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October 22, 2015

I Live, I Dev, I Live Again.

Good morning, folks. So as you know, I’ve been setting up a games company, the full announcement for which will be coming out next week.  It’s been a real haul so far, and we’re only getting started – though, it … Continue reading →
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Published on October 22, 2015 16:25

August 25, 2015

So Hello, I Am A Father.

It’s been seven weeks or so since I’ve posted last, and this is the reason. Our son was born on July 9 – which pretty much means I’ve ceased to exist (save for regular tumblr image posts or Facebook post) … Continue reading →
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Published on August 25, 2015 16:07

Wonderland Cycle Complete In 2016

So today is a News Day, apparently.  I wanted to let you fans of the Wonderland Cycle know that 2016 is the year where all your freakin’ dreams come true.  There will be not one, but TWO Wonderland books released … Continue reading →
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Published on August 25, 2015 16:07

Introducing: POISON MOON

And for my last trick today, I’m going to make a little announcement: I am developing a video game. Now I’ve been a fan of indie games for ages, and putting one together has always been a dream, but it … Continue reading →
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Published on August 25, 2015 16:07

July 6, 2015

Stuff I’m Up To

So here in a few days my wife and I will be greeting our first child, and that’s dominating everything right now – and will for a while, of course, before things settle down a little. So! For those of … Continue reading →
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Published on July 06, 2015 19:23

June 12, 2015

Star Citizen, and the Queen of the Void

Hey there, folks! So if you follow my posts at all, you may know that I’m a huge fan of the upcoming Star Citizen game being developed by Cloud Imperium Games.  Having grown up with Wing Commander, Starlancer and Freelancer, … Continue reading →
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Published on June 12, 2015 10:33

June 10, 2015

So Here’s The Deal About Tor.

You may have heard about the open letter from Tor founder, Tom Doherty, publicly distancing the company from the remarks that one of its staff, Irene Gallo, made about the ‘Sad Puppies’ and ‘Rabid Puppies’ camps of sci-fi authors.  To … Continue reading →
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Published on June 10, 2015 15:36

June 9, 2015

Dear Everybody I Know, Please Stop Telling Me That You’re Not Watching GoT After ‘This Night,’ Because We Both Know That’s 99% Likely To Be Bullshit

We’re on season five here.  Episode nine.  Bad shit’s been going on forever – and, yes, a CERTAIN EVENT was some of the laziest, shittiest writing I’ve seen in a while, and totally unworthy of the show so far.  But … Continue reading →
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Published on June 09, 2015 09:38

May 21, 2015

The Litany of Earth, by Ruthanna Emrys

Hey folks.  Been busy writing books.  Sorry I haven’t talked much. So, I came across a story today by Washington, DC-based author, Ruthanna Emrys.  It’s called ‘The Litany of Earth’ and it’s one of the most hauntingly beautiful Lovecraftian shorts … Continue reading →
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Published on May 21, 2015 18:23

April 15, 2015

c:\> romance.exe_

At this point in my literary career, I doubt that there will be such a thing as a ‘romantic subplot’ in my cyberpunk/future noir fiction that doesn’t end up being poisonous or otherwise utterly destructive to my characters.  I mean … Continue reading →
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Published on April 15, 2015 06:42