# sci-fi book (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sci-fi book. Page: Feed: --- ## [Exclusive Interview: “Time To Play” Author Erin Ampersand](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-time-to-play-author-erin-ampersand/) _2026-08-21 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ With the new paperback and eBook editions of Time To Play, author Erin Ampersand is kicking off a reissue series of her iconic Apocalypse Parenting series, which Tor Books will continue through next summer with new versions of Making Friends \[November 10, 2026\], Hide And Seek \[February 16, 2027\], Breaking Rules \[May 18, 2027\], \[…\] The post Exclusive Interview: “Time To Play” Author Erin Ampersand… ## [Exclusive Interview: “The Queen Of Florida” Author Jeff Bercuson](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-the-queen-of-florida-author-jeff-bercuson/) _2026-08-20 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ We all want to live out our golden years in comfort. Some of us just have a funny way of getting comfortable. Which brings me to Jeff Bercuson’s new noir detective novel, The Queen Of Florida (paperback, Kindle), in which someone does what they must to enjoy their retirement, even if it makes other \[…\] The post Exclusive Interview: “The Queen Of Florida” Author Jeff Bercuson appeared first on… ## [Exclusive Interview: “The Astronaut Among The Flowers” Author P.A. Cornell](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-the-astronaut-among-the-flowers-author-p-a-cornell/) _2026-08-20 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ After ten years of writing genre fiction, author P.A. Cornell has finally assembled her first short story collection: The Astronaut Among The Flowers And Other Stories (hardcover, paperback, Kindle). In the following email interview, Cornell discusses what inspired and influenced this book and the science fiction, fantasy, and horror-ish stories in it. To start, \[…\] The post Exclusive Interview:… ## [Exclusive Interview: “Testament Of Leaves” Author Carolyn Ives Gilman](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-testament-of-leaves-author-carolyn-ives-gilman/) _2026-08-19 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ When it comes to interviewing authors, I usually look at what kind of book they’ve written, and what it’s about. But when it came to possibly interviewing author Carolyn Ives Gilman about her science fiction murder mystery novel Testament Of Leaves (paperback, Kindle), what piqued my interest was when I got to the part \[…\] The post Exclusive Interview: “Testament Of Leaves” Author Carolyn Ives… ## [HUGE NEW UPDATE!!](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/big-new-update) _2026-08-18 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ I’m taking the next big leap... ## [Exclusive Interview: “Them” Author W.H. Chimzar](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-them-author-w-h-chimzar/) _2026-08-18 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ In a lot of stories about people trying to survive an apocalypse, or the aftermath of one, those people are not alone. Cormac McCarthy’s The Road and both The Last Of Us games and TV show have an adult shepherding a kid around. But in W.H. Chimzar’s post-apocalyptic survival horror novel Them (hardcover, Kindle, \[…\] The post Exclusive Interview: “Them” Author W.H. Chimzar appeared first on… ## [Exclusive Interview: “The Jewel And The Comet” Author Tim Pratt](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-the-jewel-and-the-comet-author-tim-pratt/) _2026-08-18 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ Two years ago, when I interviewed author Tim Pratt about their science fiction space opera novel The Knife And The Serpent, they described it as being like, “You got space opera all over my multiverse!” So what does Pratt have to say about the sequel of sorts, The Jewel And The Comet (paperback, Kindle, \[…\] The post Exclusive Interview: “The Jewel And The Comet” Author Tim Pratt appeared first on… ## [Exclusive Interview: “The Book Of Bots” Author James Patrick Kelly](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-the-book-of-bots-author-james-patrick-kelly/) _2026-08-17 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ For his latest collection of short stories, The Book Of Bots (paperback, Kindle), author James Patrick Kelly decided to, well, collect his stories about robots. Why, you may ask. For that, as well as what kinds of stories and what kinds of artificial life, you’ll just have to read the following email interview. Photo \[…\] The post Exclusive Interview: “The Book Of Bots” Author James Patrick Kelly… ## [“Beast Of Reincarnation” Review](https://paulsemel.com/beast-of-reincarnation-review/) _2026-08-17 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ In 2021, when I played the Director’s Cut version of the third-person, hack & slash action / adventure game Ghost Of Tsushima, I kept thinking how cool it would be if someone made a science fiction version of that game. And then I realized oh yeah, someone did: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. But \[…\] The post “Beast Of Reincarnation” Review appeared first on paulsemel.com . ## [Exclusive Interview: “The Mindless” Author Mark