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Something a little different this week since I didn't have anything scheduled - I'll explain why I'm reading this particular poem in the audio. My dad spent his career studying poetry. The rhythms and structures are different from prose - they make our brains think in different patterns. It's important. Anyway... On to the poem: 
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It's Friday once again. Funny how that happens every week. Today, I'm reading an excerpt for you from the second Ariadne/Liminal Sky novel, THe Rising Tide, by J. Scott Coatsworth. What's left of humanity, a generation shjp, and a shuttle in trouble in this excerpt!  The Rising Tide A Liminal Sky novel/ Ariadne Cycle 2 by J. Scott Coatsworth Amazon KU The Earth is dead. Five years after the Collapse, the remnants of humanity travel through the stars inside Forever: a living, ever-evolving, self-contained generation ship. When Eddy Tremaine and Andrissa “Andy” Hammond find a hidden world-within-a-world under the mountains, the discovery triggers a chain of events that could fundamentally alter or extinguish life as they know it, culminate in the takeover of the world mind, and end free will for humankind. Eddy, Andy, and a handful of other unlikely heroes must find the courage and ingenuity to stand against the rising tide. Otherwise they might be living through the end days of human history. About Scott:
Scott lives with his husband Mark in a yellow bungalow in Sacramento. He was indoctrinated into fantasy and sci fi by his mother at the tender age of nine. He devoured her library, but as he grew up, he wondered where all the people like him were. He decided that if there weren’t queer characters in his favorite genres, he would remake them to his own ends. A Rainbow Award winning and runs Queer Sci Fi, QueeRomance Ink, Liminal Fiction, and Other Worlds Ink with Mark, sites that celebrate fiction reflecting queer reality, and is a full member member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). Author Website Author Facebook (Personal) Author Facebook (Author Page) Author Twitter Hello, everyone! Another Friday has arrived. This week I'm reading to you from the new historical fantasy from Lou Sylvre and Anne Barwell, The Harp and the Sea. Magic, curses, men in kilts - you know you want it. ;)  The Harp and the Sea
by Lou Sylvre & Anne Barwell Ninestar Press Release date July 27! In 1605, Robbie Elliot—a Reiver and musician from the Scottish borders—nearly went to the gallows. The Witch of the Hermitage saved him with a ruse, but weeks later, she cursed him to an ethereal existence in the sea. He has seven chances to come alive, come ashore, and find true love. For over a century, Robbie’s been lost to that magic; six times love has failed. When he washes ashore on the Isle of Skye in 1745, he’s arrived at his last chance at love, his last chance at life. Highland warrior Ian MacDonald came to Skye for loyalty and rebellion. He’s lost once at love, and stands as an outsider in his own clan. When Ian’s uncle and laird sends him to lonely Skye to hide and protect treasure meant for Bonnie Prince Charlie’s coffers, he resigns himself to a solitary life—his only companion the eternal sea. Lonely doldrums transform into romance and mystery when the tide brings beautiful Robbie Elliot and his broken harp ashore. A curse dogs them, enemies hunt them, and war looms over their lives. Robbie and Ian will fight with love, will, and the sword. But without the help of magic and ancient gods, will it be enough to win them a future together?
Happy Friday, Everyone! This week, I have an exciting excerpt from J. Scott Coatsworth's newly released SF novel, The Stark Divide. All the space stuff!!! Come have a listen :)
And don't forget the giveaway at the bottom of the post! 
The Stark Divide
Liminal Sky: The Ariadne Cycle 1 by J. Scott Coatsworth Amazon Kindle/KU Some stories are epic. The Earth is in a state of collapse, with wars breaking out over resources and an environment pushed to the edge by human greed. Three living generation ships have been built with a combination of genetic mastery, artificial intelligence, technology, and raw materials harvested from the asteroid belt. This is the story of one of them—43 Ariadne, or Forever, as her inhabitants call her—a living world that carries the remaining hopes of humanity, and the three generations of scientists, engineers, and explorers working to colonize her. From her humble beginnings as a seedling saved from disaster to the start of her journey across the void of space toward a new home for the human race, The Stark Divide tells the tales of the world, the people who made her, and the few who will become something altogether beyond human. Humankind has just taken its first step toward the stars.
