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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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Published on February 04, 2016 06:58

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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Published on February 02, 2016 08:19

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:


Rogue Retrieval Book Trailer

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Published on January 30, 2016 09:49 Tags: book-trailer, fantasy, scifi

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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Published on January 28, 2016 06:56

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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Published on January 24, 2016 14:36

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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Published on January 18, 2016 11:06

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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Published on January 14, 2016 05:00

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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Published on January 13, 2016 07:29

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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Published on January 12, 2016 05:00

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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Published on January 07, 2016 06:44