S.Kirk Pierzchala:
Fiction, Poetry and Random Thoughts

yes, it's that time of year again... If you've noticed that I haven't been posting much, that's largely due to a busier-than-usual life with lots of (mostly good) family stuff happening! I am, however, working dilligently on my main writing projects (Book Seven of Beyond Cascadia, and my graphic novel). I will have more detailed updates after the first of the year! But a busy life does not hold me back from reading quite a lot, and I was once again invited by Catholic World R

For a Halloween treat, follow the link to my original spooky story, and then check out all the other participants in this year's fiction round-up! "Escape" by S. Kirk Pierzchala

A black cat crossed my path numerous times...coincidence?? It’s BasedCon time again! The time when busy authors and readers mingle and...

Book Six of the Beyond Cascadia series, Shadowminds, is LIVE! Readers who have been dying to know 'what happens next' after the end of...

Pretty cool, huh? Cover artwork and design (c) S. Kirk Pierzchala/Heron's Gate Press Things are getting down to the wire here, as I...

Spring is here and projects are busting out all over! We are getting delightful, balmy sun breaks in between showers and blustery winds...

My "manifesto" on AI art. I have a Substack page entitled "You Might Like This," where I recently shared my thoughts on how AI is...

Well, it's been a hot minute since I last shared anything with you all! I'm happy to report I officially survived 2024 and hit the New...

(well, some of them) If you are looking for titles to add to your holiday shopping list or boost your own reading goals for next year,...

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"...dialogue, characterization, and pacing are extraordinary--more like a Hollywood blockbuster at times than a speculative fiction...

Yes, I did sell some books, but mainly, I was there to meet fellow writers and fans!! BasedCon 4 was held in western Michigan, Sept 6 -9....

Apologies for the extended absence, but I've been super busy lately! This year the family has stuck closer to home and had to attend to...

Midjourney placeholder image of exobiologist Check out my winning entry in Virtual Pulp's recent fiction contest! The sci-fi story...

screen shot of "Exemplum" publicity poster, (c) Paul Roland There's a lot of talk going around lately about how disappointing mainstream...

Chances are, you're reading this because you recently participated in a Kindle Thriller/Mystery Giveaway and signed up to subscribe to...

As we prepare to enter another season of Lent, I am sharing my recent blog post from Catholic365. Please take a few minutes to read,...

So, it seems it's been about a month since I last posted! I had planned on doing an end-of-year review, or at least sharing my thoughts...

Join me in welcoming the beautiful new Catholic literary venture, Incarnation Journal! I am delighted to have a new story included in...

Physical versions of all my titles are now in stock! If you want to help put more money in my pocket, while withholding some from...