The last several days have been a bit of a madhouse. Science fiction hate gossip blog File 770 has dialed up the rhetoric against me in several different posts, because they’re panicked that I fairly qualify as an active professional membership for the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Of America. I have the sales. I […]
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Books For Success
A lot of people ask me about my strategies, tactics, marketing and just general life advice these days. I don’t really read direct “marketing” or “social media strategy” books. Most of those have platitudes that don’t look at general larger scopes or battles. I tend to want to take a global perspective of things rather […]
#MagicGate the new #GamerGate
I have a new article over on Milo Yiannopoulos’ Dangerous.com where I also am pleased to announce I am now a contributor. Important stuff on cultural blackballing as the world gets even crazier: https://www.dangerous.com/39162/arroz-joke-media-storm-destroyed-life-magic-gathering-next-gamergate/ Do share and raise awareness. These companies need to hear your voices! If you’re over here from Dangerous, please check out […]
For Steam And Country Posters!
I had a lot of requests for posters for For Steam And Country, since the book cover is so gorgeous. With the help of CryptoFashion, we’ve been able to make these a reality. The lighting is a bit bad but this is the production sample they just sent to me. So cool! You can get […]
SFWA: Pending Membership
If you didn’t watch my Periscope this morning, it was a lot of fun. I played a little song for my viewers (of which I’m very rusty specially at singing but I think I did ok!), and, as the title of this post suggests, I filled out my SFWA Application. I 100% qualify with the three […]
Marketing Advice: Use It Or Lose It!
I’ve made a major marketing failure. Yes, me, the Haas School Of Business UC Berkeley alumnus, the man who prides himself on utilizing marketing strategies like few in the business. If there’s one thing I understand and have experience in, it’s marketing. But I’m here to tell you about a mistake I made, a very […]
Brian Niemeier’s The Ophian Rising Is Out Today!
Brian is an amazing author, a Dragon Award winner for his Soul Cycle series. His 4th book in the series is out today. I’m also promoting his book on my mailing list here shortly, in which you can get a free novella from me when the post goes out in a bit! Synopsis of Brian’s […]
It’s Better To Be My Friend #JDAYourFriend
2017 is probably my best year in my life. I’m doing great professionally, it keeps getting better on that level, it’s also going great financially, I’ve taken steps to ensure my faith in God and His plan are rock-solid more than ever before, the family’s doing great, the economy’s doing great, I’ve read and written […]
Nebula Award Eligible Works
I see lots of people are posting their eligible works. I’m pleased to have one for almost every category, though my recommendations for the slate are already available via the Happy Frogs, which includes all of the best stories of the year by me and many other talented authors. Short Story: “Taking Control: – Storyhack […]
Astounding Frontiers #6
Astounding Frontiers #6 dropped today from Superversive Press! It’s their adventure pulp magazine and got a story by me set in my same world as For Steam And Country — different kingdom though so it’s got a little different of a perspective compared to what’s going on in Rislandia. It’s very fun and lighthearted adventure with a […]
Science Fiction Publishing Is Pure Depravity
SFWA President Cat Rambo made a vile attempt to downplay Moira’s Greyland’s story of the abuse she suffered at the hands of Marion Zimmer Bradley. To someone like Rambo, MZB’s identity as a feminist and gay icon is far more important than the real human who was hurt. In her capacity at SFWA, Rambo should […]
Comic Review: Port Of Earth #1
Port Of Earth automatically made it to my excitement list when I saw the concept — aliens use water for fuel and made earth into a stopping point along their transit routes. They built a port, which is supposed to be away from human society and supposed to not have them interact with humans, in […]
