The old blog, active from 2006 through 2012.
Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist “MultiReal” Giveaway
Pat's Fantasy Hotlist, the fine SF review website that brought you the recent "Infoquake" giveaway -- not to mention the fine SF review website that recently called said book "one of the very best science fiction debuts I have ever read" -- is now giving away three copies of "MultiReal." Continue reading→
Critical Mass, Sensational “MultiReal” Review
Dom D'Ammassa, science fiction reviewer par excellence, has given "MultiReal" an excellent review over at the Critical Mass website. Continue reading→
Plunderers of Dune
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson have sold another quartet of "Dune" novels to Simon & Schuster. Should Herbert and Anderson be lauded or scorned for extending the already very long tail on this dog? Continue reading→
Building Character(s)
You’ve read the reviews, you’ve heard the slams, you’ve witnessed the slings and arrows of outrageous criticism. You’ve heard that such-and-such author has “flat,” “paper-thin,” or “two-dimensional” characters that are “weak,” “anemic,” and “stereotyped.” And now you, as an aspiring writer, want to know: How can I avoid that? How can I create fully-fledged, rich, three-dimensional, fat, happy characters with plenty of iron in their blood? It’s not as easy as it sounds. Problem is, no matter how... Continue reading→
On DeepGenre: Building Character(s)
On the group blog DeepGenre today, I tackle the question of building characters. Specifically, how do you build three-dimensional, believable characters in your stories? I compare building characters to the art of additive sculpture. Continue reading→
Balticon 42 Wrapup
Chaos and science fiction conventions go together like rum and Coke. Which makes Balticon 42 about 180 proof. But hey, just because Balticon was chaotic and organizationally challenged in places doesn't mean it wasn't fun. Continue reading→
Publishers Weekly Praises “MultiReal”
The first outside review of "MultiReal" is in, from Publishers Weekly. Overall, it's an excellent review, with PW saying "MultiReal itself is firmly established as one of the most fascinating singularity technologies in years." Continue reading→
On SF Signal: Scientific Accuracy in Stories
SF Signal's excellent Mind Meld column today asks a variety of science fiction authors whether we have an obligation to be scientifically accurate in our stories. My response is a qualified "no." Continue reading→
Balticon 42 Schedule
Yes, this weekend I'll be at Balticon 42, Baltimore's premier science fiction convention. I'll be on panels and giving a reading from "MultiReal." Read the article for my schedule, along with the descriptions from the pocket schedule. Continue reading→
Final Front and Back Cover for “MultiReal”
I've been told that "MultiReal" has finally gone to the printers. I've got a PDF of the whole thing, and man, does it look stunning. Read the article to see the final front and back cover and download the PDF of the cover. Continue reading→