Hallo, Hallo dear hearts!
I am quite wicked excited for *July!* as I have been wanting to dig back into reading Science Fiction for awhile now, and I had earmarked Summer as a brilliant place to resume my readings – as a gateway to what I’ll reveal as plans for this year’s upcoming *Sci-Fi November* (see thread) & “Sci-Fi Experience” (see thread) as I love participating in both yearly events! In previous years, I have had quite the epic collection of stories & authors to feature, whilst putting thought to mind original essay-style blogs about why I appreciate certain things – along the way, you could say I’ve disclosed quite a heap about my love & appreciation for *Classic Science Fiction* in regards to motion pictures & television series in particular!
In fact, it’s a rare day I find a ‘new’ science fiction series to attach my heart too – as I grew-up with Gene Roddenberry’s vision of Star Trek & George Lucas’s vision for Star Wars; the new bloke on the block isn’t winning brownie points with me, in fact, I’m the one who loathes seeing his vision succeed as too many children growing up on the Sci-Fi of today are limited by his vision rather than realising what came before he was given the reins. I never apologise for disagreeing with popular culture – I simply focus on what sets my own heart on fire in Science Fiction & Fantasy!
Last Sci Fi November, I had the true pleasure of being treated to my first introduction to Julie E. Czerneda’s epic series “The Clan Chronicles” (see thread) – a series I am returning too lateron this month, part of my focus of #FuellYourSciFi selections! Staying in tune with that direction of science fiction where writers fuse world-building & character driven narratives, it’s been a true pleasure of mine to find an author I’ve had my eye on via Seventh Star Press step forward to create a classical style of Space Opera I truly am thrilled to bits to be reading!
I knew instantly I wanted to interview Mr Sullivan – I’ve been reading through his blog, whilst interacting with him in-between reading his stories (see my thoughts on his Cosy Horror shorts: Darkness with a Chance of Whimsy) to such a level, I garnered a bit of insight into the kind of science fiction he personally enjoys. I used that as a stepping point in our conversation and captured not only his thoughts on space travel, classic sci-fi vs modern sci-fi but also, drew out some lovely author insights into how he created the world within the Red Lotus universe!
On a personal level of interest: finding someone who shares the same reaction to the ‘newest’ Trek was a blessing I never expected to find! Normally I find the contrary to be true! Therefore, it’s my absolute joy to be sharing this conversation with you – for everyone who loves the aspect of living in space & travelling amongst the stars, this series is seriously writ just for you! And, on the larkspur notion your wondering, how much of a sci-fi geek is Jorie? Scope out this post from Sci-Fi November 2013: Seventeen to Seven, plus my Top 30 Sci-Fi Movies & my Top 20 Sci-Fi Serials!
Drop back on Sunday, as straight before we’re all happily listening to the ‘boom-boom’ brilliance of celebrating our Fourth of July, I have some wicked sweet revelations to share with you about ‘Commanding the Red Lotus’!!
Money Can’t Buy Respect
Sayuri Arai, privileged daughter of a corporate mogul, abandons a promising career to find her own path. She invests in a broken-down asteroid mining ship and steps in as the commander of its crew. Every day presents a new challenge just to keep her ship from falling apart and the bitter crew from killing each other. Can Sayuri unite the feuding factions, or will her rivals turn the entire complement against her?
Commanding the Red Lotus offers a classic sense of wonder for today’s science fiction readers.
Volume One of the Red Lotus Stories, now in softcover for the first time. Commanding the Red Lotus includes the previously released ebook novelettes:
Fate of the Red Lotus
Red Lotus: Innocence Lost
Plus the brand-new novella: Mutiny on the Red Lotus.