Wow, it’s been a LONG time since I posted!
It’s been a very busy year for me! I moved back to Virginia, where I grew up, in January–right, of course, when they were having terrible snow. Go me!
I’ve had two books come out this year already, and two more are due out before December 31. Plus, I have rereleases of FOUR other books. I think this may be some kind of record, and I couldn’t be more excited!
I hit two big milestones this year. First, I’ll be celebrating 25 years as a published fiction writer come September. And secondly, in November, I will see my 50th novel hit the shelves. When did all this happen?
That 50th book is also the third book I’ve done set in the world of Assassin’s Creed. Unlike the (very cool!) coffee table books from Insight Editions, “Blackbeard’s Journal” and the “Abstergo Employee Handbook,” this is a full-length novel, and (as it’s Assassin’s Creed) it’s a historical to boot.
Here’s what Amazon has to say about it thus far, and here’s a handy-dandy link if you’d like to preorder: https://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-Heresy-Christie-Golden/dp/1945210028
“From New York Times bestselling author Christie Golden comes an original story set in the universe of Assassin’s Creed. Reliving the memories of his ancestor who fought beside Joan of Arc, high-ranking Templar Simon Hathaway slowly uncovers secrets of the past that could dangerously impact his present…and that of the entire Templar order.
An endless conflict. An old wrong. A new revelation.
Simon Hathaway, member of the Templar Inner Sanctum, brings a cool head and detached manner to his new role as Head of Abstergo Industry’s Historical Research Division.
But Simon also has an insatiable curiosity, and is fascinated by the thought of experiencing history first-hand through his ancestor–Gabriel Laxart, who fought alongside the legendary Joan of Arc.
When he enters the newly-designed Animus for its initial project, Simon finds himself unprepared for what he discovers: How deep the conflict between the Templars and the Assassins goes. What Gabriel will do for the woman he both loves and reveres.
And the most dangerous truth of all: Who is the heretic…and who is the true believer.”
Can’t say much more than that, but we’ll be revealing the cover at Salt Lake City Comiccon! Here’s my schedule, and if you can’t make it to any of the panels, my “Home Base” will be the WordFire Press booth, #1501. I’ll be signing and selling books there and look forward to meeting folks!
Thursday, September 1, 2016
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Warcraft: An Inside Look at the Game and Film :: 251A
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Star Trek at 50: Who’s Your Captain? :: 150G
Friday, September 2, 2016
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Assassin`s Creed : Finding Inspiration through History :: 151G with “Heresy” cover reveal!
Saturday, September 3, 2016
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The Many Faces of Star Wars :: 151G
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
How The Clone Wars Changed Star Wars :: 251A
Musings and Meanderings 
Awesome – I look forward to it. (I think this’ll be the first novel that also takes place in the present day? The earlier novelizations/novels were all set in the past, I believe, with none of the Animus framing story.)
Do you know if there’ll be an ebook version?
Not at liberty to say very much right now, I’m afraid, but watch this site–and thanks for your interest! I had an amazing time writing this!
Wow! Many props to you, old friend. Congrats on all your hard earned milestones! So does this mean you will be doing conventions on the east coast now? 🙂 Have fun in Salt Lake!
I have no idea where I’ll be in two months! I gather no moss. 🙂
Hi Christie,
Two questions;
1) Do you ever travel to London? (I live here)
2) Will you be doing more Warcraft books? (Currently enjoying “Arthus”. Please consider writing a book about Cairne Bloodhoof)
Please reply to this comment & not the above so that I’m notified of your reply via email! Thanks!
Hello Max,
I LOVE London, it’s one of my favorite cities (I studied at Cambridge many years ago and loved to travel to London whenever I could.) And trust me if I’m doing more Warcraft books, I’ll make sure people hear about it! I’d certainly love to do more. And despite what I was “forced” to do to Cairne, I loved him. :*(
Wait maybe I’m missing something, I’m a new Warcraft player and wondering what you did to Cairne?
Having discovered him, it seems he is what I thought Thrall was. I think Cairne is my new Warcraft crush. Anyway… a book on Cairne is possible right? (I’ll be reading your book on Thrall next).
O.O ….I’ll be over here.
Hi Christie,
After reading Arthus, all mystery has been removed, his intruiging appeal lost. He’s quite simply a fool. Prepared to give everything to save his people at whatever cost that may be.
HOWEVER, I have a sudden surge of respect for Paladins after reading Arthus. Their unshakable belief in the light makes them strong. Previously I asked if you would consider writing about Cairne but Tirion… now there is a story!
Perhaps a hint at a new WoW book? Maybe there’s one in the pipeline.
Max