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NEW RELEASE/GIVEAWAY: Plague and Ash – Sita bethel

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Plague And Ash - Sita Bethel

Sita Bethel has a new FF paranormal zombie book out: Plague And Ash. And there’s a giveaway! Sarah only went to Oreburn University of Incantations so her parents would stop asking her when she’d settle down. However, after a strange plague decimates her hometown, Sarah finds herself fleeing with the undead chasing her. As she escapes, she meets Brighid, a half orc noble, and together, they must reach Oreburn before the undead can overrun the city. Sarah discovers a decay sorcerer created the original curse, and only a wizard powerful enough to destroy him can end the plague. But now … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: I, Volcano – Eule Grey

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Volcano - Eule Grey

Eule Grey has a new FF sci-fantasy book out: I, Volcano. And there’s a giveaway! According to ancient rhymes, the islanders of Ansar and Skarle are children of the volcano, born of fire and destined to be lovers. After the eruption, the prophecies are forgotten as all are forced to flee. Nobody cares about silly nursery rhymes now, certainly not Jalob. When shy medic Jalob Baleine heads to war, it isn’t for romance. She only wants to help refugees who have no home or allies. Because they are kin. Jalob was born under the same glowering volcano, on an idyllic … Read more

For Writers: Diseases of the Future

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Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Hank T. Cannon: There is a certain percentage of the population that cannot catch AIDS as their cells are missing the receptors that allow the AIDS virus to enter the cell. Per a TV show a year or two ago, on the Science channel as I recall, this genetic difference also seems to aid in surviving Bubonic Plague. Anyone done a story which explores this difference and its possible origin or whether in the future it will spread to more of the population? I see possibilities. It’s an interesting question. What would the diseases … Read more