A deadly category 7 storm wreaks havoc on the world. Meanwhile, kidnappers threaten to make matters even worse. If you read my last science fiction movie review, you might be surprised to see another science fiction movie  featured on my blog.  However, if you know about my loyalty to the actor Sebastian Spence, this shouldn’t stun you. For the record, […]

This story is part of the upcoming inaugural “Futuristic in Nature” anthology which will be released annually. Volume one will be available in July/August. Chang Luis Sahari is the most celebrated food critic in the cosmos. But the competition is always snapping at his heels. Set 100 years in the future, Space Sushi follows a passionate food critic as he […]

BLURB: A hundred years from now, Earth has trading partners with alien beings, mostly humanoid. However, going into space brought forth an unknown enemy who attacks Earth at will. The Zoastra is part of the Earthseekers, an organization originally designed to go into space. Its new mission is to find Earth’s enemies.Ariel is stuck on a Victorian planet and steals […]

Read more about this book here. Enhanced by Courtney Farrell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Science fiction has become a genre that has captured my attention, and I often find myself reading more of these dystopian books. My fascination with these books seems to be growing due to so many elements ringing true and even being plausible. Genetic manipulation? […]

Imagine if you were in a tragic accident – unable to move or speak but otherwise cognizant of everything around you. Imagine hearing doctors deciding your fate without you having a voice in the outcome. Alex is a 16-year-old girl who finds herself in that exact situation in Both Sides, a novel that begins when – while on a class […]

I was not around for today’s feature, but I know about it and have taught students in the past about it.  On this date in 1938, Orson Welles and his Mercury Theater radio broadcast of War of the Worlds frightened a nation.  Although it was stated in the beginning that this radio broadcast was a dramatization, many tuned in late […]

I had no idea that today’s featured author was no longer alive, and he was born the same year as my dad.  On this date in 1942, Michael Crichton was born.  What was he known for? He was probably most recognized as the writer of Jurassic Park, and he worked with Spielberg to bring his book to life.  He died […]

I have a great review posted for the book I promoted on Friday. Dragonflies: Shadow of Drones by Andy Straka My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have to admit that I was not looking forward to reading this book. The saving grace was that I knew the book was short, and I was hopeful that it was a quick […]

ABOUT DRAGONFLIES: SHADOWS OF DRONES Shamus-Award winning crime novelist Andy Straka breaks new ground with this near-future science fiction thriller in which a former pilot and the ex-infantryman who saved her life search for justice in a world where surveillance by micro-drones is fast becoming the reality. Former Army helicopter pilot Raina Sanchez is plagued by nightmares. She can’t erase […]

Join H. Peter Alesso, author of the sci-fi romance/space opera, Midshipman Henry Gallant in Space, as he tours the blogosphere July 1 – 26 on his first Book Blast with Pump Up Your Book! Peter will be giving away a $100 Amazon GC/Paypal Cash to one lucky reader! To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form here. ABOUT MIDSHIPMAN HENRY GALLANT IN SPACE As […]