Bio

Hello!  I’m Michael R. Underwood, speculative fiction writer and independent publishers’ representative.  This blog was formerly called 21st Century Geeks.

I hold a B.A. in Creative Mythology (through the Individualized Major Program) and East Asian Studies from Indiana University and a M.A. in Folklore Studies from the University of Oregon

In 2007, I attended the Clarion West Writers Workshop, which was the biggest boost to my writing career I’ve had yet.  I’ve worked as a fiction reader for Fantasy Magazine, as well as writing for PopMatters.com as a DVD reviewer and essayist.

My first novel is an urban fantasy called Geekomancy, inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Clerks, the Dresden Files, and The Middleman. Geekomancy is coming July 10, 2012 from Pocket Star, with a sequel in 2013.

You can reach me at m(nospace)underwood(at)gmail(dot)com

I am represented by Sara Megibow of Nelson Literary Agency. Film/tv rights to Geekomancy are managed by Jon Cassir of Creative Artists Agency.