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“Next Big Thing” Challenge/Meme – Wreck of the Nebula Dream

My friend Patricia Preston, she of THE YARD SALE and LAID TO REST, tagged me last week for this “Next Big Thing” challenge, so here goes:

The Steps:

First: Answer the 10 questions below.

Then: Spread the fun and tag 5 more awesome people to participate.

(It’s also nice to link back to the person who tagged you)

1. What is the title of your book / WIP?

WRECK OF THE NEBULA DREAM

2. Where did the idea of this book comefrom?

Growing up, I was fascinated by the events surrounding the sinking of the Titani...

Six Sentence Sunday – Science Fiction Adventure What Happened Next

Still sharing my SFR , no news as yet on the R&R, but fingers crossed! (And thanks for all the encouraging words – much appreciated!)

Set in the same universe as my WRECK of the NEBULA DREAM. Andrianda (Andi) Markriss, a planetary representative for Loxton Galactic Trading, has been spending a lazy summer with her best friend in the highly exclusive summer compound of the planet Zulaire’s ruling nobility, networking. On a day when a number of strange and disturbing things have already happened...

Wednesday Whimsy – Mars Curiousity Rover Mission Pin/Patch Giveaway!

In honor of the NASA/JPL Mars Rover Curiosity’s amazing success this week, landing flawlessly on Mars, sending photos back and just generally being wonderful, I’m doing a giveaway – 5 randomly selected commenters will receive a set of the Mission Patch, Pin, Sticker And a NASA “meatball” pin plus the JPL logo pin.

To enter just leave a comment below regarding space exploration – where do you think we should go next, should we do human crew or robots, what question intrigues you most about the...

MONSTER IN MY CLOSET Character Interview & Giveaway – R. L. Naquin

It’s my pleasure today to be interviewing Zooey Donovan (what a terrific name!) the heroine from R. L. Naquin’s newly released MONSTER IN MY CLOSET. R. L. will give away one copy of the book to a randomly selected commenter, plus I’ll add a $10.00 Amazon gift card for the winner! Be sure to comment to enter.

Here’s the story:

I stopped believing in monsters long ago. But I knew I wasn’t imagining things when I found one in my kitchen baking muffins. I’d seen him before: lurking in my closet, sc...

Six Sentence Sunday – More Science Fiction Adventure!

Still sharing my SFR , no news as yet on the R&R, status unknown but fingers crossed!

Set in the same universe as my recently published WRECK of the NEBULA DREAM. Andrianda (Andi) Markriss, a planetary representative for Loxton Galactic Trading, has been spending a lazy summer with her best friend in the highly exclusive summer compound of the planet Zulaire’s ruling nobility, networking. On a day when a number of strange and disturbing things have already happened, Captain Tom Deverane, Sect...

Wednesday Whimsy – Home (Since I’m Moving in August)

We’re deep into the throes of taking apart our household and moving to three different places (it’s all good though, and will mean much less commuting for all of us – yay!)….

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.

Benjamin Franklin

The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.

Maya Angelou

Human beings are the only creatures on earth that allow their children to come back home.

Bill Cosby

Home i...

Meet the Author – Larry Benjamin – WHAT BINDS US

It’s my pleasure today to have a fellow Carina Press Author, Larry Benjamin, as my guest, talking about writing, his book WHAT BINDS US and other fun subjects!

Please tell us a little about yourself:

I was that nerdy, sensitive kid everyone avoided. To keep loneliness at bay, I used to make up stories in my head and create all sorts of interesting people. Then I discovered books and a whole new world was mine for the taking. Once I read The Great Gatsby, I knew what I wanted to do. I read every...

Six Sentence Sunday – More Science Fiction Adventure

Going back to my SFR , which is still an R&R, status unknown but fingers crossed!

Set in the same universe as my recently published WRECK of the NEBULA DREAM. Andrianda (Andi) Markriss, a planetary representative for Loxton Galactic Trading, has been spending a lazy summer with her best friend in the highly exclusive summer compound of the planet Zulaire’s ruling nobility, networking. On a day when a number of strange and disturbing things have already happened, Captain Tom Deverane, Sectors...

Interview with Director Steve Latshaw – “Return of the Killer Shrews” Premiere

It’s my pleasure and honor to have Director Steve Latshaw as my guest today, talking about his latest movie “Return of the Killer Shrews” and other fascinating topics! “Shrews” has its world premiere this week, as a major fund raising event for a worthy cause - Speedway Children’s Charities.

Not too long ago I wrote a blog post on my favorite old science fiction movies, one of which was the original “Attack of the Killer Shrews.” Turned out to be one of Steve’s favorite movies as well. We exch...

Guest Character Interview/Giveaway – Richie & Tommy Ray from Patricia Preston’s LAID TO REST!

As my guests today, I am hosting two characters from Patricia Ann Preston’s story, “Laid to Rest,” Richie Underwood and Tommy Ray Petty. Patricia is also giving away a $10.00 Amazon gift card to one randomly selected Commenter, so be sure to leave us a comment to enter!

Here’s the story:

In “Laid to Rest,” set in 1957, Mayor Clifford Earl Stroud dies from a heart attack in Darlene Higginbottom’s bedroom, which is most unfortunate for everyone involved. Especially Darlene, who is only trying to...