Last updated by Chrome Oxide on 07/29/2023
Under the pen name of Chrome Oxide I write humorous science fiction and fantasy. However, I've been accused of writing murder mysteries since I murder the English language and it's a mystery how I get published.
When people ask why I write humorous science fiction and fantasy, I explain that my reality check bounced.
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Fiction Fix Online: On Sunday, November 20, 2022 8:00am (PST - California time) six authors will be reading from their work for approximately ten minutes each.
This will be live streamed through FaceBook at: The Finger on the Pulse
You also have the option of being in the Zoom audience if you contact The Finger on the Pulse
I will be up first reading Satan Ain't Nothin' But Santa Misspelled from Quantum Visions 7
Other writers/readers include:
Carol Milady Carman will read from her new comedy fantasy
followed by the new thriller from Raymond Parish
that will be balanced out by a supernatural mystery from Martin Blake
a look at the not-so-distant past based on family history by Pat Spencer
and we'll also catch up with the Zarduthi children in Helen Gould's military history saga!
The replay of the full meeting is now on YouTube
October 25, 2022
For a short period of time, Author Learning Center featured my World-Building Tips and the Importance of Avoiding Excess Details on their home page.
At the
Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference
back in August 2022, in addition to being on a couple of panels and running the sound system,
Authors Learning Center interviewed me. Check out parts of that interview on their
YouTube channel.
08/2022 World-Building Tips and the Importance of Avoiding Excess Details
08/2022 Avoiding Nonessential Backstory in Writing Fiction
08/2022 Author Chrome Oxide on the “Writers of the Future” Contest
08/2022 Author Chrome Oxide on His Writing and Editing Process
October 21, 2022 5:00pm
October 14-21, 2022 West Coast Writers Conference this year presents Digital Author and Indie Publishing Writers Conference as a virtual conference.
If you will be at this conference, be sure to watch the Friday October 21, 2021 5:00pm
presentation:
Things I Wish a Pro Had Told Me When I First Started Writing.
Panel participants include:
Chrome Oxide
Peter J. Wacks
Guy Morris
Selene Castrovilla
Neil V. Young - Moderator
August 5-7, 2022
The Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference will take place Auguat 5-7, 2022 at the Hilton Los Angeles Westside in Culver City, CA.
If you are attending, be sure to check out the Saturday August 6, 2022 at 3:45pm panel
Bringing the World of Your Novel Alive as a Character (World-building)
Panel participants will include:
Chrome Oxide
Mike Robinson
Peter J. Wacks
Daniel C. Lorti
Neil V. Young [M]
August 5-7, 2022
The Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference will take place Auguat 5-7, 2022 at the Hilton Los Angeles Westside in Culver City, CA.
If you are attending, be sure to check out the Friday, August 5, 2022 at 6:15pm panel
World-Buillding: It’s not just for Science Fiction
Panel participants will include:
Neil V. Young [M]
Daniel C. Lorti
George Galdorisi
Guy Morris
Chrome Oxide
Peter J Wacks
July 12, 2022
Scribe Meets World put together their Summer-Entertainment Catalogue [2022 Edition]. This is a 56 page catalog of works in multiple genres from multiple authors. My 28 Minutes Into The Future is one of the many suggestions for summer reading.
You may find yourself enjoying these works throughout the year.
April 19, 2022
Jon Eno, the artist who created the cover for 28 Minutes Into The Future, my collection of short stories has entered a contest in which the public can vote.
Jon Eno submitted Smokng Clown in the Asus contest in the Graphic Design category. It is item 02747 submitted on 2022 04 20.
The search function doesn't work in Firefox. In Google Chrome the search for item number 2747 worked.
He has my vote. How about yours?
https://www.asus.com/campaign/ASUS-ProArtist-Awards-2022/global/voting.php#entries
April 8, 2022
I just became aware of some people working to build a Conservative Fiction Book Finder web site.
I donated. How about you?
https://givesendgo.com/conservativefictionbookfinder
March 6, 2022
The California Creative Writers Conference is taking place March 4-12, 2022 and is a virtual conference.
If you are attending, be sure to check out the Sunday March 6, 2022 at 11:45am panel
Spring-boarding Ideas: How to Jumpstart Your Writing Project
Panel participants will include:
Neil V. Young
Daniel C. Lorti
Michael Tabb
Chrome Oxide
Debra Eckerling (M)
January 14, 2022
January 14, 2002, Dave Wolverton, aka: Dave Farland passed away.
I will forever be in his debt for taking time from his writing to judge and lead a seminar at the Writers Of The Future.
RIP.
