Science Fiction
Sci-fi, Scifi, SFF, however you write it, this is speculative and futuristic writing.
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Fiction Furbaby: Meet Stormsinger from Ring of the Dragon by Kayelle Allen @RobsRescues #RLFblog #Pets
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Read Born for This the new #Historical time travel romance by Maggie Blackbird @BlackbirdMaggie #FirstNations #Romance
She’s always been obsessed with her ancestors, and now he’s offering her a chance to live with them…forever, in Born for This, book one in the Maizemerized series by Maggie Blackbird.
Maggie, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Born for This.
Why did you write this book?
An author friend came up with the idea well over a year ago. She asked if myself and two other author friends if we’d be interested in writing a Halloween series for our publisher based on a corn maze and a scarecrow. Since corn is Maandamin in the Ojibway world, and also the corn spirit who sacrificed himself so the People could live, I had the prefect idea for this corn maze and scarecrow.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Historical Romance
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
This is a really tough question. I have so many favourite characters. I’d go with Chandos from Johanna Lindsey’s A Heart So Wild.
What are you working on at the moment?
An interracial contemporary romance with the tropes of marriage of convenience, billionaire, and fish out of water.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
In 2022, expect the last two books in the Maizemerized series, and my contemporary novel His Proposition.
Born for This – Maizemerized #1
She’s always been obsessed with her ancestors, and now he’s offering her a chance to live with them…forever.
Second-year university student Edie Whitecrow gobbles up each course on Indigenous studies. If only she could experience the lives of her Anishinaabe ancestors instead of reading about them. On her way to a Halloween party decked out as a historical Ojibway maiden, she spies a corn maze in a spot known to be barren.
A scarecrow figure beckons Edie to enter with the enticing offer of making her biggest wish come true. She jumps at the chance and finds herself in the past, face to face with the man who haunts her dreams—the handsome brave Thunder Bear. He claims he’s spent twelve years waiting for Gitche Manidoo to send her to him.
Life in the eighteenth century isn’t what Edie romanticized about, though. When her conscience is tested, she must choose between the modern day or the world of her descendants—where the man she was created for resides.
Where to buy Born for This
Publisher https://www.extasybooks.com/Born-for-This
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An Ojibway from Northwestern Ontario, Maggie resides in the country with her husband and their fur babies, two beautiful Alaskan Malamutes. When she’s not writing, she can be found pulling weeds in the flower beds, mowing the huge lawn, walking the Mals deep in the bush, teeing up a ball at the golf course, fishing in the boat for walleye, or sitting on the deck at her sister’s house, making more wonderful memories with the people she loves most.
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What Pietas eats for dinner, from Ring of the Dragon by Kayelle Allen #RLFblog #SciFi #PNR
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Fiction Furbaby: Meet Bandit from the Pets in Space 6 Trade Secrets by Cassandra Chandler @CassChandler @HeroDogsInc @RobsRescues #RLFblog #Pets
Gwen Williams is searching for extraterrestrial intelligence in space—and discovers aliens secretly colonizing Earth! Will she take a chance and believe the sexy space pilot and his incredibly intelligent kitten are part of a group working toward peace in the galaxy, or will she decide to turn over their secrets?
Cassandra Chandler, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We support all furbabies, real life or fictional. We want to know all about your Fiction Furbaby, but first, please tell us about Trade Secrets.
Trade Secrets by Cassandra Chandler
Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Gwen Williams wants nothing more than to explore the vast possibilities of outer space, but Earth’s technology isn’t going to get her there. Her solution? Make contact with aliens. The only problem is, her plan works a little too well—landing her on the radar of a group of aliens with plans of their own that involve her homeworld.
Xan was just trying to help his Vegan friends avoid getting into trouble for messing with human things they should have left alone. He didn’t expect to run up against Gwen, a brilliant, beautiful Earthling who stirs a depth of emotion in him that he didn’t know he possessed—and who also has evidence of his friends’ transgression. Adding in the fact that the super-smart “space cat” who’s adopted him has plans to bring Gwen into their little family and this Coalition pilot has some tricky space to navigate.
