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December 16, 2015
Praise for Testing the Prisoner Audiobook!
Now, THIS, ladies and gentlemen, makes the holiday season much brighter! A listener review of the audio version of my first novel, Testing the Prisoner, on Podiobooks.com!
deBorah Says:
December 15th, 2015 at 1:43 pm
Testing the Prisoner was wonderful. I wish I would have read it before by your side. But the order of reading these books does not matter they stand on their own. I am waiting anxiously for your next book. You are a master.
Click here to listen to the audiobook!
December 13, 2015
The Conclusion of “Water to Share”
The conclusion to my SF story, “Water to Share”, is available for your FREE listening pleasure on Prometheus Radio Theatre.
If you like this story, please consider purchasing the entire anthology, Somewhere in the Middle of Eternity, from your favorite online bookseller in paperback or in the ebook format of your preference (Kindle, Nook, Kobo, iBooks, etc). Thank you for your support!
Click here to listen to the conclusion.
December 4, 2015
Books at the Beach!
Shameless plug here, but if you’re headed to Rehoboth Beach for the holidays and looking for a great read or gifts for the readers on your list, stop into Browseabout Books on Rehoboth Avenue. Not only is it a fantastic shop, but they’re carrying a few of my titles. which makes them even cooler (at least in my book–yes, that was a bad pun).
December 1, 2015
“Water to Share” Part Two
The second audio installment of my science fiction tale, “Water to Share”, is now available for your free listening pleasure. This story is featured in the 2014 speculative fiction anthology, Somewhere in the Middle of Eternity, published by Firebringer Press.
Desperate to save his dying wife, an exiled scientist makes a discovery that could change the fate of a galaxy…
Click here to listen to Part Two!
November 25, 2015
Digging Up My Own Writing Past with Indiana Jones
After participating in a fanzine preservation panel at Philcon this past weekend, I was inspired to search for any of my old fan fiction stories online.
For any fellow Indiana Jones fans among us, here is an artifact I wanted to share. TheRaider.net has an archive of Indiana Jones fan stories, including mine from 1997, “Indiana Jones and the Towers of the Empty Quarter”, which was also adapted as a fanfic comic book.
This was from a time when I was still honing my writing skills, but it was definitely one of my better fan fic pieces.
You can read my story here, it’s sixth from the bottom. Enjoy all of the amazing tales and artwork on the site!
November 24, 2015
Why, That Guy’s Certifiable!
I am please to report that this afternoon, I passed my second Microsoft Office 365 exam to earn the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification!
Now I can take a break for the holidays and get back to writing. Two more exams next year to earn my Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification in Microsoft Exchange Online.
November 23, 2015
Phun at Philcon 78!
Thoroughly enjoyed my first time as a program participant at Philcon, the Philadelphia Science Fiction Convention, which just celebrated it’s 78th year!
The discussion panel topics ranged from writing paranormal to fanzine preservation; from the benefits and dangers of Internet justice to whether our religious beliefs influence (or not) what we write and what we read.
Even better was the time spent with friends and fellow writers alike including Steven H. Wilson, Sharon VanBlarcom, Ethan Wilson, Jessica Headlee, Joe Berenato, Aaron Rosenberg, Russ Colchamiro, Glenn Hauman, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Zan Rosin, Keith DeCandido, Meredith Peruzzi. I also enjoyed meeting Michael Ventrella, Orenthal Hawkins, Gail Martin, D.H. Aire, Eric Hardenbrook, and many other fellow panelists.
I look forward to returning next November!
November 15, 2015
New Audio Story – “Water to Share”
My final audio story for 2015! Part One of my science fiction tale, “Water to Share” from our 2014 speculative fiction anthology, Somewhere in the Middle of Eternity, published by Firebringer Press.
Desperate to save his dying wife, an exiled scientist makes a discovery that could change the fate of a galaxy…
Click here to listen for free on Prometheus Radio Theatre!
November 13, 2015
Tragedy in Paris
Tonight, my thoughts are consumed by the sadistic treachery unleashed in Paris earlier today. As of this writing, 160 people have been reported murdered during six coordinated terrorist attacks.
I will not take this time to step atop a soapbox and launch into a diatribe against those who use religion as an excuse to slaughter. We all know who they are and their time will come.
For now, respect, peace, and condolences to the free people of France.
November 9, 2015
My Schedule for Philcon
I’m honored to have been invited to the world’s first and longest-running conference on science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Philcon 2015 will take place on November 20-22, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ.
My schedule for the convention is listed below. Hope to see you there!
FRIDAY
9:00 PM in Plaza III (1 hour): WRITING THE PARANORMAL OTHER
Panelists: D. Renee Bagby (moderator), Ken Altabef, Phil Giunta, Gail Z. Martin, Andi O’Connor
Authors are advised to write what they know, but how do you write about death, the afterlife, demonic possession, and other (un)living conditions you’ve never experienced?
SATURDAY
11:00 AM at Autograph Table (1 hour): KYLE WILLIAMSON AND PHIL GIUNTA
2:00 PM in Plaza V (1 hour): SOCIAL MEDIA: SHAME AND SCHADENFREUDE
Panelists: Phil Giunta (moderator), Orenthal Hawkins, Deborah Stanish
It seems that when an unpopular viewpoint travels through social media, the result can be devastating to those exercising free speech. Whether it’s a lion-slaying dentist or a feminist speaking out against sexism in the gaming industry the Internet mob can make threats and carry out attacks that drive private citizens into hiding. When, if ever, is Internet Justice a good thing? Can it be a force for good?
9:00 PM in Plaza II (1 hour): FANZINES OF THE PAST, PRESENT, AND…FUTURE?
Panelists: Steve Wilson (moderator), Phil Giunta, Eric Hardenbrook, Chris Fuller, Victoria Janssen
Before online social media, before Fanfiction.net and AO3, before podcasts and youtube, fandom’s creative outlet and primary method of keeping the lines of communication
open was the humble fanzine. The advent of the Internet may have seen a downturn in their production, but not in our desire to create and communicate. How did fanzines
get us where we are today? How much or our heritage still lies bound between those now-musty pages, and what’s being done to preserve it? Where do we go next?
SUNDAY
10:00 AM in Plaza IV (1 hour): RECONCILING FAITH & FANTASY WRITING
Panelists: Phil Giunta (moderator), D.H. Aire, Michael A. Ventrella, Gail Z. Martin, Christie Meierz, Steve Wilson
What difficulties do you encounter writing a world whose system of belief does not match your own? How do you avoid unintentionally investing your stories with a message
you don’t mean to? Is it possible to fully enjoy works that contain elements your scripture deems as anathema?
2:00 PM in Executive Suite 623: READING by PHIL GIUNTA
I’ll read an excerpt or two from my books and try not to bore the audience to sleep.
