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Released into the wilds on February 1

one of the greatest mysteries ever written (by me).

The is the new must-read

It is the story of Caleb Jacobs, a man with a dark past. After serving on a failed dark ops assignment in Afghanistan, he leaves Marine Corps Intelligence to try to build a new life as a homicide police detective.

During an investigation, he becomes convinced the murder he is assigned to solve is related to the truth of what had happened during his time in Afghanistan. Old secrets have come back to haunt him.

Here is more information about it on goodreads.

Places I will be having signings this month (more to come):
February 1st at Barnes & Noble Moorsetown NJ.
February 15th at Barnes & Noble Marlton NJ.
Feburary 29th at Barnes & Noble Exton PA
More in March so stay tuned!

Here are the dates and locales for my February Virtual Book Tour
February 3: MythicalBooks - review only

February 4: Andi's BookReviews
February 5: Viviana MacKade
February 6: BooksChatter
February 7: AuthorC.A.Milson
February 10: Archaeolibrarian- I Dig Good Books! 
February 11: Rogue's Angels
February 12: Fabulousand Brunette
February 13: Lisa Haselton's Reviews and Interviews
February 14: Readeropolis
February 17: Danita Minnis
February 18: JazzyBook Reviews
February 19: Our Town BookReviews
February 20: It'sRaining Books
February 21: Locks, Hooks andBooks
February 24: Welcome to MyWorld of Dreams
February 25: All the Upsand Downs
February 26: IndependentAuthors
February 27: The Avid Reader
February 28: Long and ShortReviews

And now for some musings.

Do you like to travel? Yes? Well, here is Your Guide To Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village. I hope it helps. Really.

Here is some music to get you into the mood. For what, I don't know. Remember My stick is the best stick. Enjoy.

This seems like a harsh punishment.

Sign language interpreter steals show at Snoop concert. Enjoy!

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A Fan enjoying my book.





I still think Velcro is a rip-off.

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I'm sorry (for what comes next)

How does NASA organize a party?

They, Planet.

Remember I did apologize.

Hmmm? Do decimals have a point?

My friend and I want to know if you have a problem with that joke? Yeah, we thought not.

Anyway,

Here I am reviewing an advanced copy of my latest mystery.

Who lives? Who dies? The answers are coming (soon) to a store near you.

Here is the teaser:

A former US Marine teams up with a quirky investigator to solve a murder that is a piece of a much larger conspiracy. 

Check out this highly enjoyable (I'm being totally objective) Uncommon Interview of me in Wolf Notes.

The inhumanity. Children eating vegetables

And now for the question of this musing:

Did you know the only thing Flat-Earthers fear is sphere itself?

Are you a flat Death Star-er?

Remember take nothing but results. Leave nothing but assumptions.

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Oh... there's this,

Pssst before leaving: Google Scotland's National Animal. You will discover what I've been searching for.

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I want to remind everyone: objects in the mirror are actually behind you.

(A Public Service Announcement brought to you by me... You are Welcome.)

I am happy to announce this November my new novel comes out. It is a mystery adventure. Does it contain a global conspiracy? Yes. Will the Earth survive? Probably. Is it even in danger in this book?  Nope. Only humans are eligible to be victims. Is there action? Oh yeah. Romance? You will have to read to find out. Don't worry Science Fiction, I'm not abandoning you. We will have a hookup soon.

In media stuff, I appeared on the Fact And Science Fiction podcast where I talk about my book Blockbuster Science: The Real Science in Science Fiction. A great podcast that I highly recommend subscribing to... and I'm not just saying this because I was on it. That might actually be a detractor.

A DSB tip:

If you are looking for another gig, here is a job where your work will get a lot of exposure, intimacy coordinator for movies and television. I wonder what the job training is.

Have I mentioned this is a cold winter?  Just saying.

Now for some Science:

The Physics Ig Nobel Prize for 2018 went to Marc-Antoine Fardin for using fluid dynamics to probe the question "Can a Cat Be Both a Solid and a Liquid?"   (The answer: depends)

The Ig Nobel Prizes honor achievements that make people laugh, and then think.