InsideEko.com David Wolverton death, American author, editor, and instructor died at 64
November 5, 2021
At the recent Genre-LA writers conference I pitched a novel to an agent. He liked my pitch and asked for a complete manuscript.
October 22-30, 2021
West Coast Writers Conference Genre-LA is being presented this year as a virtual conference.
For those with the time, the conference is arranged so that everyone can attend every presentation. Each session has its own unique day and time. Here is the schedule of presentations and presenters.
If you plan on attending this conference, be sure to watch the Tuesday October 26, 2021 5:00pm
presentation:
Building a Marvelous, Believable Magic System.
Panel participants include:
C. R. Rowenson
Laurel Anne Hill
Brennan Harvey
Neil V. Young
Chrome Oxide
Brandie June, moderator
August 6-14, 2021
Greater Los Angles Writers Conference is being presented this year as a virtual conference.
For those with the time, the conference is arranged so that everyone can attend every presentation. Each session has its own unique day and time. Here is the schedule of presentations and presenters.
If you will be at this conference, be sure to watch the Sunday August 8, 2021 11:45am
presentation:
Are you a Plotter or a Pantser?.
Panel participants include:
Sara Anne Fox
Brennan Harvey
Chrome Oxide
+ Nic Nelson, moderator
July 27, 2021
Writing News!
My development editor, Elaine Ash, and I just finalized the beta version of my first novel and are sending it our to beta readers.
We are on track to query agents later this year!
May 3, 2021
I broke my wrist May 3, 2021.
I'm not getting much writing done until I'm off the pain medication and my cast has been removed.
April 15, 2021
The official release date for Eccentric Orbits, An Anthology of Science Fiction Poetry: Volume 2, a collection of poetry from dimensionfold publishing is April 15, 2021.
It will be available as both a print book and an eBook.
"Fabulous science fiction poetry and scifaiku by a very talented international group of poets. There’s robots, there’s aliens, there’s intergalactic war, there’s the eternal quest for peace, there’s love found and love lost. Underneath it all, is the quest, the truth, and the realization of humanity."
- from the editor
March 23, 2021
Click here to hear BedRiddenBear at Bearly Believable Tales reading Let Them Eat ... by Chrome Oxide from the Anthology Appalling Stories 4
February 26 - March 6, 2021
West Coast Writers Conference this year presents California Creative Writers Conference as a virtual conference.
For those with the time, the conference is arranged so that everyone can attend every presentation. Each session has its own unique day and time. Here is the schedule of presentations and presenters.
If you will be at this conference, be sure to watch the Saturday February 27, 2021 4:45pm
presentation:
World Building: Are you ready to play God?.
Panel participants include:
Christopher Paniccia
Chrome Oxide
Laurel Anne Hill
Armen Pogharian
Tony Todaro
Dennis Cherry - moderator
If you will be at this conference, be sure to watch the Sunday February 28, 2021 2:15pm
presentation:
Things I Wish a Pro Had Told Me When I First Started Writing.
Panel participants include:
Deanna Brady
Brandie June
Chrome Oxide
Neil V. Young - Moderator
If you will be at this conference, be sure to watch the Sunday February 28, 2021 4:45pm
presentation:
Short Stories for Fun and Profit.
Panel participants include:
Laurel Anne Hill
Chrome Oxide
Gary Phillips
Tony Todaro - moderator
January 21, 2021
Click here to hear BedRiddenBear at Bearly Believable Tales reading Rights by Chrome Oxide from my collection 28 Minutes Into The Future
January 19, 2021
Click here to hear AJ Rhino at Bearly Believable Tales reading Graduation Day by Chrome Oxide from my collection 28 Minutes Into The Future
January 3, 2021 8:00am-9:00am (California time)
Fiction Fix Online: On Sunday, January 3, 2021 from 8:00am - 9:00am (California time) six authors will be reading from their work for approximately ten minutes.
I will be reading Vampire Free Zone from 28 Minutes Into The Future
This was live-streamed from https://www.facebook.com/groups/1667936633498191.
The replay of the full meeting is now on YouTube video.
Or, if you are only interested in my reading, this takes you to the start of my segment.
November 8, 2020 4:30pm
November 6-14, 2020 West Coast Writers Conference this year presents Digital Author and Indie Publishing Writers Conference as a virtual conference.
For those with the time, the conference is arranged so that everyone can attend every presentation. Each session has its own unique day and time. Here is the schedule of presentations and presenters.
If you will be at this conference, be sure to watch the Sunday November 8, 2020 4:30pm
presentation Face to Face Sales and Marketing.
Panel participants include:
Christopher Paniccia
Gayl Murphy
Darice Fisher
Chrome Oxide
November 7, 2020 1:00pm
November 6-14, 2020 West Coast Writers Conference this year presents Digital Author and Indie Publishing Writers Conference as a virtual conference.
