Since launching this blog, I’ve had all kinds of groovy encounters with science fiction romance. So I thought I’d end the year of 2008 with a few more, starting with the discovery of a pending otherworldly adventure….
Boy, does it ever pay off to read Romantic Times BOOKreviews because that’s where I discovered that Eos author Katherine Allred penned a science fiction romance titled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, coming April 1, 2009!
Do your eyes a favor and click here to head on over and sample a free PDF excerpt. You'll start the new year off right!
More End of the '08 Tidbits Include:
* Jace Scribbles gives us an advanced review of Linnea Sinclair’s HOPE’S FOLLY. You can also view the book trailer there.
* In a Muy Special Book Review, The Book Smugglers reviews HOPE’S FOLLY.
* For all of you Kel-Paten fans, there’s a fun piece from Kate Garrabrant of Romancenovel.tv. She interviews author Linnea Sinclair as well.
* Here’s a great blog resource for new authors, courtesy of Fantasy Debut.
* Eye candy alert! Rowena Cherry presents her KNIGHT’S FORK trailer.
* Hot off the epress: Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc., just opened its doors. Gail Delaney is the Owner and Editor-in-Chief. Desert Breeze is seeking a variety of romance subgenres including SFR, and one selling point regarding submissions is that "...overly explicit love scenes are not necessary." The Web site also indicates a two-three week response time if a full manuscript is requested. Read more in the Submissions Guidelines.
* The epic adventure of Ethel the Space Pirate (courtesy of BEYOND THE RAIN author Jess Granger) continues in parts two and three!
* Found this thoughtful review of Susan Grant’s science fiction romance MOONSTRUCK at The Good, The Bad, and the Unread.
As for me, I’ve recounted the following cinema slugfests at Tor.com:
* Genre Films of 1982 vs. 2008 – Fight!
* Round Two: Genre Films of 1982 vs. 2008—The Heavyweights!
At Grasping for the Wind, you can read my answer in response to the latest “Inside the Blogosphere” question: Hardback, Trade, MMP, Audiobook or Ebook?
And finally, it’s time for a little action: Sex in space (thanks to SFSignal for link).
Have a safe and happy New Year!
Joyfully yours,
Heather
8 comments:
Happy New Year Heather! I read Driven today, good read.
Hope 2009 is even better than 08!
The Close Encounters cover is pretty groovy! Must go check out the author.
And yes, had to give much love to Kel-Paten! :D
Thanks for the mention, Heather. And KB, I'd love to take credit for the cover, but the wonderful art department at Eos made TWO covers and let readers pick the one they liked best. This is the cover than won, although it was a close contest.
Hey Heather, thanks very much for the linkage. :-D Happy New Year ... much happiness, good health and prosperity ahead!
Thanks, Natalie, and Happy New Year to you! Glad you enjoyed Driven :)
Katiebabs, I thought the same thing about the cover. Sassy!
Hi, Katherine! Thanks for stopping by. Can't wait to read the rest of the story.
Jace, my pleasure! Have a safe & happy holiday!
Hey Heather, thanks for standing up for Ethel. I'm hoping to get a little readership going for her. I'm also thinking about starting a contest soon. I just realized, I haven't described what she looks like at all. So I thought I'd have you guys chime in and describe Ethel. Do you think that might be fun?
People can also read the whole story from start to current stopping point on the "fun stuff" page of my website.
Cheers! And Happy New Year!
Jess
Thank you, Heather, for posting information on Desert Breeze Publishing.
Science Fiction Romance is a personal favorite of mine - being a writer in the genre, as well. I have really been disheartened by the overall view that more sex is necessary in all genres, which is why we've vowed to focus on the opposite. In fact, I've already invited authors to remove some of the sex they felt they needed to add for other houses.
I invite anyone to visit our site at www.DesertBreezePublishing.com If you have any questions at all, you can email me directly at EditorInChief @ DesertBreezePublishing.com
I hope to hear from some of you soon. If not to submit, perhaps to check out what we offer when our books go 'live' in April.
(I'm signing with my personal LJ OpenID because I haven't set up a blog account for the company yet. Hope that's not too confusing)
Well, Jess, you know me--an eyepatch a day keeps the doldrums away! Sounds fun!
Gail, thanks so much for stopping by! Can't wait to see what your releases are and looking forward to showcasing your future SFR authors!
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