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February 4, 2016
Bipolar Disorder: What Writers Should Know
Thisarticle is part of theScience in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasyblog series. Each week, wetackleone of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Pleasejoin themailing listto be notified every timenew content is posted. About the Expert Jon Peeples went to medical school at […]
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February 2, 2016
Leveling Up As A Pro Writer
When I started out as a writer, the journey to becoming a published author seemed impossibly long. Ididn’t have an agent. I hadn’twritten a book, nor did I understand the complex process by which they’re published. That was eight years ago, give or take. Eight years, to reach the lofty status of traditionally published author. […]
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January 30, 2016
Book Trailer for The Rogue Retrieval
Claribel Ortega helped me develop a 90-second video trailer for The Rogue Retrieval. I'm giving away two copies of my book to celebrate. Check it out here:
January 28, 2016
Fiction Writing versus Physical Laws
Thisarticle is part of theScience in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasyblog series. Each week, wetackleone of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Pleasejoin themailing listto be notified every timenew content is posted. About the Expert Gwen C. Katz has a BA in […]
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January 24, 2016
The Rogue Retrieval Book Trailer
The book trailer for The Rogue Retrieval has arrived!I’m giving away somefree copies to celebrate (see below). But first, grab some popcorn and soda, and then hit Play: About The Rogue Retrieval Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Harper Voyager Release Date: January 19th, 2016 Sleight of hand… in another land. Stage magician Quinn Bradley has one […]
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January 18, 2016
A Day for Gratitude
It’s the day before the release ofThe Rogue Retrieval, and I couldn’t be more excited. There was a time when I wasn’t sure this day would come for me. I’m not one of those people who started writing at age twelve. I was well into adulthood, well aware of the odds, and stubborn enough to […]
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January 14, 2016
Weapons of Star Wars: Fact versus Fiction
Thisarticle is part of theScience in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasyblog series. Each week, wetackleone of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Pleasejoin themailing listto be notified every timenew content is posted. About the Expert Judy L. Mohr is an engineer by […]
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January 13, 2016
The Week Before Book Launch
How did it become mid-January? Getting here seemed to takeforever, and suddenly, we’re less than one week from my publishing debut. I’ve been spending a fair amount of time on promo for the last couple of months, but now everything’s full steam ahead. Here are some of the things that are happening. The Blog Tour […]
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January 12, 2016
Cover Reveal: Machinations by Hayley Stone
It’s my pleasure to help reveal the cover of MACHINATIONS, the sci-fi debut of my fellow Pitch Wars author Hayley Stone! Feast your eyes on it: Perfect for fans of Robopocalypse, this action-packed science-fiction debut introduces a chilling future and an unforgettable heroine with a powerful role to play in the battle for humanity’s survival. […]
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January 7, 2016
Insects in Fiction: What Bugs Me
Thisarticle is part of theScience in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasyblog series. Each week, wetackleone of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Pleasejoin themailing listto be notified every timenew content is posted. About the Expert Robinne Weiss has been known as The […]
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