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New Orleans

Ever since playing Gabriel Knight, I’ve wanted to see New Orleans… and now I’m finally here. New Orleans has a vibe unlike anywhere else I’ve been. There’s a constant thrum of energy. It’s jazz, literally and figuratively. It’s a carnival … Continue reading

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The Cloisters, Shapers of Worlds, StarShipSofa

Today, my story “Death on the Nefertem Express” is featured on StarShipSofa! Special shout out to voice actress Mary Murphy, who delivers a pitch-perfect performance, making each character really stand out in a way that I couldn’t be happier about. … Continue reading

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Day the Earth Stood Still, Mother of Exiles

My podcast is rolling along nicely, and one of the enjoyable aspects is having an excuse to rewatch some of my favorite old school classics. I’ve already covered Forbidden Planet and Them!, and so it was only a matter of … Continue reading

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Black Tide Rising news

As many readers know, in addition to my regular science fiction and fantasy publications, I also contribute to the New York Times-bestselling Black Tide Rising series from Baen Books. More specifically, my “Silvio Cipriano” stories appear in the anthologies set … Continue reading

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Launching Space Station Squid!

This month I’m delighted to announce the launch of my new podcast Space Station Squid! With weekly episodes tackling a variety of sci-fi and fantasy topics ranging from classic film reviews to cutting-edge realities in the genre, this is a … Continue reading

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Tales of the United States Space Force

This month, I received my contributor copies of Tales of the United States Space Force (published from Baen Books), and my story “The Eyes of Damocles” was selected as the opening act. I’m proud to have this published alongside works … Continue reading

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Shapers of Worlds, Dionysus, and SciFidea

I can finally announce (with pleasure!) that my story “Watchman, What of the Night?” is a winner in the SciFidea Dyson Sphere Contest, judged by Phoenix Alexander, Neil Clarke, Nancy Kress, Derek Kunsken, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Robert J. Sawyer, Michael … Continue reading

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Dune 2, Saturnalia 3, and Gifts from Egypt

Dune Part 2 is a masterpiece of science fiction that fires on all spice-laden thrusters. The world-building is simply exquisite, the sound design is appropriately surreal and ominous, and the film justifies every minute of its run-time. It really feels … Continue reading

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Redspace Rising Goes to Space, Lara Croft and Shogun

Why yes, this is For All Mankind’s Amelia Gomez (Tasha Dixon) literally bringing my novel Redspace Rising into space. No seriously. A little reading for the trip.  🙂   That alone makes this February the coolest of my life, though … Continue reading

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Zombies and Fleshy UFOs Over China

Two separate anthologies have welcomed stories of mine this month, which is a nice Valentine’s Day/Lupercalia treat. The first is another entry in the New York Times-bestselling Black Tide Rising anthology, United We Stand, and I’m overjoyed to be listed … Continue reading

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