Hey Everybody,
We wanted to thank you all for supporting us through this journey from April Fool’s joke to actual book coming out today. We are both so grateful to everyone who encouraged us, waited patiently and even ordered or per-ordered the book. We couldn’t have done it without you.
A huge shoot out to the folks at the Nancy Yost Literary Agency: Nancy, Sarah, Natanya, Amy, Sandra, our editor. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating, you all are the best, thank you so much.
On the excellent advice of Jeaniene Frost, Ilona is hiding from the interwebs today but Brandi is on the job and we are checking to make sure there are no problems with orders or links or whatever. Like tv operators, she is standing by.
Dear Authorlords, thank you for this magnificent book! I had the luck due to Time zone to receive it while the Countdown was still ticking and I spent two faboulos sleepless nights caught up in Elara and Hughs lives and battles.
I can’t even begin to describe the awesomeness of this world and all the things glimpsed and hinted at which we will surely see more of in Kate 10 and the following books of the Iron Covenant. I will definetively re-read the book this weekend to enjoy it instead of devouring it. And then probably again and again- as has become my habit it seems ever since I discovered your wonderful books.
Loved the book, love your blog, and I am always in awe of how dedicated you both are. Thank you.
Thank You guys!!!!! I am on vacation in Cozumel and the hotel WiFi is spotty, so this is tge first I have been able to check you blog in a week… Saw tgis and opened my Kindle app and got my book downlaoded!!!!! Will probably read during lay over tomorrow…. Very excited.
I also saw the blog entry about e-mails and messages lambasting you about innkeeper.. ugh! Pft you are great and as disappointing as not having something to read is… Really? I cannot believe people behave so badly and are so nastily demanding. I will be very sad if you decide to break off on that writing project, but understand how some people can turn a project of love into one of dread.
Great job on THIS book thread, and all from an April Fool joke. You guys ROCK!!!
+1. Its free fiction people! Chill out!
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Anybody else think that Elara’s powers might be similar to Retribution Clause short story?
Loved the book. So glad that Hugh wasn’t redeemed by love–he’s redeeming himself. Great plotting and character development.
Yep. Sidling.
Siroun (not Sidling, stupid auto-crumpet)
I’m sorry, I see Pub Day and think we’re going for beers! Loved the book. Posted 5 star review on Amazon. Ready for my re-read now…and a beer!
LMAO me too!!! I’m like why are we going to the pub and what are we celebrating? Oh the new book … sure I can have a beer on that, ABSOFRICKELUTELY!! Thank you so much for an awesome book. I know that Hugh has done alot of not nice things over the entirety of the Kate books. However I always though he was a case of nurture not nature and if he had a chance he could be awesome. There was always just something about him for me that screamed … he’s an ass but a hero on the inside. Thank you so much for this and for the effort you make to bring us joy in our lives.
regarding innkeeper – I would buy it if it wasnt a free to us in parts book, I love the space scene too. I love how you develop character relationships in these books and all your books. Its like we are really living with the characters. I know that some people might be complaining nin’s and Im sorry you have to go through that. Please know that there are some of us that will support you no matter what you do or how you do it. Loyality is important to me and you guys have brought me alot of joy in times when there was little to be had. So THANK YOU and congratulations on another brilliant story. (hope your hands get better quickly)
THANKS.
I loved it! Absolutely loved it! I can’t wait to see the link between the oracle’s mention of the white warlock and this book.
Wonderful book!
Wondering also who Hugh’s parents (and their parents) might have been related to…..
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Saw the book has moved up to Amazon’s Best Seller list. Congratulations.
Thank you for the book. I enjoyed every moment of it.
The book is hot! Can’t wait to read more! Good work! 😀
Dear ‘authorlords’ thanks a lot for all the goodies u provide and for those of us who irritate or test ur patience u can give Lt. EveDallas’ (by JDRobb)comment “thanks for your interest now f*** off”
On another note I loved your new book ..Hugh and Elena both are remarkable..also I loved how Roland was thwarted by Hugh and scared off by Elena..
