Michael Everett
@stateofgrays.bsky.social
In another life I was a purveyor of books. Now I write them. I also manage the website of @michaelwhelan.bsky.social (including original art sales & social media).
The simple answer is that Michael was never asked.
For a more nuanced take, look to economic factors in publishing during the pandemic.
DAW was an indie publisher distributed by Penguin Random House (who IIRC controlled their marketing budget), then later acquired by Astra Publishing in 2022.
For a more nuanced take, look to economic factors in publishing during the pandemic.
DAW was an indie publisher distributed by Penguin Random House (who IIRC controlled their marketing budget), then later acquired by Astra Publishing in 2022.
November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The simple answer is that Michael was never asked.
For a more nuanced take, look to economic factors in publishing during the pandemic.
DAW was an indie publisher distributed by Penguin Random House (who IIRC controlled their marketing budget), then later acquired by Astra Publishing in 2022.
For a more nuanced take, look to economic factors in publishing during the pandemic.
DAW was an indie publisher distributed by Penguin Random House (who IIRC controlled their marketing budget), then later acquired by Astra Publishing in 2022.
Admittedly I read the books 30 years ago but I did ask Michael about the covers back then because I was a big Melanie Rawn fan.
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Admittedly I read the books 30 years ago but I did ask Michael about the covers back then because I was a big Melanie Rawn fan.
Also the title of the paintings are THE DRAGON’S SWORD and DRAGON LORD.
Chay is Rohan’s Battle Commander, right? His colors are what? Ruby = red scarf.
Pol is the High Prince. The flame covering his arm is an indication of his powers.
Chay is Rohan’s Battle Commander, right? His colors are what? Ruby = red scarf.
Pol is the High Prince. The flame covering his arm is an indication of his powers.
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Also the title of the paintings are THE DRAGON’S SWORD and DRAGON LORD.
Chay is Rohan’s Battle Commander, right? His colors are what? Ruby = red scarf.
Pol is the High Prince. The flame covering his arm is an indication of his powers.
Chay is Rohan’s Battle Commander, right? His colors are what? Ruby = red scarf.
Pol is the High Prince. The flame covering his arm is an indication of his powers.
Why does Pol looks so young on the cover of Skybowl? We know that’s him because of Azhdeen.
If that’s him on Dragon Token, he’s 30 years too old in the previous book.
The scene from DT is the flight into the desert. We know it’s Sioned because of the grief on her face and the steadying hand.
If that’s him on Dragon Token, he’s 30 years too old in the previous book.
The scene from DT is the flight into the desert. We know it’s Sioned because of the grief on her face and the steadying hand.
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Why does Pol looks so young on the cover of Skybowl? We know that’s him because of Azhdeen.
If that’s him on Dragon Token, he’s 30 years too old in the previous book.
The scene from DT is the flight into the desert. We know it’s Sioned because of the grief on her face and the steadying hand.
If that’s him on Dragon Token, he’s 30 years too old in the previous book.
The scene from DT is the flight into the desert. We know it’s Sioned because of the grief on her face and the steadying hand.
I'm surprised so many think that's Pol on Dragon Token. The scene is a grieving Sioned being secreted away during the Vellant'im invasion. The man is too old to be her son. I've always assumed it's Chay.
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I'm surprised so many think that's Pol on Dragon Token. The scene is a grieving Sioned being secreted away during the Vellant'im invasion. The man is too old to be her son. I've always assumed it's Chay.
Pol was definitively on the cover of Skybowl
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Pol was definitively on the cover of Skybowl
Michael never remembers characters from that long ago but I’m fairly certain it as Andry
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Michael never remembers characters from that long ago but I’m fairly certain it as Andry
On the newsstand, it was important to identify a book was new (esp in a long running series) and not a reprint or repackaged.
I’m not sure when publishers realized numbering was important to readers and helped sell books. Probably the 80s?
I’m not sure when publishers realized numbering was important to readers and helped sell books. Probably the 80s?
November 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
On the newsstand, it was important to identify a book was new (esp in a long running series) and not a reprint or repackaged.
I’m not sure when publishers realized numbering was important to readers and helped sell books. Probably the 80s?
I’m not sure when publishers realized numbering was important to readers and helped sell books. Probably the 80s?
We sold out the entire limited edition including artist proofs. We could offer a new edition at some point but don't have any plans currently. There is demand because it was such a small edition.
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We sold out the entire limited edition including artist proofs. We could offer a new edition at some point but don't have any plans currently. There is demand because it was such a small edition.
