Richard Harland's Worldshaker

Yesterday was the launch of Richard Harland's 15th novel, Worldshaker. The afternoon was a blast (Cat Sparks's photos here); moreover, I picked up my copy, got it signed, took it home, and started to read it. Aussies, buy it now; Americans, Simon & Schuster (yes, that Simon & Schuster) will be bringing it out in due course; Brits, it's been picked up by a UK publisher the name of which I don't recall, but keep glued to Amazon.co.uk and I'm sure it will turn up there soon.

The first few chapters are terrific, and the world-building is the real star. Richard's done a great job setting the stage: social structures, aesthetics, moral systems, family dynamics, class conflict, and a heapin' helpin' of rich-and-sticky STEAMPUNK. Plus, Richard's a nice guy, so you should buy his book.