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Guest Blogger - KS Augustin
It goes without saying that it takes a particular geeky frame of mind to write science-fiction romance, but I suppose it also takes a particular geeky frame of mind to read it too. And that's very heartening to me. You see, when I was at school, I was one of those spectacle-wearing, book-reading, propellor-heads. Other kids would come to me asking for help with their homework, but I wasn't really the type to be invited to any of their parties. In a way, nothing much has changed; I'm still that person who other people sometimes edge away from, but I'm more comfortable in my own skin now.The problem with being one of the geeky kids is that, as you grow to adulthood, you're struck by the thought that there's something different and alone about you. Life happens in another room, while you try--with varying degrees of success--to decipher the bass notes that creep in under that closed door, or through the adjoining wall. You never think that there are whole other bunches of people out there who may like the same things you do, because there never seemed to be in the past.
And yet, here we are, and I'm still staring around in dumbfounded amazement. Samhain Publishing, for example, keeps saying they want more futuristic romances. More?! Like, the stuff I write? The stuff that came out of a brain that I somehow always thought of being out of sync with the rest of the universe? People want to read that? Wow! Who'da thunk it? And I read the same from other publishers too...women who love sci-fi romance themselves and would like to see more of it published. These women make sound business decisions in their positions as publishers and editors, so if they say they want sci-fi, who am I to argue with them?
So, to all of the sci-fi romance READERS out there, thank you. You are where the demand is ultimately coming from. If I'm still sporting that startled, deer-in-the-headlights look on my face, it's because of you...and I wouldn't have it any other way.
BRIEF BIO:
Latest release:
Combat!, a first-person erotic sci-fi romance, with lashings of martial arts. Available from Samhain Publishing (http://www.mybookstoreandmore.com/product_info.php?products_id=803).Also available:
The Commander's Slave, an erotic sci-fi romance about a driven and duty-bound man and the woman he casually bought but can't stop thinking about. A CAPA 2007 nominee. Available from New Concepts Publishing (http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/thecommandersslave.htm).
On Bliss, an erotic sci-fi short story about a man, condemned for nothing more than his origins, and a woman from the same government who put him there. Available from Total-E-Bound (http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?s=ls3vYy85361&strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=128).
Prime Suspect, an erotic sci-fi romance about difference, prejudice and redemption, with an hermaphrodite protagonist. Available from Total-E-Bound (http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?s=ls3vYy85361&strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=164).
The Dragon of Ankoll Keep, a fantasy romance pairing a broken thief with a compassionate man-dragon. A Romance Junkies Blue Ribbon Favorite. Available from Samhain Publishing (http://www.mybookstoreandmore.com/product_info.php?products_id=715).
KS Augustin discovered science-fiction at the age of eight, and romance at the age of sixteen. Unfortunately, it took her considerably longer to combine the two! Before being hit by a brainwave, she was an IT project manager, political essayist, comedy writer, bookshop owner, martial arts' instructor, and a few other things she'd rather forget. She and her husband have lived and worked in Europe, Australia, North America and are now based in south-east Asia. They have two reasonably happy children and two grumpy cats.
2007 was a good year, with five releases. You can catch more details of those releases, her opinionated blog, and information overload at http://www.ksaugustin.com
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6 Responses to "Guest Blogger - KS Augustin"
I used to be ignorant that this genre even existed! But I've been reading the synopses of your books and now I'm curious - so I'm going to take the plunge and order one.
I get the impression that with the advent of writers' blogs this has been happening more and more, as people explore outside of their comfortable reading ruts. A great thing, imo. What makes it even more exciting is when you 'know' the writer!
Thanks for being here, Kaz! I think you nailed all of us SF or paranormal authors. I, too, was (and I still am) a geek. I admit it and take pride in it, LOL
And, I think, one of the greatest things about writing SF and being a 'geek' is the necessity to learn more. That's a thrill in itself!
I also still find it hard to believe there are so many readers out there craving the kind of stuff I write - and yet you find so little science fiction romances in the brick and mortar book stores. It's nice to know that publishers like Samhain, NCP and Ellora's Cave aren't afraid to give readers what they really want!
Hey KS! Good to read your submission to the blog!
Hmmm...you're in good compnay. Welcome to the geeky group...though wait, I don't think we're geeky. We just like to write and daydream about different things LOL
Angela
Hi ladies! Thanks for all your kind comments. And I agree Lynda. I think that anyone who has a "geek" tag has that drive to learn. Hopefully, that will stave off senility! ;)
I for one can so relate to you! I was always the geek, sans glasses but so bookish, who was always talking about space...and other things that girls shouldn't give the time of day. I was never a girlie girl, so that put me in a strange light, because I thought of things differently. My books and interests totally reflect that. Though thankfully mu bf enbraces the strangness of me:0)
I'm ecstatic that readers are warming up to futuristics, because I love to write them. And I will definitely have to query Samhain if they're on the hunt for more sci-fi romances.
Thanks for posting something so out of the box! Good luck making 2008 even better than 2007!
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