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Thoughts on Episode One of Spike TV Tut

King Tut is probably one of the most well known Egyptian Pharaohs, not for anything he actually accomplished in his short reign, but for the magnificence of his golden death mask and the intrigue of his tomb, with its riches, possible curse and other mysteries. I think someone had an inspired idea at Spike TV to do a mini series based on the life of this boy king,since not much is truly known about him.

I love movies and TV shows about ancient times and especially ones set in the Egypt of tho...

No Talking to the Ship Weekend Writing Warriors

Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriors central 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!)

From my new, best selling science fiction romanceStar Cruise: Marooned.

Last week the only other people on the beach suddenly took off, leaving their equipment behind on the planet. Skipping ahead, Meg goes to their own shuttle to talk to the officer in charge, Drewson, but h...

Featured SFR Author: Veronica Scott

veronicascott:

Do you have a favorite scifi or scifi romance novel? What makes it a favorite on your list?

Originally posted on Smart Girls love SciFi:

I doubt Veronica Scott needs much of an introduction, so I’ll just say she is a tireless supporterof the SFR genre. Oh, and she writes superb books. She has two books in our raffle, so be sure to enter.

THE BOOK Star Cruise: Marooned (A Sectors SF Romance)

Meg Antille works long hours on the charter cruise ship Far Horizon so she can send credi...

Kelly Jensen and Jenn Burke Talk About CHAOS STATION

I’m interviewing co-authors Kelly Jensen and Jenn Burke over at USA Today Happily Ever After aboutChaos Station, the first novel in their M/M science fiction romance series from Carina Press.

Here’s what they had to say about the website they created for the ongoing series:

Veronica: Can you tell us about your decision to do a Chaos Station website? How are readers reacting to it? (Note: here’s the url http://www.chaosstation.com/ )

Kelly: We wanted Chaos Station as a series to stand out. Als...

Guest Author Lisa Medley Excerpt from Space Cowboys and Indians

It’s my pleasure to have Lisa Medley as my guest today, with an excerpt from her new SFR novelSpace Cowboys and Aliens.I’m in the middle of reading this action-packed book, can’t tell you where I am exactly because that’d be spoilers. Take it away, Lisa:

The Story:

How can the chance of a lifetime go so horribly wrong?

Mining Engineer Cole Hudson signed up for NASA astronaut training, but after washing out short of getting his gold wings, he retreats to Alaska where he stakes out a gold claim...

Are They Coming Back Later? Weekend Writing Warriors

Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriors central 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!)

From my new, best selling science fiction romanceStar Cruise: Marooned.There’s only one other ship’s party on the planetwith our crew and suddenly they receive an urgent recall, no reason given.

Moments later, the TDJ shuttle lifted straight from the pad and shot into the azu...

Interview with an Author: Veronica Scott

veronicascott:

Did a fun interview for Patty Hammond’s blog today!

Originally posted on EverydayFangirl.com:

It is pleasure to welcome Veronia Scott, author the recently released science fiction romance, Star Cruise: Marooned.

Welcome Veronica to The Adventures of the Everyday Fangirl and thanks so much for taking the time out your busy schedule to help us get to know you.

Thanks for having me as your guest today!

What does the title of this novel, series or set of stories signify?

My most re...

Rowboats for Wednesday Whimsy

When I was a kid growing up, my grandparents built a summer cottage beside a lake in upstate New York. We all spent hours and hours there and some of my best memories center around the lake. I was allowed to take the rowboat out by myself and I used to explore and fish and read and daydream….so for me, rowboats are part of summer!

I present some of my favorite Victorian trade (advertising) cards today for your July enjoyment.

I didn’t sail (although my grandfather equipped the boat with a rem...

Is He A Total Writeoff? Weekend Writing Warriors

Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriors central 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!)

Nine from my new science fiction romance Star Cruise: Marooned:

Red sank into his chair, rubbing the back of his neck. Yeah, his trip to the cabin had sure gone well. He’d managed to annoy Meg twice in ten minutes. Third time and he’d be a total write-off as far as she was co...

Celebrating Independence Day This Week for Wednesday Whimsy

I’ve been saving a little group of special Victorian trade (advertising) cards for this July 4th week!

There, I guess King George will be able to read that. John Hancock

I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these states. Yet through all the gloom I see the rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is worth all the means. This is our day of deliverance. John Adams

You have to love a nation that c...