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Latest book review: BLOODLINE by James Rollins

New release (coming soon, June 25, 2012 but you can pre-order now) in the tremendously popular Sigma Force series by James Rollins! I had the privilege of reading an advance copy by James Rollins (excellent; top 30% of SciThri) Year … Continue reading →

Top 10 microbiology thrillers

In honor of the American Society for Microbiology’s general meeting which starts today (boy, I wish I was there), here’s a list of the ten best thrillers with microbiology content that I’ve reviewed here at ScienceThrillers: The Hot Zone by … Continue reading →

STEMsolutions 2012 & SEB attendees: Want a free PETROPLAGUE ebook?

Science educators & scientists: Are you attending STEM Solutions 2012 or the Society for Experimental Biology’s Annual Meeting? Participants are invited to contact me for a FREE digital copy of Petroplague, a science-themed thriller novel loaded with real microbiology & … Continue reading →

American Society for Microbiology & BIO2012 attendees: Want a free PETROPLAGUE ebook? ASM2012

Microbiologists & Biotechnologists: This week are you attending one of the American Society for Microbiology’s big meetings in San Francisco, or BIO2012 in Boston? Participants in ASMCUE2012 (Conference on Undergraduate Education), ASM 2012 General Meeting, and BIO International Convention are … Continue reading →

American Society for Microbiology attendees: Want a free PETROPLAGUE ebook? ASM2012 & ASMCUE

Microbiologists & Educators: Are you attending one of the American Society for Microbiology’s big meetings in San Francisco this week? ASMCUE2012 (Conference on Undergraduate Education) and ASM 2012 General Meeting participants are invited to contact me for a FREE digital … Continue reading →

Writing contest for teens: How has nature inspired you?

Regular readers of ScienceThrillers know that I have a special interest in science education. Related to that, I’m also a big believer in getting kids out into nature. I’m a fan of Richard Louv’s Last Child in the Woods, a … Continue reading →

Creative Science Writing Contest: only 3 weeks left, $100 top prize!

ScienceThrillers.com announces its first-ever “Sci with Fi” Writing Contest WritingContest pdf flyerto share WHY: As a writer, reader, educator, and scholar I’m passionate about science and scientific literacy. Part of what motivates me to do what I do (including write … Continue reading →

Book giveaway: KlevaKids preschool science picture books

This giveaway’s a little different. Normally I raffle thrillers, but the creators of KlevaKids science picture books for toddlers made it possible for me to give away a complete set of their rhyming, educational titles. KlevaKids “presents entertaining introductions to … Continue reading →

An author’s guide to publishing in 2012: What’s the right path for YOU?

I was invited to speak at a meeting of the California Writers Club-Sacramento branch. Many members of this club are aspiring to publish books (both fiction and nonfiction) and are baffled or overwhelmed by the many paths to publication available … Continue reading →

An author’s guide to publishing part 3: What’s the right path for YOU?

An author’s guide to publishing in 2012 by Amy Rogers California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch Writers’ Network meeting, June 1, 2012. Author Amy Rogers spoke on “Getting Published in 2012: What’s the Right Path for YOU?” You’re a writer and … Continue reading →