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Author: Jason Cordova
Gray
First they attacked with accusations of racism, but lo! who are the real racists? Then they attacked with accusations of sexism, but lo! who are the real sexists? Next they attacked with accusations of association, but lo! with whom does evil truly associate? I got a little pissed off this week. You see, I'm supposed … Continue reading Gray
The Rain and the Curbstomp
You know, back in 2011 I said that it would be pretty cool to win the Hugo Award. Ah, to be that naive and young again. Hell, back in 2013 I still thought it would be fun. "Fun" being relative, but you know. Now? Now I'm just happy that I'm a Campbell finalist (which is … Continue reading The Rain and the Curbstomp
Lazy Day
Today is definitely a lazy day. Birds are singing outside, Casper is lounging in the window and hogging the sun (and Wally is getting mad at him for doing so). I'm going to do some reading and, if I get properly motivated, I might mow the lawn later. I enjoy Sundays. It's pretty much the only … Continue reading Lazy Day
A Review and an Update
I reviewed David Walton's Superposition today over at Shiny Book Review. It was a fun little read and really delves into quantum entanglement and resonance (which, for me, is pretty awesome stuff... I should have gone in to physics but I hated math when I was younger. Or my first love, biology). There is a sequel coming … Continue reading A Review and an Update
The Hit Piece That Released the Kraken
You know, I thought I'd done a pretty good job at keeping my mouth shut the past few days since the Hugo Awards kerfuffle began. Not because I'm worried about the vote or future book deals or anything, but because I was basking in the sheer AWESOMENESS of being a finalist. For me, I'd been … Continue reading The Hit Piece That Released the Kraken
Campbell Award and the Hugos
So it is now official: I'm a John W. Campbell Award finalist (Best New Author). I've known for about 2 weeks or so now and it's been very, very hard to stay quiet about it. I was thrilled and shocked to get the email. I figured I have a very small chance at making the … Continue reading Campbell Award and the Hugos
It’s Complicated
I blogged today over at the Mad Genius Club and talked about Books versus Movies. Why that and not the Hugos? Well, two reasons. One: everyone is talking about the Hugos. Two: I wanted to talk about Books versus Movies. See? That is how it's done. No fuss, just going out and doing something. Anyway, … Continue reading It’s Complicated
Floating Deadlines
So the editor told me yesterday "The deadline was more of a floating deadline, so don't worry about it." Yay! I have a few more days to knock out this still-untitled Zombie short story. My frequent coauthor, Eric S. Brown, sent me a short story the other day for the 1632 universe (by Eric Flint). … Continue reading Floating Deadlines
The Obligatory Updated Part Deux
Writing Music of the Moment: "Generation Dead" by Five Finger Death Punch Talk about a crazy two weeks. I've been so busy running around and dealing with this new job that I've forgotten to update the website. Plus side of new job: more income! Yay! Down side of new job: not nearly as much writing time. Boo! … Continue reading The Obligatory Updated Part Deux
Monday Crash
So last night my friends over at eLevate Gaming (the WGLNA - World Gaming League North America, which is the Gold (Professional) League for World of Tanks) won the North American championships, upsetting the #1 ranked team in the process. They were pretty damn awesome and it was fun hanging out and supporting the crap … Continue reading Monday Crash
Terry Pratchett and other, less important stuff.
So I have a confession to make: I've never read a Terry Pratchett novel. It's not like I went out of my way to avoid them, it just nobody ever really pushed me and said "Jason, you really need to read this book" like they've done with other authors (John Steakley is one who comes to mind). … Continue reading Terry Pratchett and other, less important stuff.
Book Cover Reveal
Book cover release. I really love the artwork that accompanies the Sha'Daa series. It's had some amazing stuff -- a lot of which I've been a part of. And now, a word from one of my editors... Coming in early April from Moondream Press (Copper Dog Publishing), the fourth and latest anthology in the dark fantasy, shared-world … Continue reading Book Cover Reveal
Book Bomb!
So Larry Correia book bombed me today as part of the Sad Puppies 3 slate (the Campbell Award for Best New Author), which was absolutely awesome. It's really cool when someone of Larry's caliber tells their fans "Hey, check these authors out too." The only downside (a minor one, to be sure) is he linked … Continue reading Book Bomb!
Anniversary
According to WordPress, today we hit 7 years here. Not too shabby. Here's to 7 more.