reading: speculative fiction

Social Then, Social Now: A guest post by Kevin Klehr

When I read about media educator Kevin Klehr’s new novel Social Media Central I knew I had to have him on my blog. The book takes place in a near future that may or may not be more dystopian than the present day, thanks in part to the ubiquitous presence of social media. …Read more

New book by J Scott Coatsworth: Lander, part 2 of the fantasy romance series The Oberon Cycle

My friend J. Scott Coatsworth has a new MM Sci Fi book out! It’s called Lander, and it’s part two of an MM fantasy romance series that takes place in a world where people with wings are subjugated by those without. Read on for a summary, excerpt, and a chance to win free books or an Amazon gift card! …Read more

Book Review: Serpent’s Kiss by Layla Dorine

serpents kiss book cover

Serpent’s Kiss by Layla Dorine is a wild ride full of mystery, intrigue, and suspense in a society that’s been driven underground. Readers who enjoy fantasy filled with political machinations, assassination plots, and outsider heroes will be drawn in by this novel. Of course, there’s romance too and a bit of steam — though the leads are surprisingly chaste for how much they want to tear each other’s clothes off. …Read more

Author Interview: Shira Glassman talks about Treasure Hunt

When the Empress sends her Imperial guards Vasily and Aleksei into the dragon’s cave to steal treasure, they doubt the existence of the dragon and take advantage of the time alone in the dark to drink vodka and fool around. Little do they know, the dragon is watching Vasily’s expert domination, and he likes what he sees! …Read more