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Bill McCormick

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Bill "McSciFi" McCormick is an award-winning and critically acclaimed science fiction author, publisher, and raconteur celebrated for his vivid storytelling and unique blend of sci-fi, humor, and social commentary. Known affectionately by fans as "McSciFi," Bill has carved a niche in speculative fiction with works that challenge conventional narratives while exploring complex characters and futuristic worlds.

His bibliography includes standout titles such as The Brittle Riders trilogy, a post-apocalyptic saga hailed for its originality and depth, and Goptri of the Mists, which captures his trademark mix of wit and world-building. Beyond his novels, Bill contributes to comics and graphic novels, such as Legends Parallel and Marcie's Marvels,
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Bill McCormick Anne McCaffrey, so I could enjoy the escape into fantasy, the Sisters of Mercy, so my deep voice could sing along, and spicy Thai food. If someone cou…moreAnne McCaffrey, so I could enjoy the escape into fantasy, the Sisters of Mercy, so my deep voice could sing along, and spicy Thai food. If someone could toss in enough vodka to get me through I might not come back.(less)
Bill McCormick The same place I come up with the ideas for everything I write; real life. It's odd enough that all I have to do is tweak it a bit and, WHAMMO, I'm pl…moreThe same place I come up with the ideas for everything I write; real life. It's odd enough that all I have to do is tweak it a bit and, WHAMMO, I'm playing with nightmares.(less)
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The Brittle Riders Book I

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The Brittle Riders Book One

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The Brittle Riders: Trilogy

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McFirst World Problems

Ten days ago, under the tutelage of an incredible human who works with people who make a billion dollars per movie, I upgraded the scenes page for The Brittle Riders and Goptri of the Mists. Basically, a little more titillation (BOOBS!), a few more explosions (BIG TINGS GO BA-BOOM!), a deeper dive into the uniqueness of it all (HOLY BAT SHIT! WHAT’S THAT?), more same sex imagery (YAY GAY!) and a f

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"Margret Treiber’s Death Engine Protocol is raw, direct, and unapologetic. Her no-nonsense style puts you squarely in Eris’s shoes, forcing you to feel every hit, every loss, and every grim laugh along the way. Eris isn’t a clean-cut superhero—she’s c" Read more of this review »
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Sci-Fi Lampoon Autumn 2019 by Bill McCormick
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This is the greatest collection of stories reflecting the fall of 2019 ever collected.
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