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!
Free Bird Rising
INTERVIEW: IJM chats with the Future Books Podcast
I was honored sit down with host Randall Willis for a wonderful chat about the craft of writing, the re-release of the Mako trilogy through Theogony Books, and much more on the first ever episode of the Future Books Podcast.
Click here to check it out!
(The Future Books Podcast is a production of Chris Kennedy Publishing)
FREE BIRD RISING arrives in audiobook
I’m thrilled to announce that the audiobook for FREE BIRD RISING is now available for purchase on the following platforms:
The story is read by James Patrick Cronin and is a service of Podium Publishing in conjunction with Seventh Seal Press.
Story Synopsis:
“A noted explorer once asked, ‘Who knows if there are secrets lurking in the unseen corners of hyperspace?’ The answer is simple. There are!” — Colonel Terrance Van Zant, Commanding Officer, Swamp Eagle Security
Taylor Van Zant has a lot on his mind.
Like everyone in Jacksonville, North Florida, the early-twenties bartender from Riverside saw his world upended when his brother, Terry, an interstellar mercenary and local hero, died suddenly in a freak starship accident. Five years later, having been stonewalled for answers, Taylor faced a choice: Honor his mother’s wish that he never go merc or defy it to save her life by resurrecting Terry’s company.
That was thirteen months ago. Now the newly reformed Eagles stand on the verge of a major milestone: owning their own flagship. There’s just one problem. Terry left behind a ship that no one knew about, a rare breed of cruiser with a most peculiar secret.
“Free Bird Rising” is the story of a young man’s quest for justice and to escape his brother’s shadow. The shocking revelations he finds, though, will likely rock the Galactic Union to its core and get him killed.
INTERVIEW: IJM returns to the Sci-Fi Shenanigans Podcast!
It’s always a treat to hang out with J.R. Handley and Chris Winder of the Sci-Fi Shenanigans Podcast!
In this episode we discuss my latest book, “Free Bird Rising,” as well as the craft of writing, geek culture, and more.
Click here to hear to the interview online or listen through your favorite podcasting app i.e. iTunes or Google Play!
Enjoy!
IJM
Introducing Jax Generals Fan Gear!
One of the fun things about writing “Free Bird Rising” was getting to show readers what the city of Jacksonville, Florida looks like 200 years in the future. Naturally for me, sports were a huge part of that, so much so that I gave Jax its own Major League Baseball franchise.
Enter the 8-time World Series Champion Jacksonville Generals (formerly the Tampa Bay Rays). Better yet, we’ve got our own fan gear — WITH FREE SHIPPING!!!
Today through Saturday (Feb. 2), visit the new IJM Fan Shop and click “shop now.” From there, add the items you want to your cart then use the coupon code SHIP4U19 at checkout to take advantage of this special offer.
Among the items you’ll have to choose from:
- Jax Generals hats (including the “Gold J logo” navy blue cap worn by Taylor Van Zant in the book)
- Men’s and Women’s t-shirts (classic, jersey style, ringer, tank, and baseball)
- Hoodies
- Coffee Mugs, Sports Bottles, and Drinkware
- Duffel and tote bags
Happy shopping, gang … and GO GENERALS!!!
Ian
IJM talks FREE BIRD RISING and more with the Dead Robots Society Podcast
Had a blast talking Free Bird Rising, Colonies Lost, the craft of writing, and more with the Dead Robots Society Podcast!
Check it out via the links below!
FREE BIRD RISING gets an official description
Story Description
“A noted explorer once asked, ‘Who knows if there are secrets lurking in the unseen corners of hyperspace?’ The answer is simple. There are!” — Colonel Terrance Van Zant, Commanding Officer, Swamp Eagle Security
Taylor Van Zant has a lot on his mind.
Like everyone in Jacksonville, North Florida, the early-twenties bartender from Riverside saw his world upended when his brother, Terry, an interstellar mercenary and local hero, died suddenly in a freak starship accident. Five years later, having been stonewalled for answers, Taylor faced a choice: Honor his mother’s wish that he never go merc or defy it to save her life by resurrecting Terry’s company.
That was thirteen months ago. Now the newly reformed Eagles stand on the verge of a major milestone: owning their own flagship. There’s just one problem. Terry left behind a ship that no one knew about, a rare breed of cruiser with a most peculiar secret.
“Free Bird Rising” is the story of a young man’s quest for justice and to escape his brother’s shadow. The shocking revelations he finds, though, will likely rock the Galactic Union to its core and get him killed.
Free Bird Rising arrives worldwide on January 18. In the meantime, you can read the prequel tie-in with the short story, Pronounced Ry-Lee O-Sy-Ris, available FREE when you sign up for my mailing list!
COVER REVEAL: Free Bird Rising
I’m happy to report that my next book, Free Bird Rising, has been approved by the publisher and is set for release on January 18, 2019. For more on this project, visit this previous post on the IJM News Desk.
FYI, as previously mentioned, there will also be a free short story tie-in for this book, titled Pronounced Ry-Lee O-Sy-Ris, which will go out later this month to my newsletter subscribers.
Merry Christmas, y’all!!!
Ian