This Week’s Final Cut In Movies show (01/31/09): Inkheart

On this week’s show, M. B. Weston will discuss Inkheart, the dangers of adapting a novel to the big screen, yet another rule to follow if you ever find yourself caught in a science fiction or fantasy movie, and other science fiction and fantasy news.

The show will air from 8:00-9:00am & pm and re-air throughout the week at the same times on www.adastraradio.com. To listen to tonight's show:

Missed Saturday's edition of The Final Cut? Don’t worry, you can catch the re-runs each day from 8:00-9:00am & pm at www.adastraradio.com, or you can download the podcast at M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or by following this link on iTunes.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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M. B. Weston’s Speech in Polk County Postponed

M. B. Weston has postponed her speech at the Polk County Christian Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber will still meet at it's regularly scheduled time. Her speech has not yet been rescheduled.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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This Week’s Final Cut In Movies show (01/24/09): The Day the Earth Stood Still

On this week’s show, M. B. Weston will discuss The Day the Earth Stood Still, the Academy Award Nominations, and other science fiction & fantasy news.

The show will air from 8:00-9:00am & pm and re-air throughout the week at the same times on www.adastraradio.com. To listen to tonight's show:

Missed Saturday's edition of The Final Cut? Don’t worry, you can catch the re-runs each day from 8:00-9:00am & pm at www.adastraradio.com, or you can download the podcast at M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or by following this link on iTunes.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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Ad Astra Radio & The Final Cut in Movies Back on the Air!

Ad Astra Radio (www.adastraradio.com) is back on the air, meaning M. B. Weston's radio program, The Final Cut in Movies, is back on the air as well. Listen in this weekend for a brand new show on The Day the Earth Stood Still!

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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A Prophecy Forgotten Now Available in India!

A Prophecy Forgotten is now available in India through Infibeam.com. If you live in India and you want to read a copy of A Prophecy Forgotten, you can get it by clicking here!

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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M. B. Weston’s Events for the Week: 01/19/09 to 01/25/09

Here are M. B. Weston's author and radio events this week:

  • 01/20/08 11:00-1:30
    Christian Chamber of Commerce–Lee County Chapter
    Speaking and Book Signing
  • 01/21/08 11:00am to 1:30pm
    Christian Chamber of Commerce–Collier County Chapter
    Speaking and Book Signing
  • 01/22/08 11:00am to 1:30pm
    Christian Chamber of Commerce–Charlotte County Chapter
    Speaking and Book Signing
  • 01/24/08 10:30am-7:00pm
    Barnes & Noble
    10:30am-12:00pm: Writing Workshop
    12:00pm-2:00pm: Book Signing
    7:00pm-9:00pm: MC For Open Mike (Be there for my famous Top 10 list!)
  • 01/24/08 8:00pm-9:00pm (and throughout the week at the same times)
    The Final Cut in Movies radio program on Ad Astra Radio.
    Click here to listen, and then click the blinking "Listen Live" button on the top right, or download the podcast at M. B. Weston's Podcasts site.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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The Elysian Chronicle: January 09

Breaking News

The A Prophecy Forgotten Limited Edition is still available…
Wandering Sage made a limited edition print run of A Prophecy Forgottenfor DragonCon, and I’ve still got a few left. If you are interested in purchasing one (signed, of course), please e-mail me at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com.

If you live in South Florida, you can purchase a copy of the limited edition:

  • At Barnes & Noble on January 24th from 12:00 to 1:45 pm during my book signing.
  • At the Crew Walkathon at Fleishman Park.

Out of the Shadows: Book II of the Elysian Chronicles is with the editor!
We’re looking at about a month or a month-and-a-half, barring any really bad issues with the manuscript that will need to be changed. No promises, but we are working on it. I will keep everyone posted on my blog, To Elysia and Back Again (www.mbwestonblog.com).

If you want to receive a postcard, notifying you as soon as new books in the Elysian Chronicles series are released, click here and fill out the form!

It’s official: The Sword of the Vanir: Book III of the Elysian Chronicles is under contract!
Keep checking my blog, www.mbwestonblog.com, for up-to-date information regarding the third book in the Elysian Chronicles series.

Listen to A Prophecy Forgotten the way I intended it to sound.
I’m podcasting a chapter every few weeks. Check it out on my blog, http://www.mbwestonblog.com. I just added Chapter 7 this week.

These are the current chapters I have uploaded so far:

Hopefully, I will get Chapter 7 out sometime this week.

Author Events

The Final Cut In Movies Radio Program:
Ad Astra has been off the air since Thanksgiving, but they are back on the air as of this week. My first new show will broadcast next Saturday. Every Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 am & pm, catch me on The Final Cut in Movies radio program at www.adastraradio.com.

