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Blog Roundup: 2011 Posting Highlights

The switch to WordPress in late May has really seen the blog grow. We have had 13205 hits since then (as of 11 pm 12/30/11 that is) and average over 2000 a month, or 70 hits a day. Thanks for that support and interest. I wanted to take a look back at the highlights of  [ Read More ]

Worker Prince on sale 99 cents

Ok the sale is on, get THE WORKER PRINCE, a B&N Hon Mention on Year’s Best SF 2011 for 99 cents, limited time. #scifi #mywana #sale #ebook http://www.amazon.com/The-Worker-Prin...

Also available on Nook. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-w...

One week only!

Thoughts On The 99 Cent Pricing Debate

Twice now I have explicitly told my publisher no 99 cent pricing. My book is worth more. And I don't say it with arrogance. My book is not a self-published book. 4 editors worked on it. Two independent editors I paid before it sold at considerable cost and two at the publisher. I don't want  [ Read More ]

Still Skeptical On GW Theory But That's Beside The Point

It's been a while since my last Global Warming post, so I feel like making an update for various reasons. (Mostly because it's on my mind at the moment.) The more I look into it, the more I remain convinced that the scientific community's dogmatic attitude is distracting them from far more important matters. There  [ Read More ]

Write Tip: 15 Top New Year's Reads For Writers

As my Holiday gift to fellow writers, who have been so supportive of the tips offered on this blog, I've compiled a list and brief descriptions of 15 really top writing resources to help you move forward in your growth as a writer. Links to either Amazon or Barnes & Noble are included for those  [ Read More ]

Dialogue: How Golden Age SF Influenced The Worker Prince

This post originally ran on Jamie Todd Ruben's blog as part of my blog tour for The Worker Prince. Jamie gave me permission to rerun it here so more of you can find it. Bryan Thomas Schmidt: Well, Jamie, thanks for inviting me to your blog. I am a big fan of Golden Age Science Fiction,  [ Read More ]

What I Want For Christmas: True Tolerance From Tolerance Demanders

What do I want for Christmas? Well it's the same thing as last year really. And ironically something everyone could give but most won't. What is it? I want people to think about what they say and how they say it. I find myself subjected to hurtful hate against Christians and others daily on Facebook  [ Read More ]

Goodreads Giveaway: The Worker Prince

I'm running another giveaway of signed copies of my debut novel. The book got Honorable Mention on Barnes and Noble Book Club's Years Best Science Fiction Releases for 2011 alongside John Scalzi, Ben Bova, and more. Additionally, it continues to get rave reviews.  Here's the latest from Catherine Russell at Functional Nerds: Review: The Worker Prince  [ Read More ]

12 Reads Of Christmas: 2011 Personal Year's Best

It's that time of year again. And I find myself reflecting on a year filled with books. I read 52 books a year just for SFFWRTCHT alone. And this year, between guest blog posts, reviews, research, and more, I added at least 23 more books on top of that. I lost count, truthfully, and I'm  [ Read More ]

Write Tip: 3 Steps To Cost Effective Homemade Bookplates

You never know when you'll run into someone who wants an autograph or knows someone else who would like one. Signing books is a matter of spreading good will and showing gratitude to readers. As SFWA Vice President Mary Robinette Kowal recommends in her great post on signing books, they should be on hand for  [ Read More ]