It was also collected in SOMETHING IN MY EYE, a poster book of Michael's horror art. Smaller size but better paper quality. 2/2
October 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It was also collected in SOMETHING IN MY EYE, a poster book of Michael's horror art. Smaller size but better paper quality. 2/2
I don't believe Glass Onion ever released a print but it was licensed as a poster (along with Lovecraft's Nightmare) that saw mass release. I think the vendor was Black Ball. I still see them on eBay. 1/2
October 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I don't believe Glass Onion ever released a print but it was licensed as a poster (along with Lovecraft's Nightmare) that saw mass release. I think the vendor was Black Ball. I still see them on eBay. 1/2
Tip of the cap to Joe Scheuer for sharing photos of these never-before-featured prelims for TGAT. I'm posting a little later than usual because it took me 4+ hours to compose, photo edit, and write alt-text. In retrospect, I really should have saved this for a weekend newsletter. 🥴😭😂
October 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Tip of the cap to Joe Scheuer for sharing photos of these never-before-featured prelims for TGAT. I'm posting a little later than usual because it took me 4+ hours to compose, photo edit, and write alt-text. In retrospect, I really should have saved this for a weekend newsletter. 🥴😭😂
And the vampires are the toothy chaps afraid of the light.
But to get to the heart of your question, clearly the Dixie Pig doesn't have a dress code and there's no excuse for their fashion sense. 😉 2/2
But to get to the heart of your question, clearly the Dixie Pig doesn't have a dress code and there's no excuse for their fashion sense. 😉 2/2
October 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
And the vampires are the toothy chaps afraid of the light.
But to get to the heart of your question, clearly the Dixie Pig doesn't have a dress code and there's no excuse for their fashion sense. 😉 2/2
But to get to the heart of your question, clearly the Dixie Pig doesn't have a dress code and there's no excuse for their fashion sense. 😉 2/2
They're all minions of the Crimson King.
Taheen are humanoids with animal heads. The Can-toi (Low Men) are poorly disguised as humans, recognizable from the blood oozing from their foreheads. Underneath their skin masks, they have rat heads. 1/2
Taheen are humanoids with animal heads. The Can-toi (Low Men) are poorly disguised as humans, recognizable from the blood oozing from their foreheads. Underneath their skin masks, they have rat heads. 1/2
October 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
They're all minions of the Crimson King.
Taheen are humanoids with animal heads. The Can-toi (Low Men) are poorly disguised as humans, recognizable from the blood oozing from their foreheads. Underneath their skin masks, they have rat heads. 1/2
Taheen are humanoids with animal heads. The Can-toi (Low Men) are poorly disguised as humans, recognizable from the blood oozing from their foreheads. Underneath their skin masks, they have rat heads. 1/2
The original sold through the Pendragon Gallery in Anapolis. That was well before my time (which is saying something at this point), but I recall Audrey mentioning that it went for a record price at the time.
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The original sold through the Pendragon Gallery in Anapolis. That was well before my time (which is saying something at this point), but I recall Audrey mentioning that it went for a record price at the time.
The under painting was actually in acrylics.
He’s done a few paintings like this where he finished in watercolor or gouache because it’s easier on his fine sable brushes. Thuvia and Swords and Ice Magic, for example.
I’ll ask for more detail when he’s out of the studio.
He’s done a few paintings like this where he finished in watercolor or gouache because it’s easier on his fine sable brushes. Thuvia and Swords and Ice Magic, for example.
I’ll ask for more detail when he’s out of the studio.
October 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The under painting was actually in acrylics.
He’s done a few paintings like this where he finished in watercolor or gouache because it’s easier on his fine sable brushes. Thuvia and Swords and Ice Magic, for example.
I’ll ask for more detail when he’s out of the studio.
He’s done a few paintings like this where he finished in watercolor or gouache because it’s easier on his fine sable brushes. Thuvia and Swords and Ice Magic, for example.
I’ll ask for more detail when he’s out of the studio.
That's the obvious argument against forcing "AI" into everything.
Our webhost is using it for security, which means it's blocked my IP address dozens of times over the last few weeks. It views basic admin access of our website as malicious intent.
And to fix it, support is via ChatGPT. 🤦♂️
Our webhost is using it for security, which means it's blocked my IP address dozens of times over the last few weeks. It views basic admin access of our website as malicious intent.
And to fix it, support is via ChatGPT. 🤦♂️
September 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
That's the obvious argument against forcing "AI" into everything.
Our webhost is using it for security, which means it's blocked my IP address dozens of times over the last few weeks. It views basic admin access of our website as malicious intent.
And to fix it, support is via ChatGPT. 🤦♂️
Our webhost is using it for security, which means it's blocked my IP address dozens of times over the last few weeks. It views basic admin access of our website as malicious intent.
And to fix it, support is via ChatGPT. 🤦♂️