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March 15, 2017
Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Bulletin March 2017
This month I’m on location at Ulverstone, Tasmania for a church camp. You’ll see a few glimpses of the fun, including a 5 day old piglet.
Covered this month:
Man Behind The Wheel by Steve Rzasa
Superheroes: The Crossover Alliance Anthology V3
Brimstone by Tony Ross
Daystar by Anne Hamilton (Notable Books List 2017)
FutureVision
Ordinary Souls by J.S. Bailey
The Genesis Tree by Heather L.L. Fitzgerald
Jonah & The Clockwork Goblin by Matthew Edwards
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January 17, 2017
Jewel of The Stars: Soundtrack Playlist
Just for fun, I have put together a soundtrack playlist for my upcoming book Jewel of The Stars on Spotify. I have chosen some pieces of music that match the mood and story arc of the book. The playlist contains music from Star Trek, Titanic, Battlestar Galactica, and Batman V Superman. You can listen to it below.
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January 13, 2017
Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Bulletin January 2017
Transcript
G’day. I’m Adam David Collings, and this is the Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy bulletin for January 2017.
Kerry Neitz has re-released his novel Mask. This edition is expanded and Improved, and is considered the “Author’s Preferred Text” version.
And Neitz has joined fellow Christian author Steve Rzasa in penning a novel set in the Takamo universe, based on the popular RPG game. Kerry’s novel Rhats follows the adventure of a rat-like alien abducted from his home and forced to work with smugglers.
Mythic Orbits, an anthology of some of the best fantasy and science fiction by Christian Authors was released on New Year’s Eve. The collection has received some impressive endorsements. Tosca Lee says of the book: “A collection of brief, delightful departures–and a few welcome chills. A truly enjoyable and impressive anthology.” Kathy Tyres says “This collection presents a satisfying spectrum of storytellers, some familiar and others new on the scene. Some of the tales are unsettling and some are comforting; many are thought- provoking. Enjoy the ride.”
Untold Podcast has started a Patreon campaign. With 27 hours of speculative fiction behind them, they are taking things to the next level. Funds raised through the campaign will purchase new software, allowing the team to work more efficiently, and allow them to pay their artists according to industry standards. You can support the Untold Podcast on Patreon.com. I’ll leave a direct link to the campaign in the description below.
Stone Table books – new fantasy imprint by Morning Star Publishing was launched last month in Adelaide, South Australia. Their publication list for 2017 will include a mixture of established fantasy writers, new authors and classic fantasy reprints
Revelation Games, a Christian indie game studio have announced their up-coming video game Rise of the King. Rise of the King is a third-person action-adventure game with survival elements, set within a medieval fantasy world. You will have to survive as you travel across the dangerous lands on your journey to find answers as you investigate the disappearance of a missing child. You will explore a sweeping storyline filled with unique characters and meaningful interactions along your journey. The gameplay combines survival, action and investigation mechanics. The developers are planning a Kickstarter campaign in March. I’ll be keeping you up to date with any developments on this project.
Reconciliation by Amy Brock McNew releases on 24th of January. This is a sequel to her Urban Fantasy Rebirth. These books follow the adventures of Brantley, a tough protagonist who has the ability to see demons. There will be a launch party
on the 26th of January. See the description for a link.
David Elija has released the cover of his up-coming novel Albion Academy. The book is expected to be out this month and can currently be pre-orderd from Portals Publishing. In a recent article on Speculative Faith, the author described how, in this book, he is attempting to redeem myths, in fulfillment of the Bible’s command to take every thought captive.
Author Todd Fries has released his book, The Backyard. This is a science fiction story that examines issues of science and religion. The Backyard” is a story about one man’s quest to understand the truth. By combining both the “faith” of science with the “faith” of religion, Nickolas Roshenko will embark on a stellar voyage of discovery, culminating with the ultimate understanding of the universe and the meaning behind the cosmic landscape of space
Well, I hope you had a great Christmas and are settling into the new year.
I’ll see you in February for another bulletin.
As the Klingons would say, Qapla’
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December 16, 2016
Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Bulletin: December 2016
My last Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy bulletin for the year is out. Check out the cool new and up-coming releases by Christian authors below.
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December 9, 2016
A Reluctant Assassin by J.C. Morrows – Book Review
A Reluctant Assassin by J.C. Morrows
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book starts with a great premise. What if Cinderella was an assassin, sent to kill the prince? This book is not so much a re-telling of Cinderella, as it is inspired by it. In fact, the story of Cinderella is mentioned in-world in the story.
The story is set in a future, after the fourth world war. Monarchy is once again a popular form of government.
In order to kill her target, the prince, Kayden must first get close to him. The more she does, the more she begins to question the things she’s been told about him. This becomes the major conflict of the book.
A Reluctant Assassin serves as the first installment into a much larger story, and whets the appetite for what is to come. I would have liked a little more back-story into Kayden, but I believe a special-edition of this book has been published, with additional short stories that will likely serve this purpose well.
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Integrate by Adele Jones. Book Review
Integrate by Adele Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Integrate is a fast-paced thriller. The tension was kept high at all times. As in all good thrillers, things go from bad to worse. I had to know how it would all turn out. The book kept me hungry, desperately hoping that justice would be done.
I particularly enjoyed the protagonist. Blaine Colton has spent much of his life confined to a wheelchair, trapped within his own body, barely able to communicate with the outside world. His story gave me a small insight into the frustrations that such a life must entail. The science woven through the book was fascinating. Enough for me to learn something interesting, without overpowering the story.
I look forward to seeing what the future next has in store for Colton in books 2 and 3.
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November 24, 2016
A New Superhero is Born – Super-Me
My home town has a new super hero. You may not have heard of him. He goes by the name “Super Me”. Super Me is a comedy documentary starring Brenden Crates and Nick Spohn. The first two episodes went live today. Check them out below and show them some love.
Connect with Super Me
On Facebook
On Twitter
On youTube
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November 11, 2016
Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Bulletin – November 2016
It’s time for this month’s Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Bulletin.
In the November 2016 issue of Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Bulletin, I cover the following stories:
The Shattered Vigil by Patrick W. Carr
Carve The Mark by Veronica Roth
Soiler-Free Review by Katytastic
Activate by Adele Jones
Life After E.L.E by J.C. Morrows
Bellanok by Ralene Burke
November 8, 2016
Survivor by Pauline Creeden
Survivor: A Sanctuary Novella by Pauline Creeden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Entertaining novella in the Sanctury series. In this speculative take on the end times, aliens have invaded Earth. Zombies walk the streets, infected by the alien venom.
This novella chronicles a group of survivors under seige in an apartment building. As their supplies of food and water slowly dwindle, they must make some difficult decisions about their future. There are a lot of character moments encased in this rather short package.
I enjoyed getting to know the characters. Some likable, others of the love-to-hate-them variety.
This novella leads into the next full-length novel in the series, which I am looking forward to.
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October 27, 2016
NaNoWriMo 2016
Jewel of The Stars is getting a step closer. Episode 1 is off for copy editing, and I’m about to embark on a crazy adventure to write first drafts of episodes 3 and 4 in a single month. That’s right, I’m participating in NaNoWriMo. The goal, if you’re not aware, is to write 50,000 words during November, along with thousands of other people around the world.
I’ve had some successful experiences with Camp NaNoWriMo, where you set your own goal, but this time I’m going for the full 50,000 – something I’ve never managed to date.
You can find me at nanowrimo.org/participants/tassieboy.
And now, I present to you, my theme song for NaNo 2016.
See you in December!
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