Pseudo-Language

The Z Man shines some much-needed light on the ruling class' attempts to stifle debate through the deliberate corruption of language. Maybe it has always been true, but it seems like we live in an age of esoteric language or pseudo-language. Everyone is familiar with the gag of using “undocumented…
June 30, 20177 Comments
Dragon Big. You Small.

Dragon Big. You Small.

When Sad Puppies V leader Sarah Hoyt explained why SP didn't release a list of recommendations in time for this year's awards season, several folks in the Puppy scene voiced dissatisfaction with her rationale. Me? I read both sides' arguments, tried to see the issue from the major players' perspectives,…
June 29, 201716 Comments
John C. Wright On the Books

John C. Wright On the Books

It's an honor and my sincere pleasure to announce that Dragon Award-winner, multiple Hugo finalist, and Nebula nominee John C. Wright will be joining me to discuss all things science fiction on what is sure to be a landmark episode of Geek Gab: On the Books. The show begins tonight…
June 28, 20172 Comments
The Locus Awards

The Locus Awards

Locus Online has released the list of 2017 Locus Award winners. See if you can spot a pattern. SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL Death’s End, Cixin Liu (Tor; Head of Zeus) Company Town, Madeline Ashby (Tor) The Medusa Chronicles, Stephen Baxter & Alastair Reynolds (Gollancz; Saga) Take Back the Sky, Greg Bear…
June 27, 20179 Comments
The Last Knight

The Last Knight

Daddy Warpig saw Transformers; The Last Knight and Disney's live action remake of Beauty and the Beast for some reason. He reviews both of them on the latest episode of Geek Gab. In Geek Gab-related news, I'm pleased to announce that Nebula Award nominee, record Hugo Award finalist, and reigning…
June 26, 20172 Comments
Hymn of the Pearl Preview

Hymn of the Pearl Preview

I'm pleased to present you with an excerpt from my upcoming fantasy novella, The Hymn of the Pearl.             Cteira would have kept her composure under threat of death. Advocate lore spoke of far worse fates. Grapt knew more than most about such exotic torments,…
June 23, 20179 Comments
City of Corpses

City of Corpses

City of Corpses, the latest fantasy title from multiple Hugo nominee and Dragon Award winner John C. Wright, is now available. Yumiko Moth has discovered her name, but she still does not know who, or what, she is. What she has learned is that her mother is dead, her master…
June 22, 20175 Comments
How to Find a Cover Artist

How to Find a Cover Artist

Your book's cover is its front line marketing tool. A cover that conveys your book's genre, tone, and general story from a glance at the thumbnail will drive sales. None of this is possible without a skilled cover artist. How do you find the right artist for your book's cover?…
June 21, 2017
Analog Mindset

Analog Mindset

Reader JD Cowan passed along a blog post by an author who attempts to give reasons for his decision to never self-publish. I say attempts because there are no reasons involved; only pre-rational biases. Normally I'd shrug and get back to earning a living in the publishing industry, but Steve is spreading…
June 20, 201719 Comments

Bushi Boys

This past Saturday, Daddy Warpig and Dorrinal sat down for a wide-ranging discussion with the Bushi Boys. I wasn't able to make it for this episode of Geek Gab, but I'm sure you'll enjoy this geektastic conversation between our two remaining hosts and their special guests. Give it a listen!…
June 19, 2017