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Talking Non-American Science Fiction
Science fiction has long been a tool for cultures to envision how they would evolve and examine and comment upon contemporary issues. As I consumed more science fiction in various forms of media and met other authors, I began to appreciate the differences and similarities of foreign science fiction.
Motivated to learn more, I am contacting non-American sci-fi creators to get their comparisons of science fiction from around the world. If you are interested in being interviewed or know someone who would be, please comment below!
See previous interviews with creators from England, Nigeria, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, and Ukraine.
Cameron “The Pneumanaut” Armstrong
Cameron Armstrong, aka The Pneumanaut, is a Canadian writer living and working in Ireland. The son of an Evangelical pastor, Cameron’s life has been shaped by growing up in the church. It’s something he’s still working out in his artistic pursuits, as the intersections between faith and culture - particularly science fiction - hold a special fascination for him. He has written three complete novels, is working in two more, as well as written a handful of stage plays, comic books and movie scripts. When he’s not writing, you might find him acting in a local theater production, playing video games, playing or designing his own strategy games or just spending quality time with his lovely wife and two young children.
On Making Real Moments About Western Canada
On How Living in Ireland Differs from Canada and What the Irish are Interested In
On What About Science Fiction is Universal
Writing Update
The final book in the Fallen series, Assumption, is going well. I’m in the detailed outline phase, which is the phase before actually writing the narrative. The stories main characters are the Sabia Berina, Esfirs, Khorsoam and humans Brendan and Alex “Air Raid” Armstrong.
As for short stories
The Wick in the Wind is finished. It will be published for free here on Substack in four weeks.
I will be expanding the very short story The Call - A Psychological Thriller into a short story based on one reader’s desire for more. That’s right, I’m not above working with fans for more. I love interaction. So don’t be a stranger.
The next major short story I write will come out in time for Halloween. And, of course, it will be The Savannah Paranormal Detective Agency 2.
Fellow Author Shoutout
Because he’s a cool guy and a good friend.
Shawn Brink (writing under Shawn D. Brink and Shawn David Brink) resides in Eastern Nebraska, U.S.A. and is represented by Liverman Literary Agency. He’s building a following with a growing list of novels (mainly speculative fiction), as well as shorter works published in various publications and anthologies. His sixth book, ‘Bound by Blood’, a Christian horror novel, was released in 2024 through Tell-Tale Publishing Group.
Other Independent Book Promotions
The Midnight Society: Guardians of the Cosmic Rift by Orion Blake - Book for 99 cents or free on Kindle Unlimited
In this thrilling second installment of the Midnight Society series, the five childhood friends and their loyal dog, Whisp - must defend Earth from an unimaginable alien threat after gaining extraordinary abilities aboard a UFO. As gateways open between worlds, a rebel warns of an imminent invasion by the merciless Karnathians, launching the friends on a perilous mission that will determine the fate of worlds.
Deep within a mysterious network of caves, they uncover a terrifying secret: enslaved humans have unwittingly built a doomsday machine that threatens Earth's very molecular structure. Forging an uneasy alliance with an enigmatic alien general, the Midnight Society must destroy the device before it's too late. But when a monstrous overlord arrives to claim their home, they face a climactic confrontation where failure is not an option, and victory may demand the ultimate sacrifice.
The Midnight Society: Guardians of the Cosmic Rift is a pulse-pounding adventure that catapults readers from small-town Montana to the frontlines of an interstellar war. Imaginative and electrifying, this unforgettable tale of friendship, destiny, and courage in the face of impossible odds will leave you breathless. Brimming with action, humor, and heart, it's a sci-fi thrill ride you won't want to miss.
Tom Savage (Star Farmer Book 1) by Jaxon Reed - Book for Sale for 99 cents or Free on Kindle Unlimited
On a frontier planet, land is cheap. So is your life.
Tom Savage is intent on homesteading, and Phaethon is the newest planet open for colonization. Here, technology is lacking in many places. And for 200 credits, anyone can claim one square kilometer of prime farmland.
But Tom has a secret or two. He is not interested in farming crops, at least not at first. Tom wants to harvest pieces of Phaethon’s sun.
To do so will mean first reaching his stake out near the desert, surviving human predators along the way, bringing fugitives to justice, and dealing with the resident sand dragon population.
All in a day’s work for your local star farmer…
Medusa Washes Her Face by Sierra Storm - Free Book
Three in one!
These bonus short stories from Crown of Serpents offer a uniquely humorous take on Greek Mythology... as seen from the eyes of Medusa.
"Medusa Washes Her Face" features Medusa recently brought back from the dead, grappling with her unexpected newfound life and her two sisters.
"Medusa Tells The Truth" offers a tease from Medusa's time in a human disguise, where she finds herself at odds with her invented identity and compelled to say a little too much about her life.
In "Medusa Goes to The Beach," Medusa spends her last fleeting moments as a human at a beach by herself (almost).
Paired with additional context and behind-the-scenes info from the author, these shorts can be read alone or in addition to Crown of Serpents to ramp up the fun.
Two From the Ashes: An Orphan Corps Shepherds Short Story by Earl T. Roske - Free Short Story
Pfc Bernie Lebna has been through hell.
It's left a mark.
Now, a random rescue has put a baby in his arms. He's the only one that seems able to keep her happy and quiet. The Shepherd recruits Bernie for the extraction. No one wants a crying baby.
What should be a simple side mission goes sideways.
Now Bernie must not only struggle with his own fears, but with the safety of a trusting baby girl. Can he save the baby? Can he save himself?
Modus by Brandon Castillo - Sample of a Book
As a result of the country’s devastating civil war, the land was forced into a coastal division. It wasn't long before the East’s excessive population led desperate residents to vote for billionaire Martin Reign as their first leader. While his sixteen-year plan to decrease the population was appealing to some, it centers around taking innocent lives.
The year is now 2121. The plan has officially reached its midpoint. After finding out some horrible news, twenty-year-old Brandon Muñoz is drawn towards a risky decision. While his new life and position come with promises, his heart aches at the responsibilities he has taken.
With every action Brandon makes, he wonders, how selfish can being selfless make you?
Until Next Time
Next time we’ll take a look at aliens in C.S. Lewis’ fiction. The following post will be The Wick in the Wind short story, an apocalyptic tale inspired by Japan’s Hidden Christians.
As always, please leave a comment with any questions, reviews, thoughts, whatever about Fallen, Risen, Dormition, An Odd Pilgrimage, The Savannah Paranormal Detective Agency or whatever else I have discussed. I promise to reply!
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