As much as I love indie books, they're a minefield. You never know what you're going to get in terms of quality. I've had some books that started promising, then turned into total slogs; I've had others that were actually pretty solid. The novel I'm reviewing today definitely falls into the latter category---in fact, it... Continue Reading →
Short Story: The Devil in the Archives
I have spoken about my fiction writing on this blog, but I have posted exactly none of it so far. This changes today! If you're into tense, atmospheric sci-fi, with creative concepts and grisly twists, I present to you my first self-published short story, "The Devil in the Archives". An excerpt is below, and I... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Black Star Renegades
Post by Nic Quattromani: I’ve discovered a surprising craving lately, for straightforward—perhaps derivative—storytelling. Of course I appreciate sleekly inventive settings and genre deconstructions as much as the next nerd, but the problem is that that’s all we’ve been getting lately. Nowadays, to follow in the footsteps of another work is looked down upon as trite,... Continue Reading →