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September 22, 2013
Featured Book: City of the Mirage
A book by Jerome Brooke.
Astarte is one of the last of a dying race. Eons ago her people sailed to the stars and seeded many worlds with life. One of these worlds was that of the Warrior.
The City of the Mirage is ruled by the Divine Astarte. She has called the man who comes to be called the Conqueror to her service. Astarte was born on our own world.
Astarte rules a vast empire of
Astarte is one of the last of a dying race. Eons ago her people sailed to the stars and seeded many worlds with life. One of these worlds was that of the Warrior.
The City of the Mirage is ruled by the Divine Astarte. She has called the man who comes to be called the Conqueror to her service. Astarte was born on our own world.
Astarte rules a vast empire of
September 14, 2013
New coverage for Texas Tales of Comedy and Drama.
Meet scared newlyweds, scheming neighbors, and a supposedly ex-gay mayor.
Andi’s Book Reviews
ViRT News
Read past reviews at Kirkus, Amazon.Com, GoodReads, bn.com (2nd edition), and bn.com (1st edition).
Andi’s Book Reviews
ViRT News
Read past reviews at Kirkus, Amazon.Com, GoodReads, bn.com (2nd edition), and bn.com (1st edition).
September 7, 2013
It's time for science fiction to face up to discrimination.
From The Guardian:
"Science fiction loves a good paradox. Here's one for you: how can a genre that dreams up alien cultures and mythic races in such minute detail seemingly ignore the ethnic, religious, gender and sexual diversity right here on the home planet, here in the real world?"
Read more: http://gu.com/p/3thdm/tw via @guardian.
#Diversity #Scifi #Degranon #Race #Women #StrongWomen #
"Science fiction loves a good paradox. Here's one for you: how can a genre that dreams up alien cultures and mythic races in such minute detail seemingly ignore the ethnic, religious, gender and sexual diversity right here on the home planet, here in the real world?"
Read more: http://gu.com/p/3thdm/tw via @guardian.
#Diversity #Scifi #Degranon #Race #Women #StrongWomen #
August 22, 2013
Writer/director Rob Williams Making Gay Murder Mystery
Guest House Films, led by writer/director/producer Rob Williams and producer Rodney Johnson, will soon begin production of a gay murder mystery in Tampa, Florida. Out to Kill will involve gay men in a loft complex. They find a detective to help solve a murder there. Williams has planned a surprise ending, as well as photography that takes advantage of the tropical setting.
Guest House
Guest House
August 19, 2013
August 7, 2013
Glee: I Want to Hold Your Hand
A classic Gleek-Out Moment from Kurt.
August 5, 2013
Sons of Taldra, the First Three Chapters
The people of Valchondria face danger from one of their protectors and from an alien race of shapeshifters.
This novel takes place in the present, in an alternate dimension. Valchondria (Earth) had advanced to space travel but then banned it and stopped advancing. Degranon was a Valchondrian colony, and part of the reason for the ban.
Sons of Taldra is a stand-alone sequel to my published
This novel takes place in the present, in an alternate dimension. Valchondria (Earth) had advanced to space travel but then banned it and stopped advancing. Degranon was a Valchondrian colony, and part of the reason for the ban.
Sons of Taldra is a stand-alone sequel to my published
July 30, 2013
SistersTalk Radio Covers Common Law Marriage, Gay Marriage, and Civil Unions
Only 9 US States Recognize Common Law Marriage from SisterTalk Radio, a lesbian online program that covers issues of interest to lesbians, gay, bisexuals, and the trans community. In this podcast, they discuss how banning gay marriage affects common law heterosexual marriages, and they break down gay marriage or civil union laws in different states.
July 29, 2013
Mat Nastos
The Official Mat Nastos Website includes videos, featured books, comic book marketing advice, and much more from the prolific science fiction author and filmmaker.
Indie Book Spotlight: Degranon.
Indie Book Spotlight: Degranon.
July 28, 2013
Another Four-Star Review for Free Comedy eBook
Fat Diary at bn.com.
Hooked on my nook.
Hooked on my nook.
