December is here and with it the holiday gift-giving season!
When it comes to objects, I’m a minimalist. Those authors who have been in my home know this. Though nice, I have few things. I have my signed books—some on bookcases, others on my desk. I have two pieces of artwork on my walls, both framed Michael Whelan signed prints. I don’t have a couch. I don’t have a recliner. I have a Mac on my desk, an iPad on my night stand, and a new television powered by Netflix that I watch from my computer chair when I need to decompress while doing web work.
That doesn’t mean I don’t have a wish list though. There are some really cool items out there and this is the season I begin thinking, “Wouldn’t it be neat if I had X or X or X or X?”
For the month of December I’ll post some of my own personal picks, some of which I’m sure will also excite some of you, maybe to the point you add them to your own gift wish lists!
Day 24: The Black Prism by Brent Weeks
While returning from a holiday trip to California, I stopped by the home of fantasy author Brent Weeks to say hello and chit chat for an hour. I’ve only known him for four or five months but I immediately liked him from the start. He is hilarious, smart, and has a keen interest in everything that is happening in the industry.
I decided it might be fun to video him telling you why The Black Prism will make a great holiday gift! The result is above.
Love that wink at the end. Ha!
If you haven’t read Brent’s work, definitely try The Black Prism. He has created an interesting magical system using color and I think fans of Brandon Sanderson or Patrick Rothfuss might really dig it.
To view the other Gifts For the Geek, click HERE!
It’s now Christmas Eve and I think I’ll scurry away to put on my outfit for tomorrow…
