Dan Simmons discusses his new book: "Black Hills"

Award-winning author Dan Simmons, who has been on the New York Times bestsellers list for "The Terror" and "Drood", discusses his upcoming novel "Black Hills." (Available in February 2010 from Reagan Arthur Books, an imprint of Little, Brown & Co.) Video by Jane K. Simmons and Robin Truesdale. For more information about Dan and his novels, please visit www.dansimmons.com!

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[janeysalinger]

Hey there-- in response jinebro's comment, he's actually using two different words for "white people" throughout the video and novel-- there's "wasichu" (which he does pronounce "wa-seechoo") and also "wasicun" (pronounced wah-sick-oon), which were both used in the Sioux language to describe the "fat takers". So what you're hearing is him saying two different words. I found this element of the book interesting, too-- it kept me on my toes trying to remember all the variations. :)

[MrEddiethekiller]

Drood is the best book i have ever read!!!!

[OopeeShaba]

i have really enjoyed Dan Simmon's books. i enjoyed Drood and the hyperion books. the terror was good too. i wonder if he would ever write a book about H.P. Lovecraft.

[NoVAPunkLover]

Drood was the best book i ever read.

[SAAMIAM99]

@MarkThompson01

I can't disagree with much of what you've said. (I'm trying to be nice to the author). The last 2 or 3 D.S. novels I've read place much more emphasis on style. This is in great contrast to Carrion Comfort and the Hyperion novels, which have very strong plot lines.

[Sodeggy]

If I can be a quarter as good as Mr. Simmons, I will be well.

[KIBI669]

His work is wonderful.

[MarkThompson01]

I just finished "Black Hills," and while there were certain parts that could be considered entertaining or interesting, I was sorely disappointed. It was the first book I've bought in 20 or so years that left me feeling this way. The research that went into it is impressive, but the voice of Custer, combined with the constant jumping back & forth from the late 1800s to the early 1900s was all very annoying. Furthermore, the droning over minute details was irritating at best.