Fiction Blog, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Geeky Things

Introducing Parallel Magic: The Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Show

If you read my January update or follow me on social media, you’ve probably caught the unofficial announcements… but now, I’m pleased to officially introduce Parallel Magic: The Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Show.

Parallel Magic PodcastIn this podcast, Jonas Lee (my friend and fellow author) and I discuss science fiction and fantasy novels over a drink. We started the show to create a virtual book club, where sci-fi/fantasy readers from around the world could chat about the books we love while enjoying the simple camaraderie of a drink (alcohol optional, of course!).

Thus far, we’ve aired two episodes. The first dives into Scythe by Neal Shusterman, along with all the existential crises a book about (im)mortality can bring. The second episode, which aired today, covers Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, as well as my first embarrassing Champagne pop, epic space battles, and the book’s brain-blowing (and not-so-brain-blowing twists).

Interested? Subscribe to Parallel Magic on iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite listening app.

You can also connect with Parallel Magic on our website and social media:

Website: https://parallelmagic.wordpress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParallelMagic
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Parallel_Magic_
Goodreads Group: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/385284-parallel-magic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqK_SKUR5rXk7HmHkra4yQ

Thanks for listening and joining in the fun!

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New Book Release: Curiosity and the Sentient’s Oblation by Zachary Paul Chopchinski

Gabrielle #3 Book ReleaseI’m thrilled to announce that my friend and fellow independent author, Zachary Paul Chopchinski, has just released the third novel in his Gabrielle series. If you haven’t read any of the books, they follow Gabrielle as she travels through different time periods and journeys through the lives (and deaths) of other individuals. The books are charming, fun reads – perfect for fans of young adult fiction, time travel, and historical fantasy.

Learn about Curiosity and the Sentient’s Oblation (Gabrielle #3) below, then go pick up your copy on Amazon or grab a signed paperback from Zach’s website!

Synopsis

Curiosity and the Sentient's OblationThe widowed wife of a North Carolina plantation owner, Gabrielle awakens in this life with a broken heart and a sharpened spirit. Living in one of the darkest times in American history, she finds herself running a safe house for the underground railroad during the American Civil War. In order to save a life, Gabrielle must make a sacrifice that could damn her host for eternity.

Everything’s different this time. The rules have changed, Morrigan has changed, and Arawn is more dangerous than ever. He has sent a hunter after Gabrielle and she has to use every ounce of her new powers if she is going to survive.

Book Trailer

About Zach

Zachary Paul ChopchinskiZach is a bow tie wearing, formal vest rocking, pocket watch using, sarcastic monster of a writer. Currently residing in Orlando, Florida, he spends his days working, writing and procrastinating.

Zach is the author of the Gabrielle series, a young adult fantasy with a paranormal-historical-time traveling twist (try saying that five times fast).

Zach has multiple college degrees, in the fields of criminal justice and criminology…because he wanted to catch ALL the bad guys. Now, coupled with being an author of young adult fiction he spends his days yelling at people for breaking regulatory laws.

Connect With Zach

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zachary-Paul-Chopchinski-772308849490741/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

Website: http://zachchop.com

Tumblr: http://an-author-and-his-books.tumblr.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZachChop

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9853623.Zachary_Paul_Chopchinski

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/zachary-paul-chopchinski

Buy the Book

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2lCL5yk

Website: https://zachchop.com/store/checkout-book-3/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33539522-curiosity-and-the-sentient-s-oblation

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100 Children’s, Teen, and Young Adult Writing Prompts (Fiction Ideas Vol. 3) – Now on Amazon

Happy Monday!

This is just a quick note to let you know that my next prompts booklet is now available on your friendly local Amazon for $0.99 USD.

Pick up your copy on Amazon, shelve it on Goodreads, then leave a review on both!

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3 Children's, Teen, YAHave you always wanted to write a children’s book? This booklet contains 100 writing prompts to help you get started.

Do you have a young adult novel burning inside you but feel trapped by writer’s block?
Are you an aspiring, young writer looking for story ideas?

If you’re ready to stop staring at the blank page and start writing NOW, 100 Children’s, Teen, and Young Adult Writing Prompts is the booklet for you. There’s no fluff and no wasted words – just 100 fiction prompts to get you back to what you do best: writing.

100 Children’s, Teen, and Young Adult Writing Prompts is packed with character- and story-focused prompts to jumpstart your fiction writing. The prompts have been carefully designed to address themes important to young readers, to be age-appropriate, and to be easily adapted as nonfiction prompts for young writers.

Inside, you’ll find prompts on the following topics:

1. Action & Adventure
2. Animals & Nature
3. Cars, Trains, & Vehicles
4. Other Cultures
5. Fairy Tales
6. Family
7. Fantasy
8. Growing Up & Life Skills
9. Romance & Relationships
10. School

Each section contains 10 thought-provoking prompts. Practice them in order, or dive right into to what inspires you most. You’ve already wasted enough energy on writer’s block. It’s time to get started on your children’s book or young adult novel today.

Inspire the next generation of readers. Buy 100 Children’s, Teen, and Young Adult Writing Prompts today.

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