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Anne Barwell Gives This Wish Tonight 4.5 Stars

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Another great review, this one from Anne Barwell, of “This Wish Tonight” and “Wonderland”: This is also SF, but very different from the previous one as it is set on Earth in the not so distant future after a rather nasty plague has decimated the population. Both Nathan and Zeke need to do some serious soul searching and I liked that one of the MCs is dealing with OCD as it gave the story more of a realistic edge. I prefer to read about characters who have an internal struggle as well an external one. The descriptions of the setting … Read more

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Review: Gravitational Attraction, by Angel Martinez

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Gravitational Attraction

I just finished reading Angel Martinez’s MM sci fi book Gravitational Attraction, a title I’ve been meaning to get around to for more than two years. Anyone who knows me also knows how rare my free reading time is. So when things calmed down post-Christmas, I decided to finally jump in and read it. The story is set in Martinez’s ESTO universe. In a nutshell, Isaac is a damaged ex-starship pilot working on an independent ship. Turk is a mostly human, strapping giant mercenary who is dealing with some damage of his own. They could be the solutions to each others’ problems, and soon they … Read more

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Point of View: 2017 Goals

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2017 Writer Goals

Another year has come and gone. In some ways it was one of the ugliest years I can remember, and 2017 promises to be pretty bad too. But on a personal, writing-related note, it was pretty good. I had two novellas and two short stories published. I hung out with other writer folks at DSP, YaoiCon, and GRL. And I sold my first novel (and the first in a series, if all goes well). So what does my 2017 look like? I thought I’d share my goals with you, my faithful readers and fans. First, my publication goals: 1) Lander: … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Jeff Baker

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Jeff Baker

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, Jeff Baker – Jeff Baker, who also writes as Mike Mayak, has been most recently published in Queer Sci-Fi’s “Flight,” and issue 21 of “Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine.” He posts flash fiction weekly on his blog at http:authorjeffbaker.com and writes a monthly column for Queer Sci-Fi. He graduated from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas where he still lives with his husband, Darryl. His Facebook page is at Jeff Baker, Author. Thanks so … Read more

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Jessie G. Gives “This Wish Tonight” Four Stars

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Thanks to the amazing Jessie G. for the Four Star Review: We move onto Wonderland, which seemed the longest of the three short stories and tells a post-apocalyptic story. After months of believing he’s the last man standing and almost accepting the absolute loneliness that comes with it, Zeke finds Nathan injured on his doorstep. Nathan has been walking across the country with Andy, who’s…well, not what we think. He also thinks they are the last survivors until he spies Zeke. Attacked by rapid dogs, he barely makes it to Zeke’s doorstep before it’s too late. The proof that they … Read more

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Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Gives This Wish Tonight 4.5 Stars

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Another great review of “This Wish Tonight” and “Wonderland”, my own story in the antho: Wonderland by J. Scott Coatsworth – 4.5 stars Zeke is a loner his late forties, living in a small cabin in rural Montana. Nathan has been traveling across country on foot since the zombie apocalypse, dealing with his OCD in an empty world. Zeke just wants someone to love. Nathan just wants to be home again. Fate brings them together in a winter wonderland, but their own fears and baggage may tear them apart. Is there still hope for love at Christmas, at the end … Read more

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Point of View: Taking a (Little) Break

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Hey all, On Saturday, I sent “Liminal Sky”, my second novel, off to the publisher – a story that’s been in the works for three years. Then I sat down, closed my eyes, and took a deep breath. I have been running almost non-stop with my writing for months, as I have been struggling to finish and submit two novellas and a novel, dealing with edits for one of the novellas and an entirely separate novel, and running a blog tour too. Suddenly, it’s all done. It’s like the clouds have cleared, and it’s blue skies all the way, baby. In three days, Mark … Read more

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“This Wish Tonight” Gets 4.5 Stars from Hearts on Fire

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Hearts on Fire

Thanks to Diane for the great review: I’ve said it before, I like anthologies, a great way to try new stories, new to you authors as well as read stories from your favorites!  For the holiday season 2016, Mischief Corner Books has released This Wish Tonight, which includes a science fiction, post apocalypse and contemporary take on holiday stories!  As diverse as the story genres are, I really enjoyed it, the stories are very distinct, very well done and hard to put down! … Wonderland by J. Scott Coatsworth Zeke thinks he is the last man on earth, until he finds … Read more

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Point of View: Dead Writers Don’t Write

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Hey all, This is a difficult time of year for me in any year, but especially this year: Christmas is bearing down on us, with all the responsibilities that entails – gifts, cards, parties, and preparation. Just beyond the holiday looms a 12 day trip out of the country. Don’t get me wrong – I am really looking forward to it. But it’s coming at the start of the new year, traditionally a very busy time for us. The Trump cloud hangs over our heads like a pronouncement of doom, and it’s never far from my thoughts. And in the … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Bill Kieffer

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Bill Kieffer

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, Bill Kieffer – Bill Kieffer was born in Jersey City, NJ. He never fully recovered. Thanks so much, Bill, 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? Bill Kieffer: I remember dictating stories to my mother before I was in kindergarten. I filled one of those composition notebooks before I could read. I was always … Read more