Category Archives: Blog

A Visit to the Land of Pharaohs

Posted on March 10, 2025 by admin

“Cairo! City of the living!” My first day in the current capital of Egypt has been joy incarnate. Egyptians are super-friendly, helpful, good-humored, and are possibly the best drivers on the planet–traffic rules in Cairo are little more than a … Continue reading →

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H.G. Wells, Knives, and David Lynch

Posted on February 10, 2025 by admin

In September’s post, I announced the sale of a new story for the Shapers of Worlds anthology Volume 5. Today, my contributor copies arrived, containing my story “The Beasts at the End of the World.” This one is a sequel … Continue reading →

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AI and the Efficient Apocalypse

Posted on January 10, 2025 by admin

I just bought my first new computer in a decade, and as I opened up Word to work on a story, a little icon appeared by every paragraph… like a goddam Elder Sign. It was for Microsoft’s AI named Copilot. … Continue reading →

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2024 Year in Review

Posted on December 5, 2024 by admin

In 2024, I spent time in Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and New York. I rode a steamboat on the mighty Mississippi, explored New Orleans from gator swamps to jazz clubs, and stood atop the 14,000-foot summit of Pike’s Peak to watch fights … Continue reading →

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Perdition’s Storm Coming Out from Baen Books

Posted on November 5, 2024 by admin

A couple years ago, I was contracted to write a short story set in John Ringo’s Black Tide Rising zombie universe. That story was “Descent into the Underworld,” and gave a glimpse at what was happening in Italy during the … Continue reading →

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New Orleans

Posted on October 29, 2024 by admin

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

Posted on September 29, 2024 by admin

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

Posted on August 29, 2024 by admin

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

Posted on July 29, 2024 by admin

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!

Posted on June 20, 2024 by admin

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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