For those with the time, the conference is arranged so that everyone can attend every presentation. Each session has its own unique day and time. Here is the schedule of presentations and presenters.
If you will be at this conference, be sure to watch the Saturday November 7, 2020 1:00pm presentation Things I wish a Pro Had Told Me When I First Started Writing. Moderator Dennis A. Cherry will conduct this discussion with writers: Brandie June, Neil V. Young, Marco Subias, and Chrome Oxide.
October 25, 2020
Check out my newest interview at Richard Paolinelli – A Superversive Scribe Superversive Sunday Spotlight: Chrome Oxide.
Until then, check out his other author interviews. Richard Paolinelli – A Superversive Scribe
August 16, 2020
28 Minutes Into The Future was listed on the August 16, 2020 Book Promo at According To Hoyt.
August 8, 2020
The
Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference
will be a virtual conference this year running from August 7-16, 2020.
<joke>I have no idea where we will be running to.</joke>
Unlike prior conferences with multiple panels at the same time, anyone
registering for this conference will be able to attend EVERY panel.
When you register for this conference, make sure you place Bringing the World of Your Novel Alive as a Character (World-building) on Saturday, August 8, 2020 3:15pm on your calendar of must see panels. I will be one of the speakers on this panel.
July 24, 2020
At the
California Creative Writers Conference
back in February 2020, in addition to being on a couple of panels and running the sound system,
Authors Learning Center interviewed me. Check out parts of that interview on their
YouTube channel.
02/2020 Author Chrome Oxide on Lessons Learned During His Writing and Publishing Journey
02/2020 Common Elements of High and Low Fantasy Storytelling
02/2020 Things to be Aware of When Introducing Magic in Fantasy Stories
02/2020 Balancing Humor with Good Storytelling
April 18, 2020
Hi all. What's on your to be watched list?
If it's not there already, consider buying Reverb Junkies, a documentary about the surf music scene.
If you want to get a better idea what it's all about, check out the new trailer at YouTube.
For those of you who know me, if you blink you will miss my appearance in the trailer or the film.
And if you're looking for something to read, you should check out Minutes Into The Future a collection of humorous science fiction and fantasy short stories by Chrome Oxide. It is now available at Amazon in print (dead tree) or eBook (I don't byte) versions.
February 29, 2020
California Creative Writers Conference is being held at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel in Culver City, CA.
At 11:15am I will be on the panel,
Creating Magic Out of Thin Air.
Panel participants will include:
Laurel Ann Hill
Chrome Oxide
Brandie June (moderator)
Mike Robinson
Mandy Jackson-Beverly
At 3:30pm I will be on the panel,
The Future of Science Fiction and Fantasy -- Have We Written Everything Possible?
Panel participants will include:
Chrome Oxide
Jenna Busch
Marco Subias (moderator)
Mike Robinson
William F. Wu
Howard Hendrix
January 2020
Superversive Press is closing down.
Please excuse the growing pains while I work to put the print and eBook back online.
paperback: 28 Minutes Into The Future
eBook: 28 Minutes Into The Future
December 9, 2019
Just in time for the holiday season, my newest story, Let Them Eat ...
is now part of Appalling Stories 4
and is available to purchase as:
a kindle version
or
a print version.
No matter what form you buy it in, it will fit nicely on either your physical or virtual bookshelf.
If you need to know anything else about the authors, Hollywood In Toto has quotes from many of the authors in this book.
December 1, 2019
I was recently interviewed by Desiree Duffy for her interview show, Books That Make You. We will be talking about my book, my pen name and humor. This interview will be broadcast on December 1, 2019, Sunday afternoon on MyStar. After the initial broadcast, my interview will be available for listening at your convenience at Books That Make You #40 Books That Make You Laugh Unexpectedly - Chrome Oxide.
November 29, 2019
Just in time for all your gift giving needs, the Orange County Science Fiction Writers Orbit published Quantum Visions 8. The Quantum Visions 8 chapbook looks good when gift wrapped and placed under a tree or in a stocking. This collection of previously unpublished short pieces from members of our writers group includes a humorous story from me which is called "Dangerous Type." Whether this leaves you wanting more, or less, be sure to buy volume 1, volume 2, volume 3 volume 4, volume 5, volume 6, and volume 7 .
Of course you shouldn't forget to buy 28 Minutes Into The Future. A collection of nine laugh out loud stories from the mind of Chrome Oxide.
November 29, 2019
I will be at LosCon 46 the weekend of November 29 - December 1, 2019 where I will be promoting Quantum Visions 8, which has my newest published story, Dangerous Type. The contributors to this publication will be doing a signing on Saturday November 30, 2019 at 5:15pm.
