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Bill McCormick

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September 19, 1961

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Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy

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Bill "McSciFi" McCormick is an award-winning and critically acclaimed science fiction author, publisher, and raconteur celebrated for his vivid storytelling and unique blend of sci-fi, humor, and social commentary. Known affectionately by fans as "McSciFi," Bill has carved a niche in speculative fiction with works that challenge conventional narratives while exploring complex characters and futuristic worlds.

His bibliography includes standout titles such as The Brittle Riders trilogy, a post-apocalyptic saga hailed for its originality and depth, and Goptri of the Mists, which captures his trademark mix of wit and world-building. Beyond his novels, Bill contributes to comics and graphic novels, such as Legends Parallel and Marcie's Marvels, ...more

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	The Brittle Riders Book One 4.52 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2016 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Brittle Riders Book I 4.54 avg rating — 24 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Brittle Riders Book III 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Brittle Riders Book II 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Brittle Riders: Trilogy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sci-Fi Lampoon Winter2020 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	SPLICE: HIT BIT TECHNOLOGY 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Legends Parallel: Gorgon's Gate by Bill McCormick (Goodreads Author), Dorphise Jean, Leslie Tejlor (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Just A Minor Malfunction...: issue #5 - November 2019 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Brittle Riders: Book Two it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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In my last newsletter, I noted that Azoth Khem’s owner, Nancy Chandller, who is also my publisher, editor, and friend, had gotten kicked in the teeth. Since then, we have gotten her into a safe living situation, but it costs money and isn’t helped by the fact that the hospital kicked her out in a wheelchair, even though she had walked in by herself. We can discuss the gaping holes in American heal

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Bill McCormick wrote a new blog post Two of McSciFi’s McMaidens Need You In my last newsletter, I noted that Azoth Khem’s owner, Nancy Chandller, who is also my publisher, editor, and friend, had gotten kicked in the teeth. Read more of this blog post »
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Bill McCormick rated a book it was amazing DEATH ENGINE PROTOCOL: Better Dying Through Science by Margret A. Treiber (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Bill McCormick liked Rik Ty's review of DEATH ENGINE PROTOCOL: Better Dying Through Science: "This is a fun, quick sci-fi novel that always has a little heartbreak up its sleeve — and a little hope as well. We follow a young woman named Maggie who lives in the leftovers of a society where all the prosperous citizens have moved off-planet. What " Read more of this review »
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Bill McCormick rated a book it was amazing DEATH ENGINE PROTOCOL: Better Dying Through Science by Margret A. Treiber (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Bill McCormick and 1 other person liked Nancy Chandler's review of DEATH ENGINE PROTOCOL: Better Dying Through Science: "Margret Treiber’s Death Engine Protocol is raw, direct, and unapologetic. Her no-nonsense style puts you squarely in Eris’s shoes, forcing you to feel every hit, every loss, and every grim laugh along the way. Eris isn’t a clean-cut superhero—she’s c" Read more of this review »
Sep 14, 2025 02:37PM · see review
Bill McCormick rated a book it was amazing Sci-Fi Lampoon Autumn 2019 by Bill McCormick (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is the greatest collection of stories reflecting the fall of 2019 ever collected.
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