Catherine Asaro's Blog - Posts Tagged "hard-sf"
Lightning Strike, Book II, Chapter Eight
Chapter Eight of Lighting Strike, Book II is now up on my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/posts/35829029
Also, the comments for the previous covers we talked about were very helpful to me. So I've included the covers on the Patreon page (if you have access) for both Lightning Strike Book I and Lightning Strike Book II. I never liked the font for Lightning Strike Book I. So this new cover has a new font. The cover with the smaller font is the original cover and the larger font is the new cover. If anyone has any comments on the anything about the cover, they are welcome.
I don't know what the cover for Lightning Strike Book II will look like yet. I have an artist looking at it, and I'm open to suggestions. Here is a rough mock-up using the background that will be on the cover. Comments welcome.
Also, the comments for the previous covers we talked about were very helpful to me. So I've included the covers on the Patreon page (if you have access) for both Lightning Strike Book I and Lightning Strike Book II. I never liked the font for Lightning Strike Book I. So this new cover has a new font. The cover with the smaller font is the original cover and the larger font is the new cover. If anyone has any comments on the anything about the cover, they are welcome.
I don't know what the cover for Lightning Strike Book II will look like yet. I have an artist looking at it, and I'm open to suggestions. Here is a rough mock-up using the background that will be on the cover. Comments welcome.
Lightning Strike, Book II, Chapter Eleven
I posted the first part of Chapter 11 for Lightning Strike Book II on my Patreon page: https://patreon.com/posts/36997166
art credits: Maya calendar and Tina picture: shutterstock
art credits: Maya calendar and Tina picture: shutterstock
Lightning Strike, Book II, the rest of Chapter Eleven
I've posted the second half of Chapter 11 for Lightning Strike, Book II on my Patreon page. www.patreon.com/posts/37828229
Credit, first picture: wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i=910357 This is a wall paper, and I couldn't find the name of the artist. If anyone else can find their name, I would much appreciate your posting here.
I'm not sure the picture fits the story. For one, the setting should be a desert. For another, Bhaaj probably wouldn't carry a spear. I've no objection to her with one; I just never had her do it in any book. She does have a big knife, though. The character looks a bit like Bhaaj, but not as rugged and weathered, and Bhaaj is darker (she's Maya). In any case, I like the picture.
Edit: Lee Thomson writes: "I believe the first image is promo/official/wallpaper art for the game ARK: Survival Evolved (ironically game developers rarely credit the individual artists)." My thanks to Lee!
Here is a link to the game ARK. It looks like a really cool game. If I'm not careful, I might get drawn in (I play far too many online games). store.steampowered.com/app/346110/ARK....
Art credit, second picture: Dino and Rider, by Sandara. www.deviantart.com/sandara/art/Dino-a...
The second picture I thought was cool. This one is even less like a desert, but something about it reminded me of Tina. I can't tell for certain from the picture if the influences are Maya, Aztec, or both.
The second thing I thought when I saw this picture, though (after my "That's beautiful" reaction), was, "Wow, it would really hurt to ride that dino dressed like that." I mean, I get it, the picture is gorgeous and she's gorgeous. But still. I grumbled.
I do like the picture, though. The artist has a lot of talent. You can see more of her work here: www.deviantart.com/sandara
Credit, first picture: wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i=910357 This is a wall paper, and I couldn't find the name of the artist. If anyone else can find their name, I would much appreciate your posting here.
I'm not sure the picture fits the story. For one, the setting should be a desert. For another, Bhaaj probably wouldn't carry a spear. I've no objection to her with one; I just never had her do it in any book. She does have a big knife, though. The character looks a bit like Bhaaj, but not as rugged and weathered, and Bhaaj is darker (she's Maya). In any case, I like the picture.
Edit: Lee Thomson writes: "I believe the first image is promo/official/wallpaper art for the game ARK: Survival Evolved (ironically game developers rarely credit the individual artists)." My thanks to Lee!
Here is a link to the game ARK. It looks like a really cool game. If I'm not careful, I might get drawn in (I play far too many online games). store.steampowered.com/app/346110/ARK....
