LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON

Tag: military SF

  • The Art of Getting Things Done

    The Art of Getting Things Done

    Sun Tzu ruined my life. Don’t get me wrong, “The Art of War” contains some gems of insight for anyone engaged in a difficult struggle, like running a business. (Or fighting a war with chariots and spears.) But the problem is that Sun Tzu puts a great deal of emphasis on lightning-fast strikes intended to…

  • Free science fiction novel winner!

    Congratulations to Charity Bradford, winner of the first-ever SciFiBookshelf.com contest! Charity, email your mailing address to me at LaurenceMacNaughton(at)yahoo(dot)com, and I’ll pop that book in the mail to you.

  • Free science fiction novel contest – one week left!

    You’ve only got one week left to win a free book from Jack Campbell’s New York Times bestselling series, The Lost Fleet!  How?  Just leave a comment telling me what you’d like to see more of on SciFiBookshelf.com. How easy is that? Do you want more science fiction news?  More writing tips?  More contests?  Your…

  • Win a FREE science fiction novel on Sci Fi Bookshelf!

    You heard right, true believers.  I’m giving away a brand-new book from Jack Campbell’s New York Times bestselling series, The Lost Fleet!  And you could win it.  You!  How?  Read on! I’m hoping that you’ll love this book so much that you’ll immediately run to the bookstore and buy more of Jack Campbell’s books to…

  • Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 4

    David Weber is author of the New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington novels, as well as a mind-boggling array of other books.  On top of that, he’s a really nice guy who took the time to share a glimpse into his universe. After a severe injury broke his wrist into 57 pieces several years ago,…

  • Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 3

    David Weber is author of the New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington novels, as well as a mind-boggling array of other books.  On top of that, he’s a really nice guy who took the time to share a glimpse into his universe. SciFiBookshelf.com:  Can you give us any hints about the fifteenth Honor Harrington book,…

  • Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 2

    David Weber is author of the New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington novels, as well as a mind-boggling array of other books.  On top of that, he’s a really nice guy who took the time to share a glimpse into his universe. SciFiBookshelf.com:  Honor Harrington is arguably one of the most recognizable characters in science…

  • Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 1

    David Weber is author of the New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington novels, as well as a mind-boggling array of other books.  On top of that, he’s a really nice guy who took the time to share a glimpse into his universe. SciFiBookshelf.com:  Torch of Freedom is the fourteenth book in the Honor Harrington series.…

  • Bestselling author Jack Campbell on Sci Fi Bookshelf.com

    Even before it rocketed to the New York Times bestseller list, The Lost Fleet series was hailed by critics and readers alike as some of the best new science fiction to hit the shelves.  Jack Campbell has a lot going for him: strong storytelling, real-life Navy experience, and a knack for timeless epics.  Plus, he’s…

  • David Sherman chats with Sci Fi Bookshelf about Starfist

    David Sherman is the co-author (with Dan Cragg) of the acclaimed military science fiction Starfist series.  As a Marine, he fought in Vietnam, and brings his real-life experience to his writing.  The fourteenth Starfist book, Double Jeopardy, came out in December.  David was kind enough to chat a bit about writing, getting shot at, and…