For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
I was just sitting down to write an update—really to let everyone know that my own family is safe and well following the Boston Marathon bombing and the following manhunt, just a few miles from my house—when I saw on … Read More
I was miles from the finish line of the Boston Marathon when the bombs exploded yesterday. Busy with mundane tasks, I didn’t hear much about what had happened until hours later, when I started getting text messages from out of … Read More
I’ve never been a regular reader of the Chicago Sun-Times, but when it comes to checking reviews of movies I might be interested in (especially movies that show up on cable), the first reviewer I check is always Roger Ebert. … Read More
By now, most people interested in books and publishing have heard of Hugh Howey, a self-published SF writer whose eighth (I think) book Wool hit gold and became a runaway bestseller in ebook. It made a millionaire of the author, … Read More
Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Easter, if you celebrate it, and a happy and peaceful Sunday regardless!
In this promo for a Star Trek video game, William Shatner and his old friend the Gorn (from the Classic Trek episode “The Arena”) mix it up in Shatner’s living room. I’ve always had a soft spot for the Gorn. … Read More
Once again, I was surprised to discover that more of my books are up on Audible.com! Five Star Rigger books were released in February. That’s Panglor, Dragons in the Stars, Dragon Rigger, Star Rigger’s Way, and Seas of Ernathe—all of … Read More