Recently, I’ve been working on somewhat of an experiment. I did a book trailer for Heart of the Ronin once upon a time with my good friend Neil Witkin. It turned out beautifully, but this time I wanted to do something different, something unexpected a little askew for Rogues of the Black Fury. A couple of long trains of thought through Albequerque, Arkham Asylum, and Addis Ababa, ending up in Zanzibar by way of Ypsilanti, I arrived at the idea. After the idea, came the brainstorming, an enormous mind fart of dialogue appeared on the page. Then came the software. I gotta say, XtranormalContinue readingBook Trailer Project

In 2008, I decided to become a podcaster. I had been listening to podcasts like I Should Be Writing, The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy, Escape Pod, Pseudopod and others for a while, and appreciating this new form of entertainment. Audio books, customizable news feeds, a wide open world of creativity and content, and free, free, FREE! I was in heaven.

I was reminded today of how powerful the written word can be–not just once, but twice. The first came when I heard of the passing of a writer who had changed my life–Ray Bradbury. Fahrenheit 451 remains a life-changing book for me, and I can say nothing at this point to do justice to his memory, except to say that his work changed me, inspired me, and shaped how I live my life. The second instance turned my day around. I have gotten good reviews before (and oh, yes, some bad ones, too.) Of course I enjoy the good ones,Continue readingGreat Review for “Snakes”!

E-Reads did! It’s finally here! The Black Furies have just hit the streets in my new military fantasy novel from E-Reads, Rogues of the Black Fury. It’s available in trade paperback and all e-reader formats. If you’ve been paying attention, you know that I’ve been podcasting the novel, too. So you can sample it there to see if it’s your jug of dark ale. Here’s what some advance readers said: “Bold, colorful characters pull the reader into an unforgettable adventure with the perfect mix of suspense, intrigue, and action.” —Jeanne Cavelos, author of The Passing of the Techno-mages “Rogues ofContinue readingWho Let the Rogues Out?

Here’s the new cover preview for the E-Reads edition.  I feel like seven barrels of black powder about to go off… Cover artist Alan M. Clark.

Wouldn’t you just love to shop for people you love and support your favorite starving artist at the same time? Allow me to suggest the following gift ideas. Heart of the Ronin – Historical fantasy novel from E-Reads. Publisher’s Weekly calls it “a page-turning folkloric narrative of epic proportions.” Available also as an Ebook! “Snakes” – Horror novella, available print or Ebook from Damnation Books. Complete with a Holiday Promo code for 25% off your entire order! Here’s the Damnation Books Promo Code:  191W1WM6D6CY And, some anthologies including stories and essays by yours truly. Historical Lovecraft from Innsmouth Free PressContinue readingThe “Support Your Favorite Author” Holiday Shopping List