About Scott:
Scott lives with his husband Mark in a yellow bungalow in Sacramento. He was indoctrinated into fantasy and sci fi by his mother at the tender age of nine. He devoured her library, but as he grew up, he wondered where all the people like him were. He decided that if there weren’t queer characters in his favorite genres, he would remake them to his own ends. A Rainbow Award winning and runs Queer Sci Fi, QueeRomance Ink, Liminal Fiction, and Other Worlds Ink with Mark, sites that celebrate fiction reflecting queer reality, and is a full member member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). Author Website: https://www.jscottcoatsworth.com/ Author Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/jscottcoatsworth Author Facebook (Author Page): https://www.facebook.com/jscottcoatsworthauthor/ Author Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/jscoatsworth/ Author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jscottcoatsworth/ Author Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8392709.J_Scott_Coatsworth?from_search=true Author QueeRomance Ink: Liminal Fiction: https://www.limfic.com/mbm-book-author/j-scott-coatsworth/ Author Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/J.-Scott-Coatsworth/e/B011AFO4OQ
Happy Friday, Everyone! This week, I'm reading to you from Sara Codair's new Evanstar Chronicles story, Power Inversion. Nasty demons coming out of the woodwork! Come have a listen:
Power Inversion
Evanstar Chronicles 2 by Sara Codair Ninestar Press Amazon B&N Do you have to be a monster to fight one? Erin Evanstar is a demon hunter, a protector of humanity from nightmarish predators that feed on people's fears and flesh. They are settling into their dual life of being a teen and hunting demons. When a tentacled horror abducts Erin's partner, José, Erin and their family go on the hunt to get him back. But Erin gets an ultimatum: help the Fallen Angels bring on the apocalypse or watch José die. Erin will do anything to save José, but fighting monsters comes with a grim price--becoming one themselves.
About Sara
Sara Codair is an author of short stories and novels, which are packed with action, adventure, magic, and the bizarre. They partially owe their success to their faithful feline writing partner, Goose the Meowditor-In-Chief, who likes to “edit” their work by deleting entire pages. If Sara isn’t writing, they’re probably teaching, swimming in the lake, reading fantasy, or walking their dog. Author Website: https://saracodair.com/ Author Facebook (Author Page): https://www.facebook.com/SaraCodair1 Author Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShatteredSmooth Author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shatteredsmooth/ Author Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15858102.Sara_Codair Author Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sara-Codair/e/B072L4C869/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 Happy Friday, everyone! This week I'm reading a Brimstone Journal ficlet for you - Apprentice. This is the story where Julian first meets Kendra Hayes, which will become important later. :D  As promised in the audio, these are the Brimstone Journal stories that are important to A Fine Mess, coming up July 28:
From The Brimstone Journals: Collection 1
From The Brimstone Journals: Collection 2
From The Brimstone Journals: Collection 3
Hello everyone! Time for me to read to you! This week I have an excerpt from William C. Tracy's Facets of the Nether: The Dissolution Cycle 2, science fantasy with a music-based magic system. :D Come have a listen! (And don't forget the Rafflecopter at the end of the post!)
Facets of the Nether
The Dissolution Cycle Book 2 William C. Tracy Amazon The Dissolution approaches. Sam has saved the Assembly of Species, but at a terrible cost. Locked in his apartment, his memories gone and his best friend abducted, he is once again crippled with anxiety. Meanwhile, Enos struggles to free her brother from imprisonment, alone for the first time in her life. Her true species has been revealed, and there are hints the deadliest of her kind survived an ancient war. But the Nether contains more secrets. A musical chime disrupts daily life, signaling changes to its very fabric. To solve this mystery, Sam must face his anxiety and confront truths about his memories and unique abilities. Only then can he save his friends from the machinations of the Life Coalition, by understanding the reality behind the Facets of the Nether.
About William:
William C. Tracy is a North Carolina native and a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy. He self-published his Dissolutionverse space opera books and has one epic fantasy published with a small press. He also has a master’s in mechanical engineering, and has designed and operated heavy construction machinery. He’s trained in Wado-Ryu karate since 2003, and runs his own dojo in Raleigh. He is an avid video and board gamer, a reader, and a writer. In his spare time, he cosplays with his wife such combinations as Steampunk Agent Carter and Jarvis, Jafar and Maleficent, and Doctor Strange and the Ancient One. They also enjoy putting their pets in handmade costumes and making them cosplay for the annual Christmas card. Get a novelette by signing up for William’s mailing list at http://williamctracy.com, or follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/wctracy for writing updates, cat pictures, and martial arts. Author Website: http://williamctracy.com/ Author Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/bill.tracy.311 Author Facebook (Author Page): https://www.facebook.com/williamctracyswsf/ Author Twitter: https://twitter.com/wctracy Author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracywc/ Author Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/60627.William_C_Tracy Author Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/William-C-Tracy/e/B01D1Z2MD8 Happy Friday, everyone! This week, I get to read something from this Angel Martinez person... Oh wait. That's me. :D A little excerpt from Sub Zero, m/m science fiction romance coming out in just a couple week here on June !  Sub Zero
