Archive for October 2015
Ending Your Story Like A Boss (Writing Workshop)
We all know how important starting strong is, right? That first sentence needs to stick a finger in the reader’s mouth and say, “You’re coming with me, Jack.” Or Jill, whatever your name is. That first sentence drags the reader (kicking and screaming if need be) into the first paragraph, which leads to the second…
Read MoreThe Time Travel Chronicles On Pre-Order!
Looking for an excellent collection of short stories centered around the theme of Time Travel? Of course you are. What with all the hype around Back to the Future recently, I know you’re all dying to sate that time warping hunger burning in your gut. And here’s your opportunity: The Time Travel Chronicles from mega-curating superstar, Samuel Peralta, are officially on pre-order!…
Read More[REVIEW] Grace of Kings by Ken Liu
Ken Liu is one of those grandmaster level short story writers that simply boggles the mind with his deft characterization and hallmark tone. So, it was with great anticipation that I awaited his debut novel, Grace of Kings. Right off the bat you’ve got to give Liu kudos for the fact that a guy best known for…
Read MoreWeek in Review (Cover Reveal, Audiobook, TBR Lists, and Reviews!)
This week has been one big, sticky ball of busy. As a result, I haven’t been as mindful of your needs as I should be. So, to reaffirm my undying love and devotion to you, Dear Readers, here is a lightning round catch-up session on all the juicy things happening in my life. COVER REVEAL!…
Read More[REVIEW] The Red and The Trials by Linda Nagata
CLICK HERE FOR SFSIGNAL REVIEW! Looking for some fantastic military sci-fi? Whiz-bang-boom action merged with hair raising intrigue and aheartwrenching love story. Well, The Red: First Light and The Trials by award winning author Linda Nagata should be at the top of your to-be-read pile. Don’t believe me? Oh, doubting Thomas… what ever shall we do with you?…
Read MoreGUEST POST: Using Netflix to Better Your Writing by Alexis Ratcliff
Guess what everybody… you get a break from my mindless blathering today. Oh, you lucky, Turnips. Today I’m pleased to hand the reigns of command over to guest blogger: Alexis Ratcliff who’s debut novel, A Vanishing Glow, just came out. It’s an amazing looking steampunk/flintlock fantasy mashup. If that sounds like your cup o’tea, then…
Read MoreREVIEW:The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 edited by John Joseph Adams
Head on over to SF Signal to read my thoughts on John Joseph Adam’s newest anthology, The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015.
Read MoreREVIEW: BINTI by Nnedi Okarafor
I’m sitting in a boba-tea shop sipping down some tapioca balls of goodness and I got to thinking about the book I finished reading last night: Binti by Nnedi Okorafor. For those of you who’ve never read anything from Okorafor, Binti would be a splendid introduction. Published through Tor.com’s novella program, Binti is only about 50…
Read MoreTIME HEIST only $0.99 (for now)!
Yep, it’s that time again: TIME HEIST is on sale at Amazon for only $0.99! Ring of Shameless Self-Promotion Activate!! *morphs into a skyscraper-sized salesman* *begins flinging books around like ninja stars* Now, unless you want a book tossed at your dome-piece, here’s what you should do: Bop on over to Amazon and pick up…
Read More3 Books You Should Read In October!
October is here, and with it comes a slew of books I’ve been eagerly anticipating getting my hands on. If you’re looking for a new read to dive into, you could do worse than picking up one of these. Let’s not go beating any dead bushes (that’s your lovely mixed metaphor for the day), and…
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