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Author Spotlight: Samuel Freedman

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Samuel Freedman

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: Samuel Freedman is a writer of both fiction and non-fiction. His latest science fiction novel “Revision: The Dawn of Awareness,” released in July 2025, explores questions about humanity’s place in the universe, our purpose, and what actually makes us human. Focusing on new discoveries in the fields of genetics and astrophysics, this mind-blowing story is set in the present day. It will have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about mankind’s … Read more

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Cover Reveal: In Love and War – The First Lotus Knights, by Beryll & Osiris Brackhaus

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In Love and War - The First Lotus Knights, by Beryll & Osiris Brackhaus

Beryll & Osiris Brackhaus have a new queer sci-fantasy romance coming out (gay, bi, poly): In Love and War – The First Lotus Knights. And we have the cover reveal! It is the year 1985 ET. House Virasana has fallen, the Lotus Throne stands empty, and a bitter succession war has every noble House at arms. To make things worse, House Tô-Genji and House Medina are locked in a vicious feud over a flood of cheap illicit drugs tearing their worlds apart. Prince Li Lan Tô-Genji is as far from the fighting as one can be. Third son of the … Read more

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Point of View: Playing In Someone Else’s World

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I am in the running to write a story set in someone else’s fictional sci-fi world, in this case, continuing an existing series working with a well-known author. While I can’t give any details right now, it’s been a fascinating experience. I’ve read the existing books in the series, and I’m now going back through them with a fine tooth comb to create my own series bible. There was an existing one, but unfortunately didn’t have all the little details I would need to know to continue the story with consistency, and without missing important story arcs and character quirks.  … Read more

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New Release: Ameliorate – R. Sinclair

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Ameliorate - R. Sinclair

R. Sinclair has a new queer dystopian sci-fantasy book out (aroace and agender, bisexual, gay), Shattered Numbers book 2: Ameliorate. It all went horrifically wrong. V reunited with his AI siblings at a terrible cost—a cost he isn’t willing to pay. He vowed to do whatever it takes to save Meredith—or whatever is left of her—from Smith and Varro Technologies. No matter how long it takes. No matter what he has to do. No matter who he has to kill. Now V, Cass and Orwell are tearing through the galaxy playing a deadly cat-and-mouse game with Mr Smith. Their paradise-like cult … Read more

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Review: A Small Town On the Planet Called Heaven – Colin Alexander

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Review: A Small Town On a Planet Called Heaven - Colin Alexander A Small Town On a Planet Called Heaven - Colin Alexander

Genre: Sci-Fi, Colonization, Mystery Reviewer: Scott Get It On Amazon About The Book Fernando Vargas, seventeen years old, is dead. Thorny, an infamous girl his age, is missing. The storm that has been gathering on the planet called Heaven, a harsh world seventy-six light-years from Earth, is about to break. Gossip, rumors, and accusations about Fernando’s death escalate as the planet’s sole and overworked physician is unable to provide a reason. Thorny’s father, a former mercenary soldier, is intent on finding his difficult but beloved daughter, because no one can survive for long in Heaven’s wilds. He will need to … Read more

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New Release: Fire’s Ally – D. M. Kannapan

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Fire's Ally - D. M. Kannapan

D. M. Kannapan has a new YA fantasy cli-fi book out: Fire’s Ally. For most of her life, Eleg has been obsessed with the eerie, persistent, wildfire claiming parts of her home. No amount of rain seems to be able to put it out. She belongs to a gentle, bookish society, and her people have been fighting the fire back for decades. But they are not ready for the turmoil it is about to unleash. Eleg understands the fire better than most. She has already once failed to protect the innocent in its path. Though she would rather be alone … Read more

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Author Spotlight: S.A. Hoag

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S.A. Hoag

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: S. A. Hoag is an author, artist, and amateur astronomer (“I just look at the stars, I can’t tell you their names.”). Born in the middle of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, she has lived in a number of cities, in a number of states, and is off on another adventure when not writing or creating other art. Science Fiction has always been her first interest in reading and writing. Many other genres … Read more

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New Release: Children of Anzulla: Draxton & Kellan – Kashel Char

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Children of Anzulla: Draxton & Kellan - Kashel Char

Kashel Char has a new MM paranormal/sci-fantasy romance book out: Children of Anzulla: Draxton & Kellan. DRAXTON: Have you ever looked for something you know is there but can’t find it?I was born to explore caves, and when it comes to finding the door to another reality, I become a tire-screeching, hyper-focused maniac. When I use my charm, I know, no one can refuse me, especially when I’m wearing my sexy jean shorts and wide-brimmed hat, even if I pair them with flip-flops. I will do anything to secure an extension to explore the Star Caves, nestled in the Cradle … Read more

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Review: Tech Prince Troubles – Blaine D. Arden

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Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance LGBTQ+ Category: Gay, Trans Reviewer: Scott Get It At Amazon About The Book He came to this human hotel to disappear. Instead, he found a barista who makes espresso taste like home—and glitches no one else can solve. Adri Linari, overlooked tech mage and younger sibling of Niralen’s charismatic Crown Prince, is more comfortable with schematics than small talk. Overwhelmed by royal obligations, a sensory-frying engagement party, and the ache of always being the odd one out, he runs—straight to the Renversé Hotel in Princedelphia, Oregon. All he wants is quiet, a place to draw, and maybe … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Dan Kopcow

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Dan Kopcow

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: Dan Kopcow’s rom-com novel, “Madcap Serenade,” published by Black Rose Writing, is the winner of the 2025 Independent Press Award for Best Romantic Comedy, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Humor Category, FIRST PLACE WINNER of the Mark Twain Humor and Satire Award by Chanticleer International Book Awards, among several other awards.   Dan’s sci-fi noir detective novel, “Prior Futures,” published by Black Rose Writing, won a 2022 Independent Press Award for Science Fiction Distinguished … Read more