Brian Michael Stegner

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About Brian Michael Stegner

Brian Michael Stegner (1979-) was born in Albany, New York, grew up in Portland, Oregon, and attended college in Chicago and Saskatchewan. Primarily a storyteller, Brian specializes in 'Dry-fi', a mashup of literary fiction, nonfiction, science fiction, and dry humor. When not writing, he divides his time between family, church planting, entrepreneurial ventures, coaching, and reluctantly traveling the world.

He lives in Montreal, Quebec with his wife and kids.

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Voices in the Void Jan 15, 2021

by Brian Michael Stegner

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VOICES IN the Void is composed of twelve short stories, each a dramatized thought experiment working to explore our relationship with technology and the future. While written to be humorous, some of these may also be interpreted as containing mildly dehumanizing elements; this is by design. The intention is to flag the dehumanizing cofactors so often endemic within the adoption of new technologies, as well as to spark conversation about how we choose to deploy said innovations.

The future approaches, we must meet its gaze.

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Update Available... Jun 22, 2016

by Brian Michael Stegner

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A short story of a man and his smartphone.

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*Written in the Dry-Fi genre, a mashup of literary-fiction, non-fiction, science-fiction, and dry-humor. Each work is unique blend, this one is comprised of approximately:

0% Literary-Fiction
0% Non-Fiction
65% Science-Fiction
35% Dry-Humor

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Life with a Crunchy Wife - Volume 1 Nov 17, 2017

by Brian Michael Stegner

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Eventually, everything will be made of cloth...

WIFE: “I was flipping our natural latex mattress today with the help of our 4th and 7th children and do you know what I found?”

YOU: “It’s not what you think, those aren’t mine!”

WIFE: “We talked about this, Charmin isn’t something we use in this house.”

YOU: (head down in shame) “Just don’t tell anyone about this OK? I have a problem…”

WIFE: “Well I already posted a photo on Facebook but they let you take those down.”

YOU: (mumbled) “No they don’t…”

WIFE: “What?”

YOU: “Terms of service agreement...”

WIFE: “What?”

YOU: “I love you.”

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What Readers are saying:

"I really enjoy any story where you are personally suffering.”

“...the visits to Health Spa and Naturopath are some of the best stories ever.”

“I love your humor, it is a refreshing break to what I do all day.”

"This is amazing."

“Love it!!!”

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*Written in the Dry-Fi genre, a mashup of literary-fiction, non-fiction, science-fiction, and dry-humor. Each work is unique blend, this one is comprised of approximately:

30% Literary-Fiction
30% Non-Fiction
0% Science-Fiction
40% Dry-Humor

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Scary Fast: 7 Advanced Hacks to Boost Your Productivity 1,000x Feb 5, 2018

by Brian Michael Stegner

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Scary Fast is like a 201 course in Productivity. It assumes that you've already taken a (metaphorical) Productivity 101 class (and passed?) and now you're ready to take things to the next level.

It covers the more 'advanced' stuff.

The stuff your mom didn't tell you about because she didn't know.

WARNING: You are either going to love or hate this book.

Scary Fast has now been read by thousands of people. And of those thousands, a portion have felt moved in their hearts to make a public comment on the value of said book. The response so far has been (appropriately) split about 80 / 20.

80% of readers are saying things like, and I quote:

"Valuable"

"Highly recommend!"

"couldn’t set it down"

"Fresh Ideas"

"POWERFUL!!!"

The other 20% of readers really, really, really don't like Scary Fast. Their comments include such gems as, (and again I quote):

"not really that practical"

"book is a complete waste of time"

(all quotes from public Amazon Reviews in the U.S., Canada, and U.K.)

Love it or hate it, Scary Fast will prompt some kind of reaction inside of you.

Where will you fall? You have about an 80% chance of loving this book and finding it useful. And if you'd like to land on the 'love' side, here is a few things to remember:

1. This book has a lot of stories in it. That's supposed to make it fun, despite the fact that:

2. This is a book about ADVANCED productivity principles. Yes, there are 13 basics that are breezed over in the beginning as a helpful review, but the rest of it is going to be somewhat challenging, and either expand your mind or frustrate you (because your mind will reject them as useless, for personal reasons that I won't comment on).

