JCM Berne; author of Wistful Ascending
@jcmberne.bsky.social
Author of the Hybrid Helix, a space opera; first 5-book arc is complete!
https://a.co/d/0XRSsUC
https://linktr.ee/jcmberne
Usually apolitical here, but if you're curious, I'm so far left that checking out my politics might give you whiplash.
https://a.co/d/0XRSsUC
https://linktr.ee/jcmberne
Usually apolitical here, but if you're curious, I'm so far left that checking out my politics might give you whiplash.
Look, I'm at the store and there are ABSOLUTELY NO books for men here.
August 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Look, I'm at the store and there are ABSOLUTELY NO books for men here.
I'll play.
August 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I'll play.
Yeah. And don't forget the instant classics like this:
July 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Yeah. And don't forget the instant classics like this:
I'm from before the internet.
June 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I'm from before the internet.
Because I like round numbers:
May 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Because I like round numbers:
Not a meme guy but today I felt the urge.
March 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Not a meme guy but today I felt the urge.
Nice round numbers:
February 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Nice round numbers:
eBooks are LIVE.
New covers; new text for Return of The Griffin.
New covers; new text for Return of The Griffin.
February 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
eBooks are LIVE.
New covers; new text for Return of The Griffin.
New covers; new text for Return of The Griffin.
New cover for Wistful Ascending is LIVE.
There is NO CHANGE to the book - the text is not revised (it's possible I fixed a typo, but I'm not sure).
I changed the copyright page, acknowledgements (slightly), and back matter.
There is NO CHANGE to the book - the text is not revised (it's possible I fixed a typo, but I'm not sure).
I changed the copyright page, acknowledgements (slightly), and back matter.
February 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
New cover for Wistful Ascending is LIVE.
There is NO CHANGE to the book - the text is not revised (it's possible I fixed a typo, but I'm not sure).
I changed the copyright page, acknowledgements (slightly), and back matter.
There is NO CHANGE to the book - the text is not revised (it's possible I fixed a typo, but I'm not sure).
I changed the copyright page, acknowledgements (slightly), and back matter.
New cover, revised text:
January 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
New cover, revised text:
Woot! Nice round number!
January 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Woot! Nice round number!
I'm not sure anybody thinks this way, but just in case:
I write superhero space opera stories that people tend to rate highly! You should try them!
I write superhero space opera stories that people tend to rate highly! You should try them!
January 30, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I'm not sure anybody thinks this way, but just in case:
I write superhero space opera stories that people tend to rate highly! You should try them!
I write superhero space opera stories that people tend to rate highly! You should try them!
I love this cover.
I want to release anti-special editions: mass market paperbacks with these covers; floppy books that fit in your hand, printed on pulp paper with extra acid so they turn yellow while you read them; sell them for 5.99 or something.
I want to release anti-special editions: mass market paperbacks with these covers; floppy books that fit in your hand, printed on pulp paper with extra acid so they turn yellow while you read them; sell them for 5.99 or something.
January 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I love this cover.
I want to release anti-special editions: mass market paperbacks with these covers; floppy books that fit in your hand, printed on pulp paper with extra acid so they turn yellow while you read them; sell them for 5.99 or something.
I want to release anti-special editions: mass market paperbacks with these covers; floppy books that fit in your hand, printed on pulp paper with extra acid so they turn yellow while you read them; sell them for 5.99 or something.
The annual MEGASALE is on!
Wistful Ascending AND Partial Function are free for a couple of days.
Pick them up! Who knows, you might love them!
Wistful Ascending AND Partial Function are free for a couple of days.
Pick them up! Who knows, you might love them!
December 26, 2024 at 2:48 PM
The annual MEGASALE is on!
Wistful Ascending AND Partial Function are free for a couple of days.
Pick them up! Who knows, you might love them!
Wistful Ascending AND Partial Function are free for a couple of days.
Pick them up! Who knows, you might love them!
Coming Soon.
December 24, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Coming Soon.
This is the LOWEST RATED Hybrid Helix book EVER!!!
Is that fair? Does it suck? Have I lost my way?
