As you can see in the photo, my debut novel Accidental Intelligence is available at Jupiter’s Eye Book Cafe in Spokane, Washington. I’m thrilled that
This article originally appeared in my Periphery Drafts newsletter, issue #7. Most novels shouldn’t include a waking-up scene. And yet, as an author, you probably need
This article first appeared in Periphery Drafts #12. Plot builds momentum and gives the reader a reason to turn the page, while human behavior drives
Accidental Intelligence is on sale for $0.99—for the first time ever—grab it while you can. The sale lasts until September 29th, and that price is
This piece first appeared in Periphery Drafts #20. That feeling. You know the one where you’re waiting for someone or something to…come on, man, finally…just
I am thrilled to announce that my cyberpunk thriller Accidental Intelligence won the Silver Medal for Science Fiction in the 2026 Readers’ Favorite International Book
This piece first appeared in Periphery Drafts #19. I’ve been reading avidly since I was a wee tyke—since I was maybe seven years old? My
Apple has done something with its iPad that literally no one (not even Apple) is talking about: with iPad and the Books app, the company
I am happy to announce that the Self Published Science Fiction Competition has announced the semifinalists for SPSFC 5. This is the competition where Accidental
I’m both happy and sad to let you know I’m moving—that is unless you’ve subscribed to my newsletter*, where I’ve already mentioned this bit of
The Mac universe was forced to say goodbye to another good person this week. Judy La Tournous announced the death of her husband, Chuck La
John Martellaro was good man. He was not only a better man than me, he was one of the best people I knew. It is
There’s just seventeen hours to go (as of this writing) on the Kickstarter for Neosynthesis, the SciFi anthology in which I have two short stories.
OK, before I tell you about Neosynthesis on Kickstarter, check out this glorious cover. I mean, look at it! The cover for Neosynthesis (on Kickstarter),
I am beyond thrilled my debut novel—Accidental Intelligence—is now an SPSFC 4 Finalist! That’s the Self Published Science Fiction Competition 4. Here’s the announcement naming
I have officially received two 5-star reviews from Literary Titan, one for Accidental Intelligence and one for King Liam, First of His Name! 5-Star Review
Kobo and Kobo Plus As noted in my piece about joining the Thousand Book Club™, I put both of my books on Kobo and Kobo
Heya folks, Bryan here. I’m writing to let you know that your reader reviews have an outsized impact on any author’s success. If you like
I am delighted to announce that I’ve joined the Thousand Book Club™—1,009 sold to be precise! June has been a fantastic month for me as
I am delighted to announce that King Liam, First of His Name is available for preorder. This is a FREE short story set in the
I’m pleased to announce my new animated trailer for Accidental Intelligence! It was produced by Lonnie Busch, and I am so excited about it! The
Back in January, Matthew Wayne Selznick interviewed Bryan Chaffin (me!) for his podcast Sonitotum. Better yet, it just went up! Matthew is a very good
I was interviewed by author Adam Gaffen! Yay me! The interview covers a wide range of topics: from my novel Accidental Intelligence, to my next
Have you heard of Rohan O’Duill? I found him on Threads, and he’s the Irish author of the SciFi book Cold Rising and some short
Sales of Accidental Intelligence hit 200 units sold, making it time to give you an update on what I’m seeing. As a heads up, this
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