C.J. Carter-Stephenson's Blog: ~ Crystal Clear ~, page 10
February 20, 2013
COMING SOON...
It sounds as though my latest comic venture will be appearing in
AE: The Canadian Science Fiction Review
. This is one of my highest profile publication credits to date, so I am very excited about it. The comic in question is a dystopian science fiction story about the dangers of genetic engineering, created in collaboration with Marcello Abreu (artist) and Brant W. Fowler (letterer). I haven't been told exactly when it will be published, but I do know that when it is, it will be available to read for the bargain price of absolutely nothing. Further details will be posted here as and when they become available.
January 31, 2013
Another competition draws to a close...
Many thanks to the 890 people who entered my recent giveaway and congratulations to the winners (Kris from New Zealand, Rita from Portugal & Dawn from the US). Your copies of Bloodlust Variations will be sent out to you within the next couple of days. I know I say this every time I organise a giveaway, but it is really nice to see how many people are interested in my work and I really wish I could have given everyone a copy of the book. Unfortunately, there's no way my meagre bank balance could have coped with that kind of strain. I'll be sure to keep informing you about any new money saving voucher codes, however. More great competitions coming soon. Watch this space...
January 25, 2013
WIN STUFF!
If any of you are fans of the dystopian science fiction comic 2000 AD, you may want to check out the latest competition over at Total Film. Up for grabs are some genuine props from the recent Judge Dredd movie adaptation starring Karl Urban. The top prize is the upper body armour worn by Judge DeMarco, which would definitely make an interesting conversation piece. Click here for further details.
On the subject of competitions, don't forget that you have less than a week left to enter my latest book giveaway. The book on offer is Bloodlust Variations, a collection of vampire stories and poetry. Find out more at the following link...
GIVEAWAY
On the subject of competitions, don't forget that you have less than a week left to enter my latest book giveaway. The book on offer is Bloodlust Variations, a collection of vampire stories and poetry. Find out more at the following link...
GIVEAWAY
December 26, 2012
BREAKING NEWS!
I was deeply saddened to read today about the death of Gerry Anderson. Like so many others, I was a great fan of his work. From the innovative puppetry of Thunderbirds and Stingray to the intelligent sci fi plots of UFO and Space 1999, his shows were out of this world. I can't begin to imagine how many hours of joy he has brought to children across the globe, but one thing I do know... the universe has lost one of its brightest creative lights. Why not click on the links below and journey back to the beginning of Supermarionation with the first ever episode of Supercar:
Rescue, Part 1
Rescue, Part 2
Rescue, Part 1
Rescue, Part 2
December 21, 2012
What happened to the apocalypse?
Phew... the 21st December 2012 has been and gone and the world didn't end! I guess those smarty pants people who said the Mayan calendar had been misinterpreted were right. To celebrate, I thought I would post the picture below from my Facebook feed - apocalyptic humour at its best...
If you are one of those people who thought the world was going to end and want to know why it didn't happen, NASA have posted a helpful video on YouTube. Check it out at the following link...
Why the World Didn't End Yesterday
In case I don't get around to another blog post before Christmas, have a good one!
If you are one of those people who thought the world was going to end and want to know why it didn't happen, NASA have posted a helpful video on YouTube. Check it out at the following link...
Why the World Didn't End Yesterday
In case I don't get around to another blog post before Christmas, have a good one!
December 6, 2012
Xmas special offer...
As always, I thought I would give my blog readers a heads up on the latest Lulu.com special offer. Simply enter the coupon code 'FELICITAS' at checkout before midnight on the 14th December and they will give you 20% off your order. Here's the link to my author page (just in case you feel like purchasing a copy of The Crystal Ship or Bloodlust Variations in time for Xmas)...
C.J. Carter-Stephenson Author Spotlight
C.J. Carter-Stephenson Author Spotlight
December 5, 2012
HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES!
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I received an email the other day informing me that one of my science fiction poems has been accepted for publication in The Fifth Di..., and as you can probably imagine, I am as pleased as punch. For those of you who don't know, The Fifth Di... is a well-respected online magazine, which began life way back in 1995. It is published by Sam's Dot Publishing and can be accessed via the following link...
Sam's Dot Publishing
I will keep you posted about the exact release date of the relevant issue, but as far as I know, it is likely to be in June 2013. If you are a fan of my work, then it is definitely worth checking out, particularly as it's 100% free.
I received an email the other day informing me that one of my science fiction poems has been accepted for publication in The Fifth Di..., and as you can probably imagine, I am as pleased as punch. For those of you who don't know, The Fifth Di... is a well-respected online magazine, which began life way back in 1995. It is published by Sam's Dot Publishing and can be accessed via the following link...
Sam's Dot Publishing
I will keep you posted about the exact release date of the relevant issue, but as far as I know, it is likely to be in June 2013. If you are a fan of my work, then it is definitely worth checking out, particularly as it's 100% free.
December 4, 2012
Competition Results!
I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who entered the recent Master of the World competition on Facebook. It's great to know there is still so much interest in The Crystal Ship. Congratulations to Luke from England, who was the lucky winner. Your signed copy of the book was posted this morning and should be with you within the next few days. Commiserations to those of you who missed out. Remember, you still have a chance to win a copy of my other book, Bloodlust Variations at the link below...
Goodreads Giveaway
Other competitions will follow shortly, so watch this space...
Goodreads Giveaway
Other competitions will follow shortly, so watch this space...
November 25, 2012
Brontë Sisters Power Dolls!
Still on the subject of action figures (see yesterday's post), check out the spoof commercial at the following link:
Brontë Sisters Power Dolls Commercial
Not only is it hilarious, but it's also a byte sized history lesson. Shame they're not real toys or they would definitely be on our Christmas list. Go Brontës!
Brontë Sisters Power Dolls Commercial
Not only is it hilarious, but it's also a byte sized history lesson. Shame they're not real toys or they would definitely be on our Christmas list. Go Brontës!
November 24, 2012
☺ Heroes of Science ☺
It probably won't happen in the foreseeable future, but one day, I would love to release a range of action figures based on the characters in my children's novel, The Crystal Ship. In the meantime, take a look at these guys...
It's great to see pioneering scientists honoured in this way, though I don't think they'll be challenging the Star Wars range any time soon. Just think, now we can stage our own battles between Albert Einstein and Erwin Schrödinger. Don't try and tell me that isn't something you'd like to see. Okay, I admit it, they're not really available to buy, but next time I blow out any birthday cake candles, this is what I'm going to wish for, so don't count them out just yet!
It's great to see pioneering scientists honoured in this way, though I don't think they'll be challenging the Star Wars range any time soon. Just think, now we can stage our own battles between Albert Einstein and Erwin Schrödinger. Don't try and tell me that isn't something you'd like to see. Okay, I admit it, they're not really available to buy, but next time I blow out any birthday cake candles, this is what I'm going to wish for, so don't count them out just yet!
