Tag Archives: scifi

Broken City, by D.D. Chant

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

Deeta has been sheltered all her life… In a world destroyed by a financial crisis gone too far, tribal factions struggle to survive.  For Deeta’s tribe, those ‘unbroken’ tribe members like her are kept within the confines of their tower … Continue reading →

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Interview with an indie author (Whitney Moore)

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

Whitney Moore, author of Cupcakes and the Centre of the Universe If you were trapped on a desert island, and a magical talking stork could bring you one book (not yours) which would it be? I just went to a … Continue reading →

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Interview with an indie author (Darlene Jones)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Darlene Jones, author of Empowered  If you were trapped on a desert island, and a magical talking stork could bring you one book (not yours) which would it be? Oh man! Just one! That’s cruel. I’d probably want an old … Continue reading →

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Interview with an indie author (J Naomi Ay)

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

J. Naomi Ay, author of The Boy who Lit up the Sky If you were trapped on a desert island, and a magical talking stork could bring you one book (not yours) which would it be? My favorite book of … Continue reading →

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The Caline Conspiracy, by M.H. Mead

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

“No that’s not a typo – the Caline in this conspiracy is a genetically engineered pet, which at first glance could be classed as a Canine.  The mad scientist behind this ‘perfect’ personalised pet is Dr Frithke, and he’s apparently … Continue reading →

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Interview with an indie author (Eric Diehl)

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Eric Diehl, author of Water Harvest and 24:01 One Minute After. If you were trapped on a desert island, and a magical talking stork could bring you one book (not yours) which would it be? That would be the 5th … Continue reading →

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Twin-Bred, by Karen A. Wyle

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

“Humans have settled on a distant planet, Tofarn, choosing to co-exist with the original inhabitants, the Tofa.  Significant differences between the two civilisations inevitably result in misunderstandings and unrest.  In an attempt to breach the cultural divide and open a … Continue reading →

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The Cookie Tin, by Nigel Edwards

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

A novella (or extended short story) from Greyhart Press. Rating: 4.5 stars Genre: Scifi / fantasy  “Have you ever wondered how someone would feel if they were you?” “Are you sure?” I have to be honest here… the cookie tin is not … Continue reading →

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Short stories as a marketing tool?

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

I’m a keen believer in the power of a good sample.  For authors this could refer to sample chapters of a new book, or, as I highlight here, making short stories available for free.  As a marketing tool a good short story … Continue reading →

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Under the Amoral Bridge, by Gary A Ballard

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Another read I stumbled across in the Kindle store…   Rating: 4 stars Genre: Scifi / Cyberpunk Artemis Bridge ‘knows a guy’ and for a fee he’ll hook you up… Pulled together from an online serialisation (see http://www.bridgechronicles.info/) this is a easy read designed … Continue reading →

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