Jonathan Brazee

Jonathan is a retired infantry Marine colonel and now a full-time hybrid writer living in Colorado Springs with his wife Kiwi and twin four-year-olds, Danika and Darika.

His primary subgenre is military science fiction, but he has written paranormal, YA, historical fiction, military fiction, and non-fiction. He is a USA Today Bestseller and a two-time Nebula Award and two-time Dragon Award finalist.

Jonathan is a member of SFWA, the Disabled American Veterans, the US Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars where he serves on the National Legislative Committee where he wanders the halls of Congress to ensure our veterans and active-duty service personnel are supported. In previous lives, he has worked as a graduate school professor, a director of international business for a large foreign corporation, and in various restaurants.

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Writing and Parenting: Finding Balance and Time (sponsored by plottr)

June 6, 2021 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Panelists: Jonathan Brazee, Aliette de Bodard, Kate Baker, Jason Sanford and Mike Chen (moderator)
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Authors (parents!) talk about finding time and balance between the needs of family and writing–how to keep motivation, and how to prevent and deal with overwhelm.

Collaborative Writing: How to Share Your Brainspace

May 22, 2022 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Panelists: Rob Hart, Adam Stemple, Jonathan Brazee and Sienna Tristen (moderator)
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What happens when an idea forms between two (or more!) authors? How do you share ideas, build consensus, and manage drafts and revisions? Join us to explore how collaborative writing relationships work and how to build them.

Prep Tips for Your Debut Indie Book Launch

May 12, 2023 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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Panelists: Kyle Massa, Jonathan Brazee, T.J. Deschamps and KC Grifant (moderator)
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Whether publishing a small-press or publishing on your own, the debut novel can be intimidating. Learn about tips for marketing, social media, and “must-dos” to prepare for your book launch.

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Indie Publishing: Go Your Own Way

May 13, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Panelists: Jennifer Estep, Jonathan Brazee, Meghan Ciana Doidge, Adam Gaffen and Mia Moss (moderator)
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Everyone talks about all the things that authors *should* do, especially when it comes to indie publishing. But everything doesn’t work for everyone. Get some tips, tricks, and insights from authors who have gone their own way when it comes to indie publishing.

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Building Your Publishing Crew: Finding the Right Professionals for Indie Books

June 7, 2024 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Panelists: Gwendolyn Nix, Jonathan Brazee, Madeleine Holly-Rosing and YJ Jun (moderator)
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As an independent author, you can’t always do it all alone. Editing, cover design, even layout might not be in your skillset. How do you find the right professionals to work with? How do you know whether your editor is a good fit, and how do you choose a cover artist for each book? What are the red…and green…flags to look for? Panelists will discuss how to find and select freelancers to make your book even better.
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2024 SFWA Town Hall

September 10, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Panelists: Anthony Eichenlaub (moderator), Jonathan Brazee, Christine Taylor-Butler, Noah K Sturdevant, Michael Capobianco and Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
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Please join the SFWA Board this upcoming Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at 11AM PT for the first official Town Hall.

This event is part of the ongoing effort to foster communications with the membership, talk about what the organization is doing, and take an opportunity to listen.