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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J. C. Owens

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J. C. Owens

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, J. C Owens – Writing has always been of the utmost importance to me, often a means of expressing frustration, anger and grief during terrible times in my life. It was also there for the joys and triumphs, a faithful companion through it all that never failed me. I do indeed love to write and have over twenty books sitting idle in my computer, waiting… Thanks so much, J. C. , for … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Lessons Across Time

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Hazel Coatsworth

My Grandma Hazel was a hoarder. I mean that in the best way. She knew from harsh experience how quickly you could lose it all, and life taught her the importance of valuing every little thing. Born in 1919 the middle of the Spanish Flu pandemic, she was ten years old when the Great Depression hit. She survived not only that perilous time, but the Second World War with its shortages and horrors. She married my grandpa John in 1942, in the midst of the war. She passed away at the grand old age of 95 in 2014, and I … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Steven Valenti

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Steven Valenti

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, Steven Valenti – Steven Valenti grew up in South Central Pennsylvania. With inspiration from his 7th grade English teacher, flourishing under her tutelage, a passion for writing developed. Thanks so much, Steven, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, and when did you discover that you were good at it? Steven Valenti: As far back as I can remember, I loved the act of writing. … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Qinali Virus, By Valerie J. Mikles

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The Qinali Virus

Valerie J. Mikles has a new queer sci fi book out: “The Qinali Virus.” Rage. Poverty. Disease. They’re gone. Every last one. The cost was great. The population has been devastated. But for the survivors, utopia has arrived. Then the suspicious death of a young person forces Amber to question her world like she never has before. The Contentedness Council is after her, determined to protect their perfect society. Now Amber must unbury her city’s repressed past, expose the crimes that led to their utopia, and find a way to stop the Council from killing the world… again. Join astral-projecting … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Making the Cover

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Hey all! I’m releasing a new short story – “Chinatown” – next Tuesday, and thought it would be fun to take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of how I made the cover. I started with a search for the right images. The story takes place in a future version of San Francisco, where Chinatown is the newest part of the city, run by Chinese invaders, and the rest of the city is in ruins. So I was looking for something dystopian. it took about an hour nosing through sci fi images on Deposit Photos, but eventually I found this image: … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Elizabeth Noble

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Elizabeth Noble

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, Elizabeth Noble – Mystery, action, chills, and thrills spiced with romance and desire. ELIZABETH NOBLE lives by the adage “I can’t not write.” Thanks so much, Elizabeth, for joining me! Elizabeth Noble: Thank you, so much, Scott for having me here today! J. Scott Coatsworth: I’m thrilled to – we’ve known each other, what, for six years now? 🙂 Let’s get to it. Are you a plotter or a pantster?  EN: The short answer … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Jess Faraday

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Jess Faraday

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, Jess Faraday – Jess Faraday is an award-winning writer and editor of mystery and suspense. Her first novel, The Affair of the Porcelain Dog, was shortlisted for a Lambda Literary Award, and her third, Fool’s Gold, won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Historical and was a runner up for Best Gay Novel overall. Thanks so much, Jess, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Belega, by Dianne Hartsock

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Belega - Dianne Hartsock

Dianne Hartsock has a new MM fantasy romance book out, The Karthagans Book One: “Belega.” The Karthagans have regained their ancient powers of manipulating nature, but at the price of madness. In their lust for control they’ve destroyed their island and most of their race. They come now to Belega where one of them, Camron, seeks domination over the known world. The Mage has come from the northern continent of Sennia to bring peace, but finding his strength no match for the coming struggle, he passes his abilities on to Natan, who only desires a simple life. Now only Natan … Read more

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REVIEW: Tales From Ardulum, by J.S. Fields

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Tales from Ardulum

Title: Tales From Ardulum Series: Ardulum Author: J.S. Fields Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian, Ace, Queer Publisher: NineStar Press Pages: 195 Reviewer: Scott Amazon | NineStar Press | Barnes & Noble | Kobo About The Book One year after saving the Neek homeworld and redefining the people’s religion, the crew of the Scarlet Lucidity returns to the Charted Systems for a much-needed break. For Nicholas and Yorden, the Systems will always be home, but for Emn and Atalant, too many memories compound with Emn’s strange new illness to provide much relaxation. TALES FROM ARDULUM continues the journey of Atalant, Emn, Yorden, Nicholas, and Salice as … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Choose My Own Adventure

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Fork in the Road - Pixabay

I’m about to write a new novel. Problem is, which one? I have four possibilities I’m considering, so I thought I’d crowdsource this thing. Idea One: Liminal Sky Book Five – Fallen Angel: this would be an immediate follow-up to Dropnauts, my currently unsold novel in the Liminal Sky series, but with fewer POV characters and a tighter focus. Idea Two: Liminal Sky Book Five – Forever: An alternate book 5 in the series – and a recreation of the first book I ever wrote. This one would be a complete retelling of that story from scratch. “The Stark Divide” … Read more