ONLY ONE WAY to know! Buy and read all 6 today!!!
Is that fair? Does it suck? Have I lost my way?
ONLY ONE WAY to know! Buy and read all 6 today!!!
December 21, 2024 at 6:41 PM
This is the LOWEST RATED Hybrid Helix book EVER!!!
Is that fair? Does it suck? Have I lost my way?
ONLY ONE WAY to know! Buy and read all 6 today!!!
Is that fair? Does it suck? Have I lost my way?
ONLY ONE WAY to know! Buy and read all 6 today!!!
OK that's a LOT of very even numbers for me today on GR!
Thank you everyone who has read WA, whether you've rated and reviewed or not!
Without you guys I'd probably be doing something else with my time like making sourdough or gardening.
Thank you everyone who has read WA, whether you've rated and reviewed or not!
Without you guys I'd probably be doing something else with my time like making sourdough or gardening.
December 16, 2024 at 12:37 PM
OK that's a LOT of very even numbers for me today on GR!
Thank you everyone who has read WA, whether you've rated and reviewed or not!
Without you guys I'd probably be doing something else with my time like making sourdough or gardening.
Thank you everyone who has read WA, whether you've rated and reviewed or not!
Without you guys I'd probably be doing something else with my time like making sourdough or gardening.
OH yeah I used him for Partial Function first. What a banger that was!
December 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM
OH yeah I used him for Partial Function first. What a banger that was!
I will, of course, post the link here and on Xitter when it's ready. In the meantime:
December 10, 2024 at 1:47 AM
I will, of course, post the link here and on Xitter when it's ready. In the meantime:
December 5, 2024 at 3:48 PM
If I had King/Branderson money, I'd buy Wells College (it's for sale) and turn it into a writing school/retreat/convention.
8.5 million, 20 buildings, overlooking Cayuga Lake? I'd make it Chappaqua for spec-fic.
Buy Wistful Ascending today and set me on the path!
(that's a joke)
8.5 million, 20 buildings, overlooking Cayuga Lake? I'd make it Chappaqua for spec-fic.
Buy Wistful Ascending today and set me on the path!
(that's a joke)
December 1, 2024 at 4:55 PM
If I had King/Branderson money, I'd buy Wells College (it's for sale) and turn it into a writing school/retreat/convention.
8.5 million, 20 buildings, overlooking Cayuga Lake? I'd make it Chappaqua for spec-fic.
Buy Wistful Ascending today and set me on the path!
(that's a joke)
8.5 million, 20 buildings, overlooking Cayuga Lake? I'd make it Chappaqua for spec-fic.
Buy Wistful Ascending today and set me on the path!
(that's a joke)
Proof!
November 19, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Proof!
Gonna brag a bit cause I need a pick me up this week.
November 8, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Gonna brag a bit cause I need a pick me up this week.
Guys!!!
Quick!!!
This book is getting worse - a few days ago it had a 4.9 rating, now it's down to 4.8!
That means you need to rush and read the Hybrid Helix NOW before book 5 gets EVEN WORSE!!!
Books 1-5 are only getting around 4.6-4.7 average ratings. This is your chance!!!
Quick!!!
This book is getting worse - a few days ago it had a 4.9 rating, now it's down to 4.8!
That means you need to rush and read the Hybrid Helix NOW before book 5 gets EVEN WORSE!!!
Books 1-5 are only getting around 4.6-4.7 average ratings. This is your chance!!!
November 3, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Guys!!!
Quick!!!
This book is getting worse - a few days ago it had a 4.9 rating, now it's down to 4.8!
That means you need to rush and read the Hybrid Helix NOW before book 5 gets EVEN WORSE!!!
Books 1-5 are only getting around 4.6-4.7 average ratings. This is your chance!!!
Quick!!!
This book is getting worse - a few days ago it had a 4.9 rating, now it's down to 4.8!
That means you need to rush and read the Hybrid Helix NOW before book 5 gets EVEN WORSE!!!
Books 1-5 are only getting around 4.6-4.7 average ratings. This is your chance!!!