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August 29, 2017

Ask David: What to Read Next: Texas

Ask David: What to Read Next: The Acorn Stories Book, Small-Town, West Texas, Texans, Texas Humor, Funny, Lubbock Texas, Satire, Gay Texans, Gay Texas, Deaf, Short Stories
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Published on August 29, 2017 13:20

August 19, 2017

For Readers and Writers: The MineEye Online Bookstore

The MineEye Online Bookstore presents detailed eBook information, organized by a community of artists, writers, and musicians. A long list of categories makes searching easier, and MineEye actively promotes the individual works on various social media platforms.
From their portal page:
"MineEye is an online bookstore with a unique vision. We connect writers with their audience in a friendlier,
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Published on August 19, 2017 08:36

August 3, 2017

Publishers Weekly

Read about #Batman, #TheAcornStories, #TheGlassCastle, #BruceCampbell, and more in the July 31, 2017 issue of Publishers Weekly.
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Published on August 03, 2017 14:36

July 25, 2017

Science Fiction Book Review: Read About "A highly-imaginative sci-fi adventure."

Simolke’s alternate universe hits all the right notes between the fantastic and the believable. There is a dizzying and impressive array of ideas that permeate this novel. Taldra is a great sci-fi read, especially for those who enjoy history and religion mixed in with technology. This is one story where all three blend seamlessly into one." Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★ Read the SciFi Book Review
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Published on July 25, 2017 15:19

June 29, 2017

Fire and Ice: Free or Discounted Books, by Genre

Fire and Ice: "Over the years we've featured hundreds of books, so readers of all genres will be able to find new authors and e-books to read!"
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Published on June 29, 2017 10:16

June 26, 2017

$1.99 Fiction Feature and Author Interview: The Acorn Stories by Duane Simolke

$1.99 Fiction Feature and Author Interview: The Acorn Stories by Duane Simolke. An interview and excerpt at Fire and Ice Books. I also discuss Degranon and more of my work.

From romantic comedy to razor-sharp satire to moments of quiet reflection, The Acorn Stories transform a fictional West Texas town into a tapestry of human experiences. “A lush tangle of small-town life branches out in this
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Published on June 26, 2017 06:48

May 26, 2017

Book Review of Gay Science Fiction Adventure

Sons of Taldra Review at Enas Reviews
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Published on May 26, 2017 14:29

May 14, 2017

Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure.

Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure By Duane SimolkeWinner, Pride in the Arts Award
On the planet Valchondria, no illness exists, gay marriage is legal, and everyone is a person of color. However, a group called “the Maintainers” carefully monitors everyone’s speech, actions, and weight; the Maintainers also force so-called “colorsighted” people to hide their ability to see in color.
The
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Published on May 14, 2017 14:43

May 6, 2017

Featured Web Site: StopHomophobia.Com

StopHomophobia.Com is a site dedicated to educating LGBT people, their allies, and everyone else about the damages of homophobia. It features many resources, such as related history, coming out, gay myths, how to combat prejudice, and how to prevent such problems as suicide and domestic violence.
It’s a vast site with many ways to get involved. Readers can find many more resources, and some
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Published on May 06, 2017 09:58

May 5, 2017