I'm hoping to finish my sf novel Sons of Taldra in May of 2014, so I need as much feedback as possible before then. I'm slowly posting the first nine chapters at Goodreads and would appreciate any thoughts, comments, etc. about them.
The people of Valchondria face danger from one of their protectors and from an alien race of shapeshifters.
This novel takes place in the present, in an alternate dimension. Valchondria (Earth) had advanced to space travel but then banned it and stopped advancing. Degranon was a Valchondrian colony, and part of the reason for the ban.
Spoiler alert! The chapters after Chapter 1 reveal plot details from Degranon.
Most of the human characters are people of color, and several of them are gay. However, I’m writing this novel for anyone who enjoys science fiction or fantasy. Native American storytelling inspired my depictions of the shapeshifters.
Content. It doesn't include sex scenes. It does contain violence and some disturbing themes.
Keywords: gay scifi, sci-fi, science fiction, adventure, gay marriage, Degranon, Duane Simolke, Native American, First Nation, African American, black, Arabic, Indian, Hispanic, people of color, strong women, female leaders, space travel, health care, shapeshifters, aliens, teen heroes, new adult, diversity, social issues, alternate reality
The people of Valchondria face danger from one of their protectors and from an alien race of shapeshifters.
This novel takes place in the present, in an alternate dimension. Valchondria (Earth) had advanced to space travel but then banned it and stopped advancing. Degranon was a Valchondrian colony, and part of the reason for the ban.
Sons of Taldra is a stand-alone sequel to my published novel Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure.
Spoiler alert! The chapters after Chapter 1 reveal plot details from Degranon.
Most of the human characters are people of color, and several of them are gay. However, I’m writing this novel for anyone who enjoys science fiction or fantasy. Native American storytelling inspired my depictions of the shapeshifters.
Content. It doesn't include sex scenes. It does contain violence and some disturbing themes.
Keywords: gay scifi, sci-fi, science fiction, adventure, gay marriage, Degranon, Duane Simolke, Native American, First Nation, African American, black, Arabic, Indian, Hispanic, people of color, strong women, female leaders, space travel, health care, shapeshifters, aliens, teen heroes, new adult, diversity, social issues, alternate reality
Sons of Taldra, Chapter 1 Draft
Sons of Taldra, Chapter 2 Draft
Sons of Taldra, Chapter 3 Draft
Duane Simolke