I hope that my comments yesterday on Stephen King's IT did not come off as hyper-critical. I know I tend to rant when the passion gets in me. I could have easily continued rambling on about what is wrong with the book (one thing that really bugs me is the over-reliance on pop culture references, which … Continue reading An Ambitious Work
Author: JM Williams
Author, historian, teacher, veteran. A man full of stories.
What Makes a Classic?
This is something that has been brewing in my head for some time. Perhaps fermenting is a better word, because it's begun to stink. I ask you, what makes a book a classic? Besides that some stuffy old white men in an ivory tower say so. What makes a book or a story endure? It's … Continue reading What Makes a Classic?
Random Updates
Oh my, a lot has been going on. Where to begin? I should probably start by offering my thanks to anyone who voted for my story "Catching Cameron Ellis" on Astounding Outpost. I made second place! That means a little bit of treasure will be coming my way. You can read the announcement HERE. Also, … Continue reading Random Updates
Audiostory on Tall Tale TV
Chris Herron of Tall Tale TV did an awesome job reading one of my Iric stories. The production quality is the some of the best I have come across for short stories and indie podcasts. His pacing, tone, voices and accents, everything about this production is just great. I cannot offer enough praise. I have … Continue reading Audiostory on Tall Tale TV
Celebrating the Big 35!
No, I'm not that old yet. Almost. My time for running off to become an FBI agent is running thin. No, in this case the 35 refers to my 35th short story acceptance. And a humor story no less. At least that's what my submission tracker is telling me. But could be lying to me. … Continue reading Celebrating the Big 35!
REBLOG: An Open Letter to Netgalley and Goodreads
Thanks to Laura for sharing this important information. I have just started on Goodreads as an author, have my first book listed on my account, and have yet to start working on giveaways (though I planned to). I am an American writer, and write in a genre that is more popular in the US (SF/F) … Continue reading REBLOG: An Open Letter to Netgalley and Goodreads
A Miscalculation – 3LineTales
Caterina watched the majestic polar bears, frolicking on dirty ground that should be paved with ice and snow. Little did she know, these creatures were placed in the arctic by hyper-intelligence beings from a distant star--close enough to keep an eye on mankind, but far enough away to be safe from the effects of the … Continue reading A Miscalculation – 3LineTales
The Artifact — My Audiostory on the Centropic Oracle
My second flash story, "The Artifact," has just been released on The Centropic Oracle. This one is set in the world of Storm Hamilton and the Seraphim, though of a slightly different vein. The story was read by the wonder CB Droege, who does it great justice. If you recognize his voice, it is because he … Continue reading The Artifact — My Audiostory on the Centropic Oracle
2 Days Left to Win!
Just a friendly reminder that there are only two days left to enter the giveaway for a copy of "The Adventures of Iric." Unfortunately, the contest is only open to US residents. So, for all my international friends and followers out there, I'm going to do something extra. Comment to this post on what country … Continue reading 2 Days Left to Win!
Essential SF/F Reading List
If you are looking for a good list of science fiction and fantasy books to read, look no further! io9 has thrown together a nice collection of what they call the "Books That Changed Science Fiction And Fantasy Forever." I'll be honest, I am not the most diligent reader. I probably finish only two or … Continue reading Essential SF/F Reading List
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