All of "Unexplored Space" can now be yours to explore, and it's all
in one volume. This book outlines everything of interest in Sectors
22-41 of the Ephemeris universe. Find new species, new mysteries, the
ruins of ancient civilizations, and unexplored worlds just waiting for
exploration.
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151807/The-Ephemeris-Encyclopedia-Galactica-Unexplored-Space
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Saturday, June 27, 2015
A couple of five star reviews
My short short, "Lost in the Dark" has received a couple of five star reviews over at Smashwords. If you want to check the story out, please feel free to do so...it is a free download, after all...
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/553679
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/553679
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
My short stories on Smashwords
A while back, I started publishing some of my previously published short stories on Smashwords. Life, editing, and other factors kept me from working on that for a while, but I'm now back to listing my stories there. Most of the stories are available for just 99 cents, but two of them are free. If you'd like to check out some of my previously published works, please feel free to visit https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/jaerwine.
And if you like any of the stories, PLEASE write a review. We smaller authors are dependent upon reviews from readers.
And if you like any of the stories, PLEASE write a review. We smaller authors are dependent upon reviews from readers.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
The Ephemeris Encyclopedia Galactica: Sectors Thirty-Nine - Forty-One
The exploration of “Unexplored Space” concludes with Sectors 39-41.
The final sectors of "Unexplored Space" are now yours to explore. There are many new planets to colonize, new mysteries to solve, and one mystery that may be too dangerous to even try to solve...
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151582/The-Ephemeris-Encyclopedia-Galactica-Sectors-ThirtyNine--FortyOne
The final sectors of "Unexplored Space" are now yours to explore. There are many new planets to colonize, new mysteries to solve, and one mystery that may be too dangerous to even try to solve...
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151582/The-Ephemeris-Encyclopedia-Galactica-Sectors-ThirtyNine--FortyOne
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
What should science fiction publishers publish?
There's been a lot of talk since the Hugo nominations came out about what science fiction publishers should be publishing. I figured I'd weigh in with my two cents (for what they're worth). The answer for me, as an editor, comes down to a good story. When I'm reading submissions, I don't care whether or not the person has some agenda in their story, and I don't care if the story is nothing more than a rousing space opera like the "stories of old." I simply want to read a good story that is well written. And by well written, I don't mean that it lives up to some standards set forth in a college English class.
What is a good story? Something that holds my interest. Like every other editor, I have my own personal beliefs (religious, political, etc.), but a good story doesn't have to fit with my beliefs. I'm an Atheist, but I've published a lot of good stories that have definite religious overtones. Why did I publish them if they didn't fit my beliefs? Because they were good stories. I'm a progressive, bordering on liberal, but I've published stories that had definite conservative overtones. Why? Again, because they were good stories.
I know for a fact that I have published at least one author who was on one of the puppy slates, and I don't care. He's a good writer, and if he sends me a good story, I will still publish him. I really don't care about all of the political infighting that's going on in the field. My goal is to publish the best SF and fantasy that I can get for the small payments we can afford. If it doesn't match my beliefs, fine. If it doesn't match the beliefs of the majority or the minority in the field, fine. I just want to publish good stories.
So, what should science fiction publishers publish? Whatever they feel like they should publish. We're not here to make everyone happy. If it pisses some people off, that's life...and maybe that's a good thing. Literature should provoke an emotional reaction of some kind...
What is a good story? Something that holds my interest. Like every other editor, I have my own personal beliefs (religious, political, etc.), but a good story doesn't have to fit with my beliefs. I'm an Atheist, but I've published a lot of good stories that have definite religious overtones. Why did I publish them if they didn't fit my beliefs? Because they were good stories. I'm a progressive, bordering on liberal, but I've published stories that had definite conservative overtones. Why? Again, because they were good stories.
I know for a fact that I have published at least one author who was on one of the puppy slates, and I don't care. He's a good writer, and if he sends me a good story, I will still publish him. I really don't care about all of the political infighting that's going on in the field. My goal is to publish the best SF and fantasy that I can get for the small payments we can afford. If it doesn't match my beliefs, fine. If it doesn't match the beliefs of the majority or the minority in the field, fine. I just want to publish good stories.
So, what should science fiction publishers publish? Whatever they feel like they should publish. We're not here to make everyone happy. If it pisses some people off, that's life...and maybe that's a good thing. Literature should provoke an emotional reaction of some kind...
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
One day sale on The Martian Wave: 2014
Today only you can get a pdf version of The Martian Wave: 2014 for just $1.20. It usually lists for $3.99. Simply go to http://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/129608/The-Martian-Wave-2014, and get your copy today.
The
Martian Wave features stories about the exploration and colonization of
space, with special emphasis on our solar system. In this issue,
you'll find alien microbes and aliens that are like nothing you've ever
imagined. You'll be taken to icy worlds, and the sands of Mars. You'll
even get a look at Earth trying to regain its place in the stars.
The
volcanoes of Io and the deep dark of space are also waiting for
readers. Many stories paint a possibly grim future for humanity, but
others are truly optimistic. No matter the tone, all of the stories and
poems in this issue capture the adventurous spirit that make Humanity
what it is.
Step inside, and be transported to places you've never imagined...maybe even places you never could imagine.
Friday, June 05, 2015
Amazon BS
In the last couple of days I've noticed that my last two collections, A Robot, a Cyborg, and a Martian Walk into a Space Bar and Taurin Tales have both had some Kindle sales, so I decided to go over to Amazon and look at the webpages. You know, see where their sales rankings were and see if anyone had reviewed them. Much to my surprise, I found out that the print versions of both titles were listed as out of stock. The only reason I can think of for this is that the publisher, Nomadic Delirium Press, did not give Amazon the usual 55% discount that they ask for. The reason they did this is because the profit margin is already very small, and in order to give that kind of discount, either the publisher has to take almost no money (as these are royalty paying books, this also means that the authors make less money), or they have to price the books much higher, which puts them out of the price range for a lot of readers. This is the dilemma that many small press publishers face.
Amazon does, of course, offer an alternative, which is Create Space. However, Create Space does not have the distribution that most small press publishers would like. It's very difficult to get a Create Space created book on Barnes & Noble, and traditionally, my books (those that I've edited, and those that I've written) have done better at B&N than they have at Amazon.
This kind of game is just another example of Amazon trying to dominate the market. Unfortunately, dealing with Amazon is a necessary evil for authors, editors, and publishers, but it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth...
Amazon does, of course, offer an alternative, which is Create Space. However, Create Space does not have the distribution that most small press publishers would like. It's very difficult to get a Create Space created book on Barnes & Noble, and traditionally, my books (those that I've edited, and those that I've written) have done better at B&N than they have at Amazon.
This kind of game is just another example of Amazon trying to dominate the market. Unfortunately, dealing with Amazon is a necessary evil for authors, editors, and publishers, but it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth...
Monday, June 01, 2015
May recap
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