John E. Stith's Blog, page 11
March 16, 2015
New Cover Art for Redshift Rendezvous
Here's more artwork for a planned book cover update. This one is "Cradle World" by Julian Aguilar Faylona, for use with REDSHIFT RENDEZVOUS.
Julian Aguilar Faylona is a Digital Artist and Graphic Designer. After graduating from his Mass Communication studies, he started his career as a feature writer and photographer for a local Civil Service magazine. He found his interest in the creative industry later in his career, which started as a hobby before he embarked on a journey as a freelancer. His works consist mainly of digital artworks ranging from illustrations and concepts, as well as graphic design, mainly focusing on promotional materials and apparels, as well as logos and icons. His site is here.
While the artwork doesn’t literally depict a scene from the novel, it does fit the tone and milieu of REDSHIFT RENDEZVOUS and I think it will make a great cover.
March 11, 2015
First Reader opportunity
I've completed a new science fiction novella, this one a young adult mix of SF, humor, and adventure.
If you have the interest and the time during the coming week or two, would you let me know in email? This page gives all the pertinent info and how to contact me: http://www.neverend.com/first-readers
I do have a list of first readers that I solicited for a recent mystery novel (that novel has gone through more drafts and is currently waiting on a reaction from an agent I'd like to be with) and I will ask the people on that list if need be, but I thought as a first choice I'd see who had the time right now.
The picture below is a quick Photoshop effort to show a scene from the story.
February 23, 2015
New Cover Art for Reunion on Neverend
Next up with the plan to update several book covers is "Outer Space" by Sina Pakzad Kasra for use with REUNION ON NEVEREND. Sina Pakzad Kasra is a concept artist and illustrator working with both traditional and digital media. Born in 1986, He graduated with a BA in Graphic Design (2009). In 2011 he continued his post-grad studies in Animation (MA). His studies gained him more expertise with the principles and elegant details of film making and animation. Publication of his artwork in the book “Prime - The Definitive Digital Art Collection” (2013) and being selected as one of the 50 featured artists in the book “Digital Art Masters: Volume 9” (2014), enhanced his international reputation. Parallel to his professional career in the entertainment industry, he puts effort into his own personal promotions and exhibitions. More of his work is on display at http://sinakasra.blogspot.com/
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February 14, 2015
New Cover Art for Deep Quarry
This year, I plan to update several covers for books that have reverted to me after the traditional publishing contracts with Tor Books and Ace Books expired. The first artwork I've purchased is Time Displacement by Takumer Homma for use with DEEP QUARRY. Takumer is a freelance concept artist and a digital illustrator for games and film industry. He made a transition from automotive industry in 2012 and aims to inspire others. His site is here.
January 31, 2015
"Simon Sidekick" to be serialized by The Moon Society
My short story, "Simon Sidekick," first printed in the July 1984 Dragon Magazine, will be serialized in The Moon Society's monthly newsletter, The Moon Miners' Manifesto, starting with the February 2015 issue. "Simon Sidekick" is a YA coming-of-age story about a boy living in a lunar colony and who gets an AI companion. The artwork for the Dragon publication was done by Jerry Eaton.
January 19, 2015
COSine Convention Appearance: 23-25 January 2015
John E. Stith will be attending the COSine SF convention in Colorado Springs during the weekend of 23-25 January 2015.
He will be at these events:
Friday 4pm panel: Does Science Fiction Need to Lighten Up? (moderator is Connie Willis)
Friday 7pm: Opening Ceremonies
Saturday 4pm panel: Back to the Moon (Moderator is Thea Hutcheson)
Saturday 5pm: Author Reception and Autographing
Sunday 11am panel: Robert Heinlein, The Man, the Myth, the Legend (Stith is the moderator)
September 15, 2014
Here's the current entry in the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.
Here's the current entry in the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, a handy reference for readers.
July 20, 2014
Soliciting First Readers for Mystery Thriller
First Readers Sought. If you're interested in being a first reader for my latest novel, please email me during July or August. If you email me later than that, I'll put you on the list for the next novel.
The novel is a mystery thriller set in present-day Colorado.
July 14, 2014
Higher-quality copy of "Science Fiction * Science Fact (SF2)" is now online
A higher-quality copy of "Science Fiction * Science Fact (SF2)" is now online. It was a live 1987 PBS telecast featuring John E. Stith, Ben Bova, Arthur C. Clarke, Charles Sheffield, G. Harry Stine, and NASA planner Jesco von Puttkammer.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i06TcKwFUSM&feature=youtu.be
Completed first draft of new mystery-thriller novel
New milestone: Completed the first draft of the first new novel in far too long. This one is a mystery thriller set in Colorado.
