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December 29, 2016

My 15 Favorite #SciFi and #Fantasy Book Covers of 2016

I decided for my year end post I’d select my favorite book covers from this year. (Of course I’m very partial to my own LOL, thanks to the artistry of Fiona Jayde, but you can see them on the sidebar.)

Since I primarily read in the scifi romance and fantasy genres, those are where my choices are drawn from. I see huge numbers of covers all year long in connection with my New Releases posts, and other posts I write, so my loose criteria were: does the cover linger in my memory over time to som...

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Published on December 29, 2016 22:21

December 27, 2016

New Releases in #SciFi and #Fantasy Romance for Wednesday December 28

[image error]I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL) and as always I recommend sampling before you buy!

It’s a mix of the genres in no particular order. Also the term “new” is generally plus or minus a week or two. And I catch up on ones I missed in recent months.

(NOTE: If the author provides me with buy links I insert those; otherwise I default to Amazon and iBooks.)

Also, I usually include only the beginning of the bo...

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Published on December 27, 2016 22:04

December 24, 2016

Too Late for Apologies Weekend Writing Warriors

[image error]A very Merry Christmas to you if you celebrate the holiday and best wishes for an excellent, cozy winter day instead, if that’s more appropriate!

Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriorscentral page, so you can visit all the [image error]participants sharing excerpts today…a fun way to sample new books and find new authors! (Also welcome to the Sunday Snippetvisitors!)

I don’t have a holiday story – sorry! So I’m continuing on with my latest release,Star Survivor. (Blurb below the excerpt.) I’ve ju...

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Published on December 24, 2016 08:35

December 20, 2016

New Releases in #SciFi and #Fantasy Romance for Wednesday December 21

[image error]I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL) and as always I recommend sampling before you buy!

It’s a mix of the genres in no particular order. Also the term “new” is generally plus or minus a week or two. And I catch up on ones I missed in recent months.

(NOTE: If the author provides me with buy links I insert those; otherwise I default to Amazon and iBooks.)

Also, I usually include only the beginning of the bo...

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Published on December 20, 2016 20:45

December 17, 2016

Quirk of Fate Weekend Writing Warriors

If you’re here for the SFRB Showcase & Giveaway, which by the way has a longer, new excerpt from Star Survivor, go HERE.

[image error]Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriorscentral page, so you can visit all the participants sharing excerpts today…a fun way to sample new books and find new authors! (Also welcome to the Sunday Snippetvisitors!)

I’ve switched to my NEW RELEASE Star Survivor, which is the long awaited sequel to Wreck of the Nebula Dream. (Blurb below the excerpt.) Continuing on, I’ve...

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Published on December 17, 2016 11:28

December 14, 2016

SFR Brigade Showcase STAR SURVIVOR and Giveaway

[image error]Alas, I don’t write holiday stories in the novels set in my far future (or not yet anyway) so the best I can do is give you a fairly light hearted moment from my new book, Star Survivor. (Things get pretty deadly serious after this scene) The book blurb is below the excerpt.

Fun stuff first though – the GIVEAWAYS! I’m doing three, and will select three commenters randomly on the morning of December 20th, and will post my winners here. Please tell us your favorite winter or Christmas memory!

I...

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Published on December 14, 2016 19:31

December 13, 2016

New Releases in #SciFi and #Fantasy Romance for Wednesday December 14

[image error]It was suggested I add hashtags to the title to help readers find this post on social media. We’ll try it for a couple of weeks and see what we think…

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL) and as always I recommend sampling before you buy!

It’s a mix of the genres in no particular order. Also the term “new” is generally plus or minus a week or two. And I catch up on ones I missed in recent months.

(NOTE: I...

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Published on December 13, 2016 21:21

December 10, 2016

Cash Me Out Weekend Writing Warriors

Warriors logo revisedHere’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriorscentral page, so you can visit all the participants sharing excerpts today…a fun way to sample new books and find new authors! (Also welcome to the Sunday Snippetvisitors!)

I’ve switched to my NEW RELEASE Star Survivor, which is the long awaited sequel to Wreck of the Nebula Dream. (Blurb below the excerpt.) Continuing on from where we left off last week (edited a bit from published version):

“The lady wins again,” said the dealer.

“Your lucky...

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Published on December 10, 2016 08:41

December 6, 2016

New Releases in #SciFi and #Fantasy Romance for Wednesday December 7th

infinitys-embraceIt was suggested I add hashtags to the title to help readers find this post on social media. We’ll try it for a couple of weeks and see what we think…

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL) and as always I recommend sampling before you buy!

It’s a mix of the genres in no particular order. Also the term “new” is generally plus or minus a week or two. And I catch up on ones I missed in recent months.

(NOTE: I...

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Published on December 06, 2016 21:27

Star Survivor Guest Post by Veronica Scott

Always fun to answer Patty’s questions about the books!

EverydayFangirl.com

The Adventures of The Everyday Fangirl welcomes author Veronica Scott as a guest blogger to talk about her latest story, Star Survivor.

Take it away Veronica!

Star Survivor Guest Post by Veronica Scott

img_0453Thanks for having me as your guest! I always love visiting your blog to talk books…

What does the title of this novel signify?
Star Survivor is the sequel to Wreck of the Nebula Dream, which has been my most requested se...

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Published on December 06, 2016 08:33