Category Archives: GGK’s Words
On Readings
Public performances are another aspect of the writer’s business about which I feel some ambivalence. There are ironies here: I enjoy reading aloud, and I derive a great deal of pleasure from meeting readers. What’s the problem, then? Well, I’ve … Continue reading
GGK’s note on reviews
There have, of course, been negative reviews over the years, too. I thought of urging Deborah Meghnagi to include some, but it seemed both masochistic and a little bit ‘cute’. Most of the time what this author (any author?) wants … Continue reading
Site Essays
GGK’s Original Introduction to Brightweavings: Somewhere on this site is the quote from Cato the Elder that I used for years in reply to queries about the absence of an ‘official’ website about me or my work. Cato is said … Continue reading
Guy Kay – Interview with CBC
Q & A with Guy This interview has been taken from the official Ysabel website of Penguin Canada, with permission. Q: One of your trademarks as an author is to take real historical events and settings and use them … Continue reading
Toastmaster address at WFC 2007
Toastmaster Address, World Fantasy Awards 2007 This was the toastmaster address GGK delivered at the World Fantasy Awards banquet in Saratoga Springs, at WFC 2007. It lacks the ad libs and the laugh track, but does have an addendum with … Continue reading