http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8#c031c319-94ef-4a87-86b4-6e6c4cbeb022 Just finished Black Magic Woman. I thoroughly enjoyed it! My favorite kind of book, lots of action and magic with some humor on the top. Well done, Justin. I'm looking forward to Quincey Morris' next adventure, and have already recommended this book to several friends. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:06:44 GMT http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8#c031c319-94ef-4a87-86b4-6e6c4cbeb022 Lisa )0( 2008-04-02T02:06:44Z http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8#57198a04-cd40-4a6c-bf95-251ca9457033 congratulations on your publication! :) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:14:27 GMT http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8#57198a04-cd40-4a6c-bf95-251ca9457033 Belle 2008-03-26T22:14:27Z http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8#09adf661-bae9-4ba5-8119-68543a9480eb I picked up the book at Border's this weekend, and I planned on starting it tonight....before I read your post. Now that I've read your post, I may develop a headache and need to go home sick, just so I can start reading the book...now! Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:01:49 GMT http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8#09adf661-bae9-4ba5-8119-68543a9480eb Lisa )0( 2008-03-26T13:01:49Z http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8#b3b0d9fd-5df4-4aa4-927f-8fcce44a998f No doubt about it, I have to get this Book Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:45:50 GMT http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8#b3b0d9fd-5df4-4aa4-927f-8fcce44a998f Achbar 2008-03-07T12:45:50Z http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8#c7af8599-b3e2-4a6e-86de-e30ad0b22afa It gives me immense pleasure to announce the publication of my urban fantasy novel, BLACK MAGIC WOMAN. It’s in most bookstores, and available online from Amazon and other dealers. Here are 13 things you didn’t know about BLACK MAGIC WOMAN -- both the plot and the book itself. 1. The hero (well, one of them), Quincey Morris, is the great-great-grandson of the Texan who died at the end of the original DRACULA. Contending with supernatural evil has become something of a Morris family tradition. 2. The book was released in the UK and Australia on January 8th. The North American release date was pushed back to January 29th because of a problem at the North American printer. 3. African “muti” magic sometimes involves the use of human organs – which must be “harvested” while the victim is still alive. 4. "White" witch Libby Chastain, Quincey's partner in the investigation, is bisexual, and a devout practitioner of what she calls "serial monogamy." 5. Jim Butcher, author of the "Dresden Files" novels, was kind enough to read the manuscript pre-publication. As quoted on the book's cover, he calls BLACK MAGIC WOMAN "the best manuscript I've ever been asked to read." 6. Quincey Morris is terrified of snakes, having almost died from snakebite as a young boy. If only he knew…. 7. Simon R. Green, author of the John Taylor 'Nightside" novels, was sent an advance reading copy of BLACK MAGIC WOMAN and said, "This is a novel that's packed with story and engaging characters, and I can't wait to read the next one." 8. "White" magic cannot be used to do harm to somebody -- which doesn't mean that you can't use it sometimes to kick somebody’s ass, as Libby Chastain knows full well. 9. Waterstones, the largest UK bookstore chain, has designated BLACK MAGIC WOMAN as its featured SF/Fantasy title of the month. It's got its own display in each of their 300-some stores. And if that ain’t freakin’ awesome, I don’t know what is. 10. It’s possible to drive off a bunch of zombies without having to “kill” them. All you need is the right magic – and a skilled magician to use it. 11. The South African national police really does have an Occult Crimes Investigation Unit, although my character, Garth Van Dreenan, is not based on any real person. 12. Vampires really do hate sunlight. A lot. 13. When you make a deal with the devil, the notes come due in brimstone. Thanks for indulging me, everybody. I hope I've piqued your interest and that you'll take a look at my novel. I'm kinda proud of it. Justin www.justingustainis.com Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:56:46 GMT http://fantasybooks.tribe.net/thread/ea187997-7ab5-4e74-80f2-d392d0fcfed8#c7af8599-b3e2-4a6e-86de-e30ad0b22afa Justin 2008-02-02T15:56:46Z