Hey guys, apologies for the radio silence the last few months but life around the Malone house has been pretty hectic. Nevertheless, that’s still no excuse for the fact that I really do need to get better at writing these. So, expect to see more blog posts in 2017 and beyond. Okay, let the news […]
Trip Hackett update + events abound in NC!
Hey folks, what’s the good word? It’s been a while since I’ve written, so I thought I’d take a few minutes and bring you up to speed on what’s been happening. Work on Trip Hackett continues I’m deep into editing on the second draft of my next book, THE NEW WORD: A TRIP HACKETT NOVEL. […]
Giving the boot to movie reboots
Hey guys, IJM here. So, I inadvertently found myself watching the trailer for the new Lethal Weapon TV show the other day, and walked away from it totally pissed. Can somebody please tell me why we need this? Before I go any further, it should be stated that Hollywood has every right to do whatever […]
New book, character sports allegiances, and early CFB thoughts
Greetings, all! HOLY FREAKIN’ CRAP, IT’S HOT!!! Moving on. Update on the new book I managed to bang out another thousand words this morning, thus bringing my total so far to just under 30k. At this rate, I’ll have a first draft by the end of September, and a beta manuscript by Christmas. I say […]
Mako Saga wrapup, new book details, and a Goodreads giveaway
Hey folks, welcome to summer and another edition of the Mako Manifesto! I hope this blog finds you well and, preferably, on a beach somewhere with a mojito in one hand and a book in the other. We can dream, can’t we? LOL First off, I want to thank everyone who helped make the At […]
Curtain falls on bar buddies in space with final book in ‘Mako Saga’
— For immediate release. DURHAM, N.C. – In 2013, science fiction fans welcomed the release of MAKO, the debut novel from author Ian J. Malone about five college friends, dubbed “The Renegades,” who become intergalactic war heroes by way of a videogame. The book met immediate success, rising to fourth on Kindle’s Military Science Fiction […]
Curtain falls on bar buddies in space with final book in ‘Mako Saga’
(BLOGGER’S NOTE: Here’s the press release that went out via my publisher, Sharkflight Publishing.) — For immediate release. DURHAM, N.C. – In 2013, science fiction fans welcomed the release of MAKO, the debut novel from author Ian J. Malone about five college friends, dubbed “The Renegades,” who become intergalactic war heroes by way of a […]
IJM invades podcast land with The Brotherhood of the Evil Geeks
Had a blast talking Mako, Star Wars, comics, writing, and more with The Brotherhood of the Evil Geeks! Listen to the podcast here! About the Geeks: Sequestered in the dankest depths of the Evil Lair, the Brotherhood of Evil Geeks strive to bring you their honest opinions on the entertainment that we all love. Comics, […]
New book to arrive early, IJM’s summer movie preview + more
Greetings, people! Welcome back to the Manifesto! My, oh, my is stuff going on. Let’s get to it. At Circle’s End to arrive early The third and final chapter of THE MAKO SAGA is officially in the can and ready to roll — early, in fact. My crew over at Streetlight Graphics did me a […]
Brown Bags & Books, Mako 3, illogicon wrap-up + more
Hey guys, hope the holidays were great to you and yours, and 2016 finds you well. Lots to get to in this one and not much time for blogging so let’s dive in. Brown Bags & Books In an effort to read more in 2016, I’m launching a new post series on social media called […]
BOOK SYNOPSIS: At Circle’s End (The Mako Saga: Book 3)
In the months since his disappearance, Danny Tucker has retreated to the darkest corners of Alystierian space in search of intelligence on the empire’s new chancellor, Alec Masterson. Backed by a crew of outcasts and fighting from the shadows as the enigmatic Rogue centurion, Danny will stop at nothing to achieve his mission — absolute […]
New book update, character-naming contest, HonorCon, and more
Hey guys, welcome to fall and another edition of the Mako Manifesto! As you’ve no doubt guessed from my snazzy new website, I’ve had tons going on lately. I’m right, smack dab in the middle of wring the next MAKO book, I’ve got HonorCon coming up and, oh by the way, there’s that whole day […]