Bozon](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-the-mindless-author-mark-bozon/) _2026-08-14 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ As we ve seen in our own world, some people want to live behind walls, not just for safety and security, but to separate themselves from the riff raff. But what happens when people inside the walls want to escape the relative riff raff within the walls. Such is the premise underlying author Mark Bozon s \[ \] The post Exclusive Interview: The Mindless Author Mark Bozon appeared first on… ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/w22dhnsoqN0R) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [9 Bestsellers Messaged Me!?!](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/9-bestsellers-messaged-me) _2026-08-14 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Having the author of Dungeon Crawler Carl reach out is CRAZY... ## [Exclusive Interview: “Saint Delilah” Author Isabelle Spotts](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-saint-delilah-author-isabelle-spotts/) _2026-08-14 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ Some people write simple ghost stories. Author Isabelle Spotts is not one of them. Which is why, in the following email interview about her ghostly new novel Saint Delilah (hardcover, Kindle, audiobook), she says it s not just a horror novel. Photo Credit © Sharon Vanorny To start, what is Saint Delilah about, and \[ \] The post Exclusive Interview: Saint Delilah Author Isabelle Spotts appeared… ## [Exclusive Interview: “The Sands Of Mars” Author Robert E. Hampson](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-the-sands-of-mars-author-robert-e-hampson/) _2026-08-14 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ Like people both real and fictional, the main character in Robert E. Hampson s hard science fiction adventure thriller novel The Sands Of Mars (paperback, Kindle) is getting exactly what he wants just not when he wants it. To find out what I m talking about, as well as what inspired and influenced this sci-fi story — \[ \] The post Exclusive Interview: The Sands Of Mars Author Robert E. Hampson… ## [Politics is ruining fiction](https://epicindie.substack.com/p/politics-is-ruining-fiction) _2026-08-13 · M.S. Olney · EPIC Indie_ Written By Tyler Tarter ## [My KICKSTARTER IS LIVE!!](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/my-kickstarter-is-live) _2026-08-11 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Let's do this!! ## [Tv review: The Pendragon Cycle](https://epicindie.substack.com/p/tv-review-the-pendragon-cycle) _2026-08-11 · M.S. Olney · EPIC Indie_ Written By Matthew Olney ## [Exclusive Interview: “Midwestern Chrome” Author Michael Bettendorf](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-midwestern-chrome-author-michael-bettendorf/) _2026-08-10 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ A short story collection is, obviously, a book containing multiple stories that are short. But if the stories collectively tell a larger story, we call it a mosaic novel. And then you have something like Michael Bettendorf s Midwestern Chrome (paperback, Kindle), a collection of tech-noir / cyberpunk stories that fall somewhere in between. In \[ \] The post Exclusive Interview: Midwestern Chrome… ## [Review: A TRADE OF BLOOD by Robert Jackson Bennett](https://realmsofmymind.wordpress.com/2026/08/10/review-a-trade-of-blood-by-robert-jackson-bennett/) _2026-08-10 · Realms of My Mind · Realms of My Mind_ Publisher: Del ReyPage Count: Release Date: August 4th, 2026Series: SHADOW OF THE LEVIATHAN, BOOK 3Rating: 4/5 Stars – Really Liked It! Warning: Possible light spoilers ahead for earlier books in the series. You can read reviews for those books here: THE TAINTED CUP, A DROP OF CORRUPTION A TRADE OF BLOOD is another superb fantasy... Continue Reading → ## [I Almost Died on my 21st Birthday](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/i-almost-died-on-my-21st-birthday) _2026-08-07 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Part One... ## [KICKSTARTER LAUNCHES SOON!!](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/kickstarter-launches-soon) _2026-08-06 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ THIS is going to be fun... ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YnxoqmGwXV1I) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Book Review: History’ Prime: Renaissance Paradox: 1 by K A Wood](https://epicindie.substack.com/p/book-review-history-prime-renaissance) _2026-08-06 · M.S. Olney · EPIC Indie_ Written By Nick Child ## [Exclusive Interview: “One-Fifth Dragon” Author Shami Stovall](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-one-fifth-dragon-author-shami-stovall/) _2026-08-04 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ Confucius famously said, Before embarking on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. But for Wraith, the main character in Shami Stovall s epic progression fantasy novel One-Fifth Dragon (hardcover, Kindle, audiobook), two graves is just not going to cut it. To find out why, as well as what inspired and influenced this tale of \[ \] The post Exclusive Interview: One-Fifth Dragon Author Shami Stovall… ## [Movie Review: Spiderman Brand New Day](https://epicindie.substack.com/p/movie-review-spiderman-brand-new) _2026-08-04 · M.S. Olney · EPIC Indie_ Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivers exactly what a good Spider-Man film should: spectacular action, genuine emotion and a deeply human story beneath the superhero spectacle. ## [WHAT!! Is This NORMAL??](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/what-is-this-normal) _2026-07-31 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Starting to feel like Inkheart over here. ## [Exclusive Interview: “The Wetworks Miracle” Author Caleb Sierra](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-the-wetworks-miracle-author-caleb-sierra/) _2026-07-30 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ For his first novella, a weird eco-horror science fantasy story called The Wetworks Miracle (paperback, Kindle), author Caleb Sierra is taking some big swings, setting it on a planet where there s a single living organism — a plant — and humans are an invasive species. To find out what inspired and influenced this sci-fi \[ \] The post Exclusive Interview: The Wetworks Miracle Author Caleb Sierra… ## [Can You Get Away with Jumping the Shark?](https://epicindie.substack.com/p/can-you-get-away-with-jumping-the) _2026-07-30 · M.S. Olney · EPIC Indie_ Written By Tyler Tarter ## [Exclusive Interview: “Shades Of Forever” Author Chris Kluwe](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-shades-of-forever-author-chris-kluwe/) _2026-07-29 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ While he s known as the former punter for the Minnesota Vikings, a social activist, a big gamer, and (if all goes well in November) a member of California s State Assembly, Chris Kluwe is also an author with three novels to his name, the most recent of which, Shades Of Forever (paperback, Kindle, audiobook) is \[ \] The post Exclusive Interview: Shades Of Forever Author Chris Kluwe appeared first on… ## [Review: A FORSAKEN PROPHECY by Stacey McEwan](https://realmsofmymind.wordpress.com/2026/07/29/review-a-forsaken-prophecy-by-stacey-mcewan/) _2026-07-29 · Realms of My Mind · Realms of My Mind_ Publisher: Saga PressPage Count: 480Release Date: July 14th, 2026Series: THE ARTISAN TRILOGY, Book 2Rating: 4/5 Stars – Really Liked It! Warning: Possible light spoilers ahead for earlier books in the series. You can read reviews for those books here: A FORBIDDEN ALCHEMY A FORSAKEN PROPHECY is an excellent sequel full of all the angst and... Continue Reading → ## [Exclusive Interview: “The Red Woman On Mars” Author Claire Barner](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-the-red-woman-on-mars-author-claire-barner/) _2026-07-28 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ Claire Barner isn t the first author to put a science fiction spin on Jane Austen s classic 1813 novel Pride And Prejudice. But as she reveals in the following email interview about her historical sci-fi romance novel The Red Woman On Mars (paperback, Kindle, audiobook), he s not only written a sci-fi version of Prejudice, but \[ \] The post Exclusive Interview: The Red Woman On Mars Author Claire… ## [Book Review: Murdergirl in the Valley of the Bones by Jonathan-David Jackson](https://epicindie.substack.com/p/book-review-murdergirl-in-the-valley) _2026-07-28 · M.S. Olney · EPIC Indie_ Written By Nick Child ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iyYDSZPr6OKr) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [“Halo: Campaign Evolved” Review](https://paulsemel.com/halo-campaign-evolved-review/) _2026-07-27 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ At a time when it seems like everything is a remake, a remaster, or a rehash, getting a third version of Halo: Combat Evolved may not seem like that big of a deal. But while it isn t nearly as much of an evolution as, say, the recent remake of Resident Evil 2, and is \[ \] The post Halo: Campaign Evolved Review appeared first on paulsemel.com . ## [Book Review: Red State Mars by Travis J.I. Corcoran](https://epicindie.substack.com/p/book-review-red-state-mars-by-travis) _2026-07-23 · M.S. Olney · EPIC Indie_ Are you ready for a sweeping story about the fight for Mars’ freedom? ## [Exclusive Interview: “Lovecraft’s Brood” Editor Ellen Datlow](https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-lovecrafts-brood-editor-ellen-datlow/) _2026-07-22 · Paul Semel · paulsemel.com_ Twelve years ago, the iconic editor Ellen Datlow teamed up with the good people at Tachyon Publications to release the short story anthology Lovecraft s Monsters. Now they re collaborating again for Lovecraft s Brood: Tales Of Cosmic Horror (paperback, Kindle). In the following email interview, Datlow discusses what went into making this short story anthology, as \[ \] The post Exclusive Interview:… ## [EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!