Thursday, March 06, 2008

Green, Threa, and Science-Fiction Books

Devastating cataclysmic events such as floods, fires, tornadoes, and earthquakes along with seemingly minor weather occurrences like the wave after wave of storms packed with heavy rain, high winds, sleet, ice, and snow. And, what about the temperature roller coaster? In Northern New Hampshire, we literally went from 20 below one week to 50 above the next. As for snow, we're 120 inches and counting - five feet above normal. Global warming? Some say, "I don't think so!" I do believe these are the people who take everything "literally" and believe everything the government tells them. The environment, whether we want to admit it or not, is changing. I don't think there is anywhere within the contiguous 48 states that haven't experienced phenomenal weather this winter.

So what does this have to do with Green, Threa, and Science-Fiction? - These are all wonderful settings utilized by the science-fiction author, or if you prefer, the speculative fiction author. To be environmentally friendly - or to be environmentally irresponsible, green products versus ecologically damaging ones, total devastation or self-discovery and healing - an endless realm of possibilities for the science-fiction writer to weave into plots intent on educating the reader - to engage critical thinking, to realize that all actions have reactions, some of which occur instantaneously while others far into the future. Cause and effect happens in science-fiction. We are responsible for our actions. Science-fiction is a genre ideal for science-fiction authors to question social mores and standards, political issues, and government policy. Writers such as, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and George Orwell are widely known. A new science-fiction author to try is Jayne Lytle and her first science-fiction novel, Euroswydd's Caverns. This science-fiction adventure contains current political issues - among other things. This book can be purchased through places like Barnes and Nobel and Amazon; however, the cheapest price is directly from the publisher - Streaking Donkey Books where the book is only $9.95 plus $2.81 shipping and handling. I dare you to go on a journey to a planet called Threa where you may find yourself...well.... Find out for yourself.



Monday, March 03, 2008

Sale! $4.00 off T-shirts

Quick! It will be over before you know it! Zazzle is having a sale on T-shirts - $4.00 off of EACH by entering the code: ZAZZLESTPATS! Hurry - this offer ends, Wednesday, March 5th. Cruise on over and check out the Zazzle lineup. I've pictured two of my favorite designs here: Mort by Streaking Donkey Books and "If it's illegal to raise a child in an unsafe environment, then why is it okay to expose that child to a contaminated planet?" by Snoflake8892.








Saturday, March 01, 2008

Euroswydd's Caverns


Euroswydd's Caverns by Jayne Lytle is a 352-page science-fiction novel published by Streaking Donkey Books.
ISBN: 978-0-615-18840-9

The synopsis on the back is as follows:
All appeared to be going according to plan when signals of unknown origin were detected on planet Threa's surface. A surface believed devoid of life. The Four Caretakers - natives of Casyo - must locate, identify, and neutralize the threats without compromising Threa's violent attempts to return to health or the safety of the deep sea Caverns and their unique inhabitants. In addition to aquatic Beings of unexpected sophistication, off-world Beings able to transmit through Threa