Captain Blood and the Soul Cycle

Captain Blood and the Soul Cycle

My friend and editing client Alex, @DaytimeRenegade on Twitter, produced a fun little Periscope about the classic Errol Flynn movie Captain Blood and my Soul Cycle horror/adventure series.   Watch the Periscope here. Alex's observation of the differences in structure and pacing between pre and post-1980s movies is quite astute--especially his example…
February 2, 20185 Comments

State of the Union

President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address to Congress last night. In the hours leading up to the speech, many of the President's supporters voiced their hope that Trump would use the occasion to bludgeon his opponents by, say, reciting the FISA memo verbatim. Others expressed…
January 31, 20189 Comments
Fake Journalists vs. EVS

Fake Journalists vs. EVS

DC Comics artist Ethan Van Sciver is no stranger to controversy. As one of the few openly conservative professionals working in a heavily converged industry, he's attracted the ire of the SJW mob before. Matters took a sinister and bizarre turn when Twelve Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by…
January 30, 201810 Comments
Nick Cole and the New Pulp Age

Nick Cole and the New Pulp Age

This past Saturday marked author Nick Cole's triumphant return to Geek Gab. It's a take-no-prisoners episode in which Daddy Warpig and Dorrinal get Nick to spill all of his secrets for making Galaxy's Edge a smash indie success. My takeaways from the episode: Publishers are screwed. Not just the Big…
January 29, 20188 Comments

Who Killed Captain Alex?

This movie is more than a labor of love. It's a work of genius. Who Killed Captain Alex has more heart, devotion to the craft, and fun than anything Hollywood has produced in years. I propose sending all Hollywood actors, directors, producers, and executives to Uganda for extended apprenticeships in the…
January 26, 20185 Comments
Together or Separately

Together or Separately

The legacy media propaganda machine is currently mobilizing for a two minutes hate against Dr. Jordan Peterson. Apparently the good doctor went on the Beeb to point out some basic facts about economics and human psychology that your average high school student used to take for granted. The journo they…
January 25, 201843 Comments
Reader Praise for The Ophian Rising

Reader Praise for The Ophian Rising

Reader Sebastien LaQroix reviews my new book The Ophian Rising and stands it up against the dreary, nihilistic, and often downright sadistic offerings from the Big Five New York publishers. The Ophian Rising is the fourth and final book in Brian Niemeier's Soul Cycle series. All I can say is WOW! Mr.…
January 24, 20184 Comments
Making Peace

Making Peace

My friend Adam Smith just released his first novel. Making Peace is a swashbuckling science fantasy romp with a dash of whodunit for extra seasoning. The richness and weirdness of Adam's world building rivals mine, and I don't say that lightly. Here's the blurb: Explosions, swordfights, psychology, and humor combine in…
January 22, 20185 Comments
Graveyard Duck

Graveyard Duck

I'd like to introduce you guys to Graveyard Duck, a new retro game podcast hosted by my good friend Wes and his buddy Scott. Every two weeks they play and review a different old school video game, and believe me when I say that these guys know their stuff! Join…
January 19, 2018
The Fake News Awards

The Fake News Awards

President Donald Trump has announced the winners of his highly anticipated 2017 Fake News Awards. Here are the fakest news stories of 2017: 1. The New York Times’ Paul Krugman claimed on the day of President Trump’s historic, landslide victory that the economy would never recover. 2. ABC News' Brian…
January 18, 201810 Comments