“Action, humor, and intrigue . . . James Bond in tarnished armor.”
“Fantasy with a twist . . . executed with verve and intelligence.”
“[Dragon’s Trail] features immersive detail and hold-your-breath battle scenes.”
Schedule: RustyCon 38, Bellevue, WA Sep 24-26
Well, it's con season again. Finally! My first con is a small local fantasy and SF convention, RustyCon. This will be my first time at RustyCon, and I've heard a ton about it over the years. I'm really excited about this. My schedule is below. If you are visiting from...
The Short and Scrappy Guide to Novel Writing: Part 2
The same caveat applies here as applied to Part 1: This is what has worked for me. Take it or leave it. Disclaimer: This is a much longer post than the last one. What follows could be the bullet points of an introductory class on elementary literary theory for the...
“Hard fantasy, written with great attention paid to every last detail . . . effortless and finely written. The world-building is extremely well done and so realistic that I was able to easily fall into this world and enjoy every minute.”
Forever Lost in Literature
Upcoming Events:
Doubletree Hotel, Sea-Tac, WA April 14-17, 2022
Panelist and moderator, including demonstrations of armed and unarmed close-quarters combat. Book Signing / Meet & Greet session.
Full schedule coming. Watch the Blog for details.
Check back soon for news about further 2022 appearances.
About the Author
Joseph Malik is the internationally bestselling author of Dragon’s Trail and The New Magic. Book III of his debut series, Coin of the Realm, is tentatively scheduled for release in late 2022. A disabled veteran and former member of the U.S. Special Operations Command, Joseph Malik has also worked as a stuntman, a high-rise window cleaner, and a touring rock musician. He is a member of SFWA, represented by Sarah Hershman at Hershman Rights Management, NY.
