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Announcement: The Harvest: A Tah’Narian Christmas, by M.A. Church

The Harvest: A Tah'Narian Christmas

QSFer M.A. Church has a new Sci Fi book out: So what’s an alien to do when his mate refuses to say what’s bothering him? Why, he sends a deep space message to his mate’s mother on earth, what else? Keyno not only learns the importance of Christmas to his chosen, he’s also shocked and confused as to why Dale hasn’t shared this with him. There is no such celebration on Tah’Nar, but that doesn’t stop Keyno from trying to bring happiness to Dale. He’s not only a starship captain, he’s also an excellent strategist. He gathers his closest friends—Doc … Read more

Discussion: Visiting the Scene of the Crime

Last year, while working on a story set in San Francisco after global warming, the hubby and I drove down to San Francisco to scout out some of the scenes (OK, it’s also a great excuse to visit The City!). I was projecting a sea-level rise of 20-30 feet, so I wanted to see if it would be possible to hop from building ledge to ledge above the new water line, among other things. I was setting part of my story in the then abandoned Giants stadium too, so I needed to get a first-hand look. Doing so improved the … Read more

Discussion: New Discoveries Day

New Discoveries Day

Hey all, Recently we launched New Discoveries Day – a day once a month (usually on the first day of the month) when we discuss recent discoveries that fascinate us and that could spawn plot bunnies (or plot squirrels or plot mongeese – your plot animal of choice). So chime in and let us know about any new discoveries you ran across in the last month – links are always appreciated. Thanks to Freddy MacKay for the great idea! –Scott Come Join the Chat!

Announcement: Wolf Caller, by Silvia Violet

Wolf Caller

QSFer Silvia Violet has a new paranormal book out: As their world draws closer to war, the future of Albion is in the hands of a werewolf pack who must protect the country’s most carefully guarded secret, a new magically-generated power source. Rumors about the mysterious Lord Derek Valmont abound, but no one in Albion’s Upper Circles knows the whole truth. Valmont is an alpha werewolf and an operative for the Office of Clandestine Affairs. Captivated—literally—by the hauntingly beautiful Serena, Valmont is furious that he can’t break the hold she has over him in wolf form. When she flees their … Read more