Interested in sports?
If this 30 for 30 doesn't have you in tears by the end... well.. then you have no heart. This is the Rocky IV story... the end communism (and how Creed's dancing got him killed).

Look what I found laying around Barnes & Noble (not me... the book). It is is calling out to you, "Come take me home."

Here is some cuteness to brighten your day (or night). 

Here is Ringo Biggles Woofington--First of his Name, Protector of the Realm, Eater of Milkbones.

 




No! Don't Take Ringo!








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Don't spell "part" backward. It's a trap!

A Public Service Announcement from Admiral Ackbar

(He's very serious about this.)

In the category of FACT, not fiction (in fiction)

(misc: it was a fun movie.)

Sticking to the Star Wars theme I learned that George Lucus loves using solar sails in his movies. Check out my quote on the topic in the article "The Secret of Solar Sails" in the current issue of Cosmos.

To all my fellow Geeks, here is a Review from the European Mathematical Society of Blockbuster Science: The Real Science in Science Fiction. According to them, I'm crisp, up-tempo, to the point, and humorous. Ah... they know me so well. Ha!

(Disclaimer: buying this book has been proven, more or less, to NOT to be bad for your health.)

Attention to all my writing friends, the Philadelphia Writers' Conference is coming back to town June 8-10. This is its 70th year! I'll be there. We can rock it out together. It is staged at the Wyndham Hotel in (you'll never guess) Philadelphia. Come embrace your creativity. It is also during the weekend of Philadelphia Beer Week (June 1-10). No matter what, if you attend the PWC remember to say hi! I love meeting fellow writers. Perhaps we will have a beer together.

Now allow me to introduce: 

Ringo Biggles Woofington -- First of his Name, Protector of the Realm, Eater of Milkbones

He is the newest member of the insane asylum. The little guy isn't much of a scientist, but he is one hell of an explorer. How do the other inmates feel about him? Let me show you.

 

Let's have some more fun.

Have you ever wondered who's the roundest knight at King Arthur's court? I think it Circumference.

To honor Dr. Stephen Hawking (he is missed) here is the legendary Ant Man vs. Hawking Quantum Chess Match. (oh, and Keanu Reeves meddles)

How about some science-like trickery? In this video, four sets of identical twins stage a pretty good time travel prank.

Here is an article about how U of Penn professors cause problems: Flight delayed after passenger becomes suspicious of equation.

Have you ever wondered where bad light ends up? In a prism.

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Cheers for now.

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Good news alert: Blockbuster Science: The Real Science in Science Fiction is now out!

Early Reviews:

“David Siegel Bernstein’s charming and engaging book is a whirlwind tour of the mind-bending ideas and discoveries at the heart of modern science. Reality is often stranger than fiction; Blockbuster Science is a welcoming guide to anyone who wants to explore the ever-expanding boundaries between proven science and inspired speculation.”

—Andre Bormanis, television writer and producer, and science consultant for the Star Trek television and film franchise

“It’s always scarier if it’s possible, and Blockbuster Science takes the ‘fiction’ out of science fiction. Brilliant, weird, and unnerving. Highly recommended!” 

—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times–bestselling author of Patient Zero and Mars One

“The book covers everything, with a truly encyclopaedic ability to fire example after example from science fiction to illustrate the science being discussed…. Because this book is all about the science of science fiction, there are examples that blur the line between the two and really capture the imagination…. If you are looking for a primer on a wide range of sciences and a wide range of science fiction, then Blockbuster Science is your hitchhiker’s guide.”

—nature physics

Available at:  Amazon  |  Barnes & Noble  |  IndieBound  |  Powell's Books  |  And your favorite local bookstore

To help celebrate its release, I have created a Spotify Playlist titled (of all things) Blockbuster Science. It includes all of the songs the book recommends- (consider it science and science fiction mood music). Don't give me that look. You will like it. I promise. So give Blockbuster Science a listen. 

