A Gen Y Tale in Audio

A Gen Y Tale in Audio

Author and musician David V. Stewart presents his expert rendition of my viral short story "A Gen Y Tale". Folks have been asking to hear my work in audio for years. Thanks to David, here's your chance. Listen now! From my biased perspective, I think David not only delivered a…
February 17, 20203 Comments
A Gen Y Tale

A Gen Y Tale

Scott came into the world in 1982. His Boomer parents both worked full-time, so throughout his formative years, his days were spent in the custody of hired sitters, then daycare centers, preschool, and finally public elementary school. As compensation for leaving him in such an alienating, stultifying environment, Scott's parents…
October 14, 201981 Comments
Catholic Reads Reviews Strange Matter

Catholic Reads Reviews Strange Matter

Eric Postma recently reviewed my short fiction anthology Strange Matter for Catholic Reads. Ready for the end of the world, battle mechs, and body swaps? This collection of short stories has it all. Strange Matter is a collection of short stories from one of my favorite contemporary authors. Niemeier has a…
February 20, 20192 Comments
Story Sample: Anacyclosis

Story Sample: Anacyclosis

Submitted for your approval: an excerpt from "Anacyclosis", just one of the thrilling short stories featured in my new anthology Strange Matter. This story also serves as a preview of my upcoming mecha/Mil-SF series Combat Frame XSeed. Lt. Malleck came over the escort team’s dedicated channel, announcing that he was…
April 12, 20189 Comments
Death of the Short Story

Death of the Short Story

Short stories built science fiction into a cultural force to be reckoned with and launched the careers of countless stellar authors. Yet the short fiction market has seen a steep decline in the past few decades. Is the short story dead? Your humble Geek Gab hosts recently spoke with Castalia…
August 16, 2017
My New Short Story Is Live at Sci Phi Journal

My New Short Story Is Live at Sci Phi Journal

Heads up to my loyal readers. Sci Phi Journal has published my latest short story "Anacyclosis" on their site. This story has been a long time coming. I actually wrote it two years ago. SPJ bought it before they switched to a Patreon subscription system, and it got a bit lost…
October 7, 2016

Free Short Story: Who’s Afraid of the Dark?

My fellow Catholic author Russell Newquist writes: A short story of mine, "Who's Afraid of the Dark?" is available free on Amazon today, tomorrow, and Friday to honor Michaelmas. Why Michaelmas? Because the story is part of the "Tales of Peter Bishop" series - about a young man named Peter…
September 28, 20164 Comments
The Secret of the Universe

The Secret of the Universe

OK. I'm not actually going to reveal the secret of the universe. Instead, this post will be devoted to bringing you, my faithful readers, up to speed on recent developments in my self-publishing odyssey. And boy, have I got a lot to share! Up and Coming Cover by Holly Heisey…
March 6, 2016
Serialized Short Story: Izcacus Part 5

Serialized Short Story: Izcacus Part 5

Capping off yesterday's penultimate installment, I bring you the conclusion of "Izcacus". Eddie Sharp’s Notes – June 9 (?) Lots of climbers die no one knows how or where. Not me I won’t be like them. Im writing so they’ll know. Crawled back to camp. Passed out. Woke up dont…
October 16, 2015
Serialized Short Story: Izcacus Part 4

Serialized Short Story: Izcacus Part 4

Picking up where we left off yesterday, here's "Izcacus" Part 4. Eddie Sharp’s Notes – June 7 Summit Day: Overslept a bit. Frankly, I needed it after yesterday’s weirdness. The storm blew over and laid down fresh powder, but the increased avalanche risk is minimal. Temperature holding steady. Air’s so…
October 15, 20151 Comment