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Why I Want to Write Hopeful Stories
Dan
  • Jun 22
  • 6 min

Why I Want to Write Hopeful Stories

Today on the blog, Rebecca L. Fearnley, author of The Last Beekeeper, explains why she writes hopeful stories. I find her concept...
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A  #Review of Recent #CliFi
Dan
  • May 10
  • 3 min

A #Review of Recent #CliFi

Before I jump into climate fiction, I have some amazing news to get off my chest. Dragons Walk Among Us is officially a finalist in the...
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#NewRelease Q&A Upon All Men by Sophy Layzell
Dan
  • Apr 29
  • 4 min

#NewRelease Q&A Upon All Men by Sophy Layzell

I am thrilled to have a question and answer session with speculative fiction author Sophy Layzell. Her latest novel Upon All Men was...
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#BookReviews Completed SciFi and Fantasy Series
Dan
  • Feb 21
  • 3 min

#BookReviews Completed SciFi and Fantasy Series

Looking for complete science fiction and fantasy series? Today, I review two recently completed series, a space opera and an urban...
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#NewRelease #BookReview Tales From Another Dimension: A Sci-fi Collection by Robbie Sheerin
Dan
  • Jan 21
  • 2 min

#NewRelease #BookReview Tales From Another Dimension: A Sci-fi Collection by Robbie Sheerin

Howdy, Today I review a sci-fi short story anthology by Robbie Sheerin. He contacted me through my website, offering a copy of the...
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Books I MUST Read in 2022
Dan
  • Dec 23, 2021
  • 2 min

Books I MUST Read in 2022

Howdy, 2021 has been a great year in reading. I discovered a number of authors, old and new, I suspect I will enjoy for years to come....
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Favorite Reads of 2021
Dan
  • Dec 14, 2021
  • 2 min

Favorite Reads of 2021

Howdy, My favorite reads this year are an eclectic selection. Of the dozens of books I've read, three stand out as exceptionally...
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#NewRelease #Cyberpunk Bubbles in Space Cherry Bomb by S.C. Jensen
Dan
  • Dec 6, 2021
  • 4 min

#NewRelease #Cyberpunk Bubbles in Space Cherry Bomb by S.C. Jensen

Howdy, Today on the blog, sci-fi author S.C. Jensen talks about creating cyberpunk fiction with relatable female characters. She also has...
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#Bookreview Time
Dan
  • Oct 22, 2021
  • 3 min

#Bookreview Time

Howdy, Today I have reviews for two books about politics, one a science-fiction and the other an account of events all too real. State...
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Interview with Dalia
Dan
  • Jun 28, 2021
  • 1 min

Interview with Dalia

Howdy, Today I'd like to introduce you to Dalia, Allison Lee's BFF and a major character in my forthcoming YA fantasy debut, Dragons Walk...
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Extended Review Last Hope for Hire by Matthew Wilcox
Dan
  • Jun 10, 2021
  • 2 min

Extended Review Last Hope for Hire by Matthew Wilcox

Allen’s son Ben, who suffers from epilepsy, is the emotional core of the story that is surprisingly moving and differentiates Last Hope...
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The next must watch: Sweet Tooth
Dan
  • Jun 7, 2021
  • 1 min

The next must watch: Sweet Tooth

Howdy, The wife and I are three episodes into Sweet Tooth on Netflix. What can I say––WOW! The trailer really doesn't do this series is...
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Book Review: Screams from the Void by Anne Tibbets
Dan
  • May 30, 2021
  • 2 min

Book Review: Screams from the Void by Anne Tibbets

As promised, here is my extended review of Screams from the Void by Anne Tibbets. I received an ARC to review as a participant in a blog...
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What I’ve Been Reading March 2021 Edition II
Dan
  • Mar 24, 2021
  • 2 min

What I’ve Been Reading March 2021 Edition II

Howdy, This month I've been up to my nose in speculative fiction. This second batch is a continuation of what's been an excellent month...
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What I’ve Been Reading March 2021 Edition
Dan
  • Mar 6, 2021
  • 2 min

What I’ve Been Reading March 2021 Edition

Howdy, This month I've been neck-deep in speculative fiction in all stripes. It's been quite an excellent batch, with each book standing...
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What I’ve Been Reading February 2021 Edition
Dan
  • Feb 2, 2021
  • 3 min

What I’ve Been Reading February 2021 Edition

Howdy, So far, 2021 is promising to be a great year for reading. Last month, I reported on some fantastic reads, a few surprisingly so....
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So Much Sci-Fi
Dan
  • Jan 23, 2021
  • 2 min

So Much Sci-Fi

Howdy, There are scads of great science-fiction shows available for streaming right now. It's really mind-boggling. Growing up, I don't...
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