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Casting Call: In Hero Years… I’m Dead

Casting Call: In Hero Years… I’m Dead

In the past I’ve been asked by folks what I’d do if Hollywood came calling about a book of mine. I generally answer that I would “take the money and run.” I’m still of that opinion. But the other day I was given reason to think about my superhero noir novel, In Hero Years… I’m […]

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Why New Worlds: Markets

Why New Worlds: Markets

In early 2011 I was going through a novel of mine, Eyes of Silver, cleaning up a scan from the paperback version. I’d not looked at the book in thirteen years, save for finding a couple of references that I used in my Age of Discovery novels. (Yes, the books are linked.) Cleaning up the […]

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D&D Banned in Wisconsin Prisons

D&D Banned in Wisconsin Prisons

A lot of folks have posted outraged and concerned commentaries on a recent 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that upholds a ban against Dungeons & Dragons in the Wisconsin prison system. Many folks, in writing those commentaries, have referenced me and my work defending gaming against all manner of kookiness. I’m honored and flattered […]

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Amazon Sells More Ebooks Than Paperbacks

Amazon Sells More Ebooks Than Paperbacks

Amazon released the news that, in the fourth quarter, ebook sales outstripped paperback sales. There are a couple of significant points in the story that need exploring, because they indicate how the business will shake out. I’ll do the analysis without much math, and I fully admit that I have a gross bias here. While […]

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Ask Dr. Sinisterion: Can one dupe a genius?

Ask Dr. Sinisterion: Can one dupe a genius?

(Because of rebuilding the webstore, I’m a bit behind in my blogging. Luckily, there’s a brilliant and infinitely talented guest blogger (whose denials of being a consultant for Wikileaks ring hollow) who has once again come to the rescue. Here is his latest dose of insights about the world from a decidedly and distinctly unique […]

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Free Fiction

Free Fiction

The Chain Story just released its 23rd tale: The Cost of a Tasmanian Tiger by Paul Genesse. Paul’s a great writer, and you’ll enjoy his addition to the project. I also wanted to point to Dean Wesley Smith’s blog for free fiction—among other thing, including a great series of posts about writing and writing careers. […]

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Mike’s Lexicon: Spontenudity

Mike’s Lexicon: Spontenudity

Spontenudity (noun): pertaining to the gleeful and impulsive propensity for small children to shuck all clothing with little or no motivation at all. This generally occurs at the time and place which causes the parents the maximum amount of mortification. Note: This behavior is sometimes seen in adults, especially males, at sporting events or other […]

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