Website is Back

After a couple of years of neglect, I started working on getting ricknovy.com back online and into shape. It had been slow loading because the site used more resources than the shared server provided. Cross-posting to social media was broken, which appears to have been caused by Jetpack not being… Continue reading

Update on next audio book 8/16/17

Recording began today on Rick’s novel “Rigel Kentaurus,” a space opera set in the Alpha Centauri system. The plan is to complete all the recording before the end of Labor Day weekend.  With aggressive editing, the audio book might be ready by the end of the year. This book is… Continue reading

Fishpunk Episode 19

Fishpunk Episode 19 – Homecoming Welcome to Episode 19, the conclusion of Fishpunk! When we last left Calvin Scholz, the Battle of the Amazon had ended in an American victory. This week, we’ll wrap things up. Then, after the conclusion, there’s some commentary by the author, including some discussion of… Continue reading

Fishpunk Episode 18

Fishpunk Episode 18 – History is Written by the Victors Welcome to Fishpunk Episode 18! When we last left Calvin Scholz, the Mexican Army had shelled the Fishkeeper’s compound, ruining many buildings and causing plenty of casualties. Calvin decided to see the Fishkeeper to safety. That’s where we pick up… Continue reading

Fishpunk Episode 17

Fishpunk Episode 17 – Under Attack! Welcome to Fishpunk Episode 17! When we last left Calvin Scholz, he had apparently and quite unintentionally insulted the Fishkeeper, putting their continued stay at the compound at risk. Fishpunk Episode 17 http://traffic.libsyn.com/ricknovy/017_Podcast_Fishpunk.mp3 Get Your Own Copy of Fishpunk Check the Fishpunk page on… Continue reading

Fishpunk Episode 16

Fishpunk Episode 16 – The Fishkeeper Welcome to Fishpunk Episode 16! When we last left Calvin Scholz, after fighting a long bout with malaria, he found himself waking up inside a tent at what Ira said is the Fishkeeper’s compound. He’s feeling a bit better, but has no memory of… Continue reading

Fishpunk Episode 15

Fishpunk Episode 15 – Where am I? Welcome to Fishpunk Episode 15! When we last left Calvin Scholz, the riverboat encountered what appeared to be a Mexican riverboat coming toward them. That’s where we pick up the action this week! Fishpunk Episode 15 http://traffic.libsyn.com/ricknovy/015_Podcast_Fishpunk.mp3 Get Your Own Copy of Fishpunk… Continue reading

Fishpunk Episode 14

Fishpunk Episode 14 – Chance Encounter Welcome to Fishpunk Episode 14! When we last left Calvin Scholz, he and Robert Wenthworth finally met up with Ira Littleby, but Calvin began to succumb to the effects of malaria. Ira had been telling Calvin of his first visit to the Amazon with… Continue reading

Fishpunk Episode 13

Fishpunk Episode 13 – Those Cursed Mosquitoes Welcome to Fishpunk Episode 13! When we last left Calvin Scholz, he and Robert Wenthworth were steaming up the Amazon in search of the elusive Ira Littleby. That’s where we pick up the tale this week. Fishpunk Episode 13 http://traffic.libsyn.com/ricknovy/013_Podcast_Fishpunk.mp3 Get Your Own… Continue reading

Fishpunk Episode 12

Fishpunk Episode 12 – Them Skeeters is Fierce Welcome to Fishpunk Episode 12! When we last left Calvin Scholz, he had just witnessed a punked person, and met a gentleman who owns a riverboat and knows Ira Littleby. This week, they prepare to head upriver in search of the Savannah… Continue reading