Just Released: Gigi Make Paradox (Where the Hell is Tesla? Book 3)

Just Released: Gigi Make Paradox (Where the Hell is Tesla? Book 3)

by | Jun 24, 2019 |

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The Third book in the Where the Hell is Tesla? trilogy is HERE!

Listen, having kids is great, my little Gigi Collins and Pete’s daughter Hannah are sweet little fluffs of cotton candy, spun from the silk of fairy spiders who live in the clouds. But MAN, can they cause trouble. Seriously, you’d think a two-year-old couldn’t possibly threaten the very existence of our physical reality, but, well, you know where this is going.

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So join me and Pete, and Bobo, and of course the man himself, Nikola Tesla, on another spine-tingling, bowel-loosening thrill ride, and remember: bring your adult diapers.

WARNING: If you haven’t read Where the Hell is Tesla? and Don’t Touch the Blue Stuff! (Where the Hell is Tesla? Book 2), I apologize in advance, as you might get completely freaking lost. If you do, just call my apartment, if I’m not watching Gigi I’ll try to pick up the phone, and I’ll fill you in. (Assuming our physical reality still exists.) – Chip

Reviews for the original novel…

“★★★★★ Without a doubt the funniest and craziest syfy adventure I’ve ever read… I made the mistake of reading this book in public and was laughing like a crazied mad man with tears in my eyes. NO BS. I had people glaring at me and hiding their children like I was some kind of lunatic. Great book. I can’t wait to read more from Rob Dircks.”

“★★★★★ LOVED IT! I loved this book! Hysterical, interesting, cool, just awesome. I flew through it in a few days and laughed the whole way through. I love sci-fi, I love humor and this is the perfect mix of both. Loved!!”

“★★★★★ We need more Bobo! Where The Hell Is Tesla? is one of the funniest books I’ve read in quite some time.”

“★★★★★ Best comedy sci fi in a decade… a fun and hilarious romp through the multiverse with a group of very likable characters, witty and addictive writing.”

“★★★★★ Rob Dircks’ narrative style and his characters’ surprising wit are a breath of fresh air for a genre that I have a great deal of love for but is all too often hit or miss.”

“★★★★★ By far the most amusing, funniest and laugh-out-loud audiobook I have ever listened to!”

“★★★★★ Buckle in and prepare to laugh out loud! I listened to it both in the car and at home and I’m sure passing motorists thought I was crazy driving with a big fat smile on my face.”

“★★★★★ Immensely enjoyable! I absolutely loved this story. I need more books by this author.”

“★★★★★ Hysterical and Sweet – The narration was fantastic! It made me laugh out loud on several occasions but it was surprisingly sweet too. I just adored it!

“★★★★★ Coolest story & performance – Unlike any book I’ve ever heard- this one is crazy nuts pure entertainment….brilliant beyond the beyond!

“★★★★★ Brilliant, Hardcore Sci-Fi For Any Reader. Five hours spent right can feel like an eternity, but in a good way. Go read this book.

You’re Going to Mars! is coming to ebook and paperback May 15!

You’re Going to Mars! is coming to ebook and paperback May 15!

by | May 2, 2019 |

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My latest novel, the Audible Original You’re Going to Mars!, was an audiobook exclusive for six months — now it’s coming to ebook and paperback May 15!

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So what’s You’re Going to Mars! about? It’s the story of a young woman named Paper who wins a chance to compete for a spot on the first manned mission to Mars. Sounds simple, right? But it’s a science fiction odyssey/comedy/love story/adventure with about a million twists and turns, and just the slightest hint of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (okay, more than the slightest hint.)

And it’s gotten some pretty high praise:

“★★★★★ Hits it out of the park again! Dircks’ unflagging ability to imbue plot-crackling science fiction with a deep vein of humor, heart, and hope reminds me of Ray Bradbury with curses. An incredibly inventive plot of a young woman’s journey in a world both similar and very different from ours. Wow, just wow.”
— Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of Pi in the Sky and The Candymakers

“★★★★★ Reviewers’ Choice Award – it’s THAT good. Captivating, interesting and creative. I could not put it down. I would love to see it filmed!”
— AudioBookReviewer

“★★★★★ One of my favorites of the year! This book was a pure joy to listen to. One fist-bump moment after another. I enjoyed every minute of it.”
— DabOfDarkness Book Reviews

“★★★★★ A remarkable book. You’re Going to Mars! was one of the most interesting, entertaining stories I’ve listened to in quite a while. A fabulously written book with a unique plot, endearing characters, and a richly crafted world, You’re Going to Mars is one of those books I just didn’t want to put down until I finished it.”
— BriansBookBlog

“★★★★★ Mr. Dircks once again hits a home run! I have been a fan of Mr. Dircks’ works from his premiere release… you cannot go wrong giving this book a listen if you like science fiction and great writing.”
— Quella Book Reviews

