Author Cliff Ball draws on his considerable knowledge of history, folklore and Christianity to craft a convincing retelling of humanity's time on Earth.
Told mostly from the point of view of a newly sworn-in U.S. President, we learn that Earth has existed under the shadow of secrets and lies for thousands of years. As Noah was building his wooden ark to escape the flood, a highly developed race of people called Terrans was designing starshi… Continue
Added by Cliff Ball on June 26, 2009 at 10:15am —
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New!MY STRENGTH, MY POWER, MY LOVE
An erotic sci-fi romance novel
by Linda Mooney
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Once in every one million births, a child is born on Bellac with the Synergistic ge… Continue
Added by Linda Mooney on April 14, 2009 at 9:03pm —
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New Dawn By Samantha Foster
In this future, the idea of artificial intellegence has became a reality. The idea of androids is something that exist to any consumer on the outlook for a helping hand. Their given personalities. Their appearance is becoming more human with each new model. They are also becoming smarter and demanding things of their own. Mainly something they can't have. Freedom. Then technology made a leap that has never been made before. Trevor Burnside is a ordinary guy. He has a… Continue
Added by Samie Foster on February 10, 2009 at 10:00pm —
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I LOVE MY FAMILY and cherish every moment I get to spend with them. Dad and I spent a couple days at my daughter's place where the rest of the family joined us for a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner. We had stuffed turkey, spiral ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, fruit salad and three different kinds of pie. And don't forget the eggnog! Everything was so nice and we took some family pictures which I'll share with you later.
Dad decided to fly back to NC after Thanksgiving to spend the… Continue
Added by Tory Richards on November 30, 2008 at 11:59am —
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If you are a published speculative fiction author (writing in the genres of horror, dark fantasy, paranormal/supernatural, futuristic, Sci-Fi, alternate history, dark romance, fantasy...all with or without sensual/erotic/romance elements), I would like to invite you to join our organization of writers. Membership is free but the benefits are many. We are 209 strong as of today and growing weekly. Being on as many writing/reading-related websites as you can only increases your promotional visibil… Continue
Do you have an exhaustive list of sf reviewers? Need to find some? I just put up a page after failing to find anything like it anywhere on the web. Check out Ann Wilkes' SF Reviews List. Continue
Added by Ann Wilkes on April 1, 2008 at 2:05pm —
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As I mentioned in my last blog post... as an illustrator; diversity in what I draw & design is extremely important to me.
My portfolio requires it to land new contracts.
My psyche requires it for my creative out… Continue
Brekleby Press: A New Sci-fi Novel of Time and Truth
In true sci-fi fashion, The Brekleby Press (ISBN: 978-0980107302 ) asks the questions how much do we really know about our past and do we really want to know the truth? Deborah Thomas creates a world where the repor… Continue
Added by Theresa Chaze on March 16, 2008 at 11:09pm —
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The watched pot never boils, right? I go away on vacation and come back to find my book has been released. Learn more and find out how to purchase your copy here.
You like mind control, passion and adventure? Like puns? Silly SF? Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? You'll love Awesome Lavratt. Continue
Added by Ann Wilkes on March 1, 2008 at 11:40pm —
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I am so not ready for Christmas. I just realized I don't have much time either. One good thing is the DH is off Friday and possibly all next week, so I can give him a few chores to do, which may help some. I'm counting on him to put stamps and labels on the Christmas cards, and do a few things around the house to straighten it out some. Unfortunately, I'm the organizer in the family, so I can't expect too much on the getting-the- house ready front. That's pathetic, since I'm not very organized. (g)
Anyway, I hope to get the house into decent shape before Christmas, when I do my annual meal for the family. There's also that Christmas list to get together. Time is ticking away.
What about you? Are you ready for Christmas? Or do you celebrate another Holiday? If so, are you ready?
One of the main reasons for writing "Cynthia's Attic" came from my failure - failure to appreciate my ancestors. Our family stories are probably no more or less interesting than most, and I went out of my way to avoid remembering most of them or asking questions about my grandparents lives.
For instance. Did I bother to ask my grandfather what it was like playing in the first night football game in America?
Or did I try to find out just which relative "supposedly" sold a city block on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles for $20,000? Guaranteed, I would not be sitting here writing a blog had that particular relative held on to the property.
Then there's the story, "Cynthia's Attic: Curse of the Bayou," of my great-great grandfather, Augustus Boilliat who disappeared in 1860 while taking a load of produce down the Mississippi River to New Orleans? Oh, sure I've read different accounts about what happened to him, but lost forever are the stories his grandson (my grandfather) could've told me about facts he'd heard from my great-great grandmother, Marie Julia, about her husband's disappearance.
I remember a few accounts told by my dad about his adventures as a teenage cave guide at one of the largest caves in the Southern Indiana area, Wyandotte, but I only have to guess at some of the adventures he must've had.
That's why I'm writing adventures I wanted my ancestors to have; adventures I can enjoy with them through the eyes and voice of my character, Gus.
The idea for Cynthia's Attic: The Magician's Castle came from detailed genealogy research done by my cousin, Betty. Long before the Internet, she traveled to Switzerland to search for documents that would tie our great-grandmother, Harriet Kistler, to Peter Kistler the First, President of the Republic of Bern, 1470-1480. I've tried to honor the Kistler family in the fourth adventure in Cynthia's Attic.
Thanks, Morgan, for having me as a guest!
Mary Cunningham
Mary Cunningham is the author of the award-winning 'Tween fantasy/mystery series, Cynthia’s Attic. She is proud to announce the release of book four, "The Magician's Castle," Dec 1, 2009. Her children's mystery series was inspired by a recurring dream about a mysterious attic. After realizing that the dream took place in the home of her childhood friend, Cynthia, the dreams stopped and the writing began.
She is also co-writer of the humor-filled, women's lifestyle book, "Women Only Over Fifty (WOOF)," along with published stories, "Ghost Light" and "Christmas Daisy," A Cynthia's Attic short story.
To celebrate the release of "The Magician's Castle," (Quake/Echelon Press, DEC 1, 2009), a winner will be chosen on each blog stop to receive a copy of the "Cynthia's Attic" short story, "Christmas With Daisy!" So, be sure to make a comment!
Monday, I'm over at my group blog, http://makeminemystery.blogspot.com/, where I'm blogging about the mystery of the missing checks. Come on over and find out what it's all about.
I'm firming up some dates for speaking engagements in 2010. One's tentatively set for March 28, at 1:30 at the Niles Public Library, another probably in mid May at the Schaumburg Township District Library.
Also, coming up is a radio interview at WJJQ again on May 7, at 9:35 a.m. before my booksigning May 8 at Cover to Cover Books in Tomahawk, WI.
I've heard that some people are more afraid of public speaking than of dying. Surprisingly, I find it easier each time I do it. As long as I have my cheat sheet with me to glance down at once in a while for security and I like what I'm talking about, I'm okay.
What about you? Do you like to talk or would you rather not?
December 12, 2009 at 6pm to December 23, 2009 at 7pm
Christmas Celebration at Whispers Publishing's reader's loop. Come meet authors, participate in chats, contests, read steaming hot excerpts, win books! Our grand prize this year is a basket filled with Godiva's Cocolates.
Come join the fun