Category: Science Fiction
Here Be Pirates Bundle #Pirates #Fantasy #HistoricalFiction #HerebeSeries
Here Be Pirates Bundle
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Pirates, marauders, ghosts and legends of dread and daredevils of steam fight foe, heroes and one another to bring you adventures from the high seas, outer space, time and myth. Here Be Pirates, Me Hearties!
The Blade Was Not Brass Meyari McFarland
Heart’s Revenge Michael Jasper
Hook Island Russ Crossley
Stealing from Pirates Stefon Mears
Bloody Betty, Queen of the Pirates Russ Crossley
The Scarlet Curse Rita Schulz
The Wise Guy and the Pirates Russ Crossley
Duchess Rampant Alison Naomi Holt
Queen of the Pirates: Jessica Keller Chronicles #2 Blaze Ward
Confessions of A Bold Maiden Rita Schulz
Where the Purple Grass Grows J.A. Marlow
Lying Beneath – Book Tour and Giveaway #Scifi
Here Be Aliens Bundle
They come from distant stars and worlds beyond our own. Strange, dangerous, fascinating – dare you face the aliens? Dare you learn their secrets?
Here Be Aliens!
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Part of the Here Be – Monsters, Myth and Mayhem series. https://bundlerabbit.com/s/here-be-series
Featuring
Fade to Gold – Stefon Mears
Scifi Motherlode – Robert Jeschonek
The Great Succession Crisis – Laurel A. Rockefeller
Alien Blue – DeAnna Knippling
Alien Influences – Kristine Kathryn Rusch
The Sun Doctors – Meyari McFarland
Adventurer (Star Minds Lone Wolves) – Barbara G.Tarn
Cursed Planet – Linda Maye Adams
Earth Plan – David Sloma
Chasing Chipmunks – Rebecca S. W. Bates
New Release – Here Be Brave New Worlds Bundle
Here Be Brave New Worlds
Myth, Monsters and Mayhem Vol 11
Worlds on the brink of apocalypse, or already there.
Nature’s wrath and dominion over humanity, and humanity’s folly incarnate.
Dark magic, terrifying tech, greed, ravaged environments, rare courage and grim hope in lost cities and fallen worlds.
Brave new worlds or last best hopes — Dare you glimpse the future?
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Platypus J. D. Brink
Six Sci fi Stories Volume Four Robert Jeschonek
Dystopia Charles Eugene Anderson
Of Myst and Folly Leah Cutter
UTOPIAS – Book 1 Don Viecelli
Brainwaves Barbara G.Tarn
Ultraviolet Joseph Robert Lewis
Terra Incognita Karen L. Abrahamson
The Reckoning Russ Crossley
Ice Monarch Michele Laframboise
The Last Ant Dawn Blair
The Consensus Harvey Stanbrough
The Last Forest A. L. Butcher
Dirty Dozen Character Interview – Nicodemus Etalo – Sci-fi
Name: Nicodemus Etalo: Please, call me Nick.
1) Tell us about yourself.
Well. I have an older sister and younger brother. My parents are no longer together. I work for the Trintaty Military. I work with a team to rescue people who’ve been taken by the scum of the universe. I get aboard the ship and defeat whoever thinks they have a right to make people do things against their will, and then we get the survivors back to our ship and help them get their lives back.
2) How did you end up in the situation you’re currently in?
We had intercepted a Krutan ship to rescue those whom it was holding prisoner. When I found the Krutan, I also found a woman in a room with him. He threw her across the room, and she hit the ceiling, which subsequently fell on top of her. I rescued the woman, Zehána, and we blew up the ship. It should have been over at that point, however it was just the beginning.
3) Do you have any regrets?
No way. Zehána had endured more torture than any of the people I had helped rescue so far. That alone stands that I made the right choice.
4) Is your life now as you envisioned it? If not, then why?
Absolutely not. Twice, I had envisioned the rest of my life a certain way and neither time I was right. The first vision I had wasn’t a positive one. I was a young child, I didn’t realize I had an option of how I was supposed to live, so I thought I’d always live my life with this… broken heart so to speak. You know that heavy feeling you get when you’re not living the life you were meant for. With my mother having once been in the Trinataty military, we lived a good life, had lots of things – whatever we wanted and then some. However, I learned the hard way that we were not allowed to help others. I had researched about the Trinitaty Military when I was older, and I left home the moment I could because I did not want to live that life.
