EUOLogy: My History as a Writer

NOTE: The following is kind of a response to a thread on my forums. It grew too long to post there, and I felt that it might be of more general interest to other readers out there. So I've moved it here, and will link it in the thread. I reference the boards and people posting there, but you don't really need to know who they are to understand the essay.

MY HISTORY AS A WRITER

I've been thinking that I should give a little bit of an explanation of my history as a writer for those of you who don't know. I think it might give you some context for some of the posts I've made, and things people are saying in the forums about my unpublished novels. Read on if you want a little context.

Upcoming Books by Brandon (And Warbreaker deal news)

A little tidbit of news. We just finalized negotiations on a four-book contract, including two books in the Warbreaker series and two books starting a new series. First book of Warbreaker is scheduled for a May 2009 release. Huzzah!

Harry Potter Midnight Signing!

The kind folks over at Borders have invited me in to come do a signing/reading during their Harry Potter midnight party event on Friday, July 20th (With HP7 being released at midnight).

Brandon Sanderson Newsletter for July 2006

Hello! Thank you all for your interest in me and my work. I have several points of exciting news for this letter, and not all have to do with my books.

MISTBORN Book Tour 2006

I'll be doing various signings around the country to promote MISTBORN. I'll keep a running total of them here, so check back to see when the dates get filled in. I'll also post them in my blog.