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\"GeneGene Steinberg<\/strong> is an award-winning journalist who first discovered the magic of writing while still a teenager. He edited his own science fiction and New Age fanzine, and began writing a science fiction novel about an Earth man who finds himself in an unknown land faced with life-threatening situations.<\/p>\n

Over the years, Gene also developed a strong interest in UFOs and other paranormal phenomena, and wrote and edited a number of commentaries on the subject. In fact, during the time he worked as a radio broadcaster, covering a traditional news beat, he was still out and about exploring the paranormal on the side, with the kind indulgence — or supreme tolerance — of his employers.<\/p>\n

In 1984 Gene began to work on the original Apple Macintosh personal computer and never looked back. Over the next few years, Gene finally decided to follow his dream and become a full-time writer, but he also devoted extra time to work as a computer software\/systems consultant partly to provide material for his books and magazine articles.<\/p>\n

Gene has written over 30 books on computers and the Internet, plus hundreds of articles for such industry publications (online and print) as CNET, ZDNet, Laptop magazine<\/em>, MacAddict<\/em>, MacHome, MacUser,<\/em> Macworld<\/em> and Computer Shopper<\/em>. He has also written weekly columns for The Arizona Republic and USA Today. His technology commentary Web site, The Tech Night Owl, receives tens of thousands of regular visitors each day.<\/p>\n

His investigative feature for CNET, “Death of a PC Vendor II,” won a “Maggie” award as the Best Online Article by the Western Publications Association.<\/p>\n

As for that science fiction novel Gene began as a teenager, he finally had the chance to complete the story. Gene and his son, Grayson, have expanded that original tale and developed a new science-fiction adventure series, Attack of the Rockoids.<\/em> Three novels based on the “Rockoids” concept have been written so far. The first novel is available a large paperback edition from Toad Hall Press, and its sequel is in the final stages of editorial production prior to its release (by kelly<\/a> at tforge inc<\/a>). In addition, the official Rockoids <\/a>Web site features news about the series, a message board system, plus weekly entertainment news updates.\u00a0Plans for the future include expanding the series to other mediums.<\/p>\n

Gene has also returned to his original profession, radio. Debuting in 2002, The Tech Night Owl LIVE<\/a>\u00a0reaches technology fans around the world with news and commentary on Apple Inc., personal technology and pop culture.\u00a0In 2006, Gene became co-creator The Paracast<\/a>, which has become what listeners call “the gold standard” of paranormal radio.<\/p>\n

Both radio shows went into syndication to dozens of radio stations in the U.S. via the GCN network beginning in July, 2010; they are still available to a worldwide audience online from our sites and through iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and other services.<\/p>\n

In 2019, Gene completed The Tech Night Owl LIVE’s run to focus his radio broadcasting primarily on The Paracast.<\/p>\n

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The Night Owl Staff:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Publisher\/Editor:<\/strong> Gene Steinberg
\nManaging Editor<\/strong>:<\/strong> Grayson Steinberg
\nPublic Relations: <\/strong>Barbara\u00a0Steinberg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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