I have been informed that I will be on the panel, Writers & Illustrators of the Future: Popular Trends which is taking place Friday, November 29, 2019, 4:00pm along with Joni Labaqui, Dr. James C. Glass, and Gregory Benford.
November 9, 2019 10:15am
Digital Author & Indie Publishing Conference is being held at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel in Culver City, CA and will be presenting a panel: Assembling Anthologies and Getting Small Press Love.
Panel participants will include:
Madeline Sharples,
Gary Phillips,
Joni Labaqui,
Chrome Oxide,
Mike Robinson,
Russell Nohelty,
M. Todd Gallowglas
If you scroll down the list of Faculty for Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference your's truly is one of the many talented people speaking at this conference.
September 21, 2019 2:30pm
The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) monthly meeting, is being held at the Palms-Rancho Park Library in West Los Angeles, CA
How To Work Successfully With A Freelance Editor
A roundtable discussion with two published authors about the process
of working with their freelance editor—from raw manuscript to polished
final, and landing book deals with respected publishers. From “killing
their darlings,” to hammering out plot points, to hunting for agents
and publishers, these three tell it all. It’s a no-holds-barred
conversation among two writers and one editor, who never quit until
each grabbed the literary brass ring. Featuring
Elaine Ash, Jonathan Brown and Chrome Oxide.
This meeting is free and open to the public so you hae no excuse not to attend.
August 17, 2019 10:00am
Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference is being held at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel in Culver City, CA and will be presenting a panel: Writing for the Short Story Market.
Panel participants will include:
Marco Subias,
Neil V. Young,
Chrome Oxide,
Brandie June,
Alex Ironrod
Faculty for Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference:
Your's truly is one of the many talented people speaking at this conference.
June 18, 2019 7:00pm
The LIT UP: A Conversation between OC Writers and Readers monthly meeting for writers, is being held at Bardot Bars & Coffee in Tustin, CA.
Two Writers & Their Editor
A roundtable discussion with two published authors about the process
of working with their freelance editor—from raw manuscript to polished
final, and landing book deals with respected publishers. From “killing
their darlings,” to hammering out plot points, to hunting for agents
and publishers, these three tell it all. It’s a no-holds-barred
conversation among two writers and one editor, who never quit until
each grabbed the literary brass ring. Featuring
Elaine Ash, Jonathan Brown and Chrome Oxide.
This meeting is free and open to the public so you hae no excuse not to attend.
May 26, 2019 from 2:00pm - 11:00pm
Chrome Oxide has started his 2019 Summer Stealth Book Signing tour. He will be dragging print copies of his book paperback: 28 Minutes Into The Future eBook: 28 Minutes Into The Future to many shows where he will be recording bands and selling their merchandise.
He would be bringing electronic versions, if he could figure out how to autograph them. :-)
His first stop was at the 17th Annual South Bay Surf Stomp. You can expect to see him at some of the Surfin' Sundays Concerts and other venues where instrumental surf music is played.
May 18, 2019 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Chrome Oxide will be one of the more than 100 authors who will be signing their books on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. This mass autographing session is part of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers (SFWA) of America’s 54th Annual Nebula Conference.
For 2019, the SFWA conference is being held at the Marriott Warner Center in Woodland Hills, CA. between Thursday, May 16th, 2019 and Sunday, May 19th.
I will be there signing books, CDs, DVDs and anything else with my name on it. Stop by and we can talk about bands, or books or banned books.
While the conference is sold out, the MASS AUTOGRAPHING session is free and open to the public.
Marriott Warner Center
Grand Ballroom
21850 W Oxnard St,
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
April 27, 2019 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
As part of Independent Bookstore Day, on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm Chrome Oxide will be signing his short story collection 28 Minutes Into The Future at:
Sandpiper Books
4665 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503.
(310) 371-2002
April 13-14, 2019
I will be promoting the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) and selling my books at the Los Angeles Festival of Books at USC, Los Angeles, CA
April 6, 2019 2:00pm
The Southwest Manuscripters monthly meeting for writers, is being held in Peninsula Center Library in Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
Two Writers & Their Editor
A roundtable discussion with two published authors about the process
of working with their freelance editor—from raw manuscript to polished
final, and landing book deals with respected publishers. From “killing
their darlings,” to hammering out plot points, to hunting for agents
and publishers, these three tell it all. It’s a no-holds-barred
conversation among two writers and one editor, who never quit until
each grabbed the literary brass ring. Featuring
Elaine Ash, Jonathan Brown and Chrome Oxide.
This meeting is free and open to the public so you hae no excuse not to attend.
