Tonight, my mission reaches its culmination. For the past two years I have waited, observed, and blended into the darkness. I finally have the opportunity to kill the Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. The Phylax’s information is infallible. Qin has been traveling across China for months, just as they said he would, inspecting his…
When you think of science fiction, you probably picture sleek starships, androids wrestling with morality, or dystopian futures filled with neon rain. But let’s be honest—no story feels complete without a dog. Loyal, brave, occasionally hilarious, dogs in science fiction remind us that even when humanity ventures to the stars, we still want a wagging…
Science fiction can feel like a boys’ club – but that perception is more myth than reality. From the genre’s birth to its modern multiverses, women have shaped, driven and redefined science fiction. This post explores the history of science fiction females – the trailblazing authors and characters who pushed boundaries, the iconic film and…
Marketing a book sometimes feels like herding caffeinated kittens. Between social posts, newsletters, ad campaigns, reviewer outreach, podcasts, giveaways, spreadsheets, and the occasional existential crisis, there’s barely time left to, you know, write. That’s why I lean heavily on Zapier book marketing automations. In this guide I’ll (1) explain what Zapier is, and (2) hand…
I still remember slipping a battered paperback into my jacket pocket for the bus ride to high school—a ritual as sacred as morning coffee. Those dog-eared pages felt like a time machine … which, in a sense, they were. But how did we get from oral epics around campfires to streaming audiobooks on smart speakers?…
As a child, I didn’t choose silence. My family and entire community lived by the oath. The Renegades wove it into the fabric of our lives: silence, obedience, and discipline. Before I turned thirteen, I doubt I had ever heard a voice from a living person. We were taught language through audio recordings. Among ourselves,…
Are you an indie fiction author—especially one writing science fiction—looking for blogs for author interviews? This guide collects 12 sites and interview series that have featured independent authors, along with practical notes on how to approach them. Some accept self-serve submissions, while others require a direct pitch or contact request. Updated October 2026: I rechecked…
Picture this: you’re at a lively community hall, dauber poised, heart racing as the caller rattles through numbers. Someone shouts “Bingo!”—but if you peek at their card, chances are the winning line runs horizontally, not vertically. That surprising reality is what mathematicians call the Bingo Paradox. When lots of people play, a row win is…
“I’m Adam Foster—a time-slipping assassin forged in silence. When I was five, the Phylax pinned me to a chair, cut my arm open to implant an ‘Anchor,’ seared the wound with a glowing brand, then fastened a shock collar to my throat so every whimper scorched my nerves . They told me the pain proved…
If you type marketing sci fi into Google, you’ll cycle through the usual suspects: bargain newsletters, pay-to-play blast services, and generic “run Facebook ads” advice. Helpful? Sometimes—but it often feels like shouting into a solar storm. For independent science-fiction writers, the sweet spot is unexpected, conversation-worthy visibility that costs more imagination than money. Below are…