PulpRev Mega Review Post

PulpRev Mega Review Post

Author JD Cowan unleashed a mega review post featuring a plethora of #PulpRev and adjacent books, including the final book in my award-winning Soul Cycle, The Ophian Rising. In many ways this book is an epilogue to the first three as the third entry wrapped up a lot of character…
May 2, 201913 Comments
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
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
Movin’ on Up

Movin’ on Up

Previously, a perceptive reader alerted us to the troubling phenomenon of Amazon ghettos. With the recent launch of The Ophian Rising, I tried to employ the strategy defined by Galaxy's Edge authors Nick Cole and Jason Anspach in an attempt to avoid falling into the ghetto and perhaps to get my…
December 21, 20177 Comments
The Ophian Rising Is Here!

The Ophian Rising Is Here!

The cycle is complete. What an astonishing journey we've taken together: from the launch of my first novel to the Hugos, from Larry Correia's BOOK BOMB! to the Dragon Awards, it's been an honor to ride this out-of-control rocket car with you! The genesis of the Soul Cycle goes back…
December 20, 20178 Comments
Ophian Rising eARCs

Ophian Rising eARCs

I sent out eARCs to advance reviewers of The Ophian Rising last night. Finishing a series that's spanned sixteen years from conception to completion is a singular experience to say the least. It hasn't fully sunken in yet. I expect that the final book's release later this month will drive the…
December 5, 2017
December Update

December Update

This will be a short post since I'm up to my elbows in last-minute manuscript cleanup work. As the prior sentence probably tipped you off, The Ophian Rising, Soul Cycle Book IV, is now complete and will be sent off to Polgarus Studio shortly for final formatting. Thanks to everyone…
December 1, 20174 Comments
Ophian Rising Excerpt

Ophian Rising Excerpt

In anticipation of its imminent release, I'm pleased to present my loyal readers with another excerpt from the concluding volume of my award-winning Soul Cycle, The Ophian Rising.         “Which ether-runner should we go to for help?” Will asked.         “Not an ether-runner,” Astlin…
November 16, 20172 Comments
The Fire Rises

The Fire Rises

A picture speaks a thousand words, so I gave Astlin the floor for today's introductory remarks. I think she makes a good point. How about you? Today's headline image depicts perennial fan favorite character Astlin of Tharis (formerly of Keth) in an updated Zadokim design. My promo artist Ashion did…
October 25, 20173 Comments