Next In Line to the King: More SFR Archetypes By Maybelle

[The Galaxy Express is excited to present a series of posts by a Very Special Guest. Her name is Maybelle and she's here all the way from sweet home Alabama to give us her take on archetypes in science fiction romance. This is the third installment of a ten part series. Maybelle's posts will go live Saturday 9 am EST).] Part I Part II

Last time, I told you about the King of the Galaxy. Remember? The one dead set on having that cranky Earth girl as his destined mate? He’s closest to the “chief” in normal archetypal terms (from: The Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes and Heroines). Since there can be only one King, according to that busybody Traxian Seer, what other types of Martian guys can a kidnapped Earth girl hook up with?

Exclusive Cover Reveal: MAVEN by S.A. Huchton

I've been keeping an eye out for futuristic undersea adventures in science fiction romance, so when author S.A. Huchton came aboard the Galaxy Express to let me know she had just such a story in the pipeline I was immediately intrigued. MAVEN is a new adult sci-fi romance that takes place beneath the sea and will release on 6/3/13.

I'm excited to present an exclusive cover reveal for S.A. Huchton's MAVEN (The Endure Series #1). Read on for the blurb and an excerpt the author handpicked for TGE passengers!

Book Description:

Coffee Time Romance: Heather Massey's Steampunk Cafe

 
For my post this month at Coffee Time Romance's steampunk page, I solicited input from a group of authors about how they approach the integration of romance and worldbuilding. Participants include Beth Ciotta, Zoe Archer, Nico Rosso, Pauline Baird Jones, Coleen Kwan, and Cindy Spencer Pape.

Here's the link: Heather Massey's Steampunk Cafe.

Have fun!

Joyfully yours,

Heather

Sci-Fi Romance Free Ebook Special: RECKLESS RESCUE by Rinelle Grey

Rinelle Grey's RECKLESS RESCUE will be available for free at Amazon May 15-17.

Here's the cover and blurb:

K.S. Augustin's COLLATERAL DAMAGE: Tagged!

Having enjoyed K.S. Augustin's COLLATERAL DAMAGE (and other stories by her), I'm starting to wonder in earnest why her name isn't shared more often among readers who prefer plausible and/or hard SF elements in their science fiction romance.

K.S. Augustin's skill at integrating SF and romance is on a par with Linnea Sinclair, Sara Creasy, Kristin Landon, Marcella Burnard, Sharon Lynn Fisher, and Sarah A. Hoyt. The only difference is that Ms. Augustin is a digital-first author (and thus lacks certain distribution advantages).

K.S. Augustin has written eleven science fiction romances as well as two space opera novels (QUINTEN'S STORY and WAR GAMES). Some of her SFRs are set in the world of the Republic, a setting that ought to appeal to fans who like a wholistic approach to worldbuilding. When not writing in the Republic arena, she delivers unique fare like EUROPA EUROPA, an ocean-based story featuring genetically engineered characters.

Her work is available from digital-first publishers like Carina Press, but she also releases stories through her Sandal Press venture. Nothing comes between K.S. Augustin and her readers! She's willing to learn new skills and navigate the rapidly changing publishing landscape in order to get her stories out there. Not only that, she brings a multicultural perspective to her work that I find incredibly refreshing.

All of the above is why I'd like to tag COLLATERAL DAMAGE, her new sci-fi romance short story. First, here's the blurb: