My debut novel Situation Nowhere is out today

Plus, a podcast appearance you don't want to miss.

Bobby Miller

Mar 25, 2025

Friends,

The years-long journey comes to a close today. My debut novel, Situation Nowhere, is out.

You’ve read the advance praise.

Seen the trailer:

Now read this from Maudlin House, my publisher:

A bleakly hilarious fever dream, Situation Nowhere drags you through the absurdity of modern life with razor-sharp wit. Bobby Miller delivers a brutal and oddly tender ride through exploding energy drinks, corporate conspiracies, and cult-fueled chaos. Perfect for anyone who laughs when they really shouldn't.

You can order everywhere at SituationNowhere.com

Still not convinced?

Listen to me on
The Bulwark
with
Sonny Bunch
:

The Bulwark

Dystopian Mediocrity

I am pleased to be rejoined this week by Bobby Miller to discuss his new novel, Situation Nowhere. Imagine Brazil by way of Idiocracy but goopier: That’s Situation Nowhere. We talked about some of his influences, the state of our increasingly recursive culture, and why we need to bring back shaming folks for selling out. If you’re in Los Angeles, check …

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a month ago · 63 likes · 4 comments · Sonny Bunch

THANK YOU

To my wife Daron Nefcy for her countless reads. Sam Pink, whose early edits made me a better writer. And to

Mallory Smart

, who published my first short story and gave me the confidence to attempt this crazy book. (I thank more people in the back of the book, okay???)

bryan

Apr 4

Just listened to your discussion with Sonny Bunch. Goddamn man. Yes to everything you said. So happy a few more out there are saying it. Can’t wait to pick up the book. Actually rereading Cats Cradle for the first time in 20 or so years. You had me at Brazil then through in the Vonnegut! Curious if White Noise was any influence as well? Anyways, thank you for being a creative carving a path forward.

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