“★★★★★ Fun, Fast-Moving, and Genuinely Funny Sci-Fi. This audiobook was a blast! A comedic sci-fi take on the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory story with a female protagonist. Even though Ready Player One was similarly-themed, this book is about as different as you can get, and in many ways a better book.”
— Wynne McLaughlin, Author of The Bone Feud

Just Released: Under the Covers by Doug Reina

Just Released: Under the Covers by Doug Reina

by | Apr 26, 2019 | ,

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A work of art 25 years in the making, Under The Covers is a deep dive into the mind of award-winning painter and cartoonist Doug Reina. Absurd, hilarious, and surprisingly touching, its images and words explore the anatomy of a yawn; strange creatures with even stranger, human-like qualities; send-ups of everything our society holds dear; very human moments of introspection; the achingly funny that sometimes accompanies the achingly sad, and so much more. It’s a strange and twisty odyssey you won’t want to miss.

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About the Author

Praise for Under The Covers:

“Talking heels and Windex bottles spouting on about midlife crisis… It’s hard to compare Doug Reina’s work to any other artist’s — His visions are brilliant, verging on a madness (that is enviable) yet uniquely his own. We are the lucky beneficiaries of viewing Under the Covers!” — Kelynn Z. Alder, Artist

“Doug Reina’s most unusual sketch book with an occasional naked lady.” — Sam Gross, Cartoonist
“Doug Reina’s work is eye catching, particularly his outstanding use of color. You can see the fun in his work and it’s contagious!” — George Booth, Cartoonist

“I really, really like this book and want it to be published and I want to buy an autographed copy. I love the gags, and the nonsequitors. I laughed out loud more than once — not just LOL, but really LAUGHED OUT LOUD. I especially love the people that you draw and the observations they have. I can hear their voices in my head, man. The occasional full bleed graphic in between the pen drawings is terrific. It really shows your breadth of achievement. And the book reminds me that you are more than a picture guy, you are a word guy — a keen observer of the way we look and talk. I found myself really lingering over a lot of the drawings” — Mike Lynch, Cartoonist

“Clever, funny, silly, artistic, lovely, dark, entertaining…and that was just page 1! This book is a joy to behold and to hold.” — Eddie Brill, Comedian, Actor, Writer, Late Show Producer
“★★★★★ It’s absurd. And funny as hell. And weird in all the ways that scratch my itch for weirdness. To call it a “collection of sketches and cartoons” would be a criminal understatement. Under The Covers is more like a funky, strange fractal — every time I go through it, I find more. Even random-seeming cartoons suddenly catch my eye, and when I look close, a smile appears out of nowhere on my face. THIS IS WHAT ART IS ABOUT, AND THIS BOOK IS AN ABSOLUTE TREASURE. I am not kidding — this is not hyperbole. If you really sit with this work, let it settle into your bones, it will make you giggle, and ask “what the hell was that?” and feel a lightness, and a heaviness too, and somewhere in there, I haven’t found it yet, is the secret of life. I know it.” — Rob Dircks, Audible bestselling author of Where the Hell is Tesla?
Where the Hell is Tesla? Listed On Audible’s All-Time Favorites!

Where the Hell is Tesla? Listed On Audible’s All-Time Favorites!

by | Mar 26, 2019 |

PINCH ME! Where the Hell is Tesla?just listed as one of 18 audiobooks on Audible’s Staff Picks All-Time Favorites for Sci-Fi/Fantasy, alongside some of my heroes: Neil Gaiman, Kurt Vonnegut, Peter Clines, Philip K. Dick, Margaret Atwood and Nick Harkaway.

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Introducing… Astronaut Arnie!

Introducing… Astronaut Arnie!

by | Mar 25, 2019 |

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Written and Illustrated by Dave Dircks. We all have a hard time getting out of bed from time to time, but Astronaut Arnie makes an art of it as he brings us on the space adventure of a lifetime. Kids will love and relate to Arnie, the unlikely astronaut who learns a little about each of the planets he visits along the way. From award-winning illustrator, Dave Dircks (Alphabert: An A-B-C Bedtime Adventure and Unleash the Sloth), this will be the book that science-craving kids will ask for and giggle at as they learn not only about the solar system we live in, but also that it’s OK to be not-so-perfect.

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Where the Hell is Tesla? now available in Turkish!

Where the Hell is Tesla? now available in Turkish!

by | Mar 15, 2019 |

It seems Nikola Tesla is all the rage in Turkey (rightly so). They can’t get enough of the eccentric genius who invented alternating current for electricity, radio (though Marconi got initial credit), x-rays, wireless telegraphy, and many more. (And according to Where the Hell is Tesla?, the INTERDIMENSIONAL TRANSFER APPARATUS.)

I wouldn’t have known about the Turkey thing if a Turkish/English fan of the book approached me with the idea of translating it and publishing it in his home country. And so a partnership was formed: together with Zeplin Kitap/Adam Aylak publishers, Goldfinch embarked on its very first international deal. Published in February 2019, you can get this paperback version from Amazon Turkey and other retailers in that country.