Martin L. Shoemaker
Award-winning science fiction. Mystery. Wonder. Heart.
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The Time of Miracles
“It’s Christmas, Theo. It’s the time of miracles.
Russ shook his head and turned off the video. “Stupid move, Hans. You planned it all in too much detail. You had no flexibility. One New York cop with a gun, and your whole plan fell apart.”
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Help Me Choose My Next Tie!
Now that contracts have been signed, I’m honored to announce that Analog Science Fiction and Fact will be publishing my story “Uncle Roy’s Computer Repair and Used Robot Parts”!
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About Martin L. Shoemaker
Martin L. Shoemaker is a programmer who writes on the side… or maybe it’s the other way around. He told stories to imaginary friends and learned to type on his brother’s manual typewriter even though he couldn’t reach… Read More
About Blue Collar Space
The future doesn’t just happen… Somebody has to build it. Martin L. Shoemaker, award-winning author of “Today I Am Paul”, presents stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary work. Planning, exploring, constructing… living and growing and dying… across the… Read More
About Dictation Trail
I have a writing secret, learned from Kevin J. Anderson and mastered by many writers before me: I dictate virtually all of my fiction. I average 25 to 100 words per minute, depending on my circumstances and mood…. Read More
What's on my Minds...
Dust to Dust: Maxwell’s Demons Episode 1
But it was his job to answer questions with as much precision as he could muster. That was what the doctor wanted, that was what the doctor would get. Then Elmer would do further investigation and refine his… Read More
crunch (a dragon’s lament)
By Martin L. Shoemaker crunch gnawing on old bones that crunch dark but I won’t sleep because I always creep in the dark slime drips from my scales as the autumn moon pales and the poor quarry flails… Read More
A Handsome Thief with a Certain Charm – Rough Cut
By Martin L. Shoemaker Exactly as recorded at the Niles Renaissance Faire, May 17, 2025. Look for a cleaned-up version soon. Men and women fighting for the honor of the Queen and the Niles Renaissance Fair. You’re not… Read More
Living in the Future
We are living in the future. ON MY PHONE, I went to the website of the chain that runs the gift shop at Meijer Gardens. I found a form for suggesting products. Simple form to fill out. ON… Read More
The South Park Secret: Planning Solid Stories
Hey, all! Long time no post, eh? I’m trying to reconnect with the world after a lot of issues, including a stroke. (But I’m feeling much better now…) And today I have a good reason to reach out… Read More
Review: Ghost Story by Peter Straub (audiobook)
I read this back in the 70s or 80s. I remembered the opening and the ending, but almost nothing of the middle. So this was like experiencing it for the first time, and it was excellent! It’s a horror story with a complex framing structure, stories about stories within stories. I love that sort of thing
Microphone Review: Akingdleo Over Ear 3.5mm Hands Free Cardioid Wired Audio Boom Condenser Classroom Mic — A Steal at $8
Last week my friend Jenna Eatough sent me a link to this Akingdleo Over Ear 3.5mm Hands Free Cardioid Wired Audio Boom Condenser Classroom Mic. At the incredible low price of $8. I promised to review it.
Help Me Choose My Next Tie!
Now that contracts have been signed, I’m honored to announce that Analog Science Fiction and Fact will be publishing my story “Uncle Roy’s Computer Repair and Used Robot Parts”!
A Video Review of Robots Through the Ages – Introduction and Afterword
A Video Review of Robots Through the Ages – Introduction by Robert Silverberg and Afterword by Bryan Thomas Schmidt. Coming 7/25 from Blackstone Publishing.
One of Us: Introduction
Fyrecon is a premier online educational conference for writers, artists, and other creators. Three years ago I taught a class on how to be a Fyrecon presenter. I have rerecorded that class to help inspire others to teach… Read More