Novels

Illustration of a man and woman facing each other, with magic rising up between them. Image by Carol Van Natta and MidJourney.

Paranormal Powers I Covet

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…

Illustration of a flying car above a futuristic megacity. Illustration by Carol Van Natta and Dall-E.

Space Opera Tech on My Wish List

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!…

Illustration of a futuristic sci-fi couple in love, with a high-tech background. Illustration by Carol Van Natta.

Technology Shapes Love

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…

Text that says nothing compares to the magic of books

Space Opera Romance Paperbacks

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

The Shady Pet Trade Industry

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…

paperback book options

Paperback Book Options

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…

Escape from Nova Nine

Mysterious Pirate Clan

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!

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 My Pets in Space - illustration of a griffin that appears in my story

Meet My Pets in Space

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,…

Galactic Search and Rescue Cover

Galactic Search and Rescue Cover

Cover Reveal – Galactic Search and Rescue This is the excellent cover for Galactic Search and Rescue, which is slated for release on Thurs., 20 May 2021. The talented Amanda Kelsey designed it, and I love the eye-catching colors that hint at disaster. The story originally appeared in 2020’s science fiction romance anthology, Pets in…

A Look Ahead to 2021

A Look Ahead to 2021

A Look Ahead to 2021 In retrospect, my plans for 2020 seem so quaintly innocent. Write a few stories, travel to writer and book conventions to teach and learn things, plus meet new friends and readers, and get my author business back on track after the previous summer of calamitous life events. Little did I…

Spotlight on Overload Flux, a space opera, adventure romance

Spotlight on Overload Flux

Spotlight on Overload Flux It’s coming on the start of a new season and the sixth year since I published my first solo book, Overload Flux. Back then, I believed the Central Galactic Concordance series might be six books long. Oh, trust me—my muse laughed itself silly over that one. My current estimate says it’s…