The second time was when I met Zehána. I had been serving the Military for a long time, and I had it down to a science. Find the scum of the universe, rescue the people, get them home or to base, and then on to the next ship of universal filth. It was the perfect life for me. I lived and breathed my job. However, the day I rescued Zehána everything changed. I had convinced myself it was because of the circumstances I had found her in, and then she was not treated like the other survivors. My need to protect her became above and beyond what was normal, especially for me. Nothing in my wildest dreams prepared me for what came next.
5) Do you believe in monsters?
I certainly do. Working for the Trinitaty Military, I have seen my fair share. It’s why I continue to do what I do.
6) Do you have a moral code?
Yes. I’m usually a good soldier, I do what is expected of me. Unless I feel that it isn’t the right thing to do. As I told my friend, Connor, “Sometimes you have to think for yourself, question the motives of your superior. Sometimes you have to break the rules to do the right thing.”
7) Would you die for someone you love?
That’s an easy question since death is always a possibility when you’re saving people from monsters. I wouldn’t even bat an eye.
8) Who is your greatest enemy?
Before this particular adventure, I don’t think I would have known the answer. However, the Krutan, whom Zehána calls “the beast”, has definitely showed me what a real enemy looks like. Highly intelligent, calculating, and patient.
9) Tell us about your family?
My mother disappeared after I left home, although I’ve heard rumors that she went back to work for the Trintaty Military. We are not close in any way. My father still lives on Zynast, the planet I’m from, but we don’t keep in touch. I have a younger brother who is a mediator for the Trintaty Military, whom I see from time to time, and my older sister… well, she’s been through a lot. She works at the base so I see her every time I come home.
10) How would you describe yourself?
An average guy who wants to do the right thing. I suppose you could consider me a workaholic, but honestly, I just love my job. Being able to save people who have been kidnapped from their homes, feels good. I’m a little stubborn which sometimes gets me in trouble, but I always think things through.
11) How do others see you?
I suppose it depends on who you talk to. Martin, the captain of the ship I travel on, thinks I’m a pain in the as— butt, however, he knows that I am very good at my job – which allows him to bask in the glory of a skilled team. My friend Connor gets annoyed with what he sees as my lack of respect for the rules and stubbornness, but he knows I’m an intelligent guy, trying to do good in the universe. My sister sees me as a hero, but she thinks I can be difficult at times, and maybe a bit overprotective. And Zehána, she sees me as someone she can trust, and honestly that’s good enough for me.
22) Do you think you will be successful in your quest?
I sure hope so, because Zehána’s life is in my hands. And this is one point in my life I do not want to fail.
Amanda Schmidt – Nick’s creator can be found here
Links:
Blog: It all started with a dream…: https://amandaschmidt09.blogspot.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaschmidt09/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaSchimdtFans/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaSchmidt09
Book Spotlight – Portal Bundles
Basic Book Spotlight
Title: Fantasy Portals
Author: VV.AA.
Genre: Fantasy
Main character description (short). This is a collection of short stories, so there’s no main character.
Synopsis: Whether you’re sucked in, you fall into it or you see it and decide to explore what’s beyond, a portal is always an opening to a great adventure. From our world to others, alone or in good company, our heroes and heroines reach “somewhere” down the rabbit hole and meet strange creatures. Sometimes those creatures are the protagonists and help humans. Sometimes the other world is not as shiny as it first looks. 10 stories of fantasy portals.
Brief Excerpt 250 words:
Since I can’t pick and choose even if I’m the curator, I shall put the Table of Contents, so you can see who’s in it – all great writers!
“A Flat Above the Wynd” by Alexandra Brandt
“The Earthbloods of Carapet” by Joe Cron
“The Faerys Choice” by Jamie Ferguson
“A Walk With Georgia” by Debbie Mumford
“A Chance to Escape” by Laura Ware
“Queen of the Mouse Riders” by Annie Reed
“The Portal” by Barbara G.Tarn
“The Traveler” by C.A. Rowland
“Wolf Warlock” by Meyari McFarland
“The Dancer at the Red Door” by Douglas Smith
Why should readers buy this book (50 words max)?
