I know it has been a while since my last update; my apologies for the infrequency of my posts. I understand that those of you who visit my site deserve fresh content, and I'll make a concerted effort to post at least quarterly, if not more often.
As I mentioned previously, I'm immersed in writing a new book series—a cozy science fiction saga centered around friends with superpowers. I've made considerable progress on book three and aim to finalize book one by July. The path for books two, four, and five remains a bit hazy. Initially, I envisioned book three as the first installment, but I realized the characters needed more development and backstory.
You might be wondering, what exactly is cozy science fiction? While there's no strict definition, I describe it to my critique group as a genre where no one dies. It's character-driven with low stakes, avoiding world-ending catastrophes or grand space battles. Although characters possess abilities like telekinesis or biological manipulation, the series will not resemble the tones of "The Boys" or "X-Men." If you're curious to learn more, here's an insightful article on the genre HERE.
Becky Chambers is a cozy science fiction author whose work I deeply admire. Her "Wayfarers" (My review HERE.) and "Monk & Robot" series boast fantastic world-building and compelling characters. If you enjoy exploring immersive worlds, I highly recommend her books.
Lately, I've also been enjoying the “Fred the Vampire Accountant” series by Drew Hayes. Set in the modern age with predominantly parahuman characters (leaning more towards fantasy than science fiction), it’s a lighthearted series about Fred, a vampire who prefers accounting. The series features likeable characters and stellar world-building.
As I mentioned previously, I'm immersed in writing a new book series—a cozy science fiction saga centered around friends with superpowers. I've made considerable progress on book three and aim to finalize book one by July. The path for books two, four, and five remains a bit hazy. Initially, I envisioned book three as the first installment, but I realized the characters needed more development and backstory.
You might be wondering, what exactly is cozy science fiction? While there's no strict definition, I describe it to my critique group as a genre where no one dies. It's character-driven with low stakes, avoiding world-ending catastrophes or grand space battles. Although characters possess abilities like telekinesis or biological manipulation, the series will not resemble the tones of "The Boys" or "X-Men." If you're curious to learn more, here's an insightful article on the genre HERE.
Becky Chambers is a cozy science fiction author whose work I deeply admire. Her "Wayfarers" (My review HERE.) and "Monk & Robot" series boast fantastic world-building and compelling characters. If you enjoy exploring immersive worlds, I highly recommend her books.
Lately, I've also been enjoying the “Fred the Vampire Accountant” series by Drew Hayes. Set in the modern age with predominantly parahuman characters (leaning more towards fantasy than science fiction), it’s a lighthearted series about Fred, a vampire who prefers accounting. The series features likeable characters and stellar world-building.
That’s a glimpse into what I've been working on. I'll strive to maintain more consistent updates, sharing my thoughts and passions more regularly. Perhaps I'll venture into cozy, low-stakes blogging? We shall see!
See you soon!
See you soon!
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