Iron Rose Bleeding

by Anne Azel

Iron Rose Bleeding is a futuristic novel that is based around the crisis created by global change and by the arrival on planet Earth of other humanoids. The story deals with a lesbian woman who finds herself drawn into the dangerous, political intrigue of an alien race. Alone, she must find a bridge of understanding and co-operation between her world and the alien's to solve the crisis facing planet Earth.

Genres: Lesbian

200 pages, Paperback

First published July 17, 2009

About the author

Anne Azel has been writing and publishing for over a dozen years. Her work has been recognized with a CLFA Readers' Choice Award and LFRCA Readers Choice Awards. She won a Golden Crown Literary Society Award for dramatic fiction for her novel Gold Mountain and a GCLS Literary Award for short story collection for A Little Book of Big Christmas Tales. She was also a GCLS finalist for her novels Iron Rose Bleeding and America. Anne's work has been recognized for its informed and understanding portrayal of cultures and cultural diversity. Her work covers a wide range of genres including murder mysteries, contemporary issues, romance and futuristic writing.

The cover illustrations of Anne's books are original art work by the award winning artist B.L. Magill. As one reader wrote, "This is writing for readers who demand more."

Anne has travelled all over the world and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her writing. She is retired but still pursues her interests in art history, archaeology and forensic anthropology. Anne is currently living in northern Ontario. She enjoys an active life kayaking, canoeing, curling and skiing. Her hobbies include writing and model trains. (from the publisher's website)

Reviews

[Viv · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book! The first few pages were a little difficult due to the style writing. However, quickly the qualities of the story got me. Science fiction with an environmental touch. But never in a dogmatic way. Instead it's up to the reader what to do with it.
None of the usual lesbian clichees are found here. Wonderful.

[Katia M. Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. it was recommended to me by a fellow goodreads friend. I am glad they did. Aside for some annoying info dumping in parts, the book was well written, the characters well rounded with good development, and the pace good. This is an excellent little bit of multidimensional sci-fi that is thought provoking and introspective. A good read.

[Cheri · Rating 2 out of 5]

The concept was good, I thought but the execution was rough. Of course, I read the online version and not the published so the issues may have been dealt with.

We will be discussing this story on episode 22 of Cocktail Hour. www.cocktailhour.c-spot.net.

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meaningful message with hot erotism!!!

[Xdyj · Rating 2 out of 5]

The "message" is good but probably driven home too heavy-handedly.

[Jem · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

A bold speculative fiction piece.

[Dide · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a wonderful book to read especially as it highlights the environmental issues. It's woman to woman sexual relationship was also very understated. I'd describe the book as a blend of sci-fi - futuristic and while it shows heavy bias for issues pertaining the environment it passed the message without creating disinterest.