Award-winning stories and brand new ones sitting side by side
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Title: More Portals
Author: VV.AA.
Genre: SFF
Main character description (short). This is a collection of short stories, so there’s no main character.
Synopsis: More portals coming your way, with aliens and mythical creatures mingling with us. You’ll be transported all over the world and beyond, or even between worlds with some time-travel and some archeology thrown in for good measure. 10 stories of portals.
Brief Excerpt 250 words:
Since I can’t pick and choose even if I’m the curator, I shall put the Table of Contents so you can see who’s in it – all great writers!
“And Then There Are Cats” by Jamie Ferguson
“The Avalon Pub” by Barbara G.Tarn
“What We’re Going To Do Next” by Jennifer Rachel Baumer
“The Angle Between Worlds” by Stefon Mears
“Sideways” by Lana Ayers
“Tethering the Sun” by C.A. Rowland
“Beneath and Beyond” by Debbie Mumford
“Ten Escher From Here” by Fulvio Gatti
“Nite 2 Remember” by Pati Nagle
“My Julie” by Ron Collins
Fantasy Portals eBook universal link and paperback.
More Portals eBook universal link and paperback.
More portals, including science fiction ones that either take to other worlds, aliens, back in time or other dimensions. With some traditional portal fantasy and a couple of weird tales of passages between worlds. 10 portal stories of discovery that sometimes lead to love.
“And Then There Are Cats” by Jamie Ferguson
“The Avalon Pub” by Barbara G.Tarn
“What We’re Going To Do Next” by Jennifer Rachel Baumer
“The Angle Between Worlds” by Stefon Mears
“Sideways” by Lana Ayers
“Tethering the Sun” by C.A. Rowland
“Beneath and Beyond” by Debbie Mumford
“Ten Escher From Here” by Fulvio Gatti
“Nite 2 Remember” by Pati Nagle
“My Julie” by Ron Collins
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Book Spotlight – The Valor: Military Science Fiction Bundle #Scifi
For more info – check out this link – and the bundle is only available for a limited time.
https://storybundle.com/blog/valormilitarysciencefictionbundle/
Nine novels and an amazing short story collection make this a fantastic military science fiction bundle.
Plus, another bonus: Our charity, AbleGamers, helps people with disabilities enjoy the imaginary worlds of video games all year, as well as in the holidays. The organization provides one-on-one assistance to help people with a variety of disabilities join the lively interactive world of gaming, easing the social isolation that being disabled can bring.
Can’t think of a better cause to help out.
So here’s what you can do: buy the bundle for yourself or your friends who love military science fiction stories, then toss in a few bucks for AbleGamers. Helping others while getting some top science fiction reading. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Also, the holidays are coming up and you can give this as a gift.
And remember, this bundle won’t last very long. Grab this bundle today and toss in a little extra for AbleGamers. You’ll make someone’s life a little brighter, and have hours of wonderful science fiction reading going into the holidays. – Dean Wesley Smith
For StoryBundle, you decide what price you want to pay. For $5 (or more, if you’re feeling generous), you’ll get the basic bundle of four books in any ebook format—WORLDWIDE.
- Perihelion by Tami Veldura
- Battlenaut Crucible by Robert Jeschonek
- Valor by Fiction River
- Can’t Shoot Straight Gang Returns by Blaze Ward
If you pay at least the bonus price of just $15, you get all four of the regular books, plus SIX more!
- Stealing From Pirates by Stefon Mears
- Trial Under Fire – A BattleTech Novel by Loren L. Coleman
- Skirmishes: A Diving Novel by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Guilt in Innocence by Keith R.A. DeCandido
- Life of a Dream by Dean Wesley Smith
- Invincible by David Bruns
This bundle is available only for a limited time via http://www.storybundle.com. It allows easy reading on computers, smartphones, and tablets as well as Kindle and other ereaders via file transfer, email, and other methods. You get multiple DRM-free formats (.epub and .mobi) for all books!
A Day in the Life of Gustavo Bondoni – Sci-Fi Author/Meet an Author
Welcome to a day in the life of Gustavo Bondoni
Please give us a brief outline of who you are. I’m a novelist and short story writer from Argentina… or at least that is what I am by inclination. By training, I’m an engineer with an MBA who has always worked on the commercial side (sales and marketing) of companies varying from tiny startups to massive Fortune 100 enterprises.
