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Kris Maze’s Speculative Fiction Newsletter – July 2025 July 03, 2025
Hello Readers!
I hope you’re enjoying a fantastic summer and spending some time with friends and family. I’ve got exciting writing news, a humorous mishap to share, and some freebies and opportunities you won’t want to miss.
Grab a comfy seat (and maybe some calamine lotion – you’ll see why) and let’s dive in!
Writing Updates – Progress & Behind the Scenes
I’m thrilled to report that I finally typed “The End” on the manuscript of my new novel Parallel Lives – The Paths Not Taken 🎉 It will soon go off to
the editor for final edits, followed by the book creation process.
There will be many little milestones along the way, but this is a big one. This is also a novel I've worked on for the last three years, so I am very excited to share it with you all.
Here’s a little snippet of what books would be similar in theme and topic.
Parallel Lives combines the emotional depth and speculative framework of The Midnight Library or The Candy House with the relational longing of When Harry Met Sally, layered with It’s a Wonderful Life styled reckoning and the ethical unease of Ready Player Two. It’s a story about memory, possibility, and the risk and haunting allure of the road not taken.
This speculative technology-based mystery, has a light, contemporary feel as one reads it (with all the emotional twists) and it is now ready to receive input from beta readers. Writing the final scenes had me up at super early hours, fueled by coffee and adrenaline, but it was worth it. I can’t wait for you to meet these characters!
Interested in becoming one of my beta readers? If you are willing to read the novel over the next two months and fill out a Google form with your insights, you can receive an Advanced Reader Copy in return. See my website today for sign up information.
https://krismaze.com
There will be a second email about this opportunity arriving later this week.
It will have all sorts of book information and details about what perks you get as a beta reader.
Keep an eye on your inbox!
Poison Oak Drama – (A Cautionary Tale 🙃)
In personal news, I discovered the hard way that poison oak is not as fun as the forests I write about. While on previous “creative inspiration” hikes, I apparently wandered into some poison oak.
The result? A rash that burned, sent me to urgent care, and has me looking like I had fought a fire-breathing dragon! ✨
Let’s just say I learn to identify those pesky leaves of three and plan a delightful little cautionary side project to share with my readers. Photos and non-professional tips on what to avoid, and what is mostly likely harmless, will help readers figure out what is, and what is not, poison oak. And maybe it can help you, dear reader, to avoid this noxious, poison plant.
As a ( now somewhat) wiser person, I still venture through and enjoy the peaceful calm of the woods. Look in my social media for a video of some of my companions I discovered on a recent morning hike.
Free Book List – Curated Speculative Reads (Free Downloads!)
Who doesn’t love free books?
Below is a hand-picked selection of free speculative fiction reads I think you’ll enjoy. These stories all have the emotional depth, sci-fi and adventure mystique, and mystery that we crave. The best part is they won’t cost you a penny.
**If the link isn't working please visit: https://krismaze.com/blog/free-bookfu...
FREE Sci-Fi & Fantasy - July 2025
https://books.bookfunnel.com/scififan...
Feel free to grab any (or all) of these reads, downloads and browsing this collection helps indie authors thrive. I’m always happy to share stories that keep the speculative wonder alive.
Please share this link to spread your love of books and to let your reading friends know!
Thank you for reading this rendition of Kris Maze’s News. I hope you found something to make you smile, spark your curiosity, or fill up your e-reader. Feel free to hit reply and let me know your thoughts or just to say hi.
Until next time, keep
reading!
Kris Maze
I hope you’re enjoying a fantastic summer and spending some time with friends and family. I’ve got exciting writing news, a humorous mishap to share, and some freebies and opportunities you won’t want to miss.
Grab a comfy seat (and maybe some calamine lotion – you’ll see why) and let’s dive in!
Writing Updates – Progress & Behind the Scenes
I’m thrilled to report that I finally typed “The End” on the manuscript of my new novel Parallel Lives – The Paths Not Taken 🎉 It will soon go off to
the editor for final edits, followed by the book creation process.
There will be many little milestones along the way, but this is a big one. This is also a novel I've worked on for the last three years, so I am very excited to share it with you all.
Here’s a little snippet of what books would be similar in theme and topic.
Parallel Lives combines the emotional depth and speculative framework of The Midnight Library or The Candy House with the relational longing of When Harry Met Sally, layered with It’s a Wonderful Life styled reckoning and the ethical unease of Ready Player Two. It’s a story about memory, possibility, and the risk and haunting allure of the road not taken.
This speculative technology-based mystery, has a light, contemporary feel as one reads it (with all the emotional twists) and it is now ready to receive input from beta readers. Writing the final scenes had me up at super early hours, fueled by coffee and adrenaline, but it was worth it. I can’t wait for you to meet these characters!
Interested in becoming one of my beta readers? If you are willing to read the novel over the next two months and fill out a Google form with your insights, you can receive an Advanced Reader Copy in return. See my website today for sign up information.
https://krismaze.com
There will be a second email about this opportunity arriving later this week.
It will have all sorts of book information and details about what perks you get as a beta reader.
Keep an eye on your inbox!
Poison Oak Drama – (A Cautionary Tale 🙃)
In personal news, I discovered the hard way that poison oak is not as fun as the forests I write about. While on previous “creative inspiration” hikes, I apparently wandered into some poison oak.
The result? A rash that burned, sent me to urgent care, and has me looking like I had fought a fire-breathing dragon! ✨
Let’s just say I learn to identify those pesky leaves of three and plan a delightful little cautionary side project to share with my readers. Photos and non-professional tips on what to avoid, and what is mostly likely harmless, will help readers figure out what is, and what is not, poison oak. And maybe it can help you, dear reader, to avoid this noxious, poison plant.
As a ( now somewhat) wiser person, I still venture through and enjoy the peaceful calm of the woods. Look in my social media for a video of some of my companions I discovered on a recent morning hike.
Free Book List – Curated Speculative Reads (Free Downloads!)
Who doesn’t love free books?
Below is a hand-picked selection of free speculative fiction reads I think you’ll enjoy. These stories all have the emotional depth, sci-fi and adventure mystique, and mystery that we crave. The best part is they won’t cost you a penny.
**If the link isn't working please visit: https://krismaze.com/blog/free-bookfu...
FREE Sci-Fi & Fantasy - July 2025
https://books.bookfunnel.com/scififan...
Feel free to grab any (or all) of these reads, downloads and browsing this collection helps indie authors thrive. I’m always happy to share stories that keep the speculative wonder alive.
Please share this link to spread your love of books and to let your reading friends know!
Thank you for reading this rendition of Kris Maze’s News. I hope you found something to make you smile, spark your curiosity, or fill up your e-reader. Feel free to hit reply and let me know your thoughts or just to say hi.
Until next time, keep
reading!
Kris Maze
