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Interview: Tom Early, Author of Aspect of Winter

Aspect of Winter

Today we have something special – an interview with Tom Early, YA author of Aspect of Winter: Thanks so much, Tom, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What kind of books do you write? Tom Early: Fantasy, mostly. And YA pretty much exclusively at the moment. There’s something fun about seeing teenagers interacting in a world where the rules aren’t always that clear and seeing what happens. JSC: What’s your writing style – pantser or plotter? TE: That’s a fun way of putting it. Pantser, definitely. I don’t really plan anything out beyond maybe the way I want the story … Read more

Announcement: Closing Ranks, by Ethan Stone

Closing Ranks

DSP publications author Ethan Stone has a new mystery/suspense book out: Internal Affairs investigator Jeremy Ranklin is looking into corruption within the Reno Police Department when he’s ordered to examine the suspicious death of the Chief of Police. The assignment partners Jeremy with Detective Cristian Flesh. Though they spar at first, Jeremy earns Cristian’s trust, and they work well together. Deeply closeted, Jeremy fights an attraction to fellow cop Kipp Mosely. The investigation brings Jeremy and Kipp together, but lies and secrets prevent things from going any further. Jeremy will need both Kipp’s and Cristian’s help to discover how deep … Read more

Announcement: Winterwode, by J. Tullos Hennig

Winterwode

DSP Publications author J. Tullos Hennig has a new fantasy book out: Robyn Hood is the undisputed ruler of the wild, green Wode. Reunited with his sister Marion and his lover Gamelyn, Robyn and his band of outlaws seek to raise the Ceugant—the magical trine of the Old Religion—against the tyranny of Church and Crown. Yet their forest kingdom is roiling with conflict. Marion has been made welcome, but old shackles and new fears hamper her true promise. Gamelyn is torn between oaths of heart and head—and the outlaws never let him forget he was but recently Guy of Gisbourne, … Read more

Announcement: Skip Trace, by Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen

Skip Trace

QSFers Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen has a new sci fi book out in their Chaos Station series: Zander Anatolius has been revived from the fatal effects of the super-soldier program, but now he has to face his estranged family and tell a story few would believe. With his lover and the crew of the Chaos at his side, Zander returns home to a media frenzy, threats from the military and pressure to join the family business. Felix Ingesson still struggles with the horror of believing Zander dead. And no matter how strong their emotional connection is, Felix feels out … Read more

Announcement: The Secret King Lethao, by Dawn Chapman

The Secret King Lethao

QSFer Dawn Chapman has a new sci fi/fantasy book out: Kendro, King of the Aonise, can do nothing to prevent their sun from collapsing, consuming their home planet Letháo in a single fiery blast. Running out of time and options, he evacuates the entire population, setting off into the unknown galaxy in four crowded ships. Under constant danger from their ancient enemy, the Zefron, treasonous dissent seeps into his inner circle. Threatened inside and out, Kendro struggles with who to trust, until a mysterious vision finally brings hope to the distraught King. A new home awaits the Aonise, if Kendro … Read more

Announcement: Desert World Immigrants, by Lyn Gala

Desert World Immigrant

QSFer Lyn Gala has a new sci fi book out: Lieutenant Commander Verly Black is ready to leave the atrocities of war behind and immigrate to the planet of Livre, where he can build a future away from the ghosts of his past. He doesn’t expect to find a kindred spirit in councilman Naite Poli–a man with secrets as dark as Verly’s own and bearing the scars to prove it. Both men have done what was necessary to survive–Verly in battle and Naite in defense of his family–and they’re haunted by memories that leave them wary of trusting others. As … Read more

Announcement: Conviction, by Lissa Kasey

Conviction

QSFer Lissa Kasey has a new fantasy book out: Kelly Harding has become good friends with Seiran Rou, originally the only male witch to actually train in magic. Now after a couple trying months and several crazy plots to kill Seiran, Kelly suggests a ski vacation to help them all relax—even if Kelly does have to work to keep his taboo crush on Seiran’s brother, Jamie, under wraps. But their getaway becomes a fight for survival when a magic fueled blizzard strands them in the middle of nowhere…with a killer. When visions of a tower and a dying man fueling … Read more

Announcement: Gnomon, by Luchia Dertien

Gnomon

DSP Publications’ Luchia Dertien has a new Mystery book out: Emile Delaurier is a beautiful militant revolutionary, a living beacon of righteous justice for the world. For Renaire, an artist in a constant battle against the demons in the bottle, it was obsession at first sight. His devotion led to two years of homicidal partnership as Renaire followed Delaurier in his ruthless quest for equality through the death of the corrupt, like a murderous Robin Hood. Then Delaurier breaks his pattern, leading Renaire into Russia to kill a reporter with no immoral background, and gives no explanation for his actions. … Read more

Review: Off World, by Jonah Bergan

Off World

I had the pleasure to receive an advance copy of Jonah Bergan’s new MM sci fi book Off World. The cover of the book is gorgeous – it immediately made me interested in reading the story. The image of the main character is mysterious and gorgeous, and the planetary background promises a lush sci fi adventure. The story doesn’t disappoint. Let me say up front that the book does include some semi graphic sex with a dominance theme. But one of the things I loved about it was that the sex was both secondary and integral to the science fiction … Read more

Announcement: Blood & Tears, by Ethan Stone

Blood and Tears

DSP Publications Author Ethan Stone has a new Mystery and Suspense book out: The last thing Gabe Vargas wants to do after nearly dying is to leave his young son. But that’s exactly what FBI Agent Drew Bradley is asking him to do. According to Drew, the only way to protect Gabe and find his wife’s killer is to fake Gabe’s death. With an already established adversarial relationship, protecting a hothead like Gabe isn’t exactly a picnic for Drew either. But Drew lets his guard down and a desire for Gabe leaves him confused. Before the crime can be solved, … Read more