Last year I did a Q&A, and I figured with the little trip back into the Martian past, now might be a good time to do it again. So if you have a question regarding anything about Marooned, post it in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer. It can be about story, [...]
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Interview with Michael Rubens, Author of Sheriff of Yrnameer
By Major Tom on February 19th, 2010Posted In: Blog, Books, Writing
As you know I loved Michael Rubens scifi space opera The Sheriff of Yrnameer. Michael was nice enough to agree to an interview. Below Michael talks about his influences, his writing process and his thoughts around being compared to Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett. Many thanks to Michael for taking the time to answer some [...]
Review: The Sheriff of Yrnameer by Michael Rubens
By Major Tom on February 19th, 2010Posted In: Blog, Reviews, Writing
I love a good space opera. I’m thinking that’s probably obvious.
Michael Rubens is an author that is new to the science fiction scene. He is a television writer and producer whose credits include CNN, the Travel Channel, Oxygen, and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, where he was a field producer. Clearly, the [...]
Rag the Viking: The Cubicles of Valhalla is the first joint effort between Tom Dell’Aringa and Steve Ogden. This fun minicomic tells the story of a typical office man who has dreams beyond his mundane daily experience.
The cost, including shipping is $2.50 to the US, $2.75 to Canada and $3 anywhere else.
You can buy [...]
My wife made something super special for me on Valentine’s Day – Marooned character cookies! She got up early and spent two hours making these. How wonderful is that? I think they came out awesome looking – and they taste even better! Is the the best or what? Check out the pics. (If you want [...]
Seems like the old theme song link died, Aviary changed some things on their site. Anyway, it’s been awhile since I posted this, thought some of the new folks might enjoy it. Here’s the Marooned theme song!
Don’t forget, new readers can win some original art – only accepting entries through this weekend!
Marooned Theme.egg on Aviary.
Dr. Ugofandian’s Unbelievable Adventures Story and More!
By Major Tom on February 11th, 2010Posted In: Blog
I hope you guys are enjoying the beginning of our trip into Mars’ past. Those of you that have been around for awhile may remember that I posted three side story strips called The Unbelievable Adventures of Dr. Ugofandian. I even linked to the first one in the comments this week.
I realized that posting [...]
Just a reminder that I’m running this little contest until the end of the week. If you are a new reader, all you have to do is answer 4 short questions in the comment thread and you are eligible. Your input will be extremely helpful to me.
Go here for your chance to win.
Friday Fandom: Smash Comic, The Movie “9″ and Elephantmen
By Major Tom on February 5th, 2010Posted In: Blog
As you can tell from Marooned, I have a soft spot for all-ages comics. I think it’s great to have something kids and parents can both enjoy together, and I think there needs to be more quality stuff made for kids. That’s why I was happy to find Smash by Chris and Kyle Bolton.
These [...]
Hey new readers (last 6 months) – win some original art!
By Major Tom on February 3rd, 2010Posted In: Blog
Every once in awhile I try to take stock of my readership, who you are, how it’s growing, what I’m doing right and wrong, etc. Well it’s about that time again.
Let’s hear from the new readers!
I’d really like to hear from my newer readers this time. I consider a “new reader” is someone who began [...]









