Hey gang. Looking forward to seeing lots of you at LibertyCon next weekend in Chattanooga, TN. Below you’ll find my schedule for the weekend. You can also visit the LibertyCon website to learn more about other guests and events happening around the con. Day Start Location Name of Event Fri 4 PM CC – Ballroom […]
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IJM InfinityCon Schedule (June 4-5 in Tallahassee, FL)
Hey gang. Just a quick reminder that Nick Steverson and I will be serving as guests at InfinityCon in Tallahassee this Saturday and Sunday (June 4-5). Our panels are as follows, plus we’ll also have a table in the vendor’s room if you’d like to stop by. Ian Panels: Sat at 12 pm: How to […]
NASCAR President Malone unveils his 2022 Cup Schedule
Anyone who follows me on Twitter knows that while I’m most certainly (and proudly) a NASCAR old-schooler, I’m also not without a willingness to accept change so long as said changes make sense for the sport. What follows below are my thoughts on what a NASCAR Cup schedule should look like to grow the sport […]
IJM, CKP featured on local NBC news in Panama City
Thanks to Tony and the news staff at WJHG for shining a light on our efforts to raise funds for local libraries. The story was a total surprise, and much appreciated. Give a read and a watch the video at Five award-winning authors hold fundraising event for local library (wjhg.com)
IJM, CKP featured in Panama City News Herald story
Thanks to News Herald beat writer Tony Simmons for taking time out of his schedule to pen this wonderful article promoting the Lasers and Lagers event in Panama City, and our efforts to benefit local libraries. Read the story at Panama City Florida craft beer bar hosts science fiction writer (newsherald.com)
IJM talks ‘Lasers and Lagers,’ sports with ESPN Northwest Florida
Huge thanks to Dave, Old School. Boston Tim and the rest of the crew on ESPN Northwest Florida for letting me take over their show for an hour to talk all things Lasers and Lagers, the 4HU, FSU sports, and NASCAR. The old radio jock in me is forever grateful. Watch the interview on […]
IJM and Chris Kennedy talk ‘Lasers & Lagers’ and more with the Unstacked Podcast
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by the Bay County Public Library in Florida on their “Unstacked Podcast” alongside my good friend and THE STREET SURVIVORS collaborator Chris Kennedy. Topics discussed include: The Street Survivors, the 4HU The Lasers and Lagers book event happening June 29 in Panama City, FL Craft and Publishing […]
INTERVIEW: IJM talks THE STREET SURVIVORS, food, and more with the Blasters and Blades Podcast
Click here to listen to the episode via the web or find ‘Blasters and Blades’ on your favorite podcasting apps today!
NEW RELEASE: The Street Survivors
Brothers look out for brothers. Usually… With the Merc Guild opening up contracts again, it’s Zuul eat Zuul to get one as there are far more companies looking for work than there are contracts to be had. So when Taylor Van Zant gets an inside line on a 30-million-credit contract for Swamp Eagle Security, he […]
IJM panel schedule for FantaSci 2021
Hey gang. I know several of you are planning to attend next weekend’s FantaSci convention in Durham, NC (May 21-23). So, I figured I’d drop a quick line with my panel schedule for those interested. You’ll find that as follows: “Soundwaves: How Music Shapes the Writing Process” (Friday at 1pm in the Rose Room) “Jump […]
IJM and others join forces for ‘Lasers and Lagers’ book event
Have you ever wanted to belly up to the bar with your favorite science fiction or fantasy writer and throw back a pint for a good cause? Now’s your chance! Come join me and a team of mega-bestselling scifi authors June 29 at 5 pm CT for the first-ever Lasers and Lagers book event at […]
IJM is worried about College Football
Sitting at my desk, closing out the day with some sports-radio analysis of National Signing Day for college football. Remember when today meant something before the advent of the early signing period? I get why things have changed. But for me, it’s just one more nail in the coffin of the college football fan experience […]