Category Archives: Sci-Fi

Book Review, Excerpt, and Blog Blitz: The New One by Evie Green

Posted on March 28, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

I’m thrilled to be on Berkley’s blog blitz for The New One by Evie Green! Synopsis: A suspenseful, cutting-edge novel about two parents who finally get the daughter they’ve always wanted–it’s too bad she isn’t real. From the author of We … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: Out of Time (Sands of Time #3) by C.J. Peterson | Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted on February 15, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

SANDS OF TIME TRILOGY by C.J. PETERSON Young Adult / Christian Fiction / Science Fiction Publisher: Texas Sisters Press SCROLL DOWN FOR GIVEAWAY! In the game of chess, there are moves and countermoves. This sci-fi series follows a group of … Continue reading →

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Book Beginnings on Fridays and Book Blogger Hop: February 10, 2023

Posted on February 10, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted each week by Rose City Reader. It’s a chance to share the first sentence or so of the book you are reading this week. You can check out others’ book beginnings here. I’m also going to link … Continue reading →

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Book Beginnings on Friday and Book Blogger Hop – December 23, 2022

Posted on December 23, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted each week by Rose City Reader. It’s a chance to share the first sentence or so of the book you are reading this week. You can check out others’ book beginnings here. I’m also going to link … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: Thunder Road by Colin Holmes | Lone Star Book Blog Tour

Posted on December 10, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THUNDER ROAD by Noir / Suspense / Historical Fiction Publisher: CamCat Books Publication Date: February 15, 2022 Page count: 384 pages SCROLL DOWN FOR GIVEAWAY! In this gamble, more than a few poker chips are at stake. When an Army … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: The Rush’s Echo by Ginger Smith

Posted on December 9, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

I enjoyed The Rush’s Edge, Ginger Smith’s first book (y’all can read my review here). And I am ridiculously excited that now she’s returning to that universe in The Rush’s Echo. And today, I’m tickled to be taking part in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Station Eternity (The Midsolar Murders #1) by Mur Lafferty

Posted on October 4, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

About the Book: Amateur detective Mallory Viridian’s talent for solving murders ruined her life on Earth and drove her to live on an alien space station, but her problems still follow her in this witty, self-aware novel that puts a … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: Stealing Time (Stealing Time, #1)by KJ Waters | Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted on May 31, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THE STEALING TIME SERIES Stealing Time Shattering Time Killing Time by KJ WATERS Time Travel / Suspense / Romance / Alt History / Mystery Publisher: Blondie Books     Scroll down for Giveaway!     Stealing Time, December 20, 2014, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Shattered Gate (The Traceverse Saga #1) by Eric Swanson | Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted on March 28, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THE TRACEVERSE SAGA The Shattered Gate & The Two Gates by ERIC R. SWANSON Categories: Science Fiction / Genetic Engineering Publisher: Eric R. Swanson, LLC. Date of Publication Book 1: March 22, 2020 Number of Pages: 394 pages Date of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Reality Testing (Sundown, #1) by Grant Price

Posted on March 24, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Welcome to Berlin. Population: desperate. In the throes of the climate crisis the green tech pioneers are king, and if you aren’t willing to be their serf then you’re surplus to requirements. Carbon credit for sleeping on the job. … Continue reading →

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