes, the most beautiful fictional creature in literature today, and one of the first to visit he Six Duchies, meet the dragons, so much.
If you don’t know Robin’s work you need to begin at the beginning with Assassin’s Apprentice. Don’t tell me you don’t read fantasy fiction, just do yourself a favour and sink into this world and read without prejudice.
Tickets selling fast. There are other venues on the tour including The Lonely Planet in London and Waterstones in Plymouth, but this will be the very best.
And here, to the UK tour dates.
And what is the new book about? So many things. Each reader will bring their own truth to it. To me, it’s about the difference between justice and vengeance, and in being so brings it right into our world, and right into our time.
Thanks Harper collins, for bringing Megan, aka Robin Hobb over to our shores.
If you have read all of Robin’s books then you need to get Cloven Hooves by Megan Lindholm. Good luck finding a copy. Time to bring it back into print Harper Collins. I’ll do the cover…..
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