Art credit, second picture: Dino and Rider, by Sandara. www.deviantart.com/sandara/art/Dino-a...
The second picture I thought was cool. This one is even less like a desert, but something about it reminded me of Tina. I can't tell for certain from the picture if the influences are Maya, Aztec, or both.
The second thing I thought when I saw this picture, though (after my "That's beautiful" reaction), was, "Wow, it would really hurt to ride that dino dressed like that." I mean, I get it, the picture is gorgeous and she's gorgeous. But still. I grumbled.
I do like the picture, though. The artist has a lot of talent. You can see more of her work here: www.deviantart.com/sandara
Catch the Lightning, Book II, Final Chapter!
I've posted the final chapter of Lightning Strike, Book II on my patreon page. Yay! Patrons now have the complete book to enjoy. www.patreon.com/posts/38067916
The photo is Althor's mother, Dyhianna (Dehya) Selei, the Ruby Pharaoh.
Photo credit: Subbotina Anna, shutterstock.com
The photo is Althor's mother, Dyhianna (Dehya) Selei, the Ruby Pharaoh.
Photo credit: Subbotina Anna, shutterstock.com
Article at Tor.com
Ho! A friend of mine just sent me this link. I am flattered. Who woulda thought I'd be described as writing classic sf? It does indeed seem like just yesterday I was the new kid on the block.
www.tor.com/2020/07/02/space-opera-do...
www.tor.com/2020/07/02/space-opera-do...
SFFcon starts today!
SFFcon is almost upon us! Here are details about my panels.
SCIENCE IN SCI-FI
Saturday, Nov 7, at 2 PM PST, or 9 PM GMT
YouTube Link: youtu.be/QeOmO6xqZmE
HARD SCI-FI
Sunday, Nov 8, at 2 PM PST, or 9 PM GMT
YouTube Link: youtu.be/Cg0r2ZvuRCQ
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/sffcon
• Discord: discord.gg/FQ8fjuu
• websitet: www.sffcon.com
SCIENCE IN SCI-FI
How do you integrate science into your science fiction writing? This panel will discuss the most important things to keep in mind when taking scientific concepts and adapting them to fit in a fictitious setting.
Panelists: Lisa Richman (moderator), A.G. Riddle, Catherine Asaro, Gerald M. Kilby
YouTube Link: youtu.be/QeOmO6xqZmE
HARD SCI-FI
Sunday, Nov 8, at 2 PM PST, or 9 PM GMT
There’s “science in your science fiction” and then there’s “HardSF”. What makes for true HardSF books and shows versus handwavium?
Panelists: Lisa Richman (moderator), Stephanie Osborn, Catherine Asaro, Gerald M. Kilby
YouTube Link: youtu.be/Cg0r2ZvuRCQ
SCIENCE IN SCI-FI
Saturday, Nov 7, at 2 PM PST, or 9 PM GMT
YouTube Link: youtu.be/QeOmO6xqZmE
HARD SCI-FI
Sunday, Nov 8, at 2 PM PST, or 9 PM GMT
YouTube Link: youtu.be/Cg0r2ZvuRCQ
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/sffcon
• Discord: discord.gg/FQ8fjuu
• websitet: www.sffcon.com
SCIENCE IN SCI-FI
How do you integrate science into your science fiction writing? This panel will discuss the most important things to keep in mind when taking scientific concepts and adapting them to fit in a fictitious setting.
Panelists: Lisa Richman (moderator), A.G. Riddle, Catherine Asaro, Gerald M. Kilby
YouTube Link: youtu.be/QeOmO6xqZmE
HARD SCI-FI
Sunday, Nov 8, at 2 PM PST, or 9 PM GMT
There’s “science in your science fiction” and then there’s “HardSF”. What makes for true HardSF books and shows versus handwavium?
Panelists: Lisa Richman (moderator), Stephanie Osborn, Catherine Asaro, Gerald M. Kilby
YouTube Link: youtu.be/Cg0r2ZvuRCQ
