Ethan believes his wife is dead. She died in a plane crash one year ago, and he buried her. Except now, a year later, someone sends him evidence that she’s not as dead as he though and is, in fact, being held captive in some South American hell hole. Ethan and his brothers, mercenaries by […]
Author Archive: Christine
Magical Complications
A breath of magic is becoming a popular prop in modern fiction. Even books that might not otherwise be classified as fantasy will bring in ghosts, psychics, or just a hint of something other. As a lifelong lover of speculative fiction, I am enthusiastic about this trend, but I want to see it use well. […]
Born to Darkness
I don’t usually see scifi and romance blended well, but this did it. We’ve got a near-future society that has decayed somewhat (although I’m not entirely sure why). There’s a bunch of superheroes called “greater thans” whose faux science involving brain integration (using more than 10% at once) does manage to be slightly more believable […]
Back to School
I hate it when my blog goes quiet for any length of time, even just a week, but I am the sole poster here, and it’s bound to happen sometimes. This week has been back to school week for my kids, so I’ll go ahead and use that as an excuse. It’s usually convincing. 🙂 […]
Cassie Scot Update
Two days ago, I turned in my edits for the SECOND book in the Cassie Scot series, Secrets and Lies. It’s running well ahead of schedule, and looks very good to be released in July 2013.
The Restorer (Graveyard Queen #1)
Since the age of 9, Amealia has been able to see ghosts. Her father warned her never to let them know she could see them, and never to get involved with someone who was haunted. She’s about to break those rules. A body is found in one of the graveyards she’s restoring. A bit fresh, […]
Follow Friday
Q: Do your reading habits change based on your mood? Do you read a certain genre if you are feeling depressed or happy? A: I don’t read different genres when I’m feeling down, but I do tend to reread books when I feel that way. Those are the times when I most want the […]
A Lady and Her Magic
This story caught my attention twice: First, by its description, which promised a blend of fantasy and regency romance (two of my favorites) and second, by the very first line: “If the Duke of Robinsworth had known it would be so difficult to raise a daughter alone, he never would have killed his wife.” Intriguing! […]
Step right up and get your ARCs!
ARCs (Advanced Review Copies) are now available for Cassie Scot: Paranormal Detective. Cassie Scot is the ungifted daughter of powerful sorcerers, born between worlds but belonging to neither. At 21, all she wants is to find a place for herself, but earning a living as a private investigator in the shadow of her family’s reputation […]
Bringing Worlds to Life this September
Bringing New Worlds to Life in Science Fiction and Fantasy Instructor: Christine Amsden. Whether subtly or dramatically different from reality, science fiction and fantasy stories take place in a world all their own. We’ll start with world building, and then work on ways to bring those worlds to life through story and character. There will […]