Tom Tinney is an American author who is best known for his works in the science fiction and fantasy genres. He has published numerous novels, including "Threads" and "Blood of Invidia," and is known for his Space Opera, Action, Adventure, Military, High Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy stories.
Tinney, who goes by the nickname "Biker-Nerd," has a background in editing and contributing to motorcycle magazines, blogs, and short story sites. He has written and edited hundreds of articles about the Biker lifestyle, covering events, interviewing famous custom bike-builders and artists, and providing insight into the Biker culture. However, when it came to writing novels, Tinney decided to focus on his second great love for subject matter: Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Despite his background in the Biker lifestyle, Tinney chose to write what he enjoys reading, drawing inspiration from authors such as Jim Butcher, Frank Herbert, Modessit and Feist, Asimov and Gibson, Weber and Jordan. He has numerous projects in the works, including more parts to his three SciFi series "Fabric of the Universe," "The Maestru Series," and his latest "ManaTech: Mages." Tinney currently resides in Wisconsin, where he continues to write and ride.
Tinney is outspoken about his political leanings and how they have influenced his writing. He believes in free enterprise, innovation, and entrepreneurs as the key to advancing us to the stars. Despite his experience with Goodreads, he chooses to focus on writing for his fans and not for the fanatics. He encourages readers to come along for a ride with the Biker-Nerd and enjoy his stories, regardless of who wrote them.