Tag Archives: science fiction

Introducing The Hencha Queen!

Posted on March 14, 2024 by E. C. Ambrose

That’s right, the fabulous J. Scott Coatsworth is back with the latest volume in his Tharassas Sci-Fantasy series! Keep reading for an excerpt from The Hencha Queen! To celebrate, he’s putting the first two volumes on sale for just 99¢ … Continue reading →

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Alien Intelligence, Close to Home

Posted on April 22, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

Thanks to a clever octopus in New Zealand who escaped back to the sea, there’s been a lot of talk lately about animal intelligence.  A recent book by Frans de Waal  questions whether we are even smart enough to know … Continue reading →

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Review: The Termite Queen: Volume One: The Speaking of the Dead

Posted on March 19, 2013 by E. C. Ambrose

The Termite Queen: Volume One: The Speaking of the Dead by Lorinda J. Taylor My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is full of marvelous science fiction elements, building not only a vision of a future academia on Earth, … Continue reading →

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Darkly Dreaming, in the Elevator

Posted on June 21, 2011 by E. C. Ambrose

One of the things I try to do when I write is to look for the right metaphors that not only capture something essential about whatever I’m referring to, but also suit the narrative voice of the story.  This is … Continue reading →

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Chatting with Colin Harvey, Author and Anthologist

Posted on May 9, 2011 by E. C. Ambrose

Colin Harvey has some great novels out in a variety of genres, and has turned his hand to editing as well. He stopped in to talk about his latest anthology project. . . 1. What was the inception of the … Continue reading →

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Talking with Nancy Fulda, winner of the Jim Baen Memorial Award

Posted on April 18, 2011 by E. C. Ambrose

Nancy Fulda is an up-and-coming author with some great short fiction out there, and a novel in progress–often based on some very interesting science ideas. 1.  What was the inception of the project you’re most excited about?  What were your … Continue reading →

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