As if that wasn’t complicated enough, the trio discovers a plot on Xan’s ship that could compromise the security of all of their people—and the newly forged bonds between the sentients working toward peace in the galaxy. Will they be able to work together to secure a more peaceful future, or will their secrets drive them apart.
Meet Bandit from the Pets in Space 6 anthology story Trade Secrets
Full name: Bandit
Nickname: Bandit
Gender: Male
Species: Earth Cat
Physical description: Bandit is a marmalade tabby kitten with orange and white stripes and greenish-gold eyes
Relationship to main character: Bandit has chosen Xan and Gwen to be his human family
Relationship to the villain/antagonist: Bandit’s sister, Queenie, gets in trouble often—but this time, she’s landed everyone in true danger
Where this furbaby came from: Bandit was born aboard the Coalition warship called the Reckoning. His commander had been given an Earth cat, and had no idea she was pregnant. The Earthlings who have met Bandit and his sisters are surprised at how smart all of the kittens are, which is only getting more pronounced as they get older.
What inspired you to create this character?
The Sadirians who make up most of the Coalition of Planets reproduce through genetic engineering and use maturation chambers with mental programming facilities to create new citizens. For my first Pets in Space® anthology story several years ago, I came up with the idea of one of these stoic soldiers getting a cat and having no idea what to do when she turns out to be pregnant, since his people never encounter infants of any kind and never actually were children themselves. Bandit is one of the three kittens born aboard the warship Reckoning in my novella from that anthology, Import Quarantine. I loved the idea of telling each of the kittens’ stories, and now it’s Bandit’s turn in Pets in Space 6!
What does the main character think about this furbaby?
Xan and Gwen both adore Bandit. Xan is the main pilot for the Reckoning and Gwen is the Earthling who discovers aliens secretly living in her solar system—and even on Earth itself. Bandit is instantly taken with Gwen, who is also smitten, especially when she realizes that she somehow is miraculously not allergic to Bandit.
What does the villain/antagonist think about this furbaby?
The biggest threat the heroes face in Trade Secrets is brought about by Bandit’s sister, Queenie. She thinks that Bandit is a fool and should demand better treatment from everyone around him. Cats are obviously superior—especially Queenie and her siblings—and they should be given all the attention, toys, and treats that they deserve! In fact, they should be put in charge of everything. It doesn’t matter if they’re only kittens and don’t have opposable thumbs to run the ship—there are plenty of Sadirian soldiers on board that she can order around. The fact that all Bandit wants is love and companionship makes Queenie roll her eyes. Where’s his ambition?
How do other characters react to or interact with this furbaby?
Most of the Sadirians on the ship where Bandit and his sisters live are confused to see children of any species. Since they also have never seen cats, they assume that everything the trio get up to is within the normal range of behavior and capabilities for Earth cats. The Earthlings who interact with them are shocked and amazed…and starting to suspect there really is more to these three than meets the eye.
What does this furbaby add to the story?
Bandit is an integral connector between Xan and Gwen. Even though Gwen is drawn to Xan immediately, she wouldn’t have given in to her feelings so quickly if she didn’t see how kind and gentle and loving his is with Bandit. Their feelings for the little kitten help to cement the strong bond that forms between them.
What about this furbaby will readers like, and why?
Bandit is the sweetest little guy. He loves his people and his family, even though his cat-family drives him crazy and his sisters can be mean. He’s affectionate and curious and loyal and absolutely loveable. Plus, super-smart-Space cat! Er…not Space cat. He’s an Earth cat. A totally typical Earth cat. *whistles innocently*
Describe a humorous incident involving the animal character.
When Gwen first encounters Xan and Bandit, the alien soldier and his kitten have snuck into her house in the middle of the night. She and her best friend have armed themselves as best they could (with a rolling pin and a spatula—they were in the kitchen having tea), and are planning to get the jump on Xan. When they see him gently holding the little ginger tabby at the end of a hallway, Gwen has second thoughts about rushing him. “You can’t attack a guy holding a kitten,” as she tells her friend. Xan chooses that moment to point out to them with a smile that he can hear everything they’re saying, and would really appreciate if they didn’t attack him.
