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My Favorite Book Series: The Dark Tower
Last week, while discussing the books I already own that I’d like to get around to reading, I mentioned that high fantasy has never been one of my favorite genres. And while that is extremely true, it doesn’t mean I don’t like some fantasy. Case in point, my favorite book…
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5 Books I Own That I Need to Finally Read
They say buying books and reading books are different hobbies. If that’s true, then I indulge in both, and thus have a shelf full of books I fully intend to read. I even actually get around to reading some of them too. But, alas, there are still a number that…
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The Yips: How to Break a Reading Slump
As a speculative fiction author, I believe strongly that in order to be a great writer, you must be a great reader. And not just of your preferred genre. You must read wide and often, casting your net as broadly as you can. However, despite that belief, I find myself…
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Shallow Trenches/Open Skies: an Introduction
I’ve spent a great deal of time introducing readers to the world of my space-western Gas Giant Gambit, and rightfully so; it’s my debut novel and I spent a lot of time crafting its characters, settings, and themes. But now I’m working on a follow up, and I think it’s…
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Kirkus Reviews Names Gas Giant Gambit Among 100 Best Indie Books of 2025
Finally, the big news I have been holding on to since October 1st has been announced! Gas Giant Gambit: A Tall Tale From Beyond the Cygnus Rift has been named one of Kirkus’s Best Indie Books of 2025! This is an incredible honor to receive with my debut novel, even…
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My Author Bucket List – Revisit
(I know, I wrote about this topic back in February, but that was before Gas Giant Gambit came out, and before I became an actual published author. So, I’m doing it again, this time with a little more knowledge, experience, and appreciation for what I have already done!) While on…
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Gas Giant Gambit ARCs!
Keeping it short and sweet this week because of the big news: Gas Giant Gambit’s Advanced Review Copies are live! You can read my debut, genre-mashup novel right now! Alex Parker Publishing is using NetGalley and BookFunnel for ARCs, so anyone can sign up and download a free copy for…
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Gas Giant Gambit Book Signing Event!
It is official! Gas Giant Gambit comes out on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, and I will be doing a book signing at the Oshawa Centre Indigo on Saturday, September 20th! I’ll be there from 12:00 PM until they kick me out! So, if you’re excited about science fiction, and space…
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Hope, Fear, & the Future
I know, I know. Last week I got a little political, and I don’t usually do that here. But I’ve got some bad news; I’m going to do it again–but only a little. And as I have been reminded lately, if “reading is political” (which it surely is), then writing…
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Gas Giant Gambit Deal Announcement!
It’s official and I can talk about it! Gas Giant Gambit has been picked up by the indie press Alex Parker Publishing! This is the same publishing company that accepted my very first published short story (a horror titled “SSID” which can be found and read for free on their…
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