Hanging Out in the Outer Sphere

Hanging Out in the Outer Sphere

Well, hopefully, you aren't checking in to see Xandra's thoughts on RWA National...because I'm not there. ToT (is there an emot...
Let's Blog About It!

Let's Blog About It!

Hi Everyone! I'm here in Alanta right underneath the place to meet & greet the upper echelon of publishing--AKA the bar. Have to say...
World Building

World Building

How do you build a world? That’s a question I get asked a lot as a writer of science fiction, fantasy and paranormal romance. All right – I’...
Thank You Patti!

Thank You Patti!

It's been a great week with Patti here to blog with us. I, as I'm sure everyone else has, enjoyed your posts and insights on futuris...
Question for Patti--From Skylar

Question for Patti--From Skylar

Morning Patti! I recently read Stephen King's fabulous (almost autobiography) ON WRITING. In it he says one of the most important aspect...
Question for Patti - From Xandra

Question for Patti - From Xandra

Hi Patti! Thanks for blogging with us here at Star-Crossed! Hope you're enjoying your stay! My question is one of those odd ones, and...
Question for Patti--From Skylar

Question for Patti--From Skylar

Hi Patti, Was wondering if you'd tell us how you got "discovered". I've heard people say they got an in through contests, ...
Futuristic Romance Heroes

Futuristic Romance Heroes

What makes a good futuristic romance hero? In my opinion, the exact same things that make a good romance hero, period. Of course, these ar...
Patti -- Cover Art

Patti -- Cover Art

Patti, you've gotten some great cover art on your books (Dorchester does a fabulous job). I hear complaints all the time about covers. S...
Why I Think Futuristic Romance Rocks

Why I Think Futuristic Romance Rocks

Before I get started, I'd like to thank the Star-Crossed Romance authors for inviting me to be a guest blogger. I appreciate it! Lynda a...
Recycled Heroes

Recycled Heroes

Have you ever noticed that all your favorite actors from sci-fi series seem to get recycled on other sci-fi shows? I'm watching Stargate...
Alien TV Part 1

Alien TV Part 1

We know our astronomers have searched for radio signals from other worlds. It's only reasonable to assume that comparable alien civiliza...
Infinities of Potential

Infinities of Potential

Jennifer asked what drives us to Science Fiction a few posts below. I thought that was a good enough question to wax philosophical. It'...
Walk the Gangplank!

Walk the Gangplank!

Warning: Spoilers for Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl! Ahoy Mateys! Today's the day! Dead Man's Chest is official...
Gender Wars

Gender Wars

At the risk of sounding like a raging feminist seeing as I've posted on this subject before , I have to admit that the subject of 'a...
Why Sci-Fi?

Why Sci-Fi?

Although I often write about vampires, werewolves, Fae and witches, not to mention on rare occasion, just regular people who don’t live in m...
Seeds I Can Borrow

Seeds I Can Borrow

Every idea, great or small starts with a seed. Sometimes it’s a comment, other times it can be something you’re witness to. That little spec...
You'll Go Blind...

You'll Go Blind...

In the course of researching my new novella (which is now, praise all gods and little fishes, done), I came across an interesting tidbit he...
HEXED?

HEXED?

Last night I was finally able to catch an episode of the new series Hex, which appears on the BBC America channel. It was some of what I exp...
Clones

Clones

I've had my fill of clones lately. Not only did we have Attack of the Clones a few years ago, but I just finished reading SL Viehl's...
George Lucas Always Wears Plaid

George Lucas Always Wears Plaid

As I was busy doing dishes yesterday, my hubby came into the kitchen and without preface states, "You know, I think the Jedi were a bun...
Dr Who & the Daleks

Dr Who & the Daleks

A few weeks ago, I saw an episode of Dr Who on the SciFi Channel. In this episode was featured a version of the old The Weakest Link game sh...
Playing With Dolls

Playing With Dolls

I had a weird dream the other night. I was sitting in a park with a case of Barbies and playing with them like I did as a girl- though as a ...
When In Doubt Act It Out!

When In Doubt Act It Out!

During edits on Take Me in Your Heart I reached a point where I couldn’t move forward. So I called in reinforcements (ie. my boyfriend). “Jo...
Fandom = Fundom!

Fandom = Fundom!

A few weeks ago, I spent a mad, mad few days wearing pantyhose on my head. This is not that abnormal for me, and before you ask why while sl...
Spinning Plates - The New Frontier

Spinning Plates - The New Frontier

I've always been a plate spinner. To have my arms and legs extended, sticks vibrating, wobbley china rotating, makes me feel as if I'...
Heroes: Torture Me or Torture Me Not?

Heroes: Torture Me or Torture Me Not?

How could I see X-men: The Last Stand and not think, “Man, what torture!” There are of course a few men among the X-cast who fit this bill (...
Welcome!

Welcome!

Greetings all you science fiction, fantasy and paranormal romance lovers. This tiny spot in the Webverse is reserved for discussion and prom...