Scheherazade's Facade Kickstarter Campaign: Day One Report

Oh my goodness gracious, people. You are amazing.  It’s been approximately 30 hours since we launched, and with 25 backers, we’re already over 10% to our goal.  I’m blown away, overjoyed, and thankful to everyone who’s offered support, spread the … Continue reading

The Scheherazade's Facade Kickstarter Campaign is LIVE

And now, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, cats and dogs, Democrats and Republicans, literate creatures of all ages and species, I am pleased, nay thrilled, nay, quivering in my seat with excitement, to announce that the official Kickstarter campaign … Continue reading

Site Update and Other Sundries

After spending some time exploring the ins and outs of my website, I’ve managed to make a few changes and updates.  Henceforth, if you want to access it, please go to www.michaelmjones.com.  The separate /news and /wordpress functions have been … Continue reading

Sale! "In the Service of Hell" to Seductress!

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve sold another story.  “In the Service of Hell” will appear in the succubus-themed anthology, Seductress: Tales of Immortal Desire, edited by D.L. King and due out from Cleis Press sometime around October.  For those … Continue reading

New Tor.com Review: Tooth and Nail by Jennifer Safrey – And a Circlet Update

My latest review for Tor.com has gone live.  Head on over to see why I thought Tooth and Nail by Jennifer Safrey is enjoyable but somewhat flawed.  But hey, where else will you find an urban fantasy about the tooth … Continue reading

Excerpt: The Devil's Masquerade (Somewhat NSFW)

Hello, everyone. As I mentioned last time, my story, “The Devil’s Masquerade,” is one of the stories being considered for inclusion in Circlet’s upcoming “Best of…” anthology. The catch is, only the top vote-getters will make it in, and let’s … Continue reading