SciFi Sons of Taldra Images, Interviews, Etc.

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Sons of Taldra: Animated Cover 1.

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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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Discover unity, courage, and love as Taldra fights for humanity’s survival.

Discover unity, courage, and love as Taldra fights for humanity’s survival. https://t.co/42Pd7d05MR @duanesimolke#SciFiBooks #ScienceFiction #SciFiLit #SpeculativeFiction #Dystopian #IndieScifi #FuturisticWorlds pic.twitter.com/twVi0tPolc

— PromoCorner - Find your next Book. (@PromoCornerX) April 10, 2025

PromoCorner created this video for Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure and posted it on social media.

"Refreshingly different, and at its beating heart is some much needed diversity that slots in effortlessly and with purpose." –Doctor Who Online

"The most intriguing aspect of the story is controlled by emotion as relatable characters grow and brave it all together, selflessly helping each other." –Enas Reviews

"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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Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure. An Iroquois family gets caught in a battle between two oppressive worlds. Free eBook! * Both Taldra Novels in One Book * We’re Glad Our Son Is Gay * The Maintainers Arrive * Reading Group Questions * Glossary

Taldra: Science Fiction Adventures. Newest reviews and now a playlist!

Taldra: Two Science Fiction Adventures at Barnes & Noble (print and eBook).

Taldra: Two Science Fiction Adventures at Amazon (print and eBook).

Taldra: Two Science Fiction Adventures at Smashwords.

Add Taldra to Your Goodreads Reading List.

Taldra Music Video Playlist:

Feed My Reads Interview with Taldra.

Taldra Discussion in Two Gay Geeks Webcast.

Instagram Book Promotion: Taldra.

Instagram @caty.books: Taldra.

BookPromotions BookTok: Taldra.

BookTok: My Taldra Video.

BookTok: My Meet Taldra Video.

“Creative and unique.” —R.L. Wood. Read this SciFi Book Review.

“I hope to see more by this author.” —Emily. Read this SciFi Book Review.

“The writing is imaginative and makes you think, adding depth to the tale.” —Rella B. Read this SciFi Book Review.

“Edge-of-your-seat action, scenes that detail the turmoil and terror of an alien attack and an inside look at love and acceptance for humanity’s differences.” —Dianne at Tome Tender. Read this SciFi Book Review.

“A highly-imaginative sci-fi adventure. Simolke’s alternate universe hits all the right notes between the fantastic and the believable. There is a dizzying and impressive array of ideas that permeate this novel. Taldra is a great sci-fi read, especially for those who enjoy history and religion mixed in with technology. This is one story where all three blend seamlessly into one.” Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★ Read this SciFi Book Review.

Set in an alternate reality, the Taldra novels focus on gays, people of color, and powerful women. Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure flings an Iroquois family into a battle across time and space.

Winner, StoneWall Society Pride in the Arts Award.

“A thought provoking and fun sci-fi read.” —Blogger Girls

In Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure, alien shapeshifters and dark secrets threaten humanity.

“The most intriguing aspect of the story is controlled by emotion as relatable characters grow and brave it all together, selflessly helping each other.” —Enas Reviews

Excerpt:

Lorfeltez stopped speaking. The audience grew still and quiet. The Maintainers had arrived. They filed through the crowd like a swarm of insects, freely pushing and shoving with all the authority their office granted them, elbowing several people, and pushing a few out the doorways.

Part of the crowd disappeared, as if the weight of the entering officers forced them outside. However, many of them failed to move away in time, and the Maintainers grabbed at their collars or even punched at them, before finding the sources of the disruption.

A female Maintainer yanked the holo-projectors away, knocking them to the floor, then used the handle of her sleep rifle to destroy them, sending hot metal parts and wires everywhere. One of the wires gashed a woman’s arm, sending out a small spurt of blood. Before even noticing her, the Maintainers handcuffed all five men, even while the crowd continued to shift madly about, trying to escape. One of the Maintainers assisted the injured woman, holding his hand over the cut on her arm.

Dr. Lorfeltez saw an elderly red woman in the audience, frail to the point that she had obviously lived beyond the virus’s benefits. One of the Maintainers waved his laser pistol around to scare away the remnants of the controversial gathering. He threw the metal cylinder up in the air and let it drop glove-like around his left hand.

(Excerpt from the revised, third edition of Degranon, Copyright 2016.)

Keywords: gay marriage, love is love, LGBT, queer, POC, People of Color, Native American, Iroquois, Navajo, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Asian, Middle Eastern, religion, faith, atheism, cults, diversity, DiversityInSFF, strong females, powerful women, women, alternate reality, space epic, romance, free speech, individuality, scifi, SyFy.

Tweets with keyword Taldra

Rock and Pop Playlist for Taldra #ScienceFiction Adventures

#SciFi This isn’t a distant world or a distant future. This is an alternate reality that makes us look at our world, right now. Taldra isn’t some alien creature. Taldra is us. Her world, Valchondria, is Planet Earth.

Taldra playlist:

N. N. Light’s Book Heaven presents Duane Simolke #authorspotlight

N. N. Light’s Book Heaven presents Duane Simolke #authorspotlight #sciencefiction #shortstories #fiction #mustread Read this author spotlight at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven about my fiction, fantasy, and science fiction. It covers a lot of my writing journey. #BookThreads

Taldra Part of Bookish Event

Taldra: Science Fiction Adventures is part of a Kobo Plus Bookish Event at N. N. Light's Book Heaven. Some of my other books are also available through Kobo Plus.