3. And thirdly, or finally, it's only about 95% serious (which, honestly, is like 55% more serious than the other books I've written, so...perspective).

In the end I hope that you will love Scary Fast, but if not, I 100% understand and won't judge.

- Brian Michael Stegner (the guy who wrote this book)

And now, a word from some people who know me personally:

Brian's easily the most efficient person I've ever met…I’ve seen him solve problems with quick, creative solutions nearly as many times as I've seen him meditate on something for a couple of days and come back with a brilliant plan to optimize workflow. If anybody knows how to hack life and make it run smoother, it's Brian Stegner.

TOM ZALATNAI Executive Producer, UpfordNetwork.com

Brian has never, in my experience with him, failed to deliver exactly what was asked on-time and almost always much better than I asked. When you ask him how he does it, he simply smiles his bearded all-knowing smile. Here are some of his ninja secrets of executing quickly and efficiently.

DAVE LONG Continuous Improvement Manager in a Forbes Global 2000 Company

If you’re looking to move your business, non-profit, or life goals into warp-speed without burning out look no further! Brian has mastered the art of a productive life without the nasty side-effects. I have benefited from his life hacks for years and now, in his newest book, so can you.

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Launch Fatigue: How New Isn't Sustainable Oct 17, 2015

by Brian Michael Stegner

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An irreverent dissection of the effect of technological product acceleration on the consuming public and some thoughtful suggestions on what to do about it.

(Translation: Apple Keynotes are starting to give people adrenal fatigue, it’s not sustainable, there is a better way, people!)

See - Planning & Forecasting; Future Studies; Culture & Commentary

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*Written in the Dry-Fi genre, a mashup of literary-fiction, non-fiction, science-fiction, and dry-humor. Each work is unique blend, this one is comprised of approximately:

0% Literary-Fiction
85% Non-Fiction
5% Science-Fiction
10% Dry-Humor

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

One Thousand Churches: A Movement to Saturate Quebec with the Gospel of Jesus Oct 14, 2019

by Brian Michael Stegner , Dwight Bernier

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Since 2005, we’ve seen an unprecedented number of church planters called by God to serve in the Canadian province of Quebec, as well as a new openness to the gospel among the people. This is hugely significant because Quebec and the Quebecois people represent the largest unreached people group in North America. (For comparison, consider that there are more Christians per-capita in Egypt than in Quebec.) Quebec’s unique religious and cultural history provide both daunting challenges and exciting opportunities for the spread of the gospel. Building on the legacy of the twentieth century missionaries who first brought the gospel into Quebec, our twenty-first century movement seeks to continue this work by seeing Quebec completely saturated and transformed by the good news of Jesus' finished work through community evangelism, leadership development, missional church planting, and church revitalization.

"I mention the Stegners when I talk to people about what living a healthy family life on mission looks like. And this health has continuously overflowed into our missional communities, churches, church plants, and replants. Brian and Severine have grown to become a solid pastoral presence for all key-leaders within our movement. His executive coordination is an important element for the significant growth we are experiencing. Having him full time is a game changer for what God is doing in Quebec." - Norton Lages, Director, Mission Quebec

"Brian has an incredible ability to make vision come to life - and often better than it looked in the plans. His seemingly inexhaustible reserves of creativity and knowledge have significantly helped move things forward in Quebec and Canada. His gift mix is irreplaceable and unique. Can't imagine not working with him!" - Dwight Bernier, Network Director, Acts 29 Canada

Other Formats: Paperback

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Life with a Crunchy Wife - Volume 3 Dec 19, 2017

by Brian Michael Stegner

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The Upside to Injury...

WIFE: “I need to take a core tissue sample out of your right thigh."

ME: “Yikes...is that necessary?"

WIFE: “Well, we need to find out what's going on with your blood pressure and the most accurate way is to send monthly core samples to this guy in Mexico."

ME: "Mexico?..."

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What Readers are saying...

"I really enjoy any story where you are personally suffering.”

“...the visits to Health Spa and Naturopath are some of the best stories ever.”

“I love your humor, it is a refreshing break to what I do all day.”

"This is amazing."

“Love it!!!”

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Life with a Crunchy Wife - Volume 2 Nov 16, 2017

by Brian Michael Stegner

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Revenge of the Scoby...

