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Tales From Tharassas Book Review

Tales From Tharassas: Tharassas Cycle Book 0 by J. Scott Coatsworth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I previously reviewed the J. Scott Coatsworth story “The Emp Test,” after reading it as a separate eBook. This collection includes “The Emp Test” and other stories set on Coatsworth’s fictional world of Tharassas.

As in real life, the people of Tharassas find that tradition can both connect them to the past and isolate them in the present. While they benefit from the wisdom of their ancestors, they can also become trapped in the confines of the small-minded thinking those ancestors often practiced. Coatsworth imbues his characters with a rich mythology and the weight of cultural history.

The stories benefit from an emphasis on strong character development and fast-paced changes. I can see why so many readers love Coatsworth’s books, including the other ones set in this thought-provoking world. The overall collection provides a framework for the Tharassas novels while also providing an enjoyable reading experience in and of itself.

Read my review of The Emp Test.

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Texas Tales

“A lush tangle of small-town life branches out in this engrossing collection of short stories.” –Kirkus Reviews

“The Acorn Stories delivers insight into a fictional small town, illustrating the ups and downs of life.” –Novels Alive

“A vivid West Texas story-cycle that blends sharp comedy with hard truths, rewarding readers who like recurring-cast, small-town literary fiction built from interlocking short stories.” –True Voice Review

KC & the Sunshine Band - I'm Your Boogie Man • TopPop

Most boogie men make your feet want to run, but this boogie man makes your feet want to dance. I still remember getting Part 3, my first KC & the Sunshine Band album. I set it aside that night to watch the premiere of the Spider-Man TV pilot on CBS but then got back to KCSB and still love their music now.

Featured Website: Liminal Fiction

As the welcoming page at Liminal Fiction states, “We’re an inclusive library of spec fic titles (fantasy, sci fi, paranormal and horror). Use the book search, our filter search, or the menu links.” Readers can find speculative fiction by genre, tropes, keywords, etc. They can also find sales, book reviews, and much more.

Please read my biography at Liminal Fiction and explore this multi-made presentation of Taldra: Two Science Fiction Adventures.

The Food of the Gods

Though it pales in comparison to his classics War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and The Invisible Man, the H. G. Wells novel provides a creepy look at good intentions gone awry. It often appears in boxed sets or single-volume collections of his work. I loved my H. G. Wells boxed set as a kid and still think about his writing.

Gay Book Review: The Emp Test

The Emp Test by J. Scott Coatsworth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

J. Scott Coatsworth’s fantasy story The Emp Test involves two men from different cultures, thrown together and obviously attracted to each other. Jey must let Avain care for him, though their people see each other as enemies.

Coatsworth works a great deal of mythology into the story in a natural way that both connects the two men and divides them. Jey also faces conflict within himself, but I won’t give any of that away.

Readers who want a gay story without tired settings or predictable tropes should enjoy this emotional, fast-moving, and empowering fantasy.

I had been following Coatsworth for years via social media and the book sites he runs with his husband but had honestly never gotten around to reading one of his books. The Emp Test provided a brief but enjoyable introduction that made me want to read more.



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Odd Bird

Writer/director Katy Dore’s gay short film Odd Bird brings a comic book creator back to his home town. This charming comedy includes some tense or awkward moments before going off in an unexpected direction. #GayFilm #GayMovies

SciFi Sons of Taldra Images, Interviews, Etc.

Teaser Trailer:

Sons of Taldra: 2nd Trailer.

Sons of Taldra: 3rd Trailer.

Sons of Taldra: 4th Trailer.

Sons of Taldra: Animated Cover 1.

Sons of Taldra: Animated Cover 2.

Sons of Taldra: Animated Cover 3.

Sons of Taldra: BookTok.

Sons of Taldra: Futuristic Music BookTok.

Sons of Taldra: The Iroquois Scientist BookTok.

Sons of Taldra: Thought the aliens wouldn’t find us. BookTok.

Sons of Taldra: Stranger Things/Alternate World: BookTok.

Sons of Taldra: She Needed to Protect: BookTok.

Sons of Taldra: She wants more power: BookTok.

Sons of Taldra: Argen’s Room: BookTok.

Sons of Taldra: Emergency: BookTok.

Sons of Taldra: QueerBookTok.

We thought the aliens wouldn’t find us. We thought we could trust the Maintainers. We were wrong.

The Iroquois scientist Taldra became Leader of our world a year before the alien shapeshifters attacked. Her twin gay sons, Telius and Argen, will rally to her side.

Telius, a former time traveler, wants to marry his boyfriend, a former spy. Argen, a prodigy with a troubled past, modifies a handsome captain’s vessel for the battle.

Our world’s other protectors hold dark secrets that might pose an even greater threat than the invaders.

“A major voice not only in American literature but also in the LGBTQ genre. Highly recommended.” –Author Grady Harp

“A gripping science fiction novel.” –Scribble’s Worth

“Truly unique and amazing!” —Author Eric Rench (formerly Shay Mills)

“Refreshingly different, and at its beating heart is some much needed diversity that slots in effortlessly and with purpose.” –Sebastian J. Brook. Read the review at Doctor Who Online.

“Overall, this book was a quick fun read for anyone who enjoys sci-fi and adventure books. The plot was compelling and the characters were engaging.” –Fiction Flock

“An explosive book that will mean different things to each reader. The familial love and romantic love that shine make it even a deeper read.” —N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

“I recommend this book to science fiction readers and those who like complex storylines.” —Review Tales

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Character artwork for Sons of Taldra: General Sydra, Taldra and Argen, Telius and Jase-Dawn, Telius and Argen, Telius and Argen.

YouTube & TikTok Space Twins.

Degranon and Sons of Taldra in One Volume.

Glossary.

Add Sons of Taldra to Your Goodreads Reading List.

The Navajo Influences on the Aliens in Sons of Taldra.

Why Taldra’s Family is Iroquois.

Queer SciFi Novel in Consideration for LGBT Book Award.

Interview About Sons of Taldra and More at BooksGoSocial.Com.

Character interview with Taldra at Feed My Reads.

New! Character interview with Admiral Nil at The Protagonist Speaks.

Sons of Taldra Review at Strange Book Reviews.

Sons of Taldra Review at Enas Reviews.

Sons of Taldra: What is Gay SciFi?

DuaneSimolke.Com: Pressure Tournament: Scene Cut from Gay SciFi Sons of Taldra.

Prism Book Alliance: Sons of Taldra Interview.

Book Excerpt at A. O. Chika Book Blog.

Book Teaser, Spoiler Alert.

Writing a Novel.

Science Fiction: TV in an Alternate Reality

On the season premiere of Lalololalo’s Celebrity Show, meet Admiral Nil, Top Maintainer, and learn about how she protects us from alien invasions, criminals, heavy hazard thoughts, and ourselves. All of Valchondria will be tuning it, so click the link below for the interview.

Meet the Antagonist Nil at The Protagonist Speaks.

The Protagonist Speaks features character interviews from a variety of writers and includes details on how other authors can participate, as a type of book promotion and content creation. Author Assaph Mehr of egretia.com created and manages that site.

Admiral Nil becomes a nemesis of the heroic Taldra in Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure.

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