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Sidney Bristol has a new science fiction romance out from Lyrical Press called A KISS FOR A CURE. Given the oh-so-romantic title and cover of her book, I thought it'd be fun to have her come aboard on Valentine's Day to share her favorite SFR romances. Take it away, Sidney!]
Give Me a Star-Crossed Lover in Space--or Anywhere!
by Sidney Bristol
Hello and Happy Valentine’s Day! Okay, so if you’re one of
the non-celebrating types, Happy Thors Day. Go googlefu some abs.
Since it’s the big V-Day and I’m here at The Galaxy Express, I
think it’s only fair we talk about our favorite sci-fi romance plots. I’m
saying plots because romance isn’t exactly the focal point of any of the sci-fi
movies I really love. I’m all for suggestions, so if my favorites aren’t your
favorites, let’s talk it over in the comments! But for now, I give you my top
five picks for a romance plot that makes me sigh.
5) The new Star Trek
I fully admit that I’ve loved Star Trek since I was a kid.
I’m a shameless fan of the original and Captains Kirk and Picard. I spent hours
watching reruns as a kid! I don’t love it more or less than Star Wars, so don’t
ask me to pick. That said, I really enjoyed the romantic elements in the new
Star Trek movie. Sure, we’ve all watched Captain Kirk get the alien girl, the
planetary ruler and the hot priestess in every episode of the TV show, so we
expected an attractive, playboy Kirk in the reboot.
What I loved was Uhura,
this strong, sassy woman kicking him to the curb for the nerdiliscious Spock. It’s
a departure from the normal idea of the main character rescuing everyone and
getting the girl, which I adored, but I loved the idea of a smart woman
choosing a man who is her equal for intellect. I’m looking forward to the new
movie and crossing my fingers it’s better than the previews.
