My novelette, An Illicit Mercy, is part of a new promotion in July, Free eBooks Featuring Strong Independent Young Girls and Women.Over 125 science fiction, fantasy, young adult, and general fiction books, available at no cost.Get your FREE copy of Zoe Calloway and The Temporal TidesZoe Calloway is about to unravel the secrets of time travel and her father's mysterious disappearance.In the year 2075, New York City becomes the battleground for humanity's future as a team of scientists, led by the brilliant geneticist Dr. Zoe Calloway, embarks on a covert mission to investigate an unauthorized time jump. Little do they know, they face a far greater challenge than anticipated. Following the revolutionary research of Zoe's late father into time travel and genetic engineering, the team discovers a path that could alter the destiny of the human race and secure its survival. However, lurking in the shadows is Chrono Kinetics, a ruthless organization determined to ensure their catastrophic failure.As the TGRI team delves deeper into the mystery, they uncover the existence of "Project Perseus," a clandestine operation with far-reaching consequences. They encounter genetically engineered children with extraordinary abilities, including the power to manipulate time itself. The team must race against time to prevent a catastrophic future, all while unraveling the secrets of Zoe's father and the true nature of their enemy.Will Zoe and her team be able to stop them before it's too late? Will they uncover the secrets of time travel and prevent a dystopian future from becoming a reality?Find out in this thrilling sci-fi adventure that blends time travel, genetic engineering, and a battle against a powerful enemy. The Time Navigator series will keep you turning the pages as the team fights to protect the timeline and ensure a better future for humanity.On June 8, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) held the 59th Annual Nebula Awards Ceremony.The Association presented the SFWA Damon Knight Memorial Grandmaster Award to Susan Mary Cooper, and the Infinity Award to Tanith Lee.Starting in 1975, and eventually named for Damon Knight, the founder of SFWA, the Grandmaster Award honors “a living author for a lifetime's achievement in SF and/or fantasy.”Last year, SFWA began giving out the Infinity Award “to posthumously honor acclaimed creators who passed away before they could be considered for a Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award.”British author Susan Mary Cooper published her first science fiction novel, Mandrake in 1964, and Over Sea, Under Stone, the first novel in her multi-award winning fantasy series, The Dark is Rising, in 1965. You can find an interview with her online.Tanith Lee, also British, began her career as a novelist with The Dragon Hoard in 1971, followed by the science fantasy The Birthgrave in 1975. For the Infinity Award, SFWA makes “a donation to a cause that an Infinity Award honoree supported or that their loved ones request.” Lee’s family has asked “the donation be split between two charitable causes, Pasadena Humane and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. “You can watch this year’s Nebula Awards ceremony on YouTube.My latest novelette, “Long Night On the Endless City,” appears in Boundary Shock Quarterly 26: Tomorrow’s Crimes:On the vast ring habitat Ouroboros, Jel and her synthetic companion Marcus search for Arja, the third member of their triad. This quest leads them to a cryptic technology cult with questionable motives. When they suffer a vicious attack, Marcus and Jel join forces with one of Ouroboros’most renowned computer and robotics experts to get to the bottom of the mystery.This thought-provoking sf tale explores artificial intelligence, religion, and the ties that bind families together in a fast-paced story full of action, intrigue, and heart.Club Codex is reading and discussing Venomous Lumpsucker through the end of July.Follow along with my thoughts on this novel and contribute your own in the following thread:Click here for more details about Club Codex in 2024. Please join us!Questions or comments? Please share your thoughts! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thecosmiccodex.com
