Category Archives: Sci-Fi

Book Review: Shadow War by Marc Alan Edelheit

Posted on February 16, 2026 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Description: A lone destroyer. An enemy lurking in darkness. A deadly mission that could turn the tide of war. Caught behind enemy lines, Captain Jaxon Steele fought his way out and saved the Union fleet from a devastating ambush. Now, as … Continue reading →

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Blind Date with a Book : Rhythm Sword Warriors by Lara J. Nance

Posted on December 21, 2025 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

My invite to read: Blind Date #2Genre: Sci-fi / Fantasy / RomantasyKeywords: post-apocalyptic Earth, alien invasion, VR combat, emotional healing, glowing swords, gamer army, grief and gritVibe: Ready Player One meets Shadow and Bone, with heart, action, and one hell of a soundtrack. High-stakes, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Off Javelin Station by Marc Alan Edelheit

Posted on October 16, 2025 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book:       Off Javelin StationSeries: Guardians of the Dark #2Author:   Marc Alan EdelheitPublication Day:  October 10, 2025Buy link(s):   Amazon Book Description: Alien starships smashed our defenses in a storm of missiles and laser fire… but a small human fleet escaped into space. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Midnight Rider by D. K. Till

Posted on September 20, 2025 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Midnight Rider by D.K. Till, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: Midnight Rider Series: Time Passengers #2 Author: D. K. Till Publisher: Spring Mountain Publishing Release Date: July 31, 2025 Genre: … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Forged in Battle by Marc Alan Edelheit

Posted on July 31, 2025 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Description: After decades of war, the Union was starting to rebuild. But our allies betrayed us without warning, striking every ship in the system in a cowardly surprise attack. One destroyer remains—trapped far behind enemy lines, with no support … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: The Calendar by WM Gunn

Posted on May 27, 2025 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THE CALENDAR By WM Gunn Science Fiction Pages: 302 Publication Date: April 3, 2025 SYNOPSIS Long-range monitors detect a massive rock plunging through space on a path toward Earth. Will it miss our planet, deliver a glancing blow, or destroy … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: Vanguard Strike by Jarom Strong

Posted on April 1, 2025 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

I’m delighted to be sharing the cover of VANGUARD STRIKE, the debut novel by Jarom Strong, with you today! This is the first in his Paragon Space trilogy, and the entire trilogy is coming out from Second Sky Books in … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: The Two Terrors of Tulelake by W. M. Gunn

Posted on February 7, 2025 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THE TWO TERRORS OF TULELAKE by WM Gunn Historical Fiction / Science Fiction / Thriller Pages: 320 Publication Date: October 15, 2024 SYNOPSIS The horrors of World War II shocked the world. Americans believed it could never happen here in … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: Deus Tex Machina by Rob Witherspoon

Posted on August 10, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

DEUS TEX MACHINA: The Second Calamity of QED Morningwood by Rob Witherspoon Science Fiction / Humor / Satire Pages: 163 Publication Date: June 13, 2022 SYNOPSIS QED “Kid” Morningwood is back with big plans to create a death tourism industry. … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Made for You by Jenna Satterthwaite

Posted on July 5, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Summary: Hi. My name is Julia. I’m a Synth. And I’m here to find love… Synthetic woman Julia Walden was designed for one reason: to compete on The Proposal and claim the heart of bachelor Josh LaSala. Her casting is controversial, … Continue reading →

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