February 28, 2019
As of February 28, 2019 you don't have to scroll down very far on the Writers of the Future - Brand New Science Fiction to see the listing for 28 Minutes Into The Future.
If you have a listing or a review of my new book, let me know and I can link back to you from my site.
Now that I've had a collection of my humorous science fiction and fantasy short stories published paperback: 28 Minutes Into The Future eBook: 28 Minutes Into The Future I'm working on three novels. High fantasy, low fantasy, and no fantasy.
* * EVENT POSTPONED * *
Genre-LA writing conference is being held at L.A.Valley College in Van Nuys and will be presenting a panel: How Short Stories Can Launch Your Career.
Panel participants will include:
Elaine Ash,
Chrome Oxide,
Marco Subias,
Brennan Harvey,
Neil V. Young,
Howard Hendrix,
Joni Labaqui
If you scroll down the list of
Faculty for Genre-LA 2019
your's truly is one of the many talented people speaking at this conference.
January 31, 2019
New Myths quarterly online just posted a review of paperback: "28 Minutes Into The Future" eBook: "28 Minutes Into The Future"
January 1, 2019
paperback: 28 Minutes Into The Future eBook: 28 Minutes Into The Future are now available.
December 31, 2018
Tangent Online 2018 Recommended Reading List
I am pleased and honored that five of the nine stories from paperback: "28 Minutes Into The Future" eBook: "28 Minutes Into The Future" have made this list of recommended reading for the year 2018.
If you haven't picked up your copy yet, it is available in multiple electronic formats as well as on paper at Amazon.
December 1, 2018
Just in time for all your gift giving needs, the Orange County Science Fiction Writers Orbit published Quantum Visions 7. The Quantum Visions 7 chapbook looks good when gift wrapped and placed under a tree or in a stocking. This collection of previously unpublished short pieces from members of our writers group includes a humorous story from me which is called "Satan Ain't Nothin' But Santa Misspelled." Whether this leaves you wanting more, or less, be sure to buy volume 1, volume 2, volume 3 volume 4, volume 5, and volume 6, .
Of course you shouldn't forget to buy 28 Minutes Into The Future. A collection of nine laugh out loud stories from the mind of Chrome Oxide.
November 10, 2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm Chrome Oxide will be signing his short story collection 28 Minutes Into The Future at:
The Open Book Canyon Country
19188 Soledad Canyon Road
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 255-1400
September 30, 2018 Writing News
The hype machine begins.
"28 Minutes Into The Future" has started collecting five star reviews on Amazon.
September 24, 2018 Chrome Oxide Author Interview:
The Bunion Chrome Oxide: The Interview
September 18, 2018 The Bunion placed a link for my book on their home page. Because I don't see tiny print so well any more, I needed to scroll all the way to the right to see the link. But it is there!
September 3, 2018 Chrome Oxide Author Interview:
Brian Drake At Large
28 Minutes Into The Future with Mr. Chrome Oxide
August 30, 2018 Book reading recommendation: includes "28 Minutes Into The Future"
Richard Paolinelli
Weekend Reads: Labor Day Weekend
August 30, 2018 Book reading recommendation: includes "28 Minutes Into The Future"
Conservative Libertarian Fiction Alliance Booknado, special Dragon Con edition!
August 27, 2018 Chrome Oxide Author Interview:
Superversive SF
Chrome Oxide talks about his new book, "28 Minutes Into The Future", and his contributions to "Forbidden Thoughts."
April 19, 2018 Chrome Oxide Author Interview:
AshEdit-News About Books & Writers
TWENTY-EIGHT MINUTES into the FUTURE with Chrome Oxide
September 8, 2018
Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm Chrome Oxide will be part of the Blank Page Writing Club doing a book signing for Send Help! Robots & Aliens at:
The Open Book Canyon Country
19188 Soledad Canyon Road
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 255-1400
In addition, Chrome Oxide will have copies for sale of:
CD Celebration of Life
CD Insect Surfers - Mojave Reef
CD Insect Surfers - Lyve In The Valley Of The Sun
BOOK Forbidden Thoughts
BOOK Writers of the Future, volume 29
CHAPBOOK Quantum Visions #1-6
Be sure to ask Chrome Oxide about "High Fantasy," because he has just finished the second draft of this, his first novel. "High Fantasy" is a tale of wizards, Elves, Dragons and other more exotic creatures.
August 26, 2018 Writing News
Superversive Sunday Livestream: Chrome Oxide and 28 Minutes into the Future
August 22, 2018 Writing News
Superversive Press just released 28 Minutes Into The Future, the first collection of nine humorous short stories from the mind of Chrome Oxide.
