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REVIEW: Tales From Ardulum, by J.S. Fields

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Tales from Ardulum

Title: Tales From Ardulum Series: Ardulum Author: J.S. Fields Genre: Sci Fi LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian, Ace, Queer Publisher: NineStar Press Pages: 195 Reviewer: Scott Amazon | NineStar Press | Barnes & Noble | Kobo About The Book One year after saving the Neek homeworld and redefining the people’s religion, the crew of the Scarlet Lucidity returns to the Charted Systems for a much-needed break. For Nicholas and Yorden, the Systems will always be home, but for Emn and Atalant, too many memories compound with Emn’s strange new illness to provide much relaxation. TALES FROM ARDULUM continues the journey of Atalant, Emn, Yorden, Nicholas, and Salice as … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Choose My Own Adventure

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I’m about to write a new novel. Problem is, which one? I have four possibilities I’m considering, so I thought I’d crowdsource this thing. Idea One: Liminal Sky Book Five – Fallen Angel: this would be an immediate follow-up to Dropnauts, my currently unsold novel in the Liminal Sky series, but with fewer POV characters and a tighter focus. Idea Two: Liminal Sky Book Five – Forever: An alternate book 5 in the series – and a recreation of the first book I ever wrote. This one would be a complete retelling of that story from scratch. “The Stark Divide” … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Peacemaker, by E.M. Hamill

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Peacemaker

E.M. Hamill has a new queer sci fi book out, book two in the Dalí Tamareia series: “Peacemaker.” Third-gender operative Dalí Tamareia thought their life as an ambassador ended when they joined a galactic intelligence agency. When they’re yanked out of the field and tapped to negotiate the surrender of deadly bio-engineered warriors who crashed into hostile territory, Dalí is thrust headfirst back into the tumultuous world of galactic diplomacy. Dalí has faced Shontavians before, but not like these. The stranded mercenaries are highly intelligent and have an agenda of their own. Dalí can’t afford to be distracted from the … Read more

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author spotlight: Shakeil Kanish

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The Sigil

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, Shakeil – Shakeil Kanish loves to write. The Sigil is his debut novel and he’s super excited about being an openly gay author and getting the chance to write about an openly gay protagonist. Thanks so much, Shakeil, 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? Shakeil Kanish: I think I kinda always knew that … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Hallelujah, by Kim Fielding and F.E. Feeley Jr.

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Hallelujah

Kim Fielding and F.E. Feeley Jr. have a new gay horror book out: “Hallelujah.” Can you hear it? Whispering in the dark. Secrets only the dark knows. Joseph Moore, choir director for the First Baptist Church of Lenora, Nebraska, has secrets of his own. Terrible, lonely secrets. One that involves natural human desire. One that calls forth powers he cannot begin to understand. Both with the potential to destroy him and those he loves. Now the world is changing. The darkness, the shadows, the ghosts, are closing in—and Joseph and his lover, Kevin, are being stalked by a merciless demon, … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: The Great Pause

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Every week I sit down and come up with a topic to share with you. Some weeks are easier than others. Sometimes an idea comes to me – something great that happened this last week, something new I am writing, or some connection my writer brain just made that I want to share. Some weeks, nothing comes. This is one of those times. Mark and I are entering the third week of our personal chapter of what I call “The Great Pause,” and I am sitting here in my writer cave, waiting for clarity. It’s been a hard year – … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: C.K. Page

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C.K. Page

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, C.K. Page – Christopher wrangled a Creative Writing degree from an unsuspecting Californian university and authored & published numerous speculative fiction stories and a few novels, among other shenanigans. Thanks so much, C.K., for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: How would you describe your writing style/genre? CKP: People have said that I’m quirky, often “gritty,” and irreverent, “in a good way.” They’re probably not wrong. I know that as I write I’m … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: Writing in the Time of Covid19

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Another week in lockdown. Although California didn’t order a statewide “shelter in place” order until late last week and Sacramento’s was only a few days before, Mark have been staying home (with only trips out for walks and one trip to the Supermarket parking lot) for eleven days now. We are starting to settle into the new routine, which on the face of it isn’t really all that different than before: Work, eat, work, eat and play card games, work, eat, work and watch TV, sleep. Oh, and the occasional shave and shower in there somewhere. *grin* And yet, this … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Thicker Than Water, by Becca Seymour

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Thicker Than Water

Becca Seymour has a new MM/FF paranormal/urban fantasy romance out: “Thicker Than Water.” Outcast operative in the Supernatural Investigation & Crime Bureau (SICB) Callen Blackheath finds himself doing what he does best: defying orders and giving his boss a headache in the thick of an operation he shouldn’t be in. And there’s no way he’s walking away, not when the investigation has become deadly personal. Needing to protect the only family member he has left, this wolf shifter will do whatever it takes to stop the blood farms and destroy the dangerous drugs the vampires will kill for. But he … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Tommy Ousslander

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Tommy Ousslander

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, Tommy Ousslander – Tommy Ousslander makes his writing debut with Feral Creatures, a gay paranormal erotic thriller.  The first of a possible series. He also plans on expanding his genres but always keeping the MCs part of the LGBT community. Thanks so much, Tommy, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What are you working on now, and when can we expect it? Tommy Ousslander: Well, I am currently working on the sequel to … Read more