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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Out of the Office, by Louisa Masters

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Out of the Office

Louisa Masters has a new contemporary MM romance book out: Out of the Office. Whoever thought achieving career goals could be boring? Not Duncan Witten, but here he is at forty-one, in his dream job… and hating it. Throw it all away for a challenge? Yes, please! If only Dunc had known his challenging new job came with Paul Hanks, a man who redefines “stubborn.” They need to work together to meet targets, but thanks to Dunc’s idiot predecessor, Paul won’t take his calls or reply to emails. There’s only one solution: travel across the country and confront Paul face-to-face. … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Setting Goals (And Making Them)

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I am both immensely thrilled and a whole lotta stressed today as I write this. I set myself two missions at the start of this year – one, to get into the Science Fiction Writers’ Association (SFWA, pronounced Siffwuh) by writing and selling a qualifying short story. And two, to take steps to snag an agent for what I hope will be the next step in my writing career. Well, missions one accomplished. This week I got not one but four rejections from the major sci fi magazines to which I have submitted. I know, that’s totally not where you … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: David M. Hoenig

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David M. Hoenig

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, David M. Hoenig – David is a practicing physician who lives to write instead of writing to live. Thanks so much, David, for joining me! JSC: If you could sit down with one other writer, living or dead, who would you choose, and what would you ask them?  DMH: J. Michael Straczynski, and “Can I please fanboy on you and work with you so I can learn at your feet?”  I loved Babylon … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: G.R. Lyons

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G.R. Lyons

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, G.R. Lyons – While daylighting as office manager for the family auto repair business, G.R. Lyons can often be found working on one of multiple manuscripts or desperately trying to keep up with the TBR pile.  GIVEWAY: Direct-to-Kindle copy of any one book from my backlist (except the Matchmakers combined edition, which is three books in one). Comment on this post below for a chance to win. Thanks so much, G.R. Lyons, … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Here Comes the Son, by Dahlia Donovan

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Dahlia Donovan has a new MM urban fantasy romance book out: “Here Comes the Son.” When evil stirs in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, heroes come in both ordinary and extraordinary packages. Ignatius Faber knows a few things for absolute certain. He’s half-demon, his father is the unequivocal prince of darkness, and demons want to destroy his city. And if he doesn’t make the first move on his crush, they’re never going to be anything more than a teenage fantasy that’s lasted into his thirties. Lalo Pavia grew up hard and fast, orphaned at a young age. As an … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Migration – Queer Sci Fi Flash Fiction Anthology #5

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Migration

Queer Sci Fi has just released the annual QSF Flash Fiction anthology. This year, the theme is “Migration.” MI-GRA-TION (noun) 1) Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. 2) Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. 3) Movement from one part of something to another. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Migration feaures 300 word speculative flash fiction stories from across the rainbow spectrum, from the minds of the writers … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Immersed In Another World

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I’m writing as much each day as I have at any point since Nano four years ago. When I get this deep into one of my stories, I start to practically live in that another world. I’m approaching the end of my latest novel, a solar punk sci fi tale that blends gee-whiz tech, epic scenery, crazy twists and turns, and a pervasive sense of hope I feel like we sorely need right now. I’m writing 1200-2000 words a day, and the story and its characters are on constant rotation in my head. All throughout the day I notice little … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Brian S. Converse

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Brian S. Converse

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, Brian S. Converse – Brian S. Converse is an author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and poetry. He has produced comic books, short stories, novels, and articles about writing in a career spanning more than 25 years.  Thanks so much, Brian, 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? Brian S. Converse: I can remember … Read more

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REVIEW: Skythane – O.E. Tearmann

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Skythane

O.E. Tearmann just gave Skythane an AMAZING review. As a reader, you feel a lot like Jameson does stepping off the shuttle: you’re entering a whole new world, but it doesn’t take long to sweep you up in its events. You won’t get answers to every question you ask, but you will get an awful lot of beautiful scenery, some amazing moments and a boots-on-the-ground understanding of this universe that slowly unfolds around you. The layered and delicately nuanced cultures and the interactions between them are a delight to behold. Each culture and the people it shapes have their own … Read more

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Me! Interviewed!

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Authors Interviewed

Fiona at Authors Interviews talks to moi about lots of things. A sample: Let’s get you introduced to everyone, shall we? Tell us your name. What is your age? J. Scott Coatsworth. I’m 51 this year, but still feel like I’m 39 LOL… Fiona: Where are you from? I was born in Southern California, but grew up in Tucson, Arizona. I moved back to CA in 1988, and now live with my husband Mark in Sacramento, in a little yellow 50’s bungalow with two pink flamingos out front. Fiona: A little about your self (ie, your education, family life, etc.). … Read more