(Originally written for Phoenix Independent Book Publishing and Promotion) Collaboration in writing can be a joy or a nightmare. “Two heads are better than one,” the saying goes, but what if the two heads can’t agree? Whether a joint project is workable depends largely on the personalities of the participants. I’ve been in situations that […]
Published in 2014, Owldance is perhaps a bit recent to be called a classic but in this case I’ll make an exception. The American setting of this steampunk novel by David Lee Summers makes it a delightful change from the usual settings in Victorian London, especially since it’s set in my own Southwest. The primary […]
My true love gave to me… free books! I’m pleased to announce that Goodreads.com has officially approved our free book promotion, which begins on Friday the 15th and lasts a week. If you don’t currently have a Goodreads account, it’s easy and free to sign up, and you get chances to win all sorts of […]
Doctors say that laughter is one of the greatest stress relievers and Lord knows, these days we need that. So when you have the chance to get not one, but dozens of great laughs for only 99 cents, you get it. It’s much less than the price of a latte at Starbucks. But surely, […]
Comics have a reputation like the late Rodney Dangerfield – people enjoy them, but they “don’t get no respect.” Perhaps more than anyone, Alan Moore has helped to change this. “Graphic Novel” sometimes seems like a euphemism, but Moore’s creations, such as Watchmen and V for Vendetta, deserve the title. What he did for superheroes […]
Just in time for Christmas, we’ve submitted a Goodreads book giveaway: three copies of Ione D’s latest steampunk adventure, Professor Ione D. and the Epicurean Incident. The giveaway period begins a week from today on December 15th, so we’ll remind you at that time. The story concerns Ione’s visit to the Royal Epicurean Exhibition at […]
George Donnelly’s Donald Trump anthology, Steaks, Walls and Dossiers: The Best Trump Anthology Ever is now available on Kindle. It’s full of humorous and fantastical stories about our controversial 45th President, and features a story written by yours truly, called “Operation Code Name Bimbo.” It’s available in e-book form right now for 99 cents, so […]
