Rachel Aaron

Rachel Aaron

About Me

Hello, my name is Rachel Aaron, author of Nice Dragons Finish Last, the best-selling writing productivity book 2k to 10k, and The Legend of Eli Monpress, published by Orbit Books. I'm also the author of Fortune's Pawn, the first book in the rollicking fun Paradox Science Fiction trilogy (now complete) under the name Rachel Bach. Confused yet? I know I am!

I was born and raised in Atlanta, but I currently live a lovely, nerdy, bookish life in the mountains of Colorado with my faster-than-the-speed-of-light son, perpetually understanding husband, and overflowing library. I write full time, all the time, but when my family can drag me away from my own books, I love reading fantasy (urban and traditional), Romance (paranormal and Regency), and Science Fiction (all kinds). I also enjoy video games, Minecraft, anime, manga, hanging out at conventions, and overdone, epic things.

Other than my fiction, the internet knows me best for writing very fast. The best way to get to know me is to read my books, my blog, or follow me on Twitter. If you don't feel like being all social media-y, I've also done several interviews, which I've linked below for your convenience.

If you have any specific questions about me, my writing process, or my books, please feel free to contact me, and thank you for reading. It's readers like you who enable me earn a living doing the best job in the world. Thank you!

Yours sincerely,
-Rachel


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Appearances and Interviews

I do occasionally emerge from my Hobbit-hole to make appearances and do interviews, haha.


Beyond Scrivener: Interview with Rachel Aaron (12.04.2015)
GUEST POST: "Why A Nice Dragon" by Rachel Aaron (08.31.2015)
Fantasy Book Critic: Interview with Rachel Aaron about the Heartstrikers Series (08.19.2015)
Smart Bitches Podcast #143. Fantasy, Romance, and the Writing Process - An Interview with Rachel Aaron (05.29.2015)
Science Fiction & Fantasy Marketing Podcast #32 - Traditional Publishing, Indie Publishing, and Writing More Words Per Day with (05.26.2015)
Sword and Laser #216 - Why Genres Don't Matter on the Internet (05.20.2015)
Publishing Profits Podcast: 036: How to Write Faster, Better and Love What You Do With Rachel Aaron (10.29.2014)
SPRT 064 Going From 2k To 10k and Writing Fantasy With Rachel Aaron (09.18.2014)
Sci-Fi Encounters: Interview with Rachel Bach (07.17.2014)
Tabitha from Not Yet Read interviews me about Paradox, Villians & a Spin-off Series (05.20.2014)
SFF Interview Swap: Elizabeth Moon Interviews Rachel Bach (04.09.2014)
"Why Powered Armor?" - a guest post for Orbit Books (02.25.2014)
"Words are Cheap" - article on quick writing and re-writing for IndieRecon 2014 (02.25.2014)
Post Paradox interview with Fantasy Book Critic (11.06.2013)
SFF in Conversation: Rachel Bach on Upsetting the Default (11.01.2013)
Post Spirit's End Interview with Stellar Four (Warning, spoilers!) (11.06.2012)
Podcast interview for The First Million Words (almost entirely writing craft related) (06.11.2012)
My official interview with my publisher, Orbit Books (05.31.2012)
Videochat with myself and fellow authors John Hartness, and Kalayna Price (short and entirely about writing) (10.29.2011)
Interview all about my Eli Monpress series with Mel's Random Reviews (09.27.2011)
Podcast with Dead Robots' Society (mostly talking about writing and word counts) (08.29.2011)
Interview with Civilian Reader (05.04.2011)


Matador Publishing Disclaimer

I'm in no way associated with Matador Publishing, USA. They're using my name without permission.




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