Eclipse is an original anthology series. This became very clear to me this morning. I was in touch with the publisher, Jason Williams, who is currently reading Eclipse 1, and seems to like it a lot. That was very encouraging. When you’ve been the only person working on something, you always wonder how other people will receive it. I’m now even more confident that the world will like it. Anyway, while I’m awaiting copy-edits and stuff for Eclipse 1, I’m already turning my attention to Eclipse 2. I just sent out the very first invitation, and will send out more in the next week. This is one of the real fun parts of doing a project like this. And, I might even have a short open submission period for this one. Hmm.

Well, this was disappointing.

Well, I’ve posted the final contents for Eclipse on the main Eclipse page. I’m delighted that Eileen Gunn, Bruce Sterling, and Garth Nix now complete the book. I think it’s come together remarkably well, especially given where things were a while ago. I’ve got to write some story notes and get the manuscript in pretty darn quick, but it’s almost a wrap. This puppy will be on the shelves in October. I hope to do something to promote it at World Fantasy in November. I’ll keep you clued in about that.

I think I need a new Terry Pratchett book. Not want, mind you. Need. Only a few months to go.