Where to buy Pets in Space 6 to read Trade Secrets
Publisher Pets in Space Books for Chavanch Press
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USA Today Bestselling author Cassandra Chandler uses her vivid imagination to make the world more interesting, spawning the ideas she turns into her enthralling Science Fiction Romances and darkly evocative Paranormal and Urban Fantasy Romances. Fast-paced and funny, lighthearted or dark, her stories will introduce you to characters you’ll fall in love with and worlds you long to explore.
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Get to know Cassandra Chandler better by signing up for an email newsletter https://sendfox.com/CassandraChandlerShout out to Rob’s Rescues – founded by a 9-year-old animal activist
Rob’s Rescues is a non-profit organization in Georgia helping people in need care for and feed their pets. It was founded in 2014 by a then nine-year-old boy. Rob’s Rescues is dedicated to collecting pet food for people in need to reduce shelter surrenders, and to advocating for the adoption of shelter pets. Rob writes monthly articles advocating for shelter animals in the Around About Local Media magazine publications. His column was first published in 2014. He also has pet food collection sites for people in need in the community and interviews amazing people. His interviews appear online once they are published in his column.
Rob volunteers for Pet Buddies Food Pantry, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and Cobb County Animal Control and collects pet food for these organizations and the communities they serve. He also wants to bring attention to smaller, rural shelters. Mostly he wants to get kids to be Rob’s Rangers to teach kids that they can help shelter animals. Rob has also talked to kids in a classroom setting.
Rob’s Rescues is a Non-Profit Corporation and all donations are tax deductible.
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Pets in Space is proud to support Hero Dogs
Hero-Dogs.org improves the quality of life for our nation’s heroes by raising, training, and placing service dogs and other highly skilled canines, free of charge with lifetime support of the partnerships. You can learn more ways to help by visiting their website: https://www.hero-dogs.org/
Each year, the anthology donates a portion of the preorder and first month’s sales. To date, Pets in Space has proudly donated more than $5,000 to this fantastic organization.
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Read Vawn by Jessica E Subject @jsubject #RLFblog #SciFiRomance #MMRomance #SciFi
It was supposed to be one night with no strings attached. But why can’t they get each other out of their heads? That’s what happens to Vawn and Ojokun in VAWN, an MM SciFi Romance by Jessica E Subject.
Jessica, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Vawn.
Vawn by Jessica E Subject
Genre MM SciFi Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Vawn doesn’t need a mate. He’s already established himself universe-wide as a hot name in fashion, while raising his daughter. But he won’t say no to a fling with a hot space racer when he travels to Eurebly to visit his brothers. One night. That’s all he can give. Because his heart shattered when he lost his previous alpha, and he hasn’t been able to repair it completely. He refuses to love someone like that ever again.
Ojokun survived on Jenegath in order to leave the planet and become the best space racer in the universe. Though he flies with a team, he’s never depended on anyone outside of his jet. He keeps to himself. Has one-night stands, just like every other space racer. But, after a mind-blowing night with the brother of two of his teammates, he can’t stop thinking about the gorgeous omega, or the foreign longing that scares him more than his overly-protective teammates.
Can Ojokun convince Vawn that he wants more than one night? Or is that all they were ever meant to be?
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Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
Yes, I write sci-fi romance and paranormal romance. It can be MM, MF, FF, or MMF. My recent releases have been MPreg.
How do you come up with ideas?…
I get inspired by pictures, music, nature, conversations, and so much more. There are actually a lot of parts of my books that were inspired by snippets of conversations. My recent release, Vawn, was inspired by a picture of seven guys walking together in racing suits with their helmets tucked under their arms.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
Getting these characters and their stories out of my head. It’s crowded in there, so I keep trying to give them all the stories they deserve.
When did you write your first book?…
In grade seven. It was called ‘It Starts With a Kiss.’
