Ravenwood: A Tanyth Fairport Adventure
Coming soon January 4, 2010 to Podiobooks.com.
Tanyth Fairport makes one last pilgrimage in her quest to learn all she can about the herbs and medicinal plants of Aerony before settling down to write her magnum opus. When her trip is interrupted to help a small village, she learns that much of what she knows of the world may not be quite as it seems.
The mad month of November is winding down and the next book is on the horizon. This is NOT another science fiction novel set in the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper, but a Fantasy set in a whole new world. Stay tuned for adventure.
[UPDATE 11/28/09: At 113k words, the first draft is done. I'm probably gonna rest my brain pan and look for music for the podcast tomorrow, then start the second draft. Stay tuned.]
[UPDATE: 11/29/09: New cover art]
[UPDATE: 12/15/09: Second draft done. Release date set]
Comments
Comment from Ignatz
Time: November 27, 2009, 6:07 pm
My ears are perked up for this. I’m very interested to see (hear) what direction your writing talents have taken you in this time, Mr. Lowell.
Comment from Rachel
Time: November 28, 2009, 9:43 am
Thank you. It’s like a wonderful early Christmas present. Now stop blogging and write me some more!
Comment from annoyance
Time: November 30, 2009, 12:31 am
when I think of fantasy I think of Celtic music. I found this album which is the same cc license as your stories. Some of the songs were quite good. http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/34240
Comment from R Mingus
Time: November 30, 2009, 1:42 am
Here’s one from from good ol’ James Curran, try “Celtique” http://www.archive.org/details/jamescurranflutegrooves
Comment from Gail
Time: November 30, 2009, 9:00 pm
What a great answer to the question: “I wonder if Nathan is participating in NaNoWriMo?”
thanks again. I’m going to appreciate it.
Comment from Russ
Time: December 1, 2009, 3:36 pm
WOW! OH Please tell me that we’ll be able to listen to it by the 16th or 17th.
Comment from Thomas Heydt-Benjamin
Time: December 3, 2009, 5:01 am
An early holiday present indeed. Thank you Dr. Lowell!
Comment from larksilver
Time: December 6, 2009, 12:35 am
I am certain that, as ever, the writing will be sound, the story intriguing, and the podcast an auditory delight. I look forward with eagerness and appreciation for these gifts you give to all your readers, and of course with gratitude as well. Thank you for continuing to be one of my favorite contemporary authors, for being so very prolific, and for your generosity in sharing with those of us who lack the financial means (for now!) to show you our appreciation in a more tangible way.
Comment from Chess Griffin
Time: December 10, 2009, 4:46 pm
I really, really look forward to your new work. Thank you once again for working so hard and sharing your stories for everyone to enjoy.
Happy Holidays, Nathan!
Comment from XdbX
Time: December 11, 2009, 6:50 am
Thomas he didnt give us are meds yet? He just gave us with draw again with out giving anything to us.
And i just finished CapShare again. 
Comment from Nate
Time: December 11, 2009, 7:27 am
Wow, Thanks for the encouragement! I’m touched.
XdbX – Sorry, I’m running late because I’ve got to do grades. The second draft is taking longer than I wanted.
Comment from Russell B
Time: December 15, 2009, 12:41 pm
As long as Nate’s writing contains his sense of humor and wit, any story he has time to dispense to the masses is sure to be devoured by us(the greedy vultures who call ourselves fans). Lets face it, if Nate was to record stories on a daily basis, we would still moan that it is not enough.
Comment from Martha Cummins
Time: December 15, 2009, 2:30 pm
I am a new at this. i just bought my first ipod and Quarter Share was my first download. These stories are wonderful. I have all the others and am waiting like a small child for Santa. Hope all is well in your universe and keep the sails unfurled !
Comment from Peter Rudd
Time: December 15, 2009, 7:18 pm
The only way I think we could be satisfied is if we were hooked up to a live feed with Nate just telling stories all day. And since we aren’t all in the same time zone that would mean he would have to be reading 24 hours a day everyday. Hmm, maybe someone should make a robot to do that for him. Just as long as it sounds like him and tells good stories. But then it would probably have to pass the turing test first.
Comment from Ignatz
Time: December 18, 2009, 6:39 am
Jan. 4, you say? I now have something really nice to look forward to in the coming year. Thank you.
Comment from Russell B
Time: December 18, 2009, 11:46 am
Nate, when will you have the Nate robot finished to read to us?
Comment from Nate
Time: December 18, 2009, 6:11 pm
Drop date is January 4. 
Comment from Gordy the cook
Time: January 8, 2010, 1:52 am
I left the first review on iTunes for you last night 6******
Comment from Anne
Time: February 27, 2010, 5:20 pm
I just finished Ravenwood and will be re-playing almost immediately. Thank you again Mr. Lowell.
Sign me up for the dead tree edition boxed set of the Golden Age series! Please write more of Tanath’s world. There are few books featuring a mature woman protagonist, fewer still that speak on herbalism and pioneer wisdom. Other than through podiobooks.com (which I adore and financially support), is there a way to support you, and perhaps your day job…?
Comment from Nate
Time: February 28, 2010, 5:46 pm
Just keep spreading the word, Anne.
The more people who try it, the more people who’ll find something they like.
Thanks for asking.
The day job looks ilke it’s going to lose its funding after a 13 year run, and I’m a bit bummed, but I’ve more irons in the fire than i have hands to handle them, so … I’m cautiously optimistic. Worst case, I have to stay home and write full time
Comment from PavementPilot
Time: March 4, 2010, 6:06 pm
Wow, simply wow. You have amazing writing talents Nate. Now another series that I can not get enough of.
Comment from James
Time: November 27, 2009, 5:50 pm
I can’t wait to hear it!