• Skip to main content

Ian J. Malone

Character-charged sci-fi with a shot of Rock & Roll!

  • Home
  • Books
    • The Mako Saga
    • Four Horsemen
      • Revelations Cycle
      • Guild Wars
      • Four Horsemen Tales
    • Anthologies
  • Blog
  • About
    • Contact
  • Swag Shop
  • Podcast
  • Free Books!

Lasers and Lagers

IJM, CKP featured on local NBC news in Panama City

July 15, 2021 by robmcclel

 

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)

Filed Under: Events, Interviews Tagged With: 4HU, CKP, Lasers and Lagers, Panama City

IJM, CKP featured in Panama City News Herald story

July 15, 2021 by robmcclel

 

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)

Filed Under: Events, Interviews Tagged With: 4HU, CKP, Lasers and Lagers

IJM talks ‘Lasers and Lagers,’ sports with ESPN Northwest Florida

July 15, 2021 by robmcclel

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 Facebook at https://fb.watch/6M3KxR0oYk/

Filed Under: Interviews Tagged With: 4HU, CKP, colonies lost, Lasers and Lagers, Swamp Eagle Security

IJM and Chris Kennedy talk ‘Lasers & Lagers’ and more with the Unstacked Podcast

June 9, 2021 by robmcclel

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
  • Creating new universes vs. writing in somebody else’s
  • What makes a CKP book?
  • Better Rock Era: 70s, 80s, or 90s?
  • How Ian and Chris became friends then collaborators
  • Ian and Chris favorite reads
  • The importance of supporting libraries in 2021
  • Where is the scifi/fantasy genre headed in the future?

Ways to watch/listen:

  • YouTube
  • Web Player
  • Also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and most major platforms.

Visit the Lasers and Lagers website or FB event page to learn more about our event. Otherwise, we hope you enjoy our interview with the Unstacked Podcast!

 

Filed Under: Interviews Tagged With: 4HU, CKP, Lasers and Lagers, Panama City, public libraries, The Street Survivors

IJM and others join forces for ‘Lasers and Lagers’ book event

March 19, 2021 by robmcclel

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 the Lie’brary on Beck craft beer and wine bar in sunny Panama City, Florida!

Attendees will enjoy a wide array of activities ranging from casual meet and greets with authors to book signings and readings plus the myriad beer and wine options offered nightly by the Lie’brary staff.

Guests will also get to participate in a raffle to win signed books, memorabilia, and other prizes with all proceeds going to benefit the Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries non-profit organization!

Confirmed Authors Who are Attending:

  • Chris Kennedy (The Four Horsemen Universe, the Theogony series)
  • Ian J. Malone (Free Bird Rising, the Mako Saga)
  • Kevin Steverson (The Salvage Title trilogy)
  • Nick Steverson (The Salvage Title Universe: Coalition series)

Follow Lasers and Lagers on social media using #LasersAndLagers then be sure to “like” our Facebook Event to keep tabs on the latest news and announcements.

You can also follow the Lie’brary on Beck via Facebook and Instagram for info on drink specials, food, and other events happening around the bar.

Happy Friday, y’all! We hope to see you on the beach this summer!!!!

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: CKP, Events, Florida, Lasers and Lagers, Panama City

Copyright © 2025 · Powered by ModFarm Sites · Log in

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Accept