Carol Van Natta's Blog, page 7
February 17, 2022
Proof of Work in Progress
Proof of Work in Progress In my Central Galactic Concordance space opera series, I've been working on the most feral manuscript ever. By that, I mean that I've fought for every word to get the characters and plot right. It's a pivotal story in the Big Damn Story Arc that's going on and has a […]
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January 30, 2022
Travel Bucket List, Updated
Travel Bucket List, Updated Oh, my, but I had such thrilling plans at the start of 2020. The places I'd go, the people I'd meet, the things I'd see! Regrettably, the Calamity Fairies so enjoyed causing worldwide havoc that year that they decided to stick around for the next year, too. But I'm a forward-looking, […]
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January 16, 2022
Last Chance for Pets in Space 6
Last Chance for Pets in Space 6 You may recall that I'm both an author in and the editor of Pets in Space 6. Therefore, I'm doubly-motivated to remind you that this fantastic (if I do say so myself) anthology is a limited edition. What does that mean? Well, several things, but to readers, it […]
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January 2, 2022
Plans for 2022
Plans for 2022 This is my annual post about futuristic thinking. That’s the fun way of saying “my plans for 2022.” Do I actually follow these plans? Yes… ish. They’re high-level enough to allow wiggle room. More importantly, they’re not etched on titanium. I can adjust them based on unexpected detours and opportunities. Not to […]
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December 13, 2021
Which Audiobooks in 2022?
Which Audiobooks in 2022? My space opera series, the Central Galactic Concordance, has 4 novels that are also available in audiobook format. These are published by Tantor Media, and available at most major audiobook retailers. Since more and more people are listening to audiobooks these days, I thought I'd start on producing more of them […]
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November 18, 2021
Hero Dogs and Pets in Space
Hero Dogs and Pets in Space Today in the U.S. is Veteran's Day. [EDITOR'S NOTE: Well, actually, it was last week. A website glitch prevented this from posting until I noticed it today.] I love Hero Dogs (don't tell my cats). I also love Pets in Space®. Here's why Hero Dogs and Pets in Space […]
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October 18, 2021
SF Pets, Podcast, and More
SF Pets, Podcast, and More Occasionally I escape from the writing cave, or as I think of it, my own little pocket universe, and visit the world at large. Recently, I wrote a guest post on SF pets, appeared on a podcast, and more. Pets in Science Fiction The folks over at Shepherd were kind […]
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October 4, 2021
PETS IN SPACE 6 Is Here!
PETS IN SPACE 6 Is Here! It's launch day for Pets in Space 6! 🚀 💖 Let top science fiction romance authors take you on fantastic journeys in 11 great stories with science fiction romance, adventure, and pets! And this year, I'm the editor, so I'm especially proud of this anthology — I want things […]
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October 3, 2021
Guest Post: Meet Rainbow from Pets in Space 6
Guest Post: Meet Rainbow from Pets in Space 6 I invited USA Today bestselling author Kyndra Hatch, the author of the excellent story “Escaping Korth” in Pets in Space 6, to tell us about her pet in space. Kyndra writes action-packed science fiction, fantasy, and paranormal romance when she’s not watching for falling stars and […]
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September 18, 2021
Pumpkin Spice is Nice
Pumpkin Spice is Nice This short post has nothing to do with books or cats, but it does have to do with tea. Sort of. Yes, I'm late to the party, but I've discovered that pumpkin spice is nice. If you're a pumpkin hater, hear me out. I have long resisted the siren call of […]
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