Fiction - J.D. Moyer

Author Bio

J.D. Moyer is the author of the Reclaimed Earth science fiction series (Flame Tree Press) and numerous works of short fiction. He lives in San Francisco with his wife, daughter, and mystery-breed dog. In addition to writing science fiction, he produces electronic music in two groups (Jondi & Spesh and Momu), and runs a record label (Loöq Records). His previous occupations include dolphin cognition researcher, martial arts instructor, Renaissance Faire actor, dance music event promoter, and internationally-touring DJ.

Don Sakers reviewed The Sky Woman (Book 1 of Reclaimed Earth) in Analog SF: “A well-told story reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin or Karen Lord.” Compelling Science Fiction described The Sky Woman as a “wonderfully entertaining debut novel.” Publisher’s Weekly reviewed The Icelandic Cure: “a strong, thoughtful story that inspires hope for the future.”

Recurring themes in Moyer’s fiction include genetic engineering, evolutionary divergence, virtualized consciousness, and the anthropological effects of climate change. His favorite authors include Iain Banks, Octavia Butler, Naomi Novik, William Gibson, Kim Stanley Robinson, Margaret Atwood, and David Mitchell.

Moyer’s short stories have appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Strange Horizons, The InterGalactic Medicine Show, Cosmic Roots And Eldritch Shores, and Compelling Science Fiction. His novelette The Icelandic Cure won the 2016 Omnidawn Fabulist Fiction contest.

Published Fiction

Novels

THE LAST CRUCIBLE
Flame Tree Press [pub. 2021]

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Author Q&A on Flame Tree

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“This novel is an emotionally charged ride of epic proportions. The Last Crucible is moving, memorable and magical.”

“(the author) deftly weaves a fascinating storyline that simultaneously draws on ancient history and future possibilities.”

THE GUARDIAN
Flame Tree Press [pub. 2019]

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Review in Analog SF
“complexity and moral ambiguity enough to make this a serious, engrossing story”

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“a well paced ride that is rich in adventure, charismatic three dimensional characters, sci-fi details, and convincing plot twists”

THE SKY WOMAN
Flame Tree Press [pub. 2018]

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Review in Analog SF
“A well-told story reminiscent of Ursula K. LeGuin or Karen Lord”

Review in Compelling Science Fiction
“wonderfully entertaining debut novel”

Review on Whiskey With My Book
“a highly imaginative future Earth”

Review on Pamela Morris Books
“an incredible and detailed vision of Earth’s future”

Review on In Libris Veritas
“I loved the blend of science fiction technology with the rustic iron age advancements”

Review on Cemetery Dance
“wildly imaginative and totally entertaining”

Video Review on BLURB

Novelettes

THE ICELANDIC CURE
Winner of the 2016 Omnidawn Fabulist Fiction Contest [pub. April 2018]
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Review in Publisher’s Weekly
“a strong, thoughtful story that inspires hope for the future”
Review in The Arkansas International
“a well-paced plot and subtext-laden dialogue”

Short Stories

PYGMALION
Aurealis
[pub. September 2021, Issue #144]

Review in Tangent Online

RACCOON ASCENDANT
New Myths
[pub. March 2020, Issue #50]

THE SACRAMENTO SEA
Into the Ruins
[pub. November 2019, Issue #14]

TARGETED BEHAVIOR
Compelling Science Fiction
[pub. June 2018, Issue #11]

Compelling Science Fiction — The First Collection [hardcover anthology, December 2018]
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Review in Tangent Online

THE EQUATIONIST
Fantasy & Science Fiction [Jan/Feb 2018 issue]
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Interview with Stephen Mazur
Review in Tangent Online
Review in Featured Futures
Review in Rocket Stack Rank
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PLASTIC EATER
Read free online at sfreader.com [pub. April 2018]
Winner (2nd place) of the 2017 sfreader.com story contest
And then it really happened…