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Everything you need to cover J. M. Erickson and Emergency Comms Press — bios, series overviews, awards, and contact.
J. M. Erickson
LICSW, ACSW, DCSW
Science Fiction · Thriller · Action & Adventure · Dystopian Fiction
Short Bio
50 wordsJ. M. Erickson is an award-winning science fiction author and founder of Emergency Comms Press. A psychotherapist and school counselor based in Massachusetts, he writes dark, cinematic space opera and dystopian fiction exploring power, trauma, and the human condition. His work has been recognized by Kirkus Reviews (Kirkus Star for Excellence), Literary Titan, Readers' Favorite, and the LA Book Festival.
Long Bio
150 wordsJ. M. Erickson holds a BA in psychology and sociology from Boston College and a Master's in Social Work from Simmons University. A mental health professional balancing careers as a high school counselor, community therapist, and adjunct professor of behavioral science, he brings rare psychological depth to speculative fiction. His novels draw on the literary traditions of Melville, Hemingway, and Mary Shelley — obsessive quests, iceberg prose, and Promethean warnings about unchecked technology. Erickson founded Emergency Comms Press in April 2026 to publish bold, uncompromised science fiction on his own terms. His work spans space opera, dystopian thriller, and psychological sci-fi across five series and multiple standalones. He has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews (including a Kirkus Star for Excellence), Foreword Reviews, Literary Titan, the Los Angeles Book Festival, the Feathered Quill Book Awards, Readers' Favorite, and the International Impact Book Awards.
Founded April 16, 2026
Emergency Comms Press
“Independent Publishing. Bold Stories. Uncompromised Vision.”
Emergency Comms Press is the independent publishing imprint of J. M. Erickson, established to bring dark, cinematic science fiction to readers without compromise. The press publishes across science fiction, dystopian fiction, psychological thriller, and speculative nonfiction — stories that interrogate power, technology, inequality, and what it means to be human.
Series at a Glance
Space Opera / Dystopian Thriller
Bold Dark Worlds
4 novels + omnibus
In a future where Earth's elite have colonized Mars, Cassandra IX — stripped of her Patrician status — is forced into a series of increasingly dangerous missions that expose the rot at the heart of an interplanetary empire. Dark, fast-paced, and psychologically driven.
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Science Fiction / AI Ethics
Future Prometheus
2 novels
A direct homage to Mary Shelley, Future Prometheus explores the moral consequences of artificial intelligence and genetic engineering — what happens when creators are horrified by what they have made. Book One received the Kirkus Star for Excellence.
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Thriller / Action & Adventure
Birds of Flight
4 novels
A hard-boiled thriller series following Burns and his team through high-stakes action, moral complexity, and the cost of loyalty — grounded, non-sci-fi character-driven adventure.
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Science Fiction / Theological Thriller
Intelligent Design
2 novels
A provocative series examining the intersection of artificial intelligence, religion, and the question of what — or who — gets to define humanity.
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From early publishing partnerships to full independence, J. M. Erickson's catalog spans more than a decade of science fiction, thriller, and speculative fiction.
Early Publishing Partners
iUniverse
- 2012Albatross: Book One
Early Publishing Partners
Outskirts Press
- 2012Raven: Book Two
- 2013Eagle: Book Three
- 2014Future Prometheus: Emergence & Evolution
- 2014Future Prometheus II: Revolution, Succession & Resurrection
Early Publishing Partners
AIA Publishing
- 2014Intelligent Design: Revelations
Independent Publishing
Self-Published
Beginning in December 2014, Erickson began publishing under his own imprint, releasing revised editions and new titles across multiple genres including science fiction, philosophy, theology, and psychology-inspired fiction. This period produced the Birds of Flight, Future Prometheus, Intelligent Design, Afterlife Code, The Prince, and Time is for Dragonflies and Angels titles.
- 2015Falcon: Book Four
- 2016Flight of the Black Swan
- 2016Intelligent Design II: Apocalypse
- 2017Afterlife Code
- 2018The Prince: Lucifer's Origins
- 2018Time Is for Dragonflies and Angels
- 2020Rogue Event
- 2022To See Behind Walls
Emergency Comms Press
Emergency Comms Press
Emergency Comms Press officially emerged during the development of the Bold Dark Worlds saga. The transition occurred after the publication of Endless Fall of Night (2024) and Heavy Weight of Darkness (2024).
- 2024Endless Fall of Night
- 2024Heavy Weight of Darkness
- 2026Deadly Going Dark
- 2026Hunting Armed Men
- 2026Bold Dark Worlds
The Bold Dark Worlds series marks both the largest project in Erickson's catalog and the launch of ECP as an independent publishing company.
Flagship Series
Bold Dark Worlds
Set more than ninety years after the Great Conflict of 2041, Bold Dark Worlds depicts a future where Earth has become sharply divided between those who own everything and those who possess little freedom or autonomy. As humanity prepares to expand to Mars, political ambition, social inequality, and technological control collide across four interconnected novels.
Cassandra IX
A privileged citizen questioning the foundations of her society.
Willard Bennett
A former military officer caught between duty and conscience.
David M. Strong
Whose life is transformed by technology, trauma, and opportunity.
Robert Lee
An ambitious officer pursuing command and legacy.
What Critics Are Saying
“A taut, psychologically complex thriller set in a vividly realized future. Erickson writes with the confidence of a seasoned storyteller.”
“Erickson's world-building is immersive and his characters feel genuinely human — flawed, driven, and impossible to look away from.”
“A compelling blend of hard science fiction and psychological depth. Readers who enjoy dark, cerebral space opera will find much to admire here.”
“A distinctive, internally consistent Martian world with specific terminology and coherent systemic logic.”
Awards & Recognition
Distinguished Author
International Impact Book Awards
Bold Dark Worlds
International Impact Book Award
International Impact Book Awards
Endless Fall of Night
Literary Titan Gold Book Award
Literary Titan
Endless Fall of Night & Heavy Weight of Darkness
Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist
Readers' Favorite
Endless Fall of Night
Kirkus Star for Excellence
Kirkus Reviews
Future Prometheus: Emergence & Evolution
Kirkus Best Books of 2018
Kirkus Reviews
Time Is for Dragonflies and Angels
LA Book Festival Award
Los Angeles Book Festival
Time Is for Dragonflies and Angels
Feathered Quill Silver Award
Feathered Quill Book Awards
Time Is for Dragonflies and Angels
Press & Booking Contact
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Promotional Materials
Press Assets
High-resolution promotional posters available for editorial, blog, and media use.
Birds of Flight — Series Poster
Featuring Alex Burns. Suitable for editorial, blog, and social media use.
Science Fiction & Fantasy — Collection Poster
Full catalog promotional poster. Suitable for editorial, blog, and social media use.
