We’ve all heard the term “Perfect Storm”, right? Well, it feels like I am in the middle of one right now. This Friday, I am leaving for Balticon in Hunt Valley, Maryland. I still have to pack my bags, ensure I’ve got business cards and books AND get my itinerary completely locked down. All that and, right now, there are renovations happening at the house that I didn’t think were coming for a couple more weeks. Oh yeah, AND my mother is moving and I’ve got to get my podcast obligations taken care of and some writing done. Like I said, Perfect Storm (at least for me). So, I’m busier than I would like, trying to deal with everything. C’est […]
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Starla Huchton Has a Brand New Series – Maven Cover Reveal
Maven (The Endure Series, book 1), by S.A. Huchton Genre: Science Fiction Romance (New Adult) Release Date: June 3rd, 2013 Book Description: How far would you go for love? Since losing her parents at 14, young prodigy Dr. Lydia Ashley has focused on one thing: an appointment on the Deep Water Research Command Endure. Now 21, she’s about to realize that dream, but nothing is how she imagined it would be. Her transitional sponsor forgets her, her new lab is in complete chaos, and, as if that weren’t enough, she’s about to discover something so horrific it could potentially destroy all life on the planet. Daniel Brewer, a noted playboy and genius in his own right, may be exactly what she needs… Or he may make everything worse. […]
Read moreSomething Wicked this Way Comes – Oh No, It’s Already Here!
Hello everyone. Mik Murdoch here again (and to all of you villains, Mike Plested and his family are safely hidden and under the protection of powerful friends of mine). If you recall the last time I posted here, I had some concerns about an up-and-coming book titled A Method to the Madness: A Guide to the Super Evil. The book was scheduled for release June 1, 2013 and is a compendium of evil knowledge for new bad guys. My friends and I in the hero community started preparing for this book as soon as we learned of its existance. We thought we had some time to get ready for a surge of terror. I can only guess that the villains […]
Read moreMik Murdoch, Boy Superhero Has Been Shortlisted for a Prix Aurora
There are things that we always hope for but don’t really expect to happen in our careers. One of mine was to be nominated (and hopefully win) the Prix Aurora. In case you don’t know what a Prix Aurora is, it is a national speculative fiction award in Canada. This is the 30th year for the Auroras and, this year, they have included a new category specifically for YA fiction. Mik Murdoch has been shortlisted in the YA fiction category for this award. I’m not sure if words can truly express how I feel about this honour. This is one of those things that is a BIG DEAL that I never really expected to experience. I use the word “thrilled” […]
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