My eighteen totally accurate and serious 2016 election predictions: 1-Clinton names Obama her V.P. and sweeps the primaries. Bernie accepts his defeat with grace and dignity, then partners with Elon Musk to start a socialist utopia on Mars. Clinton beats Trump/Palin in the general election in a landslide not seen since Walter Mondale. 2-Trump pulls off his […]
Read more +The good news keeps rolling in for TRIDENT’S FORGE. For starters, we’ve got a map! I love maps in books. They really help me to place myself in the action and follow along with the plot as it winds its way through the landscape. Here’s what we came up with to help readers explore the […]
Read more +All the cool kids are doing one of these award eligibility posts, so here goes. It’s officially nomination season for the Hugo Awards. If you are a member of MidAmericon II, or were a member of WorldCon last year, you should be receiving a PIN soon to cast your ballots for the nomination round. My […]
Read more +If you haven’t heard, Sarah Palin’s eldest son has been arrested on charges of domestic violence and possession of a firearm while intoxicated. Mrs. Palin claims that her son’s behavior is directly related to PTSD resulting from his time fighting in Iraq. Her son may very well be suffering from PTSD linked to his tours […]
Read more +It’s late January, it’s 4 degrees out, and I’m just pleased as punch to be driving six hours to visit Detroit Michigan this weekend. “What?” you cry. “Are you mad? Are you suffering from hypothermia? Are you about to rip your clothes off and run out into the wilderness to die?” No, fair traveler, I’m […]
Read more +Hello! Today, we’re going to talk about book reviews and ratings, and how not to get them. You’ll have to ask someone else how to get them, because I honestly have no idea. Anyway, here we go. Maybe you’re a debut author just getting their ankles wet in the publishing industry pool for the first time. […]
Read more +I may be the only person today to admit that I wasn’t a huge David Bowie fan. Not that I disliked his work, I just never really sought it out. I’ve heard many of the songs, I’m sure. I’d seen him crop up throughout popular culture, as he seemed so good at doing. I enjoyed his […]
Read more +“So, are you an author, or a comic?” It’s a question I’m asked surprisingly frequently, from both sides of my professional life. For anyone who hasn’t come across me yet, I’m both a sci-fi author as well as a stand-up comedian. For some reason, people looking in at my passions seem to believe they are unrelated, […]
Read more +The U.S. economy was sent into a tailspin over the weekend as Star War: The Force Awakens soaked up every last dollar of available cash and credit in the country, thanks to millions of rabid fans racing to see the movie again and again. Signs of problems first arose Thursday as several regional banks announced their currency reserves […]
Read more +Last week, the GOP controlled Senate passed a bill that would repeal Obamacare, defund Planned Parenthood at the federal level, and defended the rights of suspected terrorists to continue buying guns. The Republicans’ continued obsession with rolling back President Obama’s signature domestic policy achievement is, quite simply, insane. After more than sixty votes to repeal, […]
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