This is a new collection of 12 French proto-science fiction tales penned between 1757 and 1924, translated and annotated by renowned science fiction writer and scholar Brian Stableford. From a pioneering venture on the exploration of "inner space" by renowned Swiss philosopher Emerich de Vattel to visions of Paris in ruins being explored by future antiquarians; from interplanetary communication with the planet Mars to the discovery of a spaceship from Mercury, which crashed in the Antarctic, and the moving saga of the Earthmen who tried to save its alien pilot, this fifth collection provides an unparalleled view of the evolution of French scientific romances. In the title piece, Quebec helped to make up for France's lack of female genre writers with Emma-Adèle Lacerte's 1917 sequel to Jules Verne's classic tale, Twenty Thousands Leagues Under the Sea. Views: 335
My name is Charley and I write westerns for the short story market, always about action, violence, and a tough guy hero. I was happily rolling along in my version of the west until one of my editors suggested I expand. She's a smart cookie. Knows the market. When she emails to tell me westerns are the next best sellers with women, but require the addition of romance and sex, I figure, sure, why not? And then I found out why not. Views: 335
Islands in the Sky is a Battlestar Galactica/Lost in Space/Salem's Lot Crossover fanfic by Paul Robison. All materials are used without permission but with no intent or anticipation of monetary gain. This is solely for my amusement as well as the amusement of whoever else may read it. (I promise you that!)An academic and personal exploration of asexuality and the asexual spectrum, this essay focuses on the complexities of human sexuality and sexual orientation and takes a look at how asexuality fits within the broad spectrum of human experience. An interdisciplinary work, the author weaves the history of the American LGBTQIA community, social science research, legal analysis, and individuals' stories to provide a powerful argument for the importance of visibility and community. Views: 335
In this prequel to the fantasy novel The Punishment of the Gods, the ancient elf Pelas and his brother Agonas strive with as well as against one another for possession of the northern continent of Bel Albor.In this prequel to the fantasy novel The Punishment of the Gods, the ancient elf Pelas and his brother Agonas strive with as well as against one another for possession of the northern continent of Bel Albor.Just as their schemes come to dominate the lives of others, so also the lives of others become intimately connected to their own success - or failure.An epic adventure spanning five books and thousands of years, The Rise of the Gods will take the reader across swamplands, into the frozen north, into the perilous oceans and into the wildest regions of dark Kharku where few mortal men dare to tread.Secretly opposed to the efforts of Pelas and his ambitious brother, the Magic City of Lapulia works in the shadows to ensure its own perpetual existence.In all the conflict, however, powers are at work to bring peace to the people, if not to the land of Bel Albor. Views: 335
When her father dies, a pregnant princess, trapped in a political marriage and held hostage in a foreign land, must find a way to defeat her husband's plans to seize her throne.In this prequel to SanClare Black, Karon, the first Princess of Sorrows, is pregnant, held hostage in a foreign land, and trapped in a political marriage. When her father dies, she must find a way to defeat her husband's plans to seize her throne. Views: 335
Twinkle and Chubbins - Their Astonishing Adventures in Nature-Fairyland is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 335
John Bedford leads an honest if unremarkable, life as a train station manager.But a chance encounter with a strange woman on the way to work looks set to shake his ordinary world to its core. Forgotten and disturbing events from his past begin to unravel the present as the bizarre Mary takes him on a whistle-stop tour of the OtherWhere, a world that only exists on the flip-side of reality.John Bedford enjoys his work at a busy train station, and leads an honest, if unremarkable, life. But one morning a chance encounter with a strange woman on the way to work looks set to shake his ordinary world to its core. Forgotten and disturbing events from his past begin to unravel the present as the seemingly disturbed but enigmatic Mary takes him on a whistle-stop tour of the OtherWhere, a world that only exists on the flip-side of reality. We follow John and Mary on their strange journey, as John discovers people and places from his hidden past, and Mary attempts to guide him to his destiny.This 11,000 word Novelette is the first story in the OtherWhere series of Novelette/Novella sized stories.Some free short-stores are also available in this series. Views: 335
Paulie and his buds are regular small town teens. Until the night Paulie drowns but doesn't die. Normal people don't tend to do that. And monsters exist, even in the suburbs.Ashley is now 15, and her parents have returned from the dead - only to be killed again, on her birthday!Ashley and Geoff are sent to a hell-hole of an orphanage, where they must fight to survive. Gangs rule the district with terror and violence, but Ashley kneels for no one. Views: 335
