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Science fiction is a criminally underappreciated genre among today’s readers. Few people realize that Apple TV+’s glittering Foundation saga is based on the eponymous book series by Isaac Asimov. Fewer still have even read those books. This is disheartening given how much Asimov and other sci-fi writers like him contributed to pop culture. All right, the soap box moment is over. I’m here to remind everyone that science fiction has been pushing boundaries and quite literally broadening horizons for decades in ways that other genres (*cough* fantasy *cough*) have only tentatively embraced. Intrigued? Read on for a list of J’s favorite sci-fi reads. The IllustratedRead More →

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Get an early holiday treat! It’s almost that time of year. Are you craving cozy winter stories? We have a surprise for you! For those who have purchased Trials of the Innermost, we want to send you a free advanced reader copy (ARC) of our new short story, The Lady’s Crownbearer. Fill out the form at the link below, showing proof of purchase of Trials of the Innermost (such as a picture of your physical copy, kindle receipt, etc.) and we’ll send you a copy of the short story before it’s available on December 1st to the public! Read on for the story’s description. (CoverRead More →

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Welcome to another Author Highlight, a series where we feature authors like ourselves. You’ll find author interviews, tips, stories, poetry, and more. We aim to entertain, promote, and inspire. Other interviews can be found here. Dr. Pat Spencer Joining us in our post today is Dr. Pat Spencer, author of the historical novel, Golden Boxty in the Frypan (Pen It Publications) and the indie-published international thriller, Story of a Stolen Girl. Pat’s historical/literary fiction trilogy, Sticks in a Bundle, is signed for a three-book contract. Her writings appeared in The Press-Enterprise newspaper, National Beauty School Journal, Almost an Author, and literary publications such as Literary Yard,Read More →