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September 13, 2021
September #SciFi and #Fantasy Deals and Freebies!
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September 10, 2021
Dimensions Report: Endpoint, Backworlds Book 8
Endpoint, Backworlds Book 8 is now with my beta readers. There’s more polishing to do, but you can expect the new book soon! Woot woot! Carry on!
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September 6, 2021
Not of This Earth Bookshop Sale: The Wulfing #Fantasy
Believe or Die.
It’s Nerys’s final day with her mate and family. She has been summoned to go out beyond the known lands into the wulfing to expand resources and territory. The wulfing gives, but it also kills, and most fail to bring its blessings to fruition.
*ebook/short story
On sale for 30c!
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September 1, 2021
Explore the Backworlds! #99c #SciFi Sale!
Available in ebook at all etailers
Buy direct from me and get 25% off all purchases. Use coupon code 4XCZKXTR2W / Referral Bonus: When you refer any purchased product to a friend who becomes customer, you both get 10% off.
In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the first book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure.
After the war with the Foreworlders, Backworlders scatter across the remaining planets. Competition is fierce, and pickings are scant. Scant enough that Craze’s father decides to improve his fortunes by destroying his son. He tells his only boy their moon isn’t big enough for them both and gives Craze a ticket for the next transport leaving the space dock.
Cut off from everyone he knows with little money and no knowledge of the worlds beyond, Craze must find a way to forge a new life and make his father regret this day. First, he must survive.
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August 29, 2021
#SciFi #MovieReview : The Day Time Ended
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I love cheesy sci-fi movies. The cheesier, the better. Husband and I watch these so you don’t have to, but you may miss out on some fun.
Onto the movie from 1979…
Aliens visit the solar-powered house of a middle-class family, and the house is suddenly sucked into a time warp that transports it back to prehistoric times.
1st, the description promised dinosaurs. Were those two things supposed to be dinosaurs? And only 2? They didn’t even eat anybody. I’d have liked the movie a lot better with more dinos.
2nd, I had to add the official description at the beginning of this post because there is nothing I could say in known words about the plot except there were aliens, horses, flying robot enemies [which were actually pretty cool], green lighting effects, fog, and creatures. One of whom knocked on the door and the stupid people opened it. lol Fantabulous.
Whenever anything horrific happened, the actors just stood around staring. Yeah, you want to shake the sh** out of them after a point so somebody will do something.
The beginning, middle, and end really didn’t connect and had nothing to do with each other or the dinosaurs. And what was with the ballerina-like green alien?
Wha? Ballerina alien! You want to watch the movie now, right?
The character I identified with most was the poor horse they sacrificed to the dinos that weren’t really dinos… I really don’t know what they were.
It wasn’t as fun as The Crater Lake Monster, but OK with beer.
Three beers would make this a lot more fun, especially since I felt like I had done drugs by the end, because I was thinking ??? And, honestly, more beer wouldn’t hurt.
You can watch this gem for free on YouTube.
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August 26, 2021
#SciFi Worth Reading: Binti #BookReview
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor is a beautiful read. It’s a novella, so it’s easily devoured in a day. I read this Hugo and Nebula winner cover to cover in one sitting. It deserves the awards. I’ll definitely check out the author’s other work since this one was such a treat.
It was easy to identify with Binti. She’s a 16-year-old girl who wins a scholarship to the finest university in the galaxy. Of the Himba people, her family and friends aren’t happy about her leaving. Himbas don’t leave their land or their traditions. If she leaves, they won’t welcome her back.
The story opens with Binti running off in the night to catch the starship. It was easy to feel the burning hope of a bright future and the loss of home as Binti sets off. Her people wear red clay and she really sticks out at the spaceport and on the ship.
Despite being such a misfit, Binti doesn’t give up her customs or her people’s traditions. How can we shed what we are? We can’t completely. Customs and traditions are the foundation of self.
For a short work, this book explores a lot about self and the beauty of not conforming. The words are froth with meaning and wisdom. The story definitely has a lot of delicious layers.
On the way to the university, the love of mathematics brings Binti friendships and a budding romance. I was enjoying her growth and learning about the galaxy as Binti learns about it. Then it all dramatically changes.
I won’t ruin the surprising twists for you. This tale was gripping and gorgeous and amazing. The writing is impeccable and I sopped up every word. Definitely worth reading. I couldn’t put this book down and am excited there are two more books in this series. Don’t miss this gem!
Here’s the official blurb:
Winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella!
Her name is Binti, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer will mean giving up her place in her family to travel between the stars among strangers who do not share her ways or respect her customs.
Knowledge comes at a cost, one that Binti is willing to pay, but her journey will not be easy. The world she seeks to enter has long warred with the Meduse, an alien race that has become the stuff of nightmares. Oomza University has wronged the Meduse, and Binti’s stellar travel will bring her within their deadly reach.
If Binti hopes to survive the legacy of a war not of her making, she will need both the gifts of her people and the wisdom enshrined within the University, itself — but first she has to make it there, alive.
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August 22, 2021
Weird and Wild #Oregon: East Lake #Explore
East Lake is located inside the Newberry caldera. When a magma chamber collapsed, the caldera was formed and slowly filled up with water. East Lake is one of two lakes. The water accumulated from snow melt, rain fall, and hot spring. The average depth is 67 feet.
It’s a tranquil and sublime spot. The geologic activity isn’t done either. The lake bubbles.
There’s boating and hiking and wildlife to discover in this wonderful place.
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August 16, 2021
Load up Your eReader! #Fantasy Bridge #eBook #Giveaway
Sign up for a chance to win 24+ Fantasy eBooks to round out your summer! All who enter will also receive 5 eBooks completely Free.
– 5 Winners will receive a collection of 24+ Fantasy eBooks.
– 1 Grand Prize Winner will receive the eBooks along with a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
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August 12, 2021
August #SciFi and #Fantasy Deals and #Giveaways
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August 9, 2021
Not of this Earth Bookshop: August Deal on Blue Moon #Fantasy
Old magic and a rare moon.
The wind kicks up, and it’s a blue moon. Claudette stitches a spell to bring back her lost love. *ebook/short story
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