Thanks a bunch for the beautiful word bouquet ❤
*elara.. sorry spellcheck
I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to see what happens next. You guys never disappoint with either characters or stories. Thanks for the read!
I had preordered the book. It was there when I woke up. I devoured it. I loved it. I was never a huge Hugh fan, but you have convinced me.
Also, My birthday was last week. You gave me a belated present. One of the characters, a were wolf named Karen. We share the same name. Thank you!!!
Sorry I’m late to the party, had to wait until I got paid to buy the book. 12 hours later, and I’ve read it twice already. Excellent work, I loved it. Hope your doctor’s visit went well and you start feeling better soon.
I loved this book so much. Once I finished, I went back and read the latest Kate Daniels, then did a reread of Hidden Legacy, and now back to read Hugh again. Just wanted to say thank you. It has been a difficult week and you have helped me to avoid the news. I am off Facebook for now, so signing up for email updates so that I don’t miss anything. Thank you. Oh, and I got a friend addicted to your novels :). She also appreciates the distraction.
Hellooooooo you wonderful people. I have a two week vacation and bravely kept iron and magic for my holiday . In the past two days I have… been in a taxi to the train station. Train to airport. An hour delay on the plane. Bus from airport to station.train to overnight destination. Car ride for
Four hours. Ferry for four hours. Then we got lost. Eeek. Unpacked the car and sat and looked at the view. My sisters with whom I am on holiday went to bed. I opened up iron and magic. Its 12.53 am. I can’t put it down. I’m going to be soo tired tomorrow. I don’t care. Its wonderful. You are wonderful… . Thank you thank you thank you
You never disappoint. Dealing with my own arm weirdness, totally relate. Will be keeping fingers crossed for you.
Thoroughly enjoyed the book, esp. the crossover scenes.
I took 2 days to read because otherwise I would have wrecked my sleep staying up all night to finish. Starting to reread sections and can’t wait to get the audio book.
Thank you Author Lords for your very hard work, I am one of the silent many that don’t want to bother you much. But I want you to know I appreciate all your books, snippets, free fiction and while do want more you guys have lives and many thanks for letting us know what is going on. For all those “fans” who have gone overboard I will just be thinking very rude thoughts about them.
Dear Authorlords,
I’m sure I am not alone when I say, I own every single book you’ve published, (at least in the English language.). I could not choose one world as superior to another.
I can say, I found Hugh and Elara’s book fabulous. It stands both apart, and as a part of, Kate’s books. I’m thrilled there are additional Hugh books coming which share this world you created, and the characters who populate it.
I also love the Innkeeper books. I am so very sorry some smucks can’t get their heads out of dark places. I’m sorry there are those who are so disrespectful of your time, your talent, and your big-heartedness, and lately, your health, that they feel it’s okay to throw the gift of your words, back at you, as if they have the right to voice complaints, or exclaim, “I want it now!” Would any of your complainer(s) be named Veruca Salt by chance?
I’m sorry I can’t make them go away as fast as any other bad nut/bad egg, would be discarded, but please accept my personal thanks for sharing your words, your time, your world-building, your professionalism, and yourselves in all your various creations.
Your works are an automatic buy for me, regardless of getting, or not, a precious pre-publication peek.
If you have the time, and inclination to let us see into your minds as you work, or create free fiction for a passion project, I’ll be darned if I’m going to try to dictate the when and where that occurs.
I’m simply going to say, Thank you, Ilona and Gordon. I love it!
Thank you really enjoyed it looking forward to reading more! Excited about the next installments of your other books.
Sending good vibes and healing your way.
Hi Ilona & Gordon, I am writing to let you know that I love all of your books & stories, and I am so grateful for everything you write and share with the world. You guys rock my socks! I hope that things go well with your doctor visits, Ilona, and that you find relief for your hands. I know how stressful it is to have medical issues that impact your ability to work (it sucks.), and I am so sorry that the comments of selfish, thoughtless jerks have added to your pain. Best wishes and hugs, Kate Y.
Love the book
I was so very sorry to turn the last page and see that there was not more
thank you
Mary