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Leather or lace? Both. There’s leather and lace in Vawn. ????
Black or red? Both. And purple, green, blue, gray…
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton
Ocean or mountains? Both. There are no mountains in Vawn though.
City life or country life? Both – I’ve lived in both, and they each have their advantages and downfalls.
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? Both. I only have a dog right now, but I grew up with both, and many more animals.
Where to buy Vawn
Publisher https://decadentpublishing.com/vawn/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Vawn-Kaddim-Brothers-Book-1-ebook/dp/B098M9SJJ7/
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Jessica E Subject is the author of science fiction and paranormal romances, bringing to life a wide variety of characters. In her stories, you could not only meet a sexy alien or a pop star tiger shifter, but also unsuspecting clones and feisty omegas. You may be transported to a dystopian world where rebels are fighting to live and love, or to an alternate reality where shifters live among humans.
When Jessica is not reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to go to fitness class, listen to BTS, and walk her Great Pyrenees/Retriever her family adopted from the local animal shelter.
Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two not-so-little children. And she loves to hear from her readers.
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Read the science fiction romance novel Alien Embrace: A Limited Edition Collection of Alien Romances by Tricia Schneider @TriciaSchneider #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance
Aliens are among us in Tricia Schneider’s new sci-fi romance, Her Alien Warrior, featured in Alien Embrace: A Limited Edition Collection of Alien Romances. Can an alien warrior and a human woman find love as war rages in the skies above?
Tricia, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Her Alien Warrior featured in the Alien Embrace Collection.
Her Alien Warrior by Tricia Schneider
Genre Science Fiction Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
When Zarick’s spaceship crashes on an abandoned planet, the last thing he expects to find is a human woman and her son. As she nurses him back to health, he vows to protect the family who has taken him in, never believing he might lose his heart.
With the translator broken, Thalassa struggles to communicate with the sexy alien. Is he friend or foe? As war rages in the skies above, she begins to dream of a new life filled with tender love and possibility.
But when the battle in space threatens their lives, Thalassa must do all she can to save her alien warrior.
Aliens move among us—warriors, soldiers, explorers, and more—testing fate and finding love with their true mates. And they’ll do whatever it takes to ensure their human mates remain forever caught in their Alien Embrace.
This hot new collection brings you all the best in science fiction alien romances from New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors.
Our heroes and heroines will satisfy your cravings for every kind of alien romance, whether you prefer slow-burn or fast, one hot hero or two…or more.
Get this steamy new collection of alien romances from the best, new, and up-and-coming voices in sci-fi romance.
What species/races of people are in your book?
There are three different kinds of people in my story. Humans from Earth and Eben from Ebenara who are allies. And then there’s the Rhan. They are an invading alien species.
Do you have non-sentient creatures or animals in your story? If so, what are they?
The planet, Adams Delta 6, is filled with an assortment of animals and creatures some of which are hunted by the humans living there for food. One creature is a pest called a grosnick. It’s an annoying rodent-like animal.
Language and Culture
This section describes languages and culture in your story world.
What languages are spoken in your story universe?
The two main languages are Earth English and the alien language from Ebenara.
If you created a language for the story, what is it called?
The people on Ebenara speak Eben.
Please give us a few words in this language and their translation.
Shalokka means thank you. It’s one of the few words Thalassa knows.
In the culture of your story world, what is different from ours?
This story takes place in the future where planets are being colonized by humans and aliens alike. Earth has also been introduced to other alien species by this time, so there are some alliances between the species. There is some intermingling going on between the compatible species. Fashion has changed on the colony planets. Some of the colonists make their own clothing, but they don’t have much color. Mostly, browns and grays.
What rights (such as equality) are challenges for your characters?
The challenges the characters in this story world are facing is the right to live. The Rhan are invading the galaxy and humans are their food source.
Story Setting
Writers usually know more about their story world than they can say in a book. This is your chance to show off things you couldn’t say or had to imply rather than state.
Describe one of the worlds where your story takes place.
