Edward McKeown's New Book is Available on Amazon

Edward McKeown's newest book, My Outcast State (The Maauro Chronicles Book 1) and it has some really great info on the book and the author Edward,

If you get a chance, log HERE  for more info

Kickstarter YA Novel Star's Reflection by Gail Arthur Eddy

Now here is something interesting and right down our alley (as science fiction BMU devotees)

Casey Wolf just sent me a note on how you might help sponsor a book through kickstarter.

The author is Gail Arthur Eddy and the title is Star's Reflection.

Here is what Casey wrote about the young adult novel  in her note:

• Set in modern times and in a temple of Hathor in Egypt, it is evocative and exciting. Through the agency of an ancient mirror, and the determination of young girls, an old wrong must be righted and a Priestess Path safeguarded.
• Gail's first novel, Mella Mella, was short-listed for the Governor General's Award.

I have had a quick look at the campaign and there is a support level to match anyone that is interested in doing so.  

Review: Daughter of the High Lords ***UPDATED***

Those of you that have been with the program for some time should recognize the name Dave Scholes.  Dave is a prolific writer and has been very generous with a lot of his stories.

So it should not come as any surprise that Dave has collected a few of those stories, such as many of the Trathh short stories, some of even his most recent in the "Human Hunter" vein and even some really good new stories. 

Check out some of the story descriptions from Amazon:

• “Daughter of the High Lords”, pits the High Lord race and the Brell super power empire against the Coordinator of All Realities as Garthhe an enigmatic entity from an equally enigmatic race seeks to rescue, Raechelle, daughter of the High Lords. 
• “The Search for Humanity” the far flung human race disappears without explanation from the upper reaches of time.
• “Reality Check” alternate reality travelers coming home must make sure they are returning to the right reality. 

 And I know it's cliche but there really is a whole lot more.  If you would like more info on the book you can check out the Paperback version HERE

***UPDATE***
Dave just sent me a new update on the EBOOK of Daughter of the High Lords:

• Just to let you know that my new book is now also available as an e-book:  HERE
• also I'm making it available as a free download from Amazon for the 2 days from 12.01am 12 July to 11.59pm 13 July (US Pacific Time).
• Cheers 
• Dave 

Thanks for the update Dave

BMU #409 Is Now Online

 

For an opening to this week's program I start with Mushi - shi opening song "The Sore Feet Song" by Ally Kerr.  For fans, there is a follow on season now available.

This week from the blog, the canceled boost glide tech used in the Boeing X20 Dyna Soar that originated in the 50s and canceled by the end of the decade.  The weird thing? Maybe it wasn't all that canceled?

Next I review the movie "On The Beach" based on the Nevil Shute novel of the same name.

There may be more proof that the Moon WAS created by a giant impactor.

Again the Hubble Space Telescope has taken ground breaking deep field photos that will change a lot of what we know about the formation of the early universe.

Finally Phil Temple sends in "The Little Thief" by Phil Temple

Review: Trathh and Other Stories by David Scholes

Trathh and Other Stories is a very unassuming title of which this collection of stories is most definitely not.

Author David Scholes, a long time BMU contributor serves up some tried and true and a lot that is new, and it is a great mixture.

Dave has given us some Trathh stories to once again whet our apatite on one of our favorite characters. Then adds in some mystery with a completely diffent venu with stories like Aftermath or The Lodger.  Both have a feeling like we know the main characters, but then we don't.  The Lodger gives a feeling of how it may have begun...but with a healthy serving of Young Old War we are thrust into a complete new malestrom.

Take the story Aftermath.  Again, we almost recognize the main protagonist and the post apocalyptic venue is also just out of reach and then with a clever twist we are again presented with a completely new venue that just cries out for more.  If I had a bitch about Aftermath it would have to be there just isn't ENOUGH!  I hope Dave turns this into a novel at some point.

I really could go on and on, but I really do not want to give too much away.    Trathh and Other Stories contains 21 short stories and is available in paperback and electronic form.  You can find the e-book at Amazon, but if you yen after a hard copy, it can be found at various sites, such as Booktopia HERE.  Or The Book Depository, E-Bay, Barnes & Noble etc.

In closing I know it must sound like I am pushing a regular author, but I can guarantee that is not the case here.  Trathh and Other Stories is thoroughly captivating and entertaining.  I would give the collection high marks in both categories.

If you have enjoyed the Trathh stories on BMU then this book is a custom fit for you.

David Scholes  Trathh and other Stories.

Trathh & Other Stories Available

 

Hey, Dave Scholes just wrote me a note that his book is available for free for a limited time.

Here is what he sent me, and if you have been enjoying Trathh stories like I have this is a golden opportunity. 

• The e-book version of my new book “TRATHH and other science fiction stories” will be free on Amazon for 5 days from 12.01am 22 November (US Pacific Time):   
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  http://www.amazon.com/TRATHH-other-science-fiction-stories-ebook/dp/B00GQY7QOW/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1384832974&sr=1-1&keywords=TRATHH+and+other+science+fiction+stories
  
  
  
  

David Scholes "For Odin, for Thor, for Asgard"

Author and BMU contributor Scholes sent in a note telling us about his newest book.

What I like about Scholes is he is not afraid to tell us whats us.  Boils down to if you like the works he has let Beam Me Up read, then you will most likely enjoy the book a well.

Check out the note:

• "For Odin, for Thor, for Asgard" - a collection of tales of the Norse gods.
• It's had some mixed reviews on Amazon but if your readers enjoyed "OdinForce" and "The Intervention" - they may enjoy some of these stories.  
• Here's the link:  http://www.amazon.com/For-Odin-Thor-Asgard-ebook/dp/B00AHNE27W
• The book was first available December 2012, but David will be making it available free for 5 days from 5 March.

Thanks for the update Dave!

News from Dave Scholes

• Dave just sent in a note that I figured fans of his work might enjoy 
• Just to let you know that the Bewildering Stories site has published an excerpt from my "Essential Reading in Science Fiction"  book:
• http://www.bewilderingstories.com/issue506/essential_ex.html
• Also I'll be making the digital version of this book free on Amazon for 5 days from 12.01am Friday 14 December 2012 (US Pacific Time).

cool....Thanks Dave!