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REVIEW: Skythane – Rainbow Gold Reviews

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One more review for Skythane – a great, in-depth one from Marc at Rainbow Gold: I can strongly recommend this book to all who love scifi, fantasy and romance. All three aspects are combined in a wonderful way and while it took me a bit to get into the story, it was worth it to wait until the book had drawn me in. Reading this book felt like traveling to a different planet – a place the author brought to life with beautiful and rich descriptions of a futuristic city with advanced technology and an alien wilderness with strange and … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Driftwood, or the Art of Writing a Sequel

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I just embarked on a new first for me – writing a sequel. My novel Skythane came out in February, and the next one, Lander, is due out in February 2018. So I’m working through the new one now. And man, it’s hard! LOL… The Netflix effect has been in evidence now for a couple years in series fiction – the idea that the author should have the whole series ready to go when the first book launches, so they can release them quickly, one after another, to allow people to binge read the series and not have to wait too long for the next … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Alexis Woods

Alexis Woods

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Alexis Woods – An avid reader and colorful dreamer, it was only a matter of time before taking pen to paper, literally. Notebooks are filling. Thanks so much, Alexis, for joining me! Giveaway Alexis is giving away an ebook copy of Lion’s Hero, but if reader has already read and reviewed Lion’s Hero, she will provide Hammer’s Thief or another of her books. Comment on this post below for a chance to … Read more

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Point of View: Reaching Your Community

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Hey all, I’m still a little high after last night’s inaugural Milk and Cookies event in Sacramento. About six months ago, Pat Henshaw, Christopher Koehler and I banded together to create a new local group for writers of queer fiction – The Queer Sacramento Author’s Collective – or QSAC. Our idea was initially just to have a place for local authors to hang out and start building our own version of the Algonquin Round Table – an exchange of ideas over french fries and salad. But then we started thinking a little bigger. Sacramento’s a fairly small town, but we’re … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Tory Phoenix

Tory Phoenix

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Tory Phoenix. Thanks so much, Tory, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: If I were a Hollywood producer about to put your book on the big screen, who would you want me to cast as the leads? Tory Phoenix: Oh, now that is a fun question. Actually had a dream, or three, on this very subject, so actually pretty easy. Randy Orton from the WWE as Tory Phoenix. Johnny Galecki (plays Leonard … Read more

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Making Cookies for Tonight’s Milk and Cookies Reading Event!

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  Making cookies for our milk and cookies night at the Lavender Library (1414 21st St – dammit I was close) in Sacramento tonight. come eat some cookies and hear a few readings by local authors at 5 pm! Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/442831686049700 Posted by J. Scott Coatsworth on Sunday, March 19, 2017 How to share with just friends. Posted by Facebook on Friday, December 5, 2014 Making cookies for our milk and cookies night at the Lavender Library (1414 21st St – dammit I was close) in Sacramento tonight. If you’re in the Sacramento area, come eat some cookies and … Read more

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Love Bytes Loves Skythane

Love Bytes Skythane

Another great Skythane review, this one by Dan at Love Bytes Reviews: I really liked this one. I reviewed The Autumn Lands from this author last year and thoroughly enjoyed that one, so when I saw this one pop up on our list, I grabbed it. I’m glad I did. Mr. Coatsworth has created a believable world and populated it with believable characters. It was a fast read, and I didn’t want to put it down once I started it. What I especially like about this author is his ability to pop little things into a story that grab you. They have nothing … Read more

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Five Stars for Skythane from Anne Barwell

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More Skythane reviews are rolling in: The great Anne Barwell gives Skythane five stars: “I love science fiction and have been reading it for years, and I think Skythane is a great addition to the genre. The world building is detailed, not just with the descriptions of the world, but in its rich history. I felt as though I was stepping into a fully formed world when I began reading… Although Skythane gives them a satisfying HFN, and brings this part of the story to a close, it is far from over, and I really hope there will be a … Read more

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Time Labs Inc., by L.V. Lloyd

Time Labs Inc.

My friend L.V. Lloyd has a new sci fi anthology out: TimeLabs Inc is a collection of six science fiction short stories, all with a romantic theme. Sam and Zak take a Time Tour for their honeymoon, visiting some of the events through time which have captured their interest, including the very first Olympics. A five-star time machine for transport, luxury meals, fine wines—what could be more perfect? TimeLabs Inc. Tom loved his master, his job and the wonderful society he lived in—until one day, somebody hacked his tattoo and his world changed forever. Tattoo Kel meets his first alien … Read more

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Point of View: What I Like

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Hey all, Thought I would do something a little different today – and share with you some of the things I like, so you can see what a weird – scratch that – fascinating person I really am. So here they are in no particular order: Trader Joe’s Ginger and Almond Cashew Granola: Because OMG this stuff is addicting. I have to be careful not to eat the whole box in one sitting. Seriously. This stuff is to die for. Robotech: Because I watched it in my formative years, but missed the two pivotal episodes that bridged series, and forever … Read more