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...
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 Selfies: Tips, Tortillas, and Tom Morello
How many books have you written? Which is your favorite? I am about to publish my sixth novel (The Mortal Vestige, Book Three of the Immortal Wake), which completes my second trilogy. I have also published three Max and the Multiverse shorts, which...
Embrace the Suck: Why Bad Reviews Will Save You From Bad Reviews
I think Isaac Asimov said it best. "From my close observation of writers... they fall into two groups: 1) those who bleed copiously and visibly at any bad review, and 2) those who bleed copiously and secretly at any bad review." Bad reviews. The...
If It’s Not Hell Yes, It’s No: Maintaining Focus and Productivity as an Author
I live my life by a few key principles, most of which are shaped by a desire to stay curious and productive. The mantras may sound good on paper, but they ultimately lose meaning when applied to a broader spectrum. Take "never stop learning" for...
Zeedub Reviews: Monkeyboy by S. Shane Thomas
I first learned of S. Shane Thomas through the Science Fantasy Hub, a landing platform for fans of the indie writing community. Thomas is an enthusiastic supporter of independent authors and I enjoy reading through his collection of thoughtful...
Zeedub Reviews: Faerie Rising by A. E. Lowan
First, a confession. Fantasy has never been my thing. It's not that I dislike the genre, it's just that I rarely find works that appeal to my personal taste. I much prefer the high tech action and greasy spaceships of science fiction. But even so,...
Zeedub Selfies: Plotting, Pantsing, and Puppeteering
Do you work with an outline, or just write? Ah, the plotter vs. pantser distinction. I employ a little bit of both, depending on the material. For the Immortal Wake series, I need glossaries and outlines just to keep the details straight. A great...
Meet the Artist: Laura Gray
Fans of my Max and the Multiverse sci-fi comedy series will know the talented artist that is Laura Gray. She is the illustrator behind those long-running character ensemble covers. The series has gone through a recent re-brand, which was a...
Zeedub Reviews: Write That Script by Lindsay J Sedgwick
I am a science fiction novelist who got thrust into a screenwriting career. I had assumed that my writing skills would translate across mediums, but once I started delving into the process, I quickly learned that I needed help. As with any creative...
Zeedub Reviews: Home World by Bonnie Milani
I first learned about Bonnie Milani through the Sci-Fi Roundtable, an online group frequented by authors who exchange tips and guidance about how to improve their craft. One of the best things about hanging with writer types is that you discover...
Zeedub Bezzies: Gaming, Detours, and Tough Situations with Tony Lindblom
Tony Lindblom is a software developer with a keen interest in storytelling. He loves to game, be them online role-playing adventures or tabletop strategy sessions. All of these interests combined to inspire his Source of Power series, an epic space...
Zeedub Reviews: Redemption of Sisyphus (Shan Takhu Legacy #3) by Eric Michael Craig
Redemption of Sisyphus is the third book of the Shan Takhu Legacy, a hard science fiction series by Eric Michael Craig. My previous reviews of Legacy of Pandora (book one) and Fulcrum of Odysseus (book two) dove into Craig's writing style and...