/BOOK COVER REVEAL](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/exciting-announcementbook-cover-reveal) _2026-07-22 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ I'm stressed and pumped all at once ## [150 indie fantasy and sci-fi books. One massive sale. What are you waiting for?](https://epicindie.substack.com/p/150-indie-fantasy-and-sci-fi-books) _2026-07-20 · M.S. Olney · EPIC Indie_ Every so often, a sale comes along that reminds you why indie publishing is such an exciting place to be. ## [Why BookTok Wouldn't Like My Book](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/why-booktok-wouldnt-like-my-book) _2026-07-16 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ They Might Just HATE It. ## [The Lost Company by Michael Maguire](https://epicindie.substack.com/p/the-lost-company-by-michael-maguire) _2026-07-16 · M.S. Olney · EPIC Indie_ Written By Tyler Tarter ## [Book Review: Forgotten Allegiance by Tyler Tarter](https://epicindie.substack.com/p/book-review-forgotten-allegiance) _2026-07-14 · M.S. Olney · EPIC Indie_ Written By Nick Child ## [Is he Morally Grey or just a Villain?](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/is-he-morally-grey-or-just-a-villain) _2026-07-09 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ The dark side of Kyber Karlin and the psychology of a confused protagonist. ## [Review: THE INFINITE STATE by Richard S. Swan](https://realmsofmymind.wordpress.com/2026/07/08/review-the-infinite-state-by-richard-s-swan/) _2026-07-08 · Realms of My Mind · Realms of My Mind_ Publisher: Tor BooksPage Count: 416Release Date: August 4th, 2026Series: THE DECURIAN SAGA, Book 1Rating: 3.5/5 Stars – Liked it! THE INFINITE STATE is a dystopian sci-fi that’s ironically undercut by succeeding a little too well at crafting a seemingly inescapable authoritarian police state. I admit, I had to sit with THE INFINITE STATE for a... Continue Reading → ## [Review: SUNSPLITTER by S.A. MacLean](https://realmsofmymind.wordpress.com/2026/07/07/review-sunsplitter-by-s-a-maclean/) _2026-07-07 · Realms of My Mind · Realms of My Mind_ Publisher: Orbit BooksPage Count: 608Release Date: August 4th, 2026Series: BEASTS OF THE VOID, Book 2Rating: 4/5 Stars – Really Liked It Warning: Possible light spoilers ahead for earlier books in the series. You can read reviews for those books here: VOIDWALKER SUNSPLITTER is the spicy action-packed follow-up to VOIDWALKER, and it manages to deftly balance... Continue Reading → ## [Review: THE EYE OF LEVIATHAN by M.A. Carrick](https://realmsofmymind.wordpress.com/2026/07/06/review-the-eye-of-leviathan-by-m-a-carrick/) _2026-07-06 · Realms of My Mind · Realms of My Mind_ Publisher: Orbit BooksPage Count: 512Release Date: July 14th, 2026Series: THE SEA BEYOND, BOOK 1Rating: 4/5 Stars – Really Liked It THE EYE OF LEVIATHAN is a juxtaposition of whimsy and harsh reality that makes for a brutal examination of religious conversion and colonialism. Many readers will come to this having devoured the author duo’s previous... Continue Reading → ## [Colleges Don't Approach Creative Writing Properly](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/colleges-dont-approach-creative-writing) _2026-07-01 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ I went to college because I wanted guidance on my path towards publishing. I left realizing I would have to teach myself. ## [It's Not AI Hurting The World. It's Evil People](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/its-not-ai-hurting-the-world-its) _2026-06-24 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Is AI really the problem? An Author's insight into how mankind is the ultimate perpetrator and how I chose to make this the theme of my entire Sci-fi Thriller Series. (99 cent sale today!) ## [The Rise of Sci-fi/My Sci-fi Thriller/Indie Sci-fi Book Recs](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-sci-fimy-sci-fi-thrillerindie) _2026-06-19 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Sci-fi is having a comeback. Comparing my Sci-fi Series to what's trending and offering Indie Sci-fi Book Recs for those looking for a new read. ## [How BookTok Has Ruined Romance](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/how-booktok-has-ruined-romance) _2026-06-16 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ An author's insight into the effects Booktok has had on readers in relation to their perception of Romance and how I chose to portray romantic relationships within my series. ## [Calling all Artists! + Free Chapters of my Sci-fi Thriller:)](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/calling-all-artists-free-chapters) _2026-06-10 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Want to win some prizes? ## [The Robot Models in my Sci-fi Series Explained + Art Reveal](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/the-robot-models-in-my-sci-fi-series) _2026-06-03 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ My book starts out gently. I can promise it's a false alarm. ## [Barnes&Noble Put my Book Next to Hunger Games! (Also, I've Got New Art ;)](https://ceberry17.substack.com/p/barnes-and-noble-put-my-book-next) _2026-05-26 · C.T. Berry/Author · Catherine’s Substack_ Last weekend was so fun... ## [Review: THE UNICORN HUNTERS by Katherine Arden](https://realmsofmymind.wordpress.com/2026/05/26/review-the-unicorn-hunters-by-katherine-arden/) _2026-05-26 · Realms of My Mind · Realms of My Mind_ Publisher: Del ReyPage Count: 368Release Date: June 2nd, 2026Series: StandaloneRating: 4.25/5 Stars – Really Liked It! Duchess Anne of Brittany knows that she will never marry for love. As the ruler of a small duchy, she understands that any marriage she enters will be purely for political reasons. So when faced with marriage to the... Continue Reading →