1. San Diego Comic Con. I’m headed to  SoCal for a couple days to scope out development opps, specifically potential graphic novel partners. I’m also pursuing some animation and gaming possibilities. But, really, all of this talk of business is just a front so I can meet Yoda. Awesome he is. You can follow my on the ground updates through Twitter or Facebook.

2. The Blood Book. Ah, the Blood Book: the lynchpin, the all-important missing corner of the treasure map…the answers to so. many. questions. All I can say is that the story is formed and it will probably  go into production shortly. Notice my choice of words…

3. Tea with Hezbollah. I’ve gotten lots of questions on this one. Yes, Ted really did travel through the Middle East with a friend of his, and yes they did meet with some of the most influential figures on the planet. The result is a great book that comes out in January 2010 through Doubleday. We’re designing cover comps and hunting for endorsements right now.

4. Immanuel’s Veins (aka “IV”). Get it? IV…intravenous…oh, never mind. The story is mostly developed and Mr. D is chomping at the bit to get going. I haven’t seen him this excited about a story for awhile, like since the last book. But before he can start there’s the matter of…

5. A sequel. The rumor is already out there and I think it’s fine to confirm it. There is a sequel in the works and it involves Seth and Miriam. I’ve read the story treatment and it’s really solid. That is also set to start up shortly. Release date TBD.

Peace. KSK