What has your experience been like as an indie author? It's been a roller coaster, that's for sure. The first year after publishing my debut novel was total insanity. I had no idea what I was doing and relied heavily on the experiences of other...
Welcome to the Zeedub Blog! I have a lot to say about all sorts of things, be them in the form of book reviews, interviews, or casual musings about the wonderful world of hummus. Disclaimer: my opinions are my own and they change over time, like a normal human being with a functioning cerebrial cortex.
Zeedub Bezzies: Twists, Time, and Family Trees with Brent A. Harris
Brent A. Harris is a talented writer of alternate history, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. His material spans a wide spectrum, everything from steampunk time-travel with Oliver Twist, to a history-bending saga where George Washington fights...
Zeedub Reviews: Joy of the Widow’s Tears by Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee
Fantasy author team Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee are back at it with Joy of the Widow's Tears, the second book of their Constable Inspector Lunaria Adventure series. I greatly enjoyed the first book, Wrath of the Fury Blade, so I was eager and...
Zeedub Selfies: Sparks, Parks, and Chasing Dragons
Do you pen down revelations and ideas as you get them, right then and there? Sometimes. I have a running list of notes and ideas that I keep on my phone. But on the other hand, I also think that if an idea is worth remembering, then you will. If I...
Zeedub Reviews: A Twist in Time by Brent A. Harris
Dickens meets Steampunk. That's the first line in the description of A Twist in Time, the latest novel by Brent A. Harris. I mean seriously, what more do you want? Why yes, sir, I would like some more. (And by that, I mean I clicked the "Buy"...
Zeedub Reviews: Echoes of Starlight (Wings of Earth #1) by Eric Michael Craig
Eric Michael Craig is a hard sci-fi author who caught my attention with his Atlas and the Winds and Shan Takhu Legacy series, both of which are gems in the genre. Therefore, I knew what to expect going into the Wings of Earth series, and yet Craig...
Zeedub Reviews: Old Man’s War by John Scalzi
Military science fiction is one of the most popular and beloved subgenres in fiction. Titles like War of the Worlds and Starship Troopers continue to captivate readers to this day. Hollywood took notice, gifting us mega-hits like Aliens and...
Staring Into the Void: An Author’s Take on the Great Pandemic
I find it oddly fortuitous that The Mortal Vestige was released shortly before COVID-19 brought the world to a grinding halt. As a spoiler-free explanation, let's just say that the nature of the story has given me some serious deja vu over the last...
Zeedub Reviews: Untouchable by Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee
I have been following author team Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee ever since reading their debut effort Unremarkable, a gritty 20's era gangster romp (with vampires). They have a certain talent for genre fusions, where they brew up refreshing takes...
Transient 2.0: How a Fresh Edit Exposed a Hidden Writing Crutch
You may have noticed that your Kindle copy of Transient now has an update available. This is a big one, so I encourage you to click that "Update" button. (Kill those notations! Kill them, I say! Muhahaha!) But before I get into the details, I...
A Marketing Breakdown for Indie Authors
Ah, marketing. We all hate it. Seriously, I have yet to encounter a single author who can utter the statement "Why yes, book marketing is a rip-roaring good time and I enjoy every second." At least, not without immediately rolling their eyes. It's...
But What About This: A Max and the Multiverse Retort
Max and the Multiverse is a science fiction comedy series where humor reigns supreme. Many shifts are played for laughs and are not meant to be taken seriously. I tell my readers that if they trip over a "What about this?" question, then just...