Adams Delta 6 is a colony planet that is Earth-like in appearance, but the seasons there are extremely short and there’s not as much snowfall. There are mountains filled with evergreen-like forests and rivers. Also, cave systems within the mountains.
Tell us about the age of the culture in your story, i.e., are the people part of an ancient civilization, a newly formed group within an established culture, pioneer colonists, etc.
The story takes place after the planet has been evacuated, but it began as a pioneer colony filled with scientists and other adventurers who wanted a start to a new life. The colonists were only there for about a decade before the deadly Rhan became a threat and they were forced to leave. Thalassa and her son were left behind.
What food or drink is available to your characters?
Thalassa and her son scavenged the supplies left behind by the colonists. In addition, they hunt and grow a garden with fruits and vegetables to survive.
In what ways was it helpful to have a map (or sketch of one) for your story?
I sketched a simple drawing of the forest where Thalassa and her husband built their home when they first arrived on Adams Delta 6. I also mapped out the cave where the colonists first established their base of operations, and also where Zarick’s spaceship crashed.
Character Physiology
Whether your characters are humans on a new world, aliens on our world, or something in between, this section discusses their physical nature.
What are the physical characteristics of the race/species of your main characters?
Thalassa is a human woman. But the hero, Zarick, is an Eben warrior. He is taller than the average human male. He is mostly humanoid in appearance except his skin is shaded in purples, blues and greens.
What physical differences exist in the way your characters communicate (i.e., telepathy, empathic abilities, etc.) with each other?
There is a language barrier between Thalassa and Zarick because they’ve become reliant on technology to communicate. They typically use translation devices. But the translation device on Adams Delta 6 is no longer functional since the evacuation and when Zarick crashes his ship, his communication devices are damaged. During the story, they must learn to communicate and understand each other without help from those devices.
Sharing World Building Expertise
This section lets you share things you learned while writing.
Please give us three tips you find helpful when creating a story world:
The first thing any writer should do before creating a story is read. Read, read, read. Read as much as you can in the genre you want to write. And then brainstorm. I play the what if game. What if an alien crashed on an abandoned planet? What if it wasn’t completely abandoned? What if a woman was left behind? While I’m brainstorming and writing, I listen to music. The music helps drown the noise and the distractions of the real world so I can lose myself in creating my story world.
When you researched for your story setting, what kinds of things did you learn?
Well, I didn’t much research the setting as create it. I imagined that humans in the future would seek out planets that had all the elements similar with Earth. Breathable air, water, reliable food sources so they wouldn’t have to rely solely on shipments from Earth. Colonizing such planets made sense, so I set my story on one.
What things should writers avoid when building a science fiction world?
I try not to write about the technical things that I don’t understand. I’m not a scientist. I love reading science fiction, but I don’t want to get it wrong when I write it, so I don’t include how the technology works or why it works. I leave that up to the imagination.
Share a resource you found helpful when researching for your story.
I don’t have anything specific. Research for this story consisted of a lifetime of watching sci-fi TV shows and movies, as well as reading a lot of romance and science fiction books. Also, I took my kids to visit a nearby museum with a planetarium. While learning about the planets, stars and constellations, my imagination took flight.
Where to buy Her Alien Warrior
Publisher https://www.alienembrace.net/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08G4676GW
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Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/alien-embrace-a-limited-edition-collection-of-sci-fi-alien-romancesTricia Schneider Social Media
Tricia Schneider is a multi-genre romance author. From werewolves, vampires and witches to wicked pirates and sexy aliens, she weaves sensual stories where happily-ever-after is a guarantee. She believes there is a book for everyone. A sentiment she gained after years of working as Assistant Manager and bookseller at Waldenbooks. After the store closed, she turned to writing full-time, publishing all kinds of romance such as paranormal, historical, fantasy, sci-fi and gothic romances.
Tricia lives in Pennsylvania with her four children and two rescued cats, Harley and Cassius. When she’s not typing away on her laptop, she’s riding shotgun in a ’67 Impala while keeping her eyes open for a madman in a Big Blue Box.
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