My passion for writing came about because I love to read. And my selection of genre came about because Asimov and Robert Asprin and Douglas Adams were the men on the racks of my local bookstore when I was twelve and began to read adult fiction. With names like that, how can one not be hooked?
As an interesting aside this was the eighties, and I still have the battered copy of Heroes in Hell I bought at Waldenbooks way back then. I assume it’s the only copy in Argentina.
You’re a writer – how is this reflected in your typical day? I’m a writer, and it basically consumes my day, even when I’m not writing. On the practical side, I’ll be obsessively checking my email for acceptances (or rejections, sadly), contracts, edits, or just about any other communication with the publishing world.
On a more interesting note, I’ll always be plotting the story or book in progress, or cooking up ideas for new ones. That doesn’t change just because I might be working on something else.
Do you have a family? What do they think of your job? Do they assist you? I have a family. My wife and I live with four children: two that are hers from another marriage and two baby daughters of our own (2 years old and one month old as I type, respectively). The older kids seem more interested in their tablets than in books, but my wife is amazingly supportive… although she does sometimes get annoyed at my habit of not even realizing that people are talking to me when I’m writing.
How do you fit in ‘real life’? What in the world is real life? Actually, I try to live a normal existence. Unless I tell them, most people can’t even tell I’m a writer. The truth is that I can fit my target wordcount (around 1500 words a day) into the slots between other tasks.
Do you have a particular process? The only process I really swear to is to write every weekday, and to try to get 1500 words in. Anything else is a bonus. Some people like to outline… I prefer to find out what my characters are going to do as they do it.
Are you very organised? I try to be. Life has a way of biting you… and also, my wife is the Mistress of Chaos…
What is your ideal working environment? My ideal working environment would be an office with a closed door. But this is sadly not possible at home… and right now, my corporate job is also home-based. But one can dream!
What do you eat for breakfast? Tea with lemon and a type of cracker that you can only buy in Argentina called cerealitas. Unlike most crackers, these actually taste good and are therefore probably bad for me.
Would you recommend your chosen craft to those interested in doing it? Wow. Loaded question. It’s very difficult to make a living from writing fiction. Anyone looking to write for that reason would likely be better served by becoming a journalist. However, I have found no satisfaction greater than receiving an email confirming that something you invented was judged good enough by an editor you’ve never met to be shared with others and paid for. That rush is indescribable. So yeah, on balance, I’d say everyone should give it a try.
Links/samples/etc.
Site: www.gustavobondoni.com
Twitter: @gbondoni
Most popular novel: Siege
Book Spotlight- Cruiser Dreams – Janet Morris
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SILISTRA QUARTET.
Cruiser Dreams
The cruisers called.
She answered.
Book II in the Kerrion Empire trilogy.
Cruiser Dreams: A young woman inherits an empire beyond all imagining, where interstellar cruisers become sentient and the cosmos itself is transformed.
In this epic of political treachery, interstellar insecurity, human passion, and artificial intelligence, Morris continues the saga of the fiery girl Shebat, stolen away from a decaying and primitive Earth to become the adoptive heir to the Kerrion Empire. Molded to serve the designs of the Kerrion state, Shebat instead becomes the harbinger of change sweeping the civilized stars.
Against the chaotic background of simultaneous social and technological revolutions, Shebat struggles to face the fact that the man she loves is her implacable enemy, that the man she reluctantly married is perhaps her only ally, and that her space-faring cruiser may be her only true friend.
Praise for Dream Dancer Book One in the three-part saga of the Kerrion Empire:
“A fascinating and lyrical story, told with great invention…” – Peter Straub, author of Shadowland and Ghost Story
“Not since Dune have we witnessed a power struggle of such awesome intensity!” Eric Van Lustbader, author of The Ninja and The Bourne Legacy.
Praise for Cruiser Dreams, Book Two in the bestselling three-part saga of the Kerrion Empire:
“Packed with intrigue, spiced with romance . . .” — Publishers Weekly
“Fascinating . . . Recommended!” — Booklist
Janet Morris is an international best-selling author who lives with her husband on Cape Cod.