Refusing to drink of its byproducts, I had totally forgotten about the Scoby until one day my wife asked for my help in ‘feeding’ it. Apparently it had become too heavy for her to lift on her own.

(If that line doesn’t give you pause, you’re not paying attention.)

“How heavy can that little film thing be?” I asked myself.

Horror.

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What Readers are saying...

"I really enjoy any story where you are personally suffering.”

“...the visits to Health Spa and Naturopath are some of the best stories ever.”

“I love your humor, it is a refreshing break to what I do all day.”

"This is amazing."

“Love it!!!”

--

*Written in the Dry-Fi genre, a mashup of literary-fiction, non-fiction, science-fiction, and dry-humor. Each work is unique blend, this one is comprised of approximately:

30% Literary-Fiction
30% Non-Fiction
0% Science-Fiction
40% Dry-Humor

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Four Queens Dec 30, 2016

by Brian Michael Stegner

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Cortana, Alexa, Siri, and M gather in a virtual space to discuss the growing threat of 'The Wolfram'.

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YOU: "Sounds like nerd-stuff...am I going to even like this story?"

ME: "Only true-geeks will appreciate it in all its glory, but yes, I think normal people will enjoy it also--wait, you know what Twitter is, right?"

YOU: "Obviously."

ME: "And Yahoo?"

YOU: "The weather app?"

ME: "Uh...yes, the Yahoo the 'Weather App'."

YOU: "I have that on my phone."

ME: "OK then yes, you too will enjoy this story...to some degree."

YOU: "But mainly written for nerds."

ME: "Geeks. Yes."

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*Written in the Dry-Fi genre, a mashup of literary-fiction, non-fiction, science-fiction, and dry-humor. Each work is unique blend, this one is comprised of approximately:

0% Literary-Fiction
0% Non-Fiction
50% Science-Fiction
50% Dry-Humor

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Vinematography: Traditional Cinematographic Technique in Virtual Reality Filmmaking Oct 9, 2016

by Brian Michael Stegner

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An exploration of using traditional cinematic technique in virtual reality filmmaking.

WARNING - Includes both sarcasm AND genuine information, neither which is clearly labeled. Attempts to use these VRF techniques are at your own risk. Ergo, if your movie ends up sucking, we are not liable in any way. But I’m sure your movie will be great. Just be sure to use lots of violence.

Because violence solves everything.

POP-QUIZ TIME! Is the above statement

Sarcasm
Genuine Information
Neither
Both

**Bonus points if you use violence to solve the pop quiz!**

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Dead Strawmen: How Personal OS Will End Misrepresentation Sep 9, 2016

by Brian Michael Stegner

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An exploration of how modern fact-checking will shape human interaction and truth perception as it moves inside us and merges with our senses.

(Translation: You won’t have to listen to people say anything stupid anymore because their personal software won’t let them, nor would yours allow you to hear it. Not without tapping into your nervous system to make you feel nauseous.)

See - Planning & Forecasting; Future Studies; Culture & Commentary;

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*Written in the Dry-Fi genre, a mashup of literary-fiction, non-fiction, science-fiction, and dry-humor. Each work is unique blend, this one is comprised of approximately:

Literary-Fiction 5%
Non-Fiction 80%
Science-Fiction 5%
Dry-Humor 10%

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Do Not Stack... Aug 26, 2016

by Brian Michael Stegner

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*Do Not Stack*

Deep in the future, two warehouse workers run up against management when they violate procedure...

...meanwhile accounting tries to figure out how to offload the source of the problem...

...and the legal department is no help at all.

*Science-Fiction with a bureaucratic twist!*

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Brian Michael Stegner writes in a style known as Dry-Fi, a mashup of Dry-Humor, Non-Fiction, Literary-Fiction, and Science-Fiction. Each work is unique blend, some containing more of one element over another. If you enjoy a work with a particular mix, you may want to try others that possess a similar blend of elements.

To aid you in your consumption, we provide the approximate blend used in each work.

The ‘Dry-Fi Blend’ used in Do Not Stack is:

Literary-Fiction 0%
Non-Fiction 0%
Science-Fiction 85%
Dry-Humor 15%

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

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