Credit cards? Sure… we can do that.

Not a fan of PayPal? Don’t feel like sending a check? We’re now set up to accept credit card paymentss. Because security is as important to us as it is to you, credit card payments can be arranged on request via phone. Just e-mail us for the details.

Don’t forget to look for us at Boskone and Chicon (and maybe a few others) where we’ll have loads of fine books ready for you to show off to friends and family.

Cheers!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Want a deal on great poetry? Yeah… we got that.

For the next few weeks, we’ll be offering a special bundle deal on poetry books by Jay Walker. Order both Flower and where I’m coming from and get them for only $20 + $2 shipping. That’s $4 in savings, plus we shaved a bit off the shipping costs.

Don’t delay. This is a limited-time-offer.

 
Jay Walker bundle: $20 + $2 shipping

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Merry Blacksmith Press at Boskone 49!

In the southern New England area and looking for a good time? Why not visit Boskone 49, Boston’s #1 regional SF/F con.

The special Guest of Honor this year is none other than John Scalzi–one of the hottest, most talented writers of the past ten years, opinionated raconteur, and current SFWA president. He’s also known for having once taped bacon to a cat.

Other guests include Jerry Pournelle, Daniel dos Santos, Toni Weisskopf, Bruce Schneier, and Trixie Pixie. There will be the usual load of great programming material as well as one heck of an art show and dealers room.

And if you gander about the dealers room this year… you’ll find us! We’ll be bringing along all of our great titles and offering special deals all through the weekend.

When and where?  February 17-19, 2012 at the Boston Westin Waterfront. Check out the Boskone 49 website for more details, and we’ll SEE YOU THERE!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Grim Tides are about to roll in

Cover art by Jenn Reese.

Grim Tides, Tim Pratt’s much-anticipated sequel to Broken Mirrors, will begin its on-line serialization on January 2, 2012 at marlamason.net.  New chapters will be posted each Monday and will run for approximately six months. Following that, we’ll be releasing the official trade paperback version for purchase–well in time, too, for Chicon VII.

Grim Tides is the sixth full-length novel in the Marla Mason urban fantasy series which began with Blood Engines and continued with Poison SleepDead ReignSpell Games, and Broken Mirrors. There is also a short prequel novel about the main character’s early days entitled Bone Shop.

For more information on the Marla Mason series and its availability in print, e-book, and audio editions, visit www.marlamason.net.

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Extending our FREE shipping deal on A Giant in the House…

A Giant in the House & Other Excesses

Daniel Pearlman is a master of the literary fantastic. His stories expand the imagination as he explores the boundaries of our world and enters the hazy penumbra of perception. These twelve stories are like no funhouse mirror you’ve ever seen before.

We’re very pleased to be able to offer this to you and we are now accepting orders. We’re also going to be extending our great deal on shipping! Any orders placed through this website before January 20 will receive FREE domestic shipping or reduced international shipping. Visit the book’s webpage for more details

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

On Facebook… Everybody Knows You’re a Dog

We’re getting closer to publication time for this long-awaited collection of cartoon brilliance and some of the finest examples of wordplay and humor ever to exist in the English-speaking world. Timothy C. Lockley has proven time after time his ability to amuse and entertain readers with his unique perspective on modern life, history, technology, religion, pets, and so much more. You’ve seen his work in such places as Funny Times and the Biloxi Sun Herald. His drawing style and sense of humor are instantly recognizable from a slew of publications across the country.

There is only one Timothy C. Lockley. To have more would be unsettling.

Stay tuned for more details as they develop.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

New Poetry at the Merry Blacksmith Press

In plenty of time for the holidays, we have two new poetry offerings ready for eager readers. First up is our second collection from Jay Walker entitled Flower. This book is currently available and should be up at Amazon within the week.  Check out the order page for more details.

 

 

 

 

Next up is Child-Eyes by Sarah Desimone with illustrations by Rose Sipperley. This book is heading off to the printer now and is available for pre-order. Physical books should be available by the first weekend of December. Any orders placed in November are guaranteed FREE domestic shipping before Christmas.

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned for further details as they develop, and don’t forget that a percentage of all November sales (including pre-orders) will go to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training participant Nick Paisley.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Fundraising for Leukemia and Lymphoma (Cures)

Merry Blacksmith friend Nick Paisley is raising funds to help find cures and treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. He is taking part in the The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training and will be running a 26.2 mile marathon in support of the cause and welcomes your support.

The Merry Blacksmith Press will donate 15% of all profits from the month of November to Nick’s fundraising efforts. You can help us by either checking out some of our fine titles, or going directly to Nick’s fundraising page to contribute more directly.

Thanks!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Reading Event at Brown University

6:00 pm tonight, at the Brown University Bookstore, as part of the Speculative Fiction Fest, Daniel Pearlman will be reading from his newly-published collection, A Giant in the House & Other Excesses. This book will be available for purchase from either the Brown University Bookstore or the author himself, as well as a few other books. He will also be holding a book-signing following the reading. Also reading and signing will be friend-of-Merry Blacksmith author Paul Di Filippo.

Come check it out. It will be a fine night.

Cheers!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Now available for order!

Books on hand being guarded by our faithful Merry Blacksmith hound.

A Giant in the House & Other Excesses

Daniel Pearlman is a master of the literary fantastic. His stories expand the imagination as he explores the boundaries of our world and enters the hazy penumbra of perception. These twelve stories are like no funhouse mirror you’ve ever seen before.

We’re very pleased to be able to offer this to you and we are now accepting orders. Any orders placed through this website before November 12 will receive FREE domestic shipping or reduced international shipping. Visit the book’s webpage for more details.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment