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IJM is worried about College Football

February 3, 2021 by robmcclel

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: Buccaneers, college football, National Signing Day, NFL

Renegades reign supreme: ‘Mako’ tops bestseller charts on Amazon, Apple, and more

January 20, 2021 by robmcclel

Huge thanks to the folks over at Theogony Books and Chris Kennedy Publishing for landing a coveted BookBub scifi listing last weekend for my debut novel, MAKO. Our ad and supporting social media posts went viral, with the book itself taking Amazon bestseller status in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.   MAKO was also […]

Filed Under: Book News Tagged With: Mako, Makoverse, Theogony Books

IJM is now on MeWe

January 19, 2021 by robmcclel

Much has been made lately about alternative social networks and their place on the net. I’m not here to litigate that topic. What I will say is that I’ve been having an absolute ball over on MeWe lately. For one, MW’s stance on user privacy and data collection is simply awesome. For another, the platform […]

Filed Under: Book News

IJM chats ‘Detron City Vice,’ the craft of writing, and more with the Charlotte Readers Podcast

December 18, 2020 by robmcclel

  Huge thanks to Landis Wade and his staff for having me on the show. It’s always a treat to talk the ins and outs of storytelling with a fellow writer.   NOTE: Landis was recently a guest on The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast where he discussed his holiday-themed novel trilogy, the Christmas Courtroom, and […]

Filed Under: Interviews Tagged With: Detron City Vice, Makoverse

NEWS: IJM to collaborate with Chris Kennedy for new 4HU novel, ‘The Street Survivors’

November 23, 2020 by robmcclel Leave a Comment

I am beyond thrilled to announce two very important things today. Seventh Seal Press has formally accepted my story pitch for the next installment in the Swamp Eagle Security mercenary series, which is set in the mega-bestselling Four Horsemen Universe (4HU). 4HU co-creator Chris Kennedy has signed as a collaborator to help pen the novel. […]

Filed Under: Book News Tagged With: 4HU, Chris Kennedy, CKP, Seventh Seal Press, Swamp Eagle Security

IJM interviews NASCAR driver Corey Lajoie on The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast

November 6, 2020 by robmcclel Leave a Comment

Hey gang. Happy Friday!!! I know this isn’t writing related, but you know I’m a racing nut so naturally I had to share. 😉 NASCAR driver Corey Lajoie stopped by The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast this week to discuss his career in racing and the trials of being a small-budget team competing against stock car […]

Filed Under: Interviews, Opinion Tagged With: Corey Lajoie, NASCAR

IJM unveils ‘Detron City Vice’ patches, donates royalties to C.O.P.S.

October 29, 2020 by robmcclel Leave a Comment

Hey everybody! I’m thrilled to announce that the agency patches for my new novel, Detron City Vice, are now available via the IJM patch store! Moreover, I’m donating 100% of my author royalties from these items to the Concerns Of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), a national non-profit organization serving the families and colleagues of America’s fallen […]

Filed Under: Book News, Swag Tagged With: C.O.P.S., Detron City Vice, Makoverse

INTERVIEW: IJM talks ‘Vice’ and writing with Keystroke Medium

September 21, 2020 by robmcclel Leave a Comment

Had a blast this week talking Detron City Vice, the crat of writing, and more with the guys of the Keystroke Medium Podcast.   Click here to check out our conversation on YouTube!

Filed Under: Interviews Tagged With: 4HU, Detron City Vice, Free Bird Rising, Makoverse

NEW RELEASE: Detron City Vice is here!

September 18, 2020 by robmcclel Leave a Comment

Today’s the day! My new novel, Detron City Vice, the next installment in the Makoverse is now for sale on Amazon! Click the link below to grab yours today and please take a moment to leave it a review if you enjoy the story. I know I beat that drum a lot but believe me. […]

Filed Under: Book News Tagged With: Detron City Vice, Makoverse, Release Day, Theogony Books

IJM unveils “Detron City Vice” soundtrack playlist

September 15, 2020 by robmcclel Leave a Comment

“Detron City’s eastside housed an entirely different class of clientele from the everyday starport crowd. Those were the patrons who arrived on yachts and high-end starliners, most of them looking to close the kinds of deals that impacted millions or blow off steam in the neon wonders, thumping beats, and illicit thrills of Detron’s Dreamland […]

Filed Under: Book News Tagged With: Detron City Vice, Makoverse

Mako: The Motion Picture 2020

September 3, 2020 by robmcclel Leave a Comment

Hey folks. In the spirit of The Mako Saga’s release through Theogony Books, and given that we’re now less than a month from the Detron City vice launch on Sept. 18, I thought it might be fun to dig back into the IJM News Desk archives and dust off an old favorite for updating. Welcome […]

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: at circle's end, Detron City Vice, Mako, Makoverse, Red Sky Dawning

COVER REVEAL: Detron City Vice

August 4, 2020 by robmcclel Leave a Comment

Coming to a bookshelf near you September 18 from Theogony Books.

Filed Under: Book News Tagged With: Detron City Vice, Makoverse

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