Putting the Science in Fiction It's publication day! Putting the Science in Fiction is available now. Scroll down for ordering links. Science and technology have starring roles in a wide range of genres--science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of technical subjects in literature, film, and television are pure fiction. A basic … Continue reading Publication Day
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Failure as a Profession
National Novel Writing Month, also known as November, is approaching fast. To celebrate the upcoming publication of Putting the Science in Fiction (On Sale October 16, 2018 from Writer's Digest), ten of the contributors are providing story prompts based on their field of expertise. (Find other essays here.) For the book, I wrote two essays … Continue reading Failure as a Profession
Review: How the Right Lost Its Mind
How the Right Lost Its Mind by Charles J. Sykes is a must-read for political junkies looking for the conservative never-Trumpers assessment of the current Republican party. Highly recommended.
Outside Perspective Episode 7
Adam Meredith, a jiu jitsu teammate and all around good person, has started his own podcast. The show, Outside Perspective, is up to seven episodes. Each show is Adam a different guest, and he’s had an interesting range of people: fighters, entrepreneurs, a lifestyle coach, and more. Adam’s a purple belt in jiu jitsu at … Continue reading Outside Perspective Episode 7
Fall 2018 Reading
I caught up with all my summer reading, and as we head into fall here in Missouri, I have four intriguing books lined up. Politics and fantasy rule my near-term to be read pile. Do you see anything that you like? Have you read any of these? Leave a comment to let me know what … Continue reading Fall 2018 Reading
Review: Salvation’s Fire
Salvation's Fire by Justina Robson is an enjoyable if confusing return to the world of Guardians and Yorughan.
Because of The Hunt for the Red October
Sunday, as I worked around the house, I turned on The Hunt for the Red October. It’s been at least a decade since I last saw this, and it was a walk down memory lane. This Cold War era movie was one of the first that I owned in my personal VHS collection. (For the … Continue reading Because of The Hunt for the Red October
Review: Noumenon Infinity
Noumenon Infinity by Marina J. Lostetter is an excellent space opera focused on beautiful character details and grand idea on the biggest stage possible. Highly recommended.
Review: The Constitution Demands It
Disclaimer Just a reminder that reviews are opinions, and this review is my opinion and mine only. It doesn't represent anyone or anything else other than Eric Primm. Since this review deals with a very politically charged topic, I felt this disclaimer was important. Also, before commenting, please, review and abide by this blog's commenting … Continue reading Review: The Constitution Demands It
Frasier Reminds Me of My Dad
Back in younger days, my family would sit down to watch cheesy sitcoms. Those late 80s/early 90s shows were part of family night with my mom, dad, and sister. When Cheers ended, a secondary – maybe even tertiary – character spun off his own show that lasted for eleven seasons. Frasier premiered in 1993, better … Continue reading Frasier Reminds Me of My Dad