The Ink Readers of Doi Saket: A Tor.Com Original by Thomas Olde Heuvelt My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is another short piece that was nominated for a Hugo award in 2014. It is a fairy tale fable type of story rather than strict science fiction. The story takes place in Thailand, primarily in … Continue reading Friday Review: The Ink Readers of Doi Saket by Thomas Olde Heuvelt
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Friday Review: Spellbound (Spellwright #2) by Blake Charlton
Spellbound by Blake Charlton My rating: 3 of 5 stars Spellbound it the second book in Blake Charlton's trilogy, following Spellwright. It continues the story of cacographic wizard Nicodemus Weal as he struggles to defeat the demon that has taken a part of Nico and stored it in an emerald. The demon plans to use … Continue reading Friday Review: Spellbound (Spellwright #2) by Blake Charlton
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Friday Fanfare: Circle Unbroken is on Pre-Sale!
Cue the Trumpets! https://youtu.be/IKXEmXB7h3E?t=9s My sci-fi novel, Circle Unbroken, is going on pre-sale as an e-book starting on Sunday, August 2. The pre-sale will run from then until August 17, and the book will release on August 18, when it will also be available in paperback. It will be available on pre-sale at limited retailers. … Continue reading Friday Fanfare: Circle Unbroken is on Pre-Sale!
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Tumble into Tuesday: Excerpt from “Circle Unbroken”
I didn't really have anything to say yesterday, so I didn't. I don't have much to say today, either. I will just leave you with a small excerpt from my upcoming Science Fiction novel, "Circle Unbroken." It will be available (I hope) on pre-sale from August 2-17, and will be released on August 18. I'll … Continue reading Tumble into Tuesday: Excerpt from “Circle Unbroken”
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Excerpt from Circle Unbroken (Coming in August)
(From Chapter Four) “Good morning, Mr. Conner,” she said, smiling. “Good morning, Sheila,” Philip answered. “We have guests today. This is Laira’s sister, Kaili, and her partner, Jeff MacKenzie. Sheila is one of our geologists. Why don’t you tell them what you are doing, Sheila?” “I’m very sorry about your grandmother,” Sheila said to Kaili. … Continue reading Excerpt from Circle Unbroken (Coming in August)
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Cover Reveal: Circle Unbroken (Revised)
The cover design is re-done! The full cover, front and back is below. I think it looks quite lovely. Now, to go along with this first look at the cover, I'm going to run a little giveaway. I have 5 e-book copies of "Circle Unbroken" to give away. All I ask is that you try … Continue reading Cover Reveal: Circle Unbroken (Revised)
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Monday Promo: Circle Unbroken Teaser Number Two
Here's another little excerpt from the upcoming novel: “Kaili, we are ready to begin. Sylvia, will you be our Water tonight, please?” The girl’s eyes lit up and she nodded solemnly to Laira. “Very good.” They walked to one side of the gazebo where a small wooden table stood. A double ring of gold was … Continue reading Monday Promo: Circle Unbroken Teaser Number Two
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Friday Promo: Excerpt from “Circle Unbroken”
I plan on publishing this novel in August, so I thought I'd give you a little excerpt today. The novel is science fiction, with a good dose of ritual magic tossed in. Here's the blurb: Kaili left her home world five years ago to take part in telepathic communications experiments in hyperspace. The people of … Continue reading Friday Promo: Excerpt from “Circle Unbroken”
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Friday Review: Spellwright (Spellwright Trilogy Book 1) by Blake Charlton
Spellwright by Blake Charlton My rating: 4 of 5 stars Nicodemus Weal is gifted with magic. Unfortunately, he is also cursed with a spelling disorder. Not a magic spell problem, a problem spelling words. And, in this world, that is a disablility that makes him unable to become the full wizard he wanted to be. Because, … Continue reading Friday Review: Spellwright (Spellwright Trilogy Book 1) by Blake Charlton
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Friday Review: Without A Summer by Mary Robinette Kowal
Without a Summer by Mary Robinette Kowal My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the third book in Kowal's Glamourist Histories, and it is quite as good as the other two. In Without A Summer, Jane and Vincent are commissioned to construct a glamour in London. They bring Jane's sister, Melody, along because Melody's … Continue reading Friday Review: Without A Summer by Mary Robinette Kowal
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