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New Schedule for MystiCon
The MystiCon science fiction and fantasy convention starts the day after tomorrow, but I’ve had a new event added to my schedule: Friday: 5 p.m. in Dogwood 1 — “Where No TV Show Has Gone Before” panel...
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Cyrano de Bergerac, Science Fiction Author
(Another in the continuing “Monday Morning Insight” series of quotes to start the week.) That title is not a joke. Before we get to it, let me admit my ignorance: I did not know, until I started...
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Look: It’s a Book Cover!
At least, that’s what it looks like to me: (Click for larger image.) What do you think? The novel is a Spring release from WordFire Press. Stay tuned for more information! And if you know anyone who...
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Proof of … Something
An update, for those who are following along at home: This morning I received the proof copy of Walking on the Sea of Clouds, which includes notes and corrections from the copyeditors for me to check....
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A Testimonial: ‘This book will be treasured’
We still don’t have a definite release date yet, but we continue to work on producing my forthcoming novel, Walking On the Sea of Clouds. This week I’m reviewing the proof copy sent to me by the fine...
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Another Testimonial: ‘You’ll feel like you’re there’
The WordFire Press team and I have made progress on my forthcoming novel, Walking On the Sea of Clouds, though I’m still not sure what the actual, definite, no-kidding release date is yet. I’m still...
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So, I Started This Video Thing …
It’s been a long time since I made a video, and even longer since I attempted a series, but now seemed like as good a time as any! I put together my last video series back when I was with the...
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Two Brief Testimonials
The novel is coming, one of these days! No release date yet for Walking On the Sea of Clouds — it’s still supposed to be a Spring release, and Spring has a few more weeks in it. I’ll let you know when...
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What Can You Tell About This Book By Its Cover?
Do you think the old adage is correct, that you can’t tell a book by its cover? Maybe in some ways, but at least the cover should give you an idea of what kind of book you’ve picked up. I think mine...
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Admitting My Doubts
I feel a great kinship with two Bible characters in particular: Thomas, who asked for tangible proof of Jesus’s resurrection, and the man who wanted Jesus to heal his child but who confessed his doubts...
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What’s Going on in Williamsburg?
RavenCon, baby! Yes, this weekend I’ll be at the RavenCon science fiction and fantasy convention in Williamsburg, Virginia. I have a few events to keep me busy: Friday: 5:25 p.m. — Reading (Room 4) 7...
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Another Testimonial: ‘Amazingly Authentic’
In the run-up to publication of Walking On the Sea of Clouds, here’s what award-winning editor (and author of This Giant Leap) Edmund R. Schubert had to say about the novel: From the science to the...
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It’s a Slow Process, So Here’s a Brief Tidbit
It’s beginning to look as if Walking On The Sea of Clouds may not be a “Spring” release after all. Hopefully the actual date won’t drift too far into Summer, but I’ll keep you posted as I learn more!...
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Nominate Nerdy Music for the Pegasus Awards!
Do you like music related to science fiction or fantasy? Then you can nominate your favorite songs for the annual Pegasus Awards for Excellence in Filking — which is, as you might guess, writing and...
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Quite a Favorable Comparison
The American Library Association’s Booklist Online recently included a brief review of Walking On The Sea of Clouds, and the last line of the review compared my novel to another recent science fiction...
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ConCarolinas — Science Fiction, Carolina Style!
This weekend we’ll be celebrating science fiction and fantasy in Charlotte — at the Hilton Charlotte University Place, specifically — for ConCarolinas. ConCarolinas is always a fun convention, and the...
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Join the Asteroid Consortium?
Or stay independent? That’s one of the dilemmas facing the characters in my novel, Walking On The Sea of Clouds, forthcoming from WordFire Press. If not for the Asteroid Consortium, there wouldn’t be a...
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It’s Summertime, But is the Living Easy?
Happy Summer Solstice! It’s officially Summer, astronomically speaking, and as I said last week it turns out my novel was not a “Spring release” after all. C’est la vie. I wish I could tell you when it...
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Science Fiction and FREEDOM! — LibertyCon
I don’t have any updates on my novel, so today I thought I’d share my schedule for LibertyCon, which takes place this weekend in Chattanooga. We’ll be celebrating science fiction and fantasy, and the...
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New Music Video: The Books We Call Baen
Most science fiction and fantasy fans know the name Baen Books — or at least know the names of some of our authors! Here’s a tribute song to Baen Books* and its founder, Jim Baen, from my album,...
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