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Joseph Malik

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In addition to fiction, Joseph Malik writes and lectures on advanced intelligence theory and asymmetric warfare for the U.S. military. He has worked as a stuntman, a high-rise window washer, a computational linguist, a touring rock musician, and a soldier in the United States Special Operations Command.

He has been a longtime panelist and demonstrator at fantasy conventions, speaking as an expert in swordsmanship, hand to hand combat, and military tactics and strategy. He has also lectured on fantasy writing and independent publishing at schools and colleges across the Northwest.

His first novel, Dragon’s Trail, became a Kindle Top 100 Bestseller in four countries in 2017, reaching #1 in Epic Fantasy in the U.S., Australia, and Canada and #1
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Joseph Malik Not at this time, but there is a hell of a book coming that will have some contemporary asymmetric warfare concepts in it. Depending what the Pentagon…moreNot at this time, but there is a hell of a book coming that will have some contemporary asymmetric warfare concepts in it. Depending what the Pentagon says regarding classification issues, the next series--tentatively entitled STONELANDS--may have an Army intelligence soldier as a major character raising hell across parts of the same world as the current series. See my blog post from December 2020 for more.(less)
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NORWESCON 45, April 6-9 2023

The theme for NWC 45 is “Between Two Worlds,” and what better theme for a portal fantasy author?

My schedule for Norwescon 45 is a beast, with panels and demos each day, and all day on Friday and Saturday. Subjects will run the gamut from Norse swordsmanship to tactical nuclear weapons.

I’m scheduled for autograph signing on Saturday morning at 10 AM. Copies of my books will be available through the

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The theme for NWC 45 is “Between Two Worlds,” and what better theme for a portal fantasy author?My schedule for Norwescon 45 is a beast, with panels a Read more of this blog post »
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Dragon's Trail by Joseph  Malik
"It's a fantasy time travel with humor and entertaining characters. The first fantasy book I've read. Thankyou Joseph!"
The New Magic by Joseph  Malik
"There is something to be said for a book that keeps me interested enough to read it in two sittings. This book preserved the magic of its predecessor while expanding the story. If you like portal fantasy, technically sharp prose, and a gripping story" Read more of this review »
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