Len Peralta Debuts ‘HeelCut’
Take a peek at prolific artist and geek dad Len Peralta’s new autobiographical comic, ‘HeelCut.’
Continue ReadingTake a peek at prolific artist and geek dad Len Peralta’s new autobiographical comic, ‘HeelCut.’
Continue ReadingIf you’ve already enjoyed ‘Armada’ by Ernie Cline, then you’re probably familiar with Phaeton, the legendary/mythical arcade game that figures into the storyline. If you haven’t read ‘Armada,’ then all you need to know for the contest is that you’ll be playing an arcade game for a chance at a pretty cool prize. (But do grab a copy — the book is now out in paperback!)
Continue ReadingIt’s been a year since Ernie Cline’s ‘Armada’ arrived in bookstores. I read it, fast and furiously, for my original review last year, and when a copy of the upcoming paperback release arrived in my mailbox a few weeks ago, I decided to give it another read.
Continue ReadingBooklovers can look forward to some page-to-screen adaptations in the future that might just live up their expectations. Almost.
Continue ReadingThis past weekend Seattle was overwhelmed with visitors attending PAX Prime 2015. As always there were tons of crowds, lots of lights and sounds, tons of video and tabletop games, a smattering of cosplay, and plenty of fun.
Continue ReadingWith recent news regarding Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Ernest Cline’s ‘Ready Player One’ and Cline’s new book ‘Armada’ now available, this weeks Hey You Geeks is about the writing, cultural impact and geekdom of Cline’s work.
Continue ReadingThe day is almost here. Armada is out tomorrow… July 14th. Drive yourself to your favorite bookstore and buy one or order a copy, but get moving, so you can read it and discuss it via a GeekDad chat.
Continue ReadingI’m a bit envious of all you geeks who will get their hands on Ernie Cline’s newest release, ‘Armada,’ next Tuesday. I got to read an advanced copy, so I already know what happens… no spoilers, but such a fun read.
Continue ReadingWe all knew the day was coming, and now it’s almost here. I’m talking about the release of geek-guru Ernest Cline’s second novel, ‘Armada’. For those of you who read ‘Ready Player One’ and have waited and wondered whether Cline could deliver the goods again… I’m about to answer that question.
Continue ReadingHold on to your controllers! New York Times bestselling author Ernie Cline has closed a substantial book deal. The full details of which are still a secret, but here is what we can tell you about the book deal with the Ready Player One author.
Continue ReadingAs we mentioned in this space yesterday, Ready Player One author Ernie Cline has decided to give away a 1981 DeLorean automobile, complete with a Flux Capacitor, as promotional stunt for the paperback release of his novel. Since we posted …
Continue ReadingYou heard us right. To celebrate the June 5 paperback release of the science fiction/thriller/fanboy quest adventure Ready Player One, Ernest Cline’s debut novel, the author is giving away a car. Not just any car — a DeLorean. If you solve a puzzle …
Continue ReadingEvery Geek worth his Lego bricks should be a fan of the movie Fanboys. It is by far one of the funniest tributes to the Star Wars saga that has ever been made. When I heard that the writer for …
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