Category Archives: A New Past (Universe)

Engaging and Original Sci-Fi Do-Over Story | Book Review

Complete Review: I have a Thing for do-over stories—where the protagonist finds themself returned to an earlier point in their life. A chance to do things over, hopefully better this time. The appeal may be a reflection of my middle-age, but I still roll with it. My point being, I’ve read a lot of them.Continue reading “Engaging and Original Sci-Fi Do-Over Story | Book Review”

Independence Day: Show Your Support for Independent Authors!

Are you tired of the same old bestsellers dominating bookstore shelves? Do you want to discover new, undiscovered gems that truly capture your imagination? Look no further than independent authors – they’re the unsung heroes of the literary world. As an avid reader and supporter of indie authors myself, I’ve come across some incredible booksContinue reading “Independence Day: Show Your Support for Independent Authors!”

Do different versions matter?

A few months ago, I followed the advice to authors on the Amazon Kindle store recommending to do a paperback copy of my book “A New Past: Book One“. Their advice is: Reach new readers by creating a paperback version of your book. KDP automatically prints and ships your book whenever customers order copies soContinue reading “Do different versions matter?”

Should I? A question for readers of “A New Past”

I’ve explained why I choose to write Erotic Science Fiction and have shared other author’s examples in the genre.  My last post explored the types of conflict that can engage readers as well.  I’ve recently spent many hours reformatting the three books of “A New Past” to provide readers with the option of having aContinue reading “Should I? A question for readers of “A New Past””

Conflicts in Erotic Science Fiction

It’s easy to make assumptions about erotic science fiction. Some people equate it to porn. Others find it a stimulating experiment in free thinking. I try to treat it as a niche expansion of science fiction, focused on realist characters who have different passions, urges and desires. One thing I believe regardless of story-telling genre is the need forContinue reading “Conflicts in Erotic Science Fiction”

Embracing the Forbidden Frontier: Why I Write Erotic Science Fiction

Erotic Science Fiction (ESF) represents a unique and captivating niche within the world of literature, and for me, choosing to explore this genre as a writer is a decision driven by both personal passion and a fascination with human nature. Here are some thoughts on my motivations for writing in ESF, and why I believeContinue reading “Embracing the Forbidden Frontier: Why I Write Erotic Science Fiction”

A paperback sold

Amazon recommends providing books in multiple formats to increase sales. I liked the idea of having a physical version of my books, so I made a paperback version of A New Past: Book One as an experiment to see how a physical copy of the book would do. I uploaded the final manuscript on Dec 26th andContinue reading “A paperback sold”