POINT OF VIEW: Three Cats Short of a Horde
Warning/Disclaimer: In today’s column, I discuss phrases that are colorful synonyms for when someone is “crazy.” I want to distinguish this from mental illness, which is not what I am referring to. Instead, I am referring to people who espouse crazy ideas, often knowing they are not true. Every good writer loves words. It’s an inherent part of the job, just like good lawyers love the law and good pilots love their planes. Words are an integral part of our trade, and we delight in the weird and wonderful nature of the language and enjoy twisting it around like warm … Read more
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Wendy Rathbone
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. Wendy is giving away an eBook copy of her bestselling fantasy from 2018, The Imposter Prince, with this post – for a chance to win, just comment below. Today, Wendy Rathbone – I love to write. The reason I write romance these days is because the overwhelming power of falling in love (which has been proven to heal even cancer) is a game-changer. It makes sad people instantly happy. It makes bleak reality look sun-warmed and … Read more
POINT OF VIEW: 2019
It’s that time of year again – time to take stock of the ending year, and make plans and write down my goals for 2019. Looking Back So I thought I’d start by looking back at what I said a year ago: “Nevertheless, I go into 2018 re-energized. For one, it’s an election year, and I can see a blue wave rising on the horizon.” Nailed it! Yeah, we didn’t take the senate, but we go into 2019 a lot stronger than we did in 2018. “For another, I finished and sold book two for each of my trilogies with … Read more
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Eloreen Moon
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, Eloreen Moon – Eloreen Moon is a pen name for a writer, reviewer, beta reader/editor, and reader of all things romance, including alternate lifestyle (LGBT) stories and novels. Inspiration is all around and life will not limit her to one particular topic. Thanks so much, Eloreen, for joining me! Eloreen is giving away two eBook copies of her new book “Together” – enter via Rafflecopter: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/524c1b391/ J. Scott Coatsworth: Why did you choose … Read more
COVER REVEAL/GIVEAWAY: Contact, by M.D. Neu
My friend M.D. Neu has a new queer sci fi book coming out – Contact – and I get to be one of the first to share the cover! A little blue world, the third planet from the sun. It’s home to seven billion people—with all manner of faiths, beliefs, and customs, divided by bigotry and misunderstanding—who will soon be told they are not alone in the universe. Anyone watching from the outside would pass by this fractured and tumultuous world, unless they had no other choice. Todd Landon is one of these people, living and working in a section … Read more
Novel Approach Reviewer Chooses “Lander” as One of the Best of 2018
Just got word that Lindsey at the Novel Approach chose “Lander” as one of her fave books of 2018 – what an honor: Lander by J. Scott Coatsworth – I love a good sci-fi and high fantasy combination. It’s not an easy win for me, though. The world building has to be just right,with the fantasy and technology intertwined clearly enough for me to keep up with what is happening and not get lost. The plot still must be complex enough to keep me interested. Skythane, the first book in The Oberon Cycle, did just that. I couldn’t wait to catch up with Xander and Jameson … Read more
POINT OF VIEW: Reflection
It’s almost the end of the year, and so I wanted to take a moment to reflect on and be thankful for some of the things that keep me going, even when it seems like the world might be ending. So here we go, in no particular order. Waking up next to Mark each morning. Just seeing him makes me happy, even after 26 years together. He just fits with me. My family, especially my Mom and Dad, who never stop believing that I could be the next J.K. Rowling, even when it seems more likely I’ll be the next … Read more
Buy a Book, Get Three Free!
I’m doing a special two day sale thing (Dec 24th-25th) – buy any one of these three holiday books from any store: This Wish Tonight (includes my story Wonderland) – $4.99 I Only Want to Be With You – 99¢ Slow Thaw – $2.99 And get all three of these free: Gargoyle (Halloween) Ten (Christmas) A New Year (New Year’s Eve) Just email me the receipt and the format you want (mobi/Amazon, ePub/B&N & Kobo, or pdf) at scott@jscottcoatsworth.com, and I’ll send you the free books. Merry Christmas!