Author Archives: John

What’s coming in 2012

2012 looks like it’s going to have a few interesting titles. We’re still talking to a few people so some projects can’t be announced just yet, but here’s a glimpse of some upcoming books for 2012. Chicon III: The Proceedings. … Continue reading

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Credit cards? Sure… we can do that.

Not a fan of PayPal? Don’t feel like sending a check? We’re now set up to accept credit card paymentss. Because security is as important to us as it is to you, credit card payments can be arranged on request … Continue reading

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Want a deal on great poetry? Yeah… we got that.

For the next few weeks, we’ll be offering a special bundle deal on poetry books by Jay Walker. Order both Flower and where I’m coming from and get them for only $20 + $2 shipping. That’s $4 in savings, plus … Continue reading

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The Merry Blacksmith Press at Boskone 49!

In the southern New England area and looking for a good time? Why not visit Boskone 49, Boston’s #1 regional SF/F con. The special Guest of Honor this year is none other than John Scalzi–one of the hottest, most talented … Continue reading

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Grim Tides are about to roll in

Grim Tides, Tim Pratt’s much-anticipated sequel to Broken Mirrors, will begin its on-line serialization on January 2, 2012 at marlamason.net.  New chapters will be posted each Monday and will run for approximately six months. Following that, we’ll be releasing the … Continue reading

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Extending our FREE shipping deal on A Giant in the House…

A Giant in the House & Other Excesses Daniel Pearlman is a master of the literary fantastic. His stories expand the imagination as he explores the boundaries of our world and enters the hazy penumbra of perception. These twelve stories … Continue reading

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On Facebook… Everybody Knows You’re a Dog

We’re getting closer to publication time for this long-awaited collection of cartoon brilliance and some of the finest examples of wordplay and humor ever to exist in the English-speaking world. Timothy C. Lockley has proven time after time his ability … Continue reading

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New Poetry at the Merry Blacksmith Press

In plenty of time for the holidays, we have two new poetry offerings ready for eager readers. First up is our second collection from Jay Walker entitled Flower. This book is currently available and should be up at Amazon within … Continue reading

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Fundraising for Leukemia and Lymphoma (Cures)

Merry Blacksmith friend Nick Paisley is raising funds to help find cures and treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. He is taking part in the The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training and will be running a 26.2 mile … Continue reading

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Reading Event at Brown University

6:00 pm tonight, at the Brown University Bookstore, as part of the Speculative Fiction Fest, Daniel Pearlman will be reading from his newly-published collection, A Giant in the House & Other Excesses. This book will be available for purchase from … Continue reading

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