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Tor After Dark: June Edition

June 11, 2020May 15, 2024Rachel Taylor

Missed Tor After Dark this month? Don’t worry, we’re recapping all the fun times with S. A. Hunt, Katherine Addison, and Kate Elliott right here!

In her first Instagram Live EVER, S. A. Hunt, author of opens in a new windowBurn the Dark and upcoming novel opens in a new windowI Come With Knives, took over our Instagram for Tor After Dark on June 9! She kicked things off by showing her audience some of her most treasured keepsakes (including some sweet enamel pins), and reading a thrilling selection from I Come With Knives. After her reading, Hunt took audience questions, engaging with new and old fans alike.

Want to watch the recording? Check it out on our Instagram opens in a new windowhere!

Interested in joining us for our next Tor After Dark special? Check out the schedule here!

Events / Lists

Tor After Dark: May Edition

May 6, 2020May 15, 2024Rachel Taylor

Missed Tor After Dark this month? Don’t worry, we’re recapping all the fun times with A. K. Larkwood, Jenn Lyons, and Alaya Dawn Johnson right here!

We are so thrilled that A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name, joined us all the way from the United Kingdom for Tor After Dark! To kick off the night, Larkwood greeted fans and dove into a reading from her book, aided by the helpful mug of whiskey lovingly brought by her wife (RELATIONSHIP GOALS).

After the reading, Larkwood took questions from fans, including questions about the next book in The Serpent Gates series, which of her characters she’d like to invite to a dinner party, and her inspiration for her writing. She also showed off some of her lovely crochet figures of her characters and now we are jealous. Does anyone want to teach us how to crochet so we can have our own Unspoken Name crafts?!

Looking for a recap of April Tor After Dark events? Look no further. Interested in joining us for our next Tor After Dark special? Check out the schedule here!

Author Features / Behind the Scenes / Events

Tor After Dark: April Edition

April 15, 2020May 16, 2024torforge

Missed Tor After Dark this month? Don’t worry, we’re recapping all the fun times with TJ Klune and John Scalzi right here!

Klunatics, unite! TJ Klune launched Tor After Dark, our new Instagram Live program, on Tuesday, April 14 with a complete Tor Books Insta-takeover. Kicking things off by showing off his kickass sword, TJ introduced himself and his latest book, The House in the Cerulean Sea, to the hundreds of viewers who tuned in. Klune read a short selection from the book and then moved on with a listing out of things that have made him happy during quarantine, including: the TV show Black Sails (GAY PIRATES), his friends who have taken the time to check in on him, and his adorable pets, who made surprise guest appearances on the live stream.

TJ also answered fan questions submitted through social media earlier in the day-some of our favorites included who his favorite Cerulean Sea character is (answer: Chauncey), if he’s single (wow), and if he’d want Netflix to adapt the book into a movie (answer:YESYESYESYESYES).

Before signing off for the night, TJ thanked his friends, fans, and publisher (*blushes*) while reminding everyone to take their medication and to stay safe during the quarantine. Thanks for joining Tor After Dark, TJ!

Read an excerpt of opens in a new windowThe House in the Cerulean Sea here!

Fresh off the wildly successful launch of The Last Emperox, John Scalzi took over the Tor Books Instagram for April 21 for Tor After Dark! In a behind the scenes look, John took viewers on a tour of his home, showing off his extensive book collection, his art pieces (including but not limited to: his own image covered in buttercream frosting, Wil Wheaton on a cat Pegasus, and his daughter’s childhood photos), and his many writing awards.

After special guest appearances from his wife, Krissy (HI KRISSY) and Sugar the cat (HI SUGAR), John answered some of your most burning questions, including-how to pronounced Emperox (answer: Emper-OH, but is you prefer Emper-OX, live your best life), what the Scalzi burrito of the day is (answer: meatloaf burrito), and when the next book comes out (answer: GUYS, THE LAST ONE CAME OUT A WEEK AGO).

Thanks for joining Tor After Dark, John!

Read an extended excerpt of The Last Emperox here!

Interested in joining us for our next Tor After Dark special? Check out the schedule here!

Author Features / Behind the Scenes

Introducing: Tor After Dark!

April 14, 2020May 16, 2024torforge

We’re missing that smokey lounge vibe…so we decided to bring it to you… 🍸

Introducing: Tor After Dark, our new Instagram Live series! Some of your favorite authors are taking over the @TorBooks Instagram for the night and who knows what shenanigans they might get up to 👀.

Check out our schedule below and follow the hashtag #TorAfterDark on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to ask writing questions, learn more, and tell us who you want to see next!

Did you miss TJ Klune’s Tor After Dark takeover? Check out our recap here!