A First Nation family will gather allies to protect the Earth of an alternate reality in these scifi adventures for Star Trek fans.

New Updates on SciFi Sons of Taldra

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

“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 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

New! Sons of Taldra Free with Kobo Plus

New! YouTube & TikTok Space Twins

New! Space Twins Artwork by Kurokoneko Kamen

YouTube & TikTok Space Twins

@duanesimolke Argen (short hair) and Telius (long hair) in #Marvel or #Manga style character artwork by @kurokonekokamen based on #SciFi #sonsoftaldra#sff#SciFiArt ♬ original sound - BookTok and SciFi Geek 🌈

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Argen (short hair) and Telius (long hair) in #Marvel or #Manga style character artwork by @kurokonekokamen based on #SciFi #sonsoftaldra. #sff #SciFiArt

Space Twins Artwork

Argen (short hair) and Telius (long hair) in #Marvel or #Manga style character artwork by Kurokoneko Kamen, based on #SciFi #SonsOfTaldra. #SciFiArt

“There are most definitely flavours of Star Trek: Discovery....”

Tik Tok SciFi Booktok.

“The site is on fire!” His voice cut out. “… swarms of them, dipping in and out of the atmosphere and killing us with some kind of ray.”

From Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure

Duane Simolke

“There are most definitely flavours of Star Trek: Discovery, which is particularly interesting as the book was published in 2016 - a full year before the first series of the aforementioned show. Just like Discovery, there is a broad spectrum of diverse characters - each with purpose and prominence, and despite being a short read, everyone fits in perfectly without any overcrowding.” –Doctor Who Online

The Picky Bookworm: Sons of Talda

Read about Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure at the bookblog The Picky Bookworm.

From the bookblogger: "Hello, new friend! Welcome to The Picky Bookworm! I am so glad you’re here! If you’ve been looking for a place to hang out, be encouraged, and find support for your writing journey, you are in the right place! My name is Pamela, and I am a huge supporter of indie and self-published books and authors. One of my favorite things about the book community is how supportive we all are of each other. When I found this community, I knew I’d found my place."

"Here on The Picky Bookworm you’ll find tons of tips, prompts and discussions to help you find your place. I also love posting book reviews, so you’ll find a ton of those to help you find your next favorite read."

TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion

Listen for a new Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure spot during the Fanbase Feature TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion.

According to Fanbase, “In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Corinna Bechko (writer – Green Lantern: Earth One, Avatar: Adapt or Die), Livio Ramondelli (artist – IDW’s Transformer comics, creator of IDW’s The Kill Lock), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) in light of the film’s 20th anniversary, with topics including how well the T-X works as the film’s villain, the film’s surprisingly bleak twist ending, what the film has to say about destiny/fate, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines abound in this panel discussion!)”

The @FanbaseWeekly #Podcast: A #FanbaseFeature Retrospective on the 20th Anniv. of #Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines w/ @CorinnaBechko @LivioRamondelli & @PhillipCreates | Available on @ApplePodcasts & @Fanbase_Press | Sponsor: @GeekFilmFests https://t.co/JWLCbej3Os pic.twitter.com/2udpiCEYww

— Fanbase Press (@Fanbase_Press) July 14, 2023

Author Shay Mills Reviews SciFi Adventure Sons of Taldra at Substack

“Truly unique and amazing!” —Shay Mills, author of The Secret Life Series. Read the review here.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Released! "Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure" by @DuaneSimolke

It wasn’t just good — it was truly unique & amazing!

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— Eric Rench - Shay Mills Fiction Author (@IDOBOOKREVIEWS) May 16, 2023

From the Substack bio of Eric - Author Shay Mills: "After a successful career in the military, I took to telling my tales. I am known for being an eclectic author who writes Horror, Thriller, Crime-Drama, Paranormal, Suspense, and Literary Coming of Age Tales."

Scary Video on Tik Tok

@dsimolke Sons of Taldra: A Science Fiction Adventure #booktok #booktoker #LGBTQbooks #fictionbooks #fictionadventure #adventure #fictionwriter #lgbtqwriter #lgbtqauthor💙💚💛🧡❤️💜 #reading #writing #sciencefiction #sciencefictionauthor #sciencefictionwriter #authorsoftiktok #writersoftiktok #bookrecs #bookrecs📚 ♬ How You Like That - BLACKPINK

We thought the aliens wouldn’t find us. We trusted the Maintainers. We were wrong. Music: #BlackPink: How You Like That? #SciFi #Halloween #Scary

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

Review Tales: Sons of Taldra Book Review. Teaser Trailer:

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Sons of Taldra: 3rd Trailer.

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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.

We thought the aliens wouldn’t find us. We trusted the Maintainers. We were wrong.

Music: Phonky Tribu by FunkTribu. #SciFi #AuthorsOfTwitter #SaturdayVibes #Geek SciFi Sons of Taldra.

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SciFi BookTok Video With WZ Beat Music

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The Iroquois scientist Taldra became Leader of our world a year before the alien shapeshifters attacked. Her twin gay sons will rally to her side. Music: Beat Automotivo Tan Tan Tan Vira, Viral Top 2 TikTok, by WZ Beat.

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Read about Sons of Taldra at Barnes & Noble.