Category: Author/Book Spotlight

My Book Review of Randomize (Forward collection)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Amazon Original Stories, Book REVIEWS, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories & Quick Reads

Randomize by Andy Weir My rating: 4 of 5 stars A Modernized Ocean's 11I'm not a fan of crowds, casinos, or Vegas. Still, I understand the allure and the history of it all. I know what draws people to Sin City and why it is such a huge business. This tale does a great job … Continue reading My Book Review of Randomize (Forward collection)

My Book Review of Emergency Skin (Forward collection)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Amazon Original Stories, Book REVIEWS, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories & Quick Reads, Women Writers

Emergency Skin by N.K. Jemisin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Amazing View of HumanityYes! Yes! Yes! Can we make this a reality? LOLI don't want to give any spoilers, yet all I want is to chat about this story with other readers. It's profound, intense, surprising... amazing!What I loved was Earth and who/what we … Continue reading My Book Review of Emergency Skin (Forward collection)

Meet Dex From Sunset Distortion

by J.M. Northup, posted in Character Interview, FEATURE, Interview, Paranormal & Supernatural, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Space Opera

MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? Sunset Distortion: The Pyramid at the End of the World. It’s a strong title. I approve. What genre is it? Science Fiction…Though really the story is something of my biography as well. When and where is your tale set? The … Continue reading Meet Dex From Sunset Distortion

Talking With Poet D.A. Andrews

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author Interview, FEATURE, Interview, Poetry, Women Writers

My Interview with D.A. ANDREWS! I always appreciate authors and readers taking time out of their lives to meet with me.  Life is hectic – more so when you’re working on an MBA.  Thank you for allowing me to introduce you to my readers! I always kick off my interviews with the same question.  Therefore, … Continue reading Talking With Poet D.A. Andrews

My Book Review of You Have Arrived at Your Destination (Forward collection)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Amazon Original Stories, Book REVIEWS, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories & Quick Reads

You Have Arrived at Your Destination by Amor Towles My rating: 4 of 5 stars A New View of IVFThis twist on a couple's desire to start their family via IVF is unexpected. It's thought-provoking and disturbing, but original and plausible. The story gets your mind wondering...What I liked was the protagonist's introspection about his … Continue reading My Book Review of You Have Arrived at Your Destination (Forward collection)