Michael Shean's Blog, page 6

On Being a Professional.

Recently, author Lisa Morton wrote an article for the L.A. chapter of the Horror Writers Association about what she thought divided “professional” writers from “hobbyist” writers. She’s right that professionals are those who do things for a living. They make … Continue reading →

A Long, Strange Trip So Far

Bit of a mile stone for me this month. Shadow of a Dead Star turns two, and so do I – not as a man, of course, but as an author. Since then I’ve written three novels, have a fourth … Continue reading →

And The TARDIS Goes To…

Peter Capaldi! If you’re like me, and I’m reasonably sure that you are, you were camped out today for the worldwide announcement of which actor will play the Twelfth Doctor once Matt Smith quits the role at the end of … Continue reading →

Surfacing…

Hallo there, folks. So yet again, it’s been some time since last I posted. The truth is that this summer’s been largely consumed with drama and work; my dayjob consumes the lion’s share of the weekday, and all other time … Continue reading →

A Huge Dork Speaks.

Hello, everyone! Double-posting tonight, but I got home to find my brand new Blue Snowball microphone waiting for me by the front door and I just had to fuck with it. Therefore, because I love you all, I am inflicting … Continue reading →

Star Trek I Attack The Darkness.

So I’ve been stupid busy with work and drama the last few weeks, and it’s kept me away from here.  Sorry about that.  Rest assured that work proceeds on A Universe of Equals, as well as the last Wonderland book.  … Continue reading →

A Special Announcement: GGC and A Universe of Equals

In which we talk about equality in sci-fi and awesome conventions. Folks, I wanted to reach out and tell you how much I appreciate the letters and support that you’ve given me over the last 22 months since I started … Continue reading →

Oh God Indies

So this past weekend, independent authors Bernard Schaffer, William Vitka and Alexander Maisey attented the WIzard World Philadelphia Comic Con. You may recall that this was the panel I was going to attend, but couldn’t.  It’s probably best, because I … Continue reading →

That Moment…

At first I was like this… …when you read an incendiary post which has angered someone you really admire, and you write a heartfelt and angry letter to that person supporting them and decrying their injury… …only to realize the … Continue reading →

Domestic Violence, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Me.

This morning I came into work to find this magnificent Q&A that Sir Patrick Stewart recently gave at Comicpalooza, and it nearly broke my heart. At the session, audience member Heather Skye stated that she was inspired by a speech … Continue reading →