In other writing news. I contributed a time travel article to The Portalist--a rockin site for science and science fiction. So give It's Only a Matter of Time: Time Travel in Fiction and Real Life a read. I'm sure it won't be a waste of time!

That isn't all! Here is a little something I wrote for John Scalzi's Whatever. It is my BIG IDEA. ----Click on it.

It is time for some nonsense.

Today's challenge

Go to online and order a chicken and an egg—then wait and see which comes first.

Are you asking me for music parody?  I don't hear a no. Here you go. Star Trekkin'

There are Klingons off the starboard bow! It's worse than that, he's dead Jim! 

People have asked me if I have any upcoming plans. Well, here they are. I'm building something to help me around the house. Nothing can go wrong. Right?

A Halloween  Public Service Announcement

Ths evidence is indisputable. 

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What can I say? She enjoys a good book.She may be a future scientist or SciFi fan.

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"You've never heard of the Millennium Falcon? ... It's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs."

       ―Han Solo

And now for the question I know you’ve been dying to know—but too afraid to (maybe) ask. 

How could Han have made this legendary run when a parsec is a measure of distance and not of time?

A fun and scientifically consistent explanation can be found in Blockbuster Science (The Real Science In Science Fiction). 

Coming October 2017 

Blockbuster Science Quote:
Not only am I a good read, I also make a great gift. Or so I've heard... (or rather I've told myself).

On the Subject of Han Solo:

It's true

Speaking of Science (sans the fiction), the kids and I had the honor of going on a long walk for science. Yes, I'm talking the March For Science. It was an amazing and diversified event. BUT it reminds me of a sad truth. The censorship of scientists is why Krypton exploded. Just saying. Anyway, here are few pictures.

Arriving at the March

Come on, where else can you see cool signs like this?

Heh

Public Service Announcement

This is what all the "Kids" are doing. And you need to know about it. Now. 

This internet thing may someday really take off. Who knows? 

Once again it's Comic Con season here in Philadelphia. Gwendolyn and I are making haste to get there!

 

I bumped into my old friend Spike (James Marsters).

Billie Piper wishing me Peace (after meeting the kids).

Oh, Crap.

This is an alert goes out to all my WRITING friends. The Philadelphia Writers Conference (the PWC to those in the know) is coming to town (guess which town) on June 9-11. The PWC conveniently coincides with Philly Beer Week. Coincidence? I wonder. If you see me see at either or both events, say hi. We can toast writers. 

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You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.

—Ray Bradbury

Ouch.
—David Siegel Bernstein

Sorry Mr. Yellow Hat

I know I’ve been naughty by not posting as often as I should. So here is a quickie. Quick because: this is THE week. The perfect temporal storm. What am I talking about? Good question (me). This week is Wizard World Comic Con (June 1-4), the Philadelphia Writers Conference (the PWC is Philly’s Premier Writers conference June 10-12) and interlaced through both is Philadelphia Beer Week (June 3-12). By the way, if you are going to the PWC—remember to say hi! We can share a brew.

Here I am combining beer and writing at a previous PWC.  

Here is a message to my writing friends (who are probably (I hope) goofing right now to read this).

I read this headline: Suicidal twin kills sister by accident.

Oh and Speaking of The Philly Comic Con

      Hi From the Clan. We wish you were here        Meeting a friend for drinks (don't judge me.)

Personal Insight: I'm LOLing on the outside while WTFing on the inside when people use acronyms in their posts.

Important news: Trader Joe's took something good (dare I say something perfect?) and reduced it to a joke—a violation of the tongue! I'm sorry to announce Joe's now offers a Sweet Potato and Kale pizza. Yes, I know there are those of you who will run out to buy this (and yes, I question your life choices).

In writing news: I’m expanding the section about extra dimensions in the string theory chapter of a nonfiction project. So yes, you could say the size (dimensions) of the chapter is growing. Sorry, cheap joke. I'm also working on a devilish short story. I think from the adjective in the last sentence—you can figure out who my misunderstood (or is she?) main character is. 

Books I'm reading (and that I recommend you give a try) 

On deck

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