Garbagereads

Garbagereads

I predicted that Goodreads would follow Twitter down the way of the social media dodo almost two years ago. Back then I thought that their admins' lack of integrity would drive away all but a remnant of hardcore SJW readers. Now it looks like base greed might lead to an…
November 30, 20178 Comments
Put Up or Shut Up

Put Up or Shut Up

As Advent approaches, the Injustice Gamer notes the increasing commercialization and concurrently decreasing observance of religious holidays. But the celebration of religious holy days and festivals is largely a foreign concept, especially when one looks at the family problems of the day. When kids start seeing all the problems of…
November 29, 20173 Comments
Indie Pub Eras

Indie Pub Eras

The world of indie publishing is a dynamic market that has undergone dramatic change in a remarkably short time. To better understand this rapidly evolving industry, it behooves us to take a look back at the stages of indie pub's development. Pre-Kindle Before Amazon's introduction of the Kindle eReader, traditional…
November 28, 201712 Comments
Galaxy’s Edge 99 Cent Special

Galaxy’s Edge 99 Cent Special

Best selling authors Nick Cole and Jason Anspach have revitalized literary science fiction with their smash hit Galaxy's Edge series. Amazon have wisely chosen GE as the Kindle Daily Deal, and the authors have wisely decided to capitalize on the momentum by offering each book for only $0.99! Your read that…
November 27, 20179 Comments
The Machine

The Machine

It used to be that an author could rise to a position of some cultural influence. I'm not just talking about inspiring future generations through their books. Think of J.K. Rowling and Stephen King for examples of celebrity authors whose public statements carry a lot of water in certain quarters.…
November 24, 201714 Comments
Classic Post: Wendell Interview

Classic Post: Wendell Interview

Reposted from 01/06/2016 Harvard Business School, the Florida state legislature, and interdimensional insurance agents know him as Wendell T. Manatee: CFO of CorreiaTech. Crusaders against Puppy Related Sadness know him as the spokesmanatee for Sad Puppies. But this aquatic American largely remains an enigma to his legions of adoring fans and whiny…
November 23, 20176 Comments
Stealing Oscar

Stealing Oscar

Amid the endless revelations of Hollywood's current moral and creative decay, it's refreshing to look back to the movie industry's Golden Age, when the scandals and intrigues at least had a hint of novelty. Take the case of Alice Brady, one of the talented few whose career survived the end…
November 22, 20171 Comment
Is Science Fiction Dead?

Is Science Fiction Dead?

Over at the Cirsova blog, editor P. Alexander shares a recent anecdote that may have significant implications for professional science fiction authors. Action, Adventure, and Romance are stronger selling points than pulp, sci-fi and fantasy. I think that navel gazing explanations of throw-backs, periods, Campbellians, Futurians, the Pulp Rev, etc.…
November 21, 201715 Comments
Necrosis

Necrosis

Necrosis, the debut paranormal epic by H.C. Damrosch, is available now! A tyrant has conquered the land she holds dear; friends and family slain to build a kingdom of despair. Her own faith has fallen into doubt… She must escape, no matter the cost.  Visions of light and shadow beckon…
November 20, 20175 Comments
Lost Generations

Lost Generations

Identity politics has increasingly become a hot-button issue. The debate typically centers around matters of ethnicity or religion, but an often overlooked yet just as important factor in setting a person's self-concept is generational identification. Inter-generational conflict has become so ingrained in contemporary culture that it's hard to imagine a…
November 17, 201728 Comments