For those of you interested in a personal appearance by Chrome Oxide, I will be setting up a book signing in the near future in the greater Los Angeles area.
It is available as both an eBook and print book at Amazon.
April 27, 2018 Writing News
I just received the preliminary cover for my forthcoming collection of short stories. Jon Eno is amazing. If you don't know, he is the Illustrator of the Future who did the art for my Writers of the Future story.
April 19, 2018 Writing News
Elaine Ash, the editor for my forthcoming book, 28 Minutes Into The Future just posted an interview with yours truly.
More shameless self promotion to follow.
April 15, 2018 Writing News
I am working with Superversive Press of Australia to publish a collection of my satirical science fiction and fantasy stories titled 28 Minutes Into The Future. A release is planned for later in 2018.
In order to make this the best book I could I hired editor, Elaine Ash, who I met at the WC2 Writers Conference. We worked together for six months, polishing each story before pitching the project.
A deal was reached within eleven days of the original query.
I'll be posting more details as they become available.
February 9, 2018 Writing News
David Brin is having a short story contest. Post your 100 word or less story based on the picture. For my first attempt, I could only think of 12 words.
December 1, 2017
Just in time for all your gift giving needs, the Orange County Science Fiction Writers Orbit published Quantum Visions 6. The Quantum Visions 6 chapbook looks good when gift wrapped and placed under a tree or in a stocking. This collection of previously unpublished short pieces from members of our writers group includes a story from me which is a humorous story called "Possession." Whether this leaves you wanting more, or less, be sure to buy volume 1, volume 2, volume 3 volume 4, and volume 5, .
October 14, 2017 Writing News
I was recently asked to submit a short story to an anthology (I'll post more details if they buy it).
When I tried to figure out which story to submit, I realized that I had a lot of stories to choose from. Rather than allowing them to sit on my hard drive and collect electronic dust I decided to do something with them.
I hired Elaine Ash, a development editor, to help me prepare a collection of my short stories for release.
If you are interest in finding out more details, I have an e-mail list waiting for you to join.
October 7, 2017
Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 3:30pm - 6:30pm Chrome Oxide will be part of the Blank Page Writing Club doing a book signing for By The Book at:
The Open Book Canyon Country
19188 Soledad Canyon Road
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 255-1400
In addition, Chrome Oxide will have copies for sale of:
CD Celebration of Life
CD Insect Surfers - Mojave Reef
CD Insect Surfers - Lyve In The Valley Of The Sun
BOOK Forbidden Thoughts
BOOK Writers of the Future, volume 29
CHAPBOOK Quantum Visions #1-5
Be sure to ask Chrome Oxide about "High Fantasy," because he has just finished the first draft of this, his first novel. "High Fantasy" is a tale of wizards, Elves, Dragons and other more exotic creatures.
June 30, 2017
The Audible Audiobook of
Forbidden Thoughts
March 11, 2017
Saturday March 11, 2017 at 5:00pm Chrome Oxide will be part of the Blank Page Writing Club doing a book signing for Compendium Fantastical at:
The Open Book Canyon Country
19188 Soledad Canyon Road
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 255-1400
In addition, Chrome Oxide will have copies for sale of:
DVD Pounding Surf! The Art Of Surf Drumming
DVD Reverb Junkies
CD Celebration of Life
CD Insect Surfers - Mojave Reef
CD Insect Surfers - Lyve In The Valley Of The Sun
BOOK Forbidden Thoughts
BOOK Writers of the Future, volume 29
CHAPBOOK Quantum Visions #1-5
Be sure to ask Chrome Oxide about "High Fantasy," because he has just finished the first draft of this, his first novel. "High Fantasy" is a tale of wizards, Elves, Dragons and other more exotic creatures.
January 20, 2017
Watch the SuperversiveSF Forbidden Thoughts Launch Party! Starting at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time and running until 6:30pm
Superversive Press Production presents Forbidden Thoughts, an eBook and Print On Demand (POD) collection of stories featuring a number of authors and stories including Graduation Day by Chrome Oxide.
There will a be a live streaming event with some of the authors on January 20, 2017.
Food for thought:
For my first book publication, my story was surrounded by Writers of the Future.
For my second book publication, my story is surrounded by Hugo and Nebula nominated writers. :-)
December 16, 2016
For those of you who missed my reading at Shades and Shadows back on November 21, 2015, my reading has been posted at Episode 009! and is now online and available for your listening pleasure. This is part two of the show. My reading starts at 12:18, but you should listen to the whole evening.
