J.D. Moyer

sci-fi author, beatmaker

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The Icelandic Cure – My First Book In Print

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On April 23

In Writing


In June of 2016 we took a short family trip to Europe, visiting my dad in France and doing some genealogy research in a small town in Italy with my mom. An unexpected highlight of the trip was a two-day stopover in Reykjavik. The cheap flights on WOW airlines lured us in, but arriving in Iceland’s capital on the day of their historic Euro cup tie with Portugal got us into the national spirit.

Something about the city must have stuck with me. On our return I wrote a investigative sci-fi thriller set in Reykjavik. I submitted the story to the Omnidawn Fabulist Fiction contest, and to my surprise it won.

This is a strong, thoughtful story that inspires hope for the future, curiosity about medical progress, and sheer terror at what might be done in its name.—Publishers Weekly

If you enjoy philosophical, plausible science fiction, I think you’ll enjoy this story. Please do me a solid and pick up a copy (or more, for friends and family). “The Icelandic Cure” is now available for purchase directly from Omnidawn, or via Amazon. And if you’ve already read the book, please take a few seconds to rate it on goodreads or amazon.

Moyer’s research into neurology and gene therapy gives Jane a credible persona. Her intellectual progress as she unearths fragments of the mystery is lovingly tied to the ever-greater—and ever more crucial—questions of self-determination. . . . Jane writes, “Who wouldn’t fix a genetic flaw or two if they could?” Beyond the human desire for personal improvement, the consequences of this technology involve systemic corruption and the preservation of our right to choose.—The Arkansas International

Speaking of plausibility, recent events made me wonder if my writing might be a little too plausible. My recently-published story “Plastic Eater” (2nd place winner of the sfreader.com contest) appears to be unfolding in real life.

One note–if you do purchase the chapbook, please retain your proof of purchase (email receipt or other) for reasons I’ll explain in a forthcoming post.

Thank you!

Book Reading at Moe’s in Berkeley: The Icelandic Cure

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On March 28

In Creative Work/Career, Writing

I’ll be reading an excerpt from my sci-fi chapbook The Icelandic Cure (winner of the 2016 Omnidawn Fabulist Fiction contest) at Moe’s in Berkeley this Friday (March 30th), alongside some fine poets. The event is a combined book release party for Omnidawn Publishing’s Spring 2018 releases.

Here’s the Facebook event page. The event starts at 7pm. Moe’s Books is at 2476 Telegraph Ave, in Berkeley.

If you’re in the East Bay or can get there easily, I hope you join us. No cover charge, and there will be food!

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New Stories In Print/Online

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On March 6

In Creative Work/Career, Writing

I had two new short stories published in January/February. “The Equationist” appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. I’m pleased not only because of the wide circulation and legendary status of this magazine, but also because I’m a huge fan. Editor C.C. Finlay has excellent taste (and not just because he bought one of my stories–I savor every issue).

You can pick this one up at your local magazine shop, or online. I’m also interviewed by Stephen Mazur re: the story’s origins. This story and the entire issue have been reviewed widely and (mostly) favorably (all linked on my Published Fiction page). Here’s one from Filip Wiltgren in Tangent Online:

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2017 Personal Recap and Thoughts for 2018

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On January 1

In Life Purpose & Goals, Personal Updates, Writing

Qoöl NYE 2008 at 111 Minna

Hello readers! Hope you had an excellent New Year’s Eve. I had a quiet celebration with my family this year–we made cheesecake, played Clue, and watched a Jane Austen movie on Netflix. While I fondly remember my nights hosting New Year’s Eve parties, deejaying afterparties until 5am, drinking too much whiskey, and trying to keep track of the night’s door revenues, I’m glad my current lifestyle no longer requires such excess. Those were good times, and I’m glad I survived them (and profited), but the stress level was consistently high. I remember the night one guest accidentally set her hair on fire (thanks Hsiao-Wen for dousing the flames). I remember the night when a huge wad of cash fell out of my pocket in the back room of the DNA Lounge (honest employees–it was all there when I went back to find it). I remember the stress of trying to serve five hundred guests free champagne between midnight and 12:10am (thanks Jackie, Beth, Dawn, Kia, and everyone else who made that happen year after year). I remember when a patron, exhausted and drunk, fell off his barstool and cracked his head on the floor. Ultimately the poor fool was fine, but my friend Aly fainted at the sight of blood. Her boyfriend Dave caught her in his arms and swept her away.

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Fiction Writing Update, Thoughts on Motivation and Incentive

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On October 31

In Creative Work/Career, Fiction Writing, Metaprogramming, Writing

First-generation self-driving truck

Two new fiction sales to announce:

My story “The Equationist” will be published in Fantasy & Science Fiction, either in the Jan/Feb issue or possibly the Mar/Apr issue. Publishing in this particular magazine has been a goal for a long time, mostly because I enjoy reading it so much, but also because the editor, C.C. Finlay, has always been generous with feedback, which is invaluable.

Getting in F&SF wasn’t easy … Finlay rejected nineteen stories before he accepted one.

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