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Spring 2019

A lot of folks have been asking for more Felix Gomez, specifically the sequel to Steampunk Banditos, and truthfully, I can't give you even the vaguest clue of when that book will hit the streets. In the meantime, I've been busy, teaching a number of workshops and mentoring students with Regis University. Traveling has also filled up my schedule and for updates on my 2019 touring circuit, check my Events page.

If you're jonesing for some Mario fiction, I've got work in these anthologies.

In Vaga...

Winter 2019

What's in store this year?

Though I don't have any books scheduled for publication, I'm furiously hard at work on several projects: two novels and a clutch of short stories. If you're jonesing for more Felix Gomez, stay tuned for news on another installment of our favorite undead bloodsucker and his buddy Malachi Hunter in the Old West Steampunk Bandito universe.



I'm still kicking around an idea of gathering several of my previous short stories into a special collection. The tales include a wa...

Summer 2018

It's here! Book 7 of the Felix Gomez series:

Steampunk Banditos: Sex Slaves of Shark Island
 Felix Gomez embarks on his wildest adventure yet: back to an alternative past of steam-powered technology, telepathic magic, and deadly intrigue. On a mission to find the daughter of a notorious gangster, Felix follows clues through the reimagined southwest of Aztlan in his quest that takes him to the sex slaves of Isla Tiburon - Shark Island - the fortress home of a twisted evil genius. To solve t...

Winter 2018

Run. Hide. You can't escape. The most thrilling anthology of hard-octane, high-velocity action stories is on the way...Blood & Gasoline, from the award-winning Hex Publishers.

Mad Max meets Sons of Anarchy!


Seventeen stories screaming past the red line, tires tearing across the highway, guns stained with smoke and gore!
Featuring these amazing authors:Gabino Iglesias, Carter Wilson, Catherine Dilts, Angie Hodapp, Jedediah Ayers, Jeanne C. Stein,Gary Phillips, Warren Hammond, Merit Clark, Tra...

Fall 2017

It's a Denver Post #1 Bestseller!
Blood Business, the latest anthology from Hex Publishers hit the streets like a spray of gunfire from a drive-by shooting. Josh Viola and I had the pleasure of editing a fantastic offering of short fiction from a stable of amazing writers. This book is something we're truly proud of.

"...a unique, compelling, dark production very highly recommended for fans who like their crimes tinged with psychological depth and horror..." D. Donovan, Sr Reviewer, Midwest Boo...

Summer 2017

Mark your calendars. University of Doom hits the streets. The launch signing will be at the Tattered Cover-Colfax, Wednesday, July 19, 7pm. Be there or be prepared for evil-genius cyborg zombies to hunt you down.

Hex Publishers put together this awesome trailer.


And I gotta share this nice blurb by Kirkus Reviews.
"A zooming grand slam of sci-fi fun." Read the entire review here.


But wait, there's more. I was the editor for the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers 2016 Anthology, Found, and we won the...

Spring 2017

Lots of great news on the writing front.

First up:

University of Doom will be reprinted by Hex Publishers. Release date will be early this summer. Here's the awesome new cover.

 And...

Felix Gomez book #7 is in final edits. As if Felix's world wasn't troublesome enough, he got sent to an alternative steampunk past. Much craziness! And all the sketchy sex and mayhem you've come to love and expect. What else could it be with a title like: Sex Slaves of Shark Island


More good news, a double-dose...

Fall 2016

I was crazy busy this year, attending a slew of big, BIG conventions this year with WordFire Press, starting with PensaCon, swinging back to the west coast for Emerald City Con in Seattle, then Planet City ComicCon in Kansas City, MO (my new favorite city outside of Denver), to Miami, then DragonCon. Shoehorned into all that I had LitFest, various other appearances, and I edited the anthology Found for the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and co-edited another anthology for Hex Publishers. I wa...

Summer 2016

I've had a busy year so far attending all kinds of comic cons with WordFire Press.

The next up is Florida SuperCon, July 1-4. It'll be my first time to run around in Miami so drop by the WordFire booth and say hello. For my other appearance, check out my Events page.


Also, here's the advance notice that University of Doom is finally available as an ebook.



 
Monsters, robots, a sinister villain... and a boy who’s about to discover that the only way to defeat evil is with genius.  The a...

Spring 2016

"A wildy edgy and sexy ride."Check out this awesome review from RT Book Reviews. Four Stars!
 
Look out!
My publisher, WordFire Press, has partnered with Humble Bundle to offera "Sci-Fi Specials Bundle" featuring 18 major titles in a limited time "pay-what-you-want" grab bag. Featuring titles from Kevin J Anderson, F Paul Wilson, Dune author Frank Herbert, Alan Dean Foster, Quincy Allen, Josh Vogt and a slew of other fine authors. And of course, me.
The Sci-Fi Specials Bundle run from A...