Andy Weir writes interesting, moderately engaging stories with moderately interesting characters. In The Martian, Weir’s stranded astronaut, Mark Watney, says he’s going to “science the s*** out of the problem.” That’s Weir’s mantra. Science and Secular Humanism are the gods over all and the only solution to any problem. Project Hail Mary bathes in the notion. As an engineer, I find it tedious and offensive.
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Troll Hunter Has Been Released!
Troll Hunter is now available for pre-order on Kindle. Hard-copy and audiobook versions will follow. Release date is Aug 31, 2025. Celebrate with me!
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King of the Satellite Hotel
What happens when all the supervolcanoes cook off at the same time? Buck Bujold found out, and he’s not happy. I have a new short story up for Kindle. Check…
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