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Month: July 2015

Announcement: Azimuth, by Arshad Ahsanuddin

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Azimuth

QSFer Arshad Ahsanuddin has a new Sci Fi book out: Edward has one chance to save a man he forgot he ever loved. All he has to do is destroy the world. The disastrous events of the Zenith mission behind them, Marty and Edward lead very different lives at either end of time. Martin has been tapped to lead an elite military operation designed to curtail and ultimately eliminate the threat of time travelers. But Henry Bradford has other ideas, and seeks to entice him into taking up the role of captain of the rechristened starship Azimuth. Almost a quarter … Read more

Discussion: Worldbuilding Week Preview

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Worldbuilding

In August, we’ll devote a whole week to worldbuilding – creating a realistic world in which to set your story/stories: –Languages –Alien/Magical Races –History/Timelines –Culture/Politics –Sex, Marriage, Reproduction –Tools and Techniques But we thought we’d preview it with a little discussion today. Are you a big fan of greatly detailed worlds in your LGBT Sci Fi fiction? Or do you prefer a sleek, stripped down approach that’s more character/romance driven? And what’s your favorite example, either way? And did we leave any important topics off the list above? Come join the discussion.

Article: How To Get Started (And Get Ahead) In Science Fiction Self-Publishing

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My podcast co-host S.A.Collins just shared this, and it’s a good read for authors. Pay close attention to the comments after the article, some good discussion going on. How To Get Started (And Get Ahead) In Science Fiction Self-Publishing To self-publish or not to self-publish… That is the question more and more aspiring authors are asking themselves these days. And with good reason—self-publishing has come a long way in the decade since it really hit the market and many of the blatant scams of the past have been outed by an increasingly well-informed author community. With the popularity of ebooks … Read more