An ESTO Universe Story by Angel Martinez Release date, June 16, 2020 Pre-order on: Amazon Kobo Apple Returning to the frozen planet Aren died on was bound to have complications... Major Aren Dalsgaard's newest assignment is to investigate a series of murders on the frigid planet, Drass, where relations between the Treaty settlers and the indigenous inhabitants have taken a nasty turn. A linguist and trained xenologist, Major Dalsgaard should be the ideal Special Investigations Officer for this case, but Drass is where he died, over a hundred and twenty years ago. Sent by his family to the chigyel city, Nyachung finds himself confronted with a murder charge, racial prejudice, and a man who claims to be a hero from his grandmother’s generation. The man could be crazy or he could be lying to manipulate Nyachung, but the sincerity in those spring-green eyes disturbs him more than anything else he's encountered in the foreigners’ city. Evidence that makes no sense, mysterious boxes, and a suspicion that they can't trust anyone in the city drives the major and Nyachung together and out into the wilderness. No one's telling Major Dalsgaard everything, but every step leads him closer to a feeling of imminent catastrophe if he can't wrap this case up in time. Happy Friday, everyone! This week, I'm reading to you from a m/m contemporary from Elizabeth Lister, White Balance (the new followup to her story Exposure.) What better way to spend the day than at a museum? :D Come have a listen:  White Balance
by Elizabeth Lister (sequel to Exposure) Amazon Smashwords MLR Press When Jeremy Trask walked into Martin Lewis’ photography studio neither man was prepared for the instant attraction that swept them up and refused to be denied. Three years later Jeremy has fulfilled his dream of becoming a working male model while Martin has embarked on a more fulfilling photography career in nature journalism. Now a world-famous photographer has requested Jeremy pose for him in London. Martin accompanies Jeremy because he can’t bear to be apart from the man he loves. When things in London don’t turn out as expected, can Martin and Jeremy navigate the hurt feelings and jealousy that suddenly threaten their relationship? Happy Friday, everyone! This week I'm excited to bring you an excerpt from Meghan Maslow's new Starfig Investigations story - His Fairy Share! Fantasy with a big dose of humor, this is the third in the series that I know a lot of you have been waiting for. Come have a listen. :)  His Fairy Share Starfig Investigations 3 by Meghan Maslow Universal Buy LInk “Why does this always happen to us?” –Quinn Broomsparkle, wizard extraordinaire Six months have passed since wizard Quinn Broomsparkle left behind his indentured servant shackles. He’s in love with his half-dragon/half-fairy familiar, Twig Starfig. He’s got a home. Friends. A job. And a father-in-law he could do without. A pretty close to perfect life. But as Quinn has learned the hard way, things rarely stay peaceful for long. Especially when a Starfig’s involved. Summoned to his home realm and a past he’d thought left behind, Quinn and Twig find themselves in the middle of evil machinations . . . with no clear enemy. When Quinn’s younger brother goes missing, it’s Starfig Investigations on the case. Being the first wizard in a thousand years isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. On top of a missing sibling, a broken-hearted red fury, an archivist with a secret, and a ghost pirate-parrot who’s determined to return to his captain, Quinn and Twig’s relationship is sorely tested when questions—and unhappy answers—about their mating dilemma are pushed to the fore. All Quinn wants is his fairy share of happiness. Is that so much to ask? About Meghan
Mischief, Magic, and Murder . . . That's a Maslow! If you're looking for comedy, fantasy, or dead bodies in your romances (sometimes all three at once!), I'm your gal. I'm also a. . . gasp!. . . extroverted writer. It seems counterintuitive that as someone who is energized by people, I spend most of my time alone. Yet, that's the case. And I don't mind. Mostly. If I get writer's block or start to go a little stir crazy, I head out to a coffee shop, a restaurant, a friend's place--anywhere to fill up my need for human contact. It also helps that I spend a lot of time with the voices in my head. Some of them are really quite opinionated. I love writing gay romance because I'm a sap for a happy ending, and I believe everyone—regardless of orientation—should be able to find books that have them. And if that romance comes with a dash of mischief, magic, or murder, all the better. I believe that life is for living, kindness is contagious, and a good book makes the world a better place. Connect with me! 🧚♂️🧚♂️🧚♂️My latest news! 🧚♂️🧚♂️🧚♂️ NEWSLETTER 🧚♂️🧚♂️🧚♂️My Author Profile! 🧚♂️🧚♂️🧚♂️ AMAZON 🧚♂️🧚♂️🧚♂️Let’s be friends! 🧚♂️🧚♂️🧚♂️ 🧚♂️🧚♂️🧚♂️One more place to stalk me! 🧚♂️🧚♂️🧚♂️ WEBSITE |
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Angel writes (mostly) Science Fiction and Fantasy centered around queer heroes. Currently living part time in the hectic sprawl of northern Delaware and full time inside her head, she has one husband, one son, two cats, a love of all things beautiful and a terrible addiction to the consumption of both knowledge and chocolate. |
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