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Some Comments on the 2020 Nebula Award Finalists

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Cora

The finalists for the 2020 Nebula Awards were announced yesterday night, uncommonly late in the year, since the Nebula finalists are normally announced several weeks rather than four day before the Hugo nominations close. So let’s take a look at … Continue reading →

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“The Cold Crowdfunding Campaign” is now available as a free e-book

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Cora

Almost a year ago, I wrote a short story in response to the famous 1954 science fiction story “The Cold Equations” by Tom Godwin, which reimagines the classic story as a crowdfunding campaign. I then posted the story to my … Continue reading →

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New Kurval Sword and Sorcery Story Available: The Wolf of Rajala

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Cora

I’m interrupted my schedule of Fanzine/Fancast Spotlights for a new release announcement. This one is for another Kurval sword and sorcery story, since the character has been occupying my mind of late. To recap, during the 2020 July short story … Continue reading →

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First Monday Free Fiction: Our Lady of the Burning Heart

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Cora

Welcome to the March 2021 edition of First Monday Free Fiction, which is also posted on the first day of the month this time around. To recap, inspired by Kristine Kathryn Rusch who posts a free short story every week … Continue reading →

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Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for February 2021

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Cora

It’s that time of the month again, time for “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”. So what is “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”? It’s a round-up of speculative fiction by indie and small press authors (as well as the … Continue reading →

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Indie Crime Fiction of the Month for February 2021

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Cora

Welcome to the latest edition of “Indie Crime Fiction of the Month”. So what is “Indie Crime Fiction of the Month”? It’s a round-up of crime fiction by indie authors newly published this month, though some January books I missed … Continue reading →

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Masks and Magic 2021 – A Round-up of Indie Mardi Gras Speculative Fiction

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Cora

Our monthly round-ups of new speculative fiction and new crime fiction releases by indie authors are a perennially popular feature. Therefore, we now offer you a round-up of our favourite Mardi Gras speculative fiction by indie authors. These Mardi Gras … Continue reading →

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Masks and Murder 2021 – A Round-up of Indie Mardi Gras Mysteries

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Cora

Our monthly round-ups of new speculative fiction and new crime fiction releases by indie authors are a perennially popular feature. Therefore, we now offer you a round-up of our favourite Mardi Gras mysteries, crime novels and thrillers by indie and … Continue reading →

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Love Through Space and Time 2021 – A Round-up of Indie Valentine’s Day Speculative Fiction

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Cora

Our monthly round-ups of new speculative fiction and new crime fiction releases by indie authors are a perennially popular feature. Therefore, we now offer you a round-up of our favourite Valentine’s Day science fiction, fantasy and horror by indie authors. … Continue reading →

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Love and Crime 2021 – A Round-up of Indie Valentine’s Day Mysteries and Crime Fiction

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Cora

Our monthly round-ups of new speculative fiction and new crime fiction releases by indie authors are a perennially popular feature. Therefore, we now offer you a round-up of our favourite Valentine’s Day mysteries by indie and small press authors. The … Continue reading →

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