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Point of View: Taking a Stand

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Scott

I’ve given a lot of thought to our current political environment and the state of this election. As a writer, I’m supposed to have this special “writer persona”. One that doesn’t alarm anyone, that doesn’t ruffle any feathers–one that focuses solely on the promotion of my work. I get that. Who hasn’t been disappointed to learn the political views of one of their artist heroes? I remember vividly how terrible I felt when I learned that Orson Scott Card, the sci fi writer who thrilled and amazed me with “Ender’s Game” and “Speaker for the Dead”, had literally called for … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Natsuya Uesugi

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Natsuya Uesugi

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, Natsuya Uesugi – Natsuya Uesugi is a systems analyst and white hat hacker and has worked in the design of aerospace, semiconductor and financial systems. With a Master’s Degree in International Management and a minor in Japanese, Natsuya has been around computers most of his life. He also studied animation and game design in art school where he finalized the character designs and personalities for the main characters of grydscaen. He enjoys … Read more

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Guest Column: Introducing the Gehenna Post

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Gehenna Post

Author of the Science Fiction novel Plane Walker delves into the promises of the new E-Magazine and newsletter, the Gehenna Post. Launching in August, Gehenna Publishing House’s new E-Magazine and Newsletter, The Gehenna Post will provide readers with a variety of different articles that will truly excite any lover of Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror.  Every month, for free to our subscribers, short stories from promising new authors, interviews with industry giants, and reviews of popular novels will be provided through our newsletter.  After each issue is released, the newsletter will then be converted to an E-Magazine available on Amazon … Read more

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I’m Liking Something Today…

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Jay Brannan

Hey all… I just posted my monthly thing I like at the Mischief Corner Books blog: Today, gay singer Jay Brannan: Once a month, the giant Stuff We Like hand turns around and points to me, and I have to decide which of the many things I like is the one to get shared this time around. This week, I had NO IDEA what to write about. I’ve done Jelly Bellies, my distant relative Elizabeth Coatsworth, Robotech, and the Italian language. What’s left? Then, like a star from heaven, one of my favorite gay singers appeared in my inbox with … Read more

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Point of View: Taking Stock

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Scott

Hey all, A couple weeks ago, I kinda hit rock bottom as a writer. Having just had three new stories release, I should have been on top of the world. But I had no time to write, and a number of things I thought would go really well in my writing plan had fizzled. I had dreams when I got back into writing. Big dreams. Each story/novella/novel I released would be bigger than the last. People would read my stories and be amazed, touched, moved to tears. And I would start to make a living at this whole writing thing, at … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Dale Cameron Lowry

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Dale Cameron Lowry

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, Dale Cameron Lowry – Dale Cameron Lowry had a jagged forehead scar before Harry Potter made it cool. When not busy fighting evil, Dale writes and edits queer romance and speculative fiction. Come to think of it, maybe those are ways of fighting evil too. Thanks so much, Dale, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, and when did you discover that you were good … Read more

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It’s Here! “The Autumn Lands” on Audio

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The Autumn Lands

Woo hoo – my dear friend Vance Bastian featured my novella “The Autumn Lands” on the Campfire Podcast: Jerrith is running. Kissed by an elf, he can’t remain in his hometown of Althos any more. Not that he wanted to stay. Caspian still hasn’t figured out why he kissed Jerrith, but he’s running too. Since he was exiled from the Autumn Lands, his past has been hazy, and his future uncertain. But when a stray memory brings things into focus, the two decide to run toward something together. What they uncover will change how they see the world, and themselves, … Read more

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Interview: Tim Parks

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Tim Parks

Author and new friend of mine Tim Parks stopped by my blog for a special interview and book announcement. 🙂 Thanks so much, Tim, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you first start writing, and why? Tim Parks: I started writing stories when I was five. My mom would drive me to kindergarten class early, so I could write stories about Gumby and Pokey with my teacher Mrs. Treadwell looking on. I had an insatiable imagination and was always asking “what if?” Writing became an avenue for quenching that thirst, of creating scenarios that were primarily pop culture-based … Read more

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Point of View: Making Great Swag

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Swag

OK, I have to admit it. A couple years ago, I had no idea what the hell “swag” was. Then I went to Rainbow Con, and created the first QSF swag – the incredibly tiny buttons – and I finally “got it”. But I still don’t know what makes for great swag – something that people want, something that will help sell your books and advance your brand. Oh, I know the formula: Find something intriguing that people will keep and cherish that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. And I know what doesn’t work. Believe me, I know. … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Julie Lynn Hayes

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Julie Lynn Hayes

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, Julie Lynn Hayes – Julie Lynn Hayes first began publishing short stories and poetry in the 1990’s, when it was a different ballgame altogether, and Ebooks hadn’t been dreamed of yet. That changed in 2010 with the acceptance of her first romance novel. She’s come a long way since that first book appeared, and is finding the journey a very educational one. Thanks so much, Julie, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: … Read more