Captain America: Civil War – A Writing Master Class

Captain America: Civil War – A Writing Master Class

I just got back from seeing Captain America: Civil War, and I wanted to get my thoughts down while the experience is still fresh. So this will be more of a stream of consciousness post. A two and a half hour master class on writing Being an author, I can't…
May 8, 201613 Comments
An Interview with Brian Niemeier

An Interview with Brian Niemeier

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by author Russell Newquist. Russell will be publishing the interview in three parts over at his blog. The first part is up now. In it I discuss the SF and other works that influenced my Soul Cycle series of novels. Here's an…
May 4, 20164 Comments

The Hugos Burning in the Flames of Controversy: Geek Gab Episode 51

Listen in as I join Daddy Warpig and our esteemed cohost John to discuss the controversy over this year's Hugo nominations. Hear DW wax poetic about Dr. Chuck Tingle, the most important author of our generation. Then I kill the mood by bringing up traditional SF Fandom's shameful legacy. Geek Gab…
May 1, 2016
Hugos 2016: Reactions to the Shortlist

Hugos 2016: Reactions to the Shortlist

Finalists for the 2016 Hugo Awards were released on Tuesday. It's something of an understatement to say that reactions have been mixed. Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin sums up the anti-Puppy consensus nicely: Those of us who hoped this year's massive turnout might give us something more palatable than…
May 1, 20168 Comments
The 2016 Hugos: I Accept the Nomination

The 2016 Hugos: I Accept the Nomination

MidAmeriCon II, the 74th World Science Fiction Convention, received over 4,000 nominating ballots for this year's Hugo Awards, nearly doubling last year's record set by Sasquan. The complete list of Hugo finalists can be found here. Congratulations to all of the nominees, especially Andy Weir, Kukuruyo, Jeffro Johnson, Razorfist, Jason Rennie,…
April 26, 201610 Comments
JD Cowan Reviews Nethereal

JD Cowan Reviews Nethereal

From ...And Between the Wasteland and the Sky: Nethereal by Brian Niemeier is a different kind of book. I'm not the most well-read in science fiction, but then, this isn't totally a science fiction book. It's not really fantasy, either. But then, it's also not horror. It's a mixture of…
April 25, 20162 Comments
Nethereal Second Edition

Nethereal Second Edition

Contra my prior announcement that Nethereal Second Ed. would be released on April 30, I'm bowing to popular demand and breaking my own street date. That's right. The second, revised and expanded edition of my unconventional, never predictable, but always fun space opera is available now. Kindle version available now on Amazon…
April 23, 20168 Comments

The Dragon Awards on Geek Gab

On the latest episode of Geek Gab, Daddy Warpig and I discuss Dragon Con's newly announced SFF awards. Will the Dragons mean the end of the Hugos? Will the CHORFs invade and converge Dragon Con? More importantly, is my work eligible? Listen in and find out! Bonus: this week's Geek…
April 16, 2016
Is Galaxy Quest Superversive?

Is Galaxy Quest Superversive?

The crew of the Protector, about to give the Enterprise crew a run for their money--and have more fun while they're at it. Yesterday I revisited the late 90s cult classic Galaxy Quest. Not only is it one of my favorite comedies, it easily stands among my favorite SF films and…
April 11, 201618 Comments
A Defense of Big Publishing?

A Defense of Big Publishing?

Sci Phi Journal editor, 2015 Hugo nominee, and 2016 Hugo contender Jason Rennie raises some valid questions about my previous post on how big NY publishers are killing the traditional publishing industry. Hi Brian,  Just a thought (and a defense that might be offered so hopefully worth considering).  Big 5 publishers make up…
April 3, 2016