December 1, 2016
Just in time for all your gift giving needs, the Orange County Science Fiction Writers Orbit published Quantum Visions 5. The Quantum Visions 5 chapbook looks good when gift wrapped and placed under a tree or in a stocking. This collection of previously unpublished short pieces from members of our writers group includes a story from me which is a serious science fiction story called "Need To Know." Whether this leaves you wanting more, or less, be sure to buy volume 1, volume 2, volume 3 and volume 4, .
Friday, June 10, 2016
The Blank Page Writers Group has published
Love and Other Affections Afflictions.
The print version will be available at:
The Open Book
24250 Town Center Drive, Suite 190
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-1400
where the authors will be having a book signing Friday night June 10, 2016 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.
May 17, 2016
I just found out that one of the members of my Tuesday night writers group had a dream inspired by my reading of a chapter of my "High Fantasy" novel. All I can say is wow. I think I'm doing something right.
February 1, 2016
For a limited time, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, Vol 29, XXIX, the book with my story Cop For A Day is available at Amazon at a discounted price, ebook for $.99 and the paperback version is $3.99.
In addition, the three prior volumes, #26, #27 and #28 are also available at Amazon at the same discounted price.
This is all part of celebrating the 32nd Annual Awards that will be held April 10, 2016 in the Los Angeles area. You can watch this online in the comfort of your own home, or dress up and attend in person by RSVPing here.
December 1, 2015
Just in time for all your gift giving needs, the Orange County Science Fiction Writers Orbit published Quantum Visions 4. The Quantum Visions 4 chapbook looks good when gift wrapped and placed under a tree or in a stocking. This collection of previously unpublished short pieces from members of our writers group includes a story from me which is a humorous urban fantasy called "Death Guard." Whether this leaves you wanting more, or less, be sure to buy volume 1, volume 2, and volume 3 .
November 21, 2015
Shades & Shadows # 13 is scheduled for November 21, 2015, the weekend before Thanksgiving. I will be one of six authors reading from their works.
November 20, 2015
The Blank Page Writers Group has published Laugh Until You Scream. The print version will be available at the The Open Book, 24250 Town Center Drive, Suite 190, Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 255-1400 where the authors will be having a book signing Friday night from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. The regular Open Mic night will be happening at the same time and location from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
March 1, 2015
For those of you interested in the Kindle version of
Writers of the Future Volume 29 (L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future)
April 1, 2015
Since I haven't made many sales and I didn't want my site to look abandoned, I decided to add a new section, writers resources.
This will be anything from online programs, to software you install on your computer. Of course, I will have a few links to sites that list markets.
I'm interested in about your favorite resources.
December 1, 2014
Just in time for all your gift giving needs, the Orange County Science Fiction Writers Orbit published Quantum Visions 3. The Quantum Visions 3 chapbook looks good when gift wrapped and placed under a tree or in a stocking. This collection of previously unpublished short pieces from members of our writers group includes a story from me which is an urban fantasy political satire called "Vampire Free Zone." Whether this leaves you wanting more, or less, be sure to buy volume 1 and volume 2.
April 13, 2014 is the 30th annual Writers of the Future awards ceremony. While not attending in any kind of official capacity I will be there to enjoy the event along with other supporters of beginning professional writers.
For those who are unable to attend in person (and have your photo taken with yours truly wearing something other than a t-shirt and jeans) you can watch the event online at: Writers of the Future
March 31, 2014 is the deadline for nominating for the Hugo and John W. Campbell Award ballot.
If you're not sure who to vote for in the short story category, I would like to suggest you vote for Chrome Oxide for Cop For A Day published in Writers of the Future, volume XXIX.
If you're not sure who to vote for the John W. Campbell Award for the Best New Writer, then I would like to suggest Chrome Oxide who is in his first year of eligibility.
If you have received your LonCon 3 Membership Number and you Hugo Pin Number, then click on this link LonCon 3 - voting to make your nominations for 2014 Hugo Awards and John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer (scroll to the bottom of the page).
If you haven't received your LonCon 3 Membership Number and your Hugo Pin Number, then click on this link LonCon 3 to find out what you need to do to acquire them.
Writers and Illustrators of the Future has a new improved website.
The redesign makes it easy and obvious where to find information for submitting your story or artwork for the contest as well as how to view the annual awards ceremony.
Here is the bio I wrote for myself and included in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 29, XXIX
Here are all the recent videos, including the acceptance speech by Chrome Oxide for Cop For A Day.
Jon Eno is the award winning illustrator with a selection of his paintings including the one he did for Cop For A Day, by Chrome Oxide
For those of you who paid for your LonCon 3 membership before January 31, 2014, you area eligible to nominate for the Hugo Awards and John W. Campbell Award. Here is the link to login and nominate.
LonCon 3 2014 Hugo Awards and John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer Login
You have until March 31, 2014 to nominate the stories you want to see on the ballot.
