This post answers to a question from people who are interested in reading my books: Which book should you start with? First, I appreciate the interest in my stories. Yes, I write them because my muse insists. But it sure is nice when perfect strangers buy them, read them, and enjoy them enough to write…
While dreaming up the plot of Stellar Drift, my visit to Daintree in Australia inspired my choice for the setting. When I later expanded the story for solo release, my visit to Ecuador inspired more details, including the rainforest and cloud forest regions. I combined them to create the story’s environment of a rainforest on…
A Pilot and a Ranger Walk Into Danger… Every great romance starts with discovery. But what if one person must keep secrets, and the other is determined to expose them? In my new space opera romance novella, Stellar Drift, two very different people find themselves tangled in a web of conspiracy and survival in the…
When I’m working on a story, I like to find music that helps set an emotional vibe or expresses what’s going on with the characters. I made a playlist for Stellar Drift, my space opera romance story set in the Central Galactic Concordance universe, and now I’m sharing it with you. Note: These are all…
I’m back with another wish list of imaginary things from my books that I want in the real world. This all started because I wrote about my space opera tech wish list. That post inspired this one, in which I describe paranormal powers I covet. These come from my Ice Age Shifters® (IAS) paranormal romance…
Ever had that moment when you come up with a wonderful idea for technology, then think, “Wait, why don’t we have this yet?” An interviewer recently asked me which single technology from my futuristic Central Galactic Concordance (CGC) universe I’d want in real life. They made me choose just one, but I have so many!…
I love technology because it makes our lives better (except when it’s misbehaving). Technology is great for keeping us connected, but it also creates new challenges and opportunities. Let’s look at how future technology shapes love in my Central Galactic Concordance space opera romance series. Technology to Connect We’re all connected, right? A quick text…
New Space Opera Romance Paperbacks For you paperback fans, I’ve been updating my space opera romance series with new paperback versions. There’s great comfort in holding a book in your hands, and knowing where you are in the story. Plus, I love seeing my snazzy cover designs in print. So, here are the space opera…
The Shady Pet Trade Industry in My Space Opera Series The Galactic Pets Collection in my space opera series features three tales of adventure, romance, and pets. In the background of all three stories is the shady pet trade industry. The Pet Trade Operates in the Shady Parts of the Galaxy In the far future…
The Story Behind Jumper’s Hope Jumper’s Hope is book 4 in my Central Galactic Concordance space opera romance series. However, in the big damn story arc, this idea came first. Here’s the story behind Jumper’s Hope.
Paperback Book Options My space opera romance novellas are in need of new paperback versions. While ebooks are delightfully convenient and easy to carry, some readers still love the kinesthetic feel of paperback books in their hands. If this is you, please look at the paperback book options below and take the tiny survey. These…
Mysterious Pirate Clan Writing novellas for the Pets in Space® anthologies and others gives me the chance to explore subjects that are usually in the background of my space opera series. Previous stories tackled the ethics-challenged designer pet business (Pet Trade), the futuristic prison industry (Cats of War), and the first responders (Galactic Search and…
PETS IN SPACE 6 Is Here! It’s launch day for Pets in Space 6! 🚀 💖 Let top science fiction romance authors take you on fantastic journeys in 11 great stories with science fiction romance, adventure, and pets! And this year, I’m the editor, so I’m especially proud of this anthology — I want things…
Meet the Heroes of Escape from Nova Nine Escape from Nova Nine (which debuts Pets in Space 6) is set in my Central Galactic Concordance space opera universe. It’s a companion to the three other novellas* I’ve written for previous Pets in Space anthologies. And like them, this story is a shorter side-trip that parallels…
Meet My Pets in Space This is Space Pets Week! I know for a fact that humans will make pets out of almost anything. Therefore, I know that when we become a spacefaring people, we’ll be taking them with us. My upcoming story in Pets in Space 6, the limited edition science fiction romance anthology,…
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