  • Lee County Christian Chamber of Commerce Meeting
    I’ll be speaking to the Lee County Christian Chamber of Commerce on January 20th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. I’ll be signing books there as well.
  • Collier County Christian Chamber of Commerce Meeting
    I’ll be speaking to the Collier County Christian Chamber of Commerce on January 21st from 11:00am to 1:00pm. I’ll be signing books there as well.
  • Charlotte County Christian Chamber of Commerce Meeting
    I’ll be speaking to the Charlotte County Christian Chamber of Commerce on January 22nd from 11:00am to 1:00pm. I’ll be signing books there as well.
  • Radio Interview: Praise FM 89.5
    Catch me on Praise FM 89.5 on Friday, January 23rd, from 5:00 to 5:30pm with Arnie Coones. If you don’t live in South Florida, you can still listen in at www.praisefm.com.
  • Writing Workshop: Barnes & Noble, Naples, FL
    I’ll be conducting a writing workshop for teenagers and adults at Barnes & Noble from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on January 24th, although it will probably take less than that amount of time.
  • Book Signing: Barnes & Noble, Naples, FL
    Catch me at Barnes & Noble on January 24th from 12:00pm to 1:45pm in Naples, FL where I will be signing A Prophecy Forgotten. If you haven’t gotten the new paperback edition, now is a good time to get one and get it signed.
    **I’ll also be selling the final copies of the A Prophecy Forgotten Limited Edition paperback as well.
  • Open Mike Night: Barnes & Noble, Naples, FL
    We’re bringing back open mike night this January. Join us on January 24th at 7:30pm, and be sure to bring your talent. (Trust me, you don’t want to have to listen to me come up with lame jokes for two hours.)
  • Polk County Christian Chamber of Commerce Meeting
    I’ll be speaking to the Polk County Christian Chamber of Commerce on January 30th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. I’ll be signing books there as well.
  • Carrollwood Day School Authors Day
    I’ll be presenting writing workshops to the students at Carrollwood Day School in Tampa, FL during their Authors Day on February 5.
  • Crew Walkathon for their Haiti mission trip
    On February 7th, I’ll be at Fleishman Park for Crew’s Walkathon. I’ve got a booth, and I’ll be selling books and t-shirts. I’m not sure what time this starts yet, so watch my blog for more information.
  • MegaCon
    Catch me again at MegaCon this year in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center from February 27th through March 1st.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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Radio Interview: January 23rd, 5:00pm, Praise FM 89.5

If you live in Southwest Florida, be sure to tune in to Praise FM 89.5 on Friday, January 23rd, at 5:00 pm. M. B. Weston will be on the air with Arnie Coones, talking about her book signing at Barnes & Noble on the 24th.

If you don't live in Southwest Florida, you can still listen in by going to www.praisefm.com and clicking "listen in."

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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M. B. Weston Invited Back To DragonCon

DragonCon, one of the biggest science fiction and fantasy conventions in America, has invited fantasy author M. B. Weston to return as a guest this September. Weston does nott have a panel schedule yet, but she will keep everyone posted regarding her schedules and where to find her as the convention nears on her blog To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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M. B. Weston’s New Events for January 2009!

M. B. Weston's 2009 speaking, convention, and signing schedule is filling up. Here are her newest events:

  • 01/20/08 11:00-1:30
    Christian Chamber of Commerce–Lee County Chapter
    Speaking and Book Signing
  • 01/21/08 11:00am to 1:30pm
    Christian Chamber of Commerce–Collier County Chapter
    Speaking and Book Signing
  • 01/22/08 11:00am to 1:30pm
    Christian Chamber of Commerce–Charlotte County Chapter
    Speaking and Book Signing
  • 01/24/08 10:30am-7:00pm
    Barnes & Noble
    10:30am-12:00pm: Writing Workshop
    12:00pm-2:00pm: Book Signing
    7:00pm-9:00pm: MC For Open Mike (Be there for my famous Top 10 list!)
  • 01/30/08 11:00am to 1:30pm
    Christian Chamber of Commerce–Polk County Chapter
    Speaking and Book Signing 

If you are interested in having M. B. Weston speak to your writing group or your classroom, please e-mail her at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com.

These events already scheduled for 2009:

  • 02/05/09, All Day
    Carrollwood Day School's Author's Day
    Speaker and Book Signing
  • 02/27/09 to 03/01/09
    MegaCon, Orlando, FL
    Book Signing
  • 03/27/09 to 03/29/09
    ImagiCon, Birmingham, AL
    Panelist and Book Signing

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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