Tag: The Secret Kings

Most Memorable Read of 2017

Reader Prince Laqroix has written one of those rare book reviews that will leave any author grateful and humbled, no matter his level of monetary success. I’ll just come out and say it; The Secret Kings is a fantastic read. It hits the floor running and doesn’t stop until the…

January 5, 201812 Comments

Casting Call: The Secret Kings

Every author daydreams about casting hypothetical movie versions of his books. Today I present to you my preferred cast for 2017 Dragon Award finalist The Secret Kings. Note: this list will only cover characters who are new to this book or who haven't been cast before. Actors already chosen for…

September 13, 2017

The Secret Kings Is Free on Amazon

A lot of aspiring authors ask me how they can beat the odds and find success as professional writers. One piece of advice I always give is to know your reason for writing. Do you have one big story that you're driven to get off your chest and onto the…

August 25, 2017

A True Culture Warrior

The SF SJWs have responded to The Secret Kings' nomination for this year's Best Science Fiction Novel Dragon Award with a familiar Narrative. SJWs always double down. Last year, they tried to DISQUALIFY Souldancer's Dragon win after the fact based on its number of Amazon reviews. Now they're trying to preemptively…

August 7, 201743 Comments

2017 Dragon Award Finalist The Secret Kings

The final ballot for the 2017 Dragon Awards has been released! I'm honored to announce that my highly praised space opera novel The Secret Kings has been nominated for Best Science Fiction Novel. Because the Dragon Awards do not yet have a Best Editor category, I promised to share the honor with…

August 4, 201710 Comments

Everything Star Wars Should Be

The Daytime Renegade continues his series of insightful Soul Cycle reviews with his take on the third volume of my space opera/horror cycle, The Secret Kings: Brian Niemeier sure knows how to start a story off with a bang. The third installment of his Soul Cycle trilogy (as of now)…

August 3, 2017

Newquist on The Secret Kings

Author Russell Newquist reviews Soul Cycle Book III: The Secret Kings. I need to begin this review by offering my friend Brian Niemeier a sincere apology. I promised him this review a long time ago. [Full disclosure: I received a review copy free of charge.] In my defense: The Secret…

May 23, 2017

Battle of the Dragons

Polite Conversation of the Dragons is more like it. You be the judge as author Declan Finn, Dawn Witzke, and I discuss topics ranging from the state of science fiction and fantasy, antifragile business models, and my latest novel The Secret Kings, Soul Cycle Book III. Lots of folks have asked…

February 1, 2017

Amazon Reviewer Praise for The Secret Kings

For SFF fans who want fun and who don't want message fic in their space opera, consider the beta reader and early buyer reviews of The Secret Kings, Book III in my award-winning Soul Cycle. A continuation of this beauty and horror of a story. Brian Niemeier has a great…

December 26, 2016

The Secret Kings, Soul Cycle Book III: Now Available for Amazon Kindle

I'm pleased to announce the official release of the third thrilling volume in the award-winning Soul Cycle, The Secret Kings. About The Secret Kings Campbell Award finalist Brian Niemeier’s highly acclaimed Soul Cycle speeds toward its climax in the thrilling sequel to Dragon Award winner Souldancer, The Secret Kings. The…

December 19, 2016