Hugo and John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer
Because my first professional sale, Cop For A Day, by Chrome Oxide, was in June 2013 I am eligible for both the Hugo and John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer.
Stupefying Stories just electronically published 2014 Campbellian Anthology. This anthonlogy will only be online for a short time. So if you are interested in reading my story along with all the other authors eligible for this award go here sooner rather than later.
If you wish to nominate and vote for either award, you will need to purchase either an attending or supporting membership to LonCon 3 - 72nd World Science Fiction Convention. Supporting memberships are $42.00 until February 28, 2014 after which the price goes up. For those planning on attending, the convention will be held in London, England between August 14 to August 18, 2014.
Why should you consider nominating me for the Hugo ballot? According to the Tangent Online 2013 Recommended Reading List, my story is one of the 29 best short stories of the year in the science fiction and fantasy field.
Tangent Online 2013 Recommended Reading List includes in the Short Stories Three Stars (the scale is from 0 to 3) section Cop For A Day, by Chrome Oxide.
John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer
I am now listed on Writertopia under 2014 Award: Writers in 1st year of eligibility for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer.
The Next Big Thing
I’ve been tagged to participate in The Next Big Thing by rese. The Next Big Thing is a way for beginning writers to promote themselves and others.
- rese is a sci-fi/fantasy novelist, specializing in epic fantasy.
Cop For A Day - Review
October 15, 2013 SF Site Reviews reviewed Writer's of the Future XXIX. This review has something thoughtful to say about every story in this book. Starting at paragraph 12, I was surprised to find out this reviewer, Dave Truesdale, thought my story was the best story in the book.
Book Sales and Signings
In case anyone was unable to attend the official book signings (held at Barnes & Noble in Burbank and Huntington Beach) or any of my stealth signings (at shows in the Southern California area-Huntington Beach, El Segundo and Hermosa Beach), and are interested in an autographed copy of the book, I'll be keeping a couple of the books in my car until I run out.
June 2013 Coming to a Barnes & Noble near you.
The Writers and Illustrators of the Future will be having a book and calendar signing events. As the only Los Angeles writer, I will be joined by some of the Los Angeles area award winning illustrators and contest judges.
Barnes & Noble, Burbank, June 29, 2013 2:00pm
Barnes & Noble, Huntington Beach, June 26, 2013 7:00pm
What is it like to be a winner (or published finalist) of the Writers of the Future contest?
Writers and Illustrators of the Future Honored at 29th L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards
Introducing Writer Winner Chrome Oxide
29th Annual Writers and Illustrators of the Future Workshops and Awards Celebration: Day 1
29th Annual Writers and Illustrators of the Future Workshops and Awards Celebration: Day 2
29th Annual Writers and Illustrators of the Future Workshops and Awards Celebration: Day 3
29th Annual Writers and Illustrators of the Future Workshops and Awards Celebration: Day 4
29th Annual Writers and Illustrators of the Future Workshops and Awards Celebration: Day 5
29th Annual Writers and Illustrators of the Future Workshops and Awards Celebration: Day 6
29th Annual Writers and Illustrators of the Future Workshops and Awards Celebration: Day 7
Archive for 'The Workshop Week'
Yahoo! News - Writer Steven Libis from Mission Hills, California, Announced as L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest Published Finalist for the Year
PR Web - Writer Steven Libis from Mission Hills, California, Announced as L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest Published Finalist for the Year
For information and seat reservations, please call Joni Labaqui at 323-466-3310. Winners of Worldwide Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contest Will Celebrate the 29th Year of the L. Ron Hubbard Awards in Los Angeles at the Legendary Wilshire Ebell Theatre and Club. This is the second consecutive year at this site.
STOP THE PRESSES - AGAIN!: December 26, 2012
Another day, another phone call.
Writers of the Future will be publishing my story in their annual anthology. I came in fourth place. Which means no prize money. :-( However, I do get normal pay for my story, I will attend the writers workshop and the awards ceremony and receive all the other benefits of the winners.
START THE PRESSES: December 20, 2012
I'm no longer at a loss for words. The winners were announced, and I wasn't one of them. I'm disappointed that I didn't win. However, I'm still very happy that my first time submission did this well. I may yet have a future with this writing thing. :-)
STOP THE PRESSES: December 13, 2012
Would you believe I am at a loss for words?
I received a phone call this morning informing me that I am one of eight writers selected as finalists in the 4th quarter of this contest which has been running for twenty nine years. I am both surprised and honored to reach this point. I am looking forward to seeing my stories in print. If not here, then in other publications that feature science fiction and fantasy writers.
Since I have sold more recordings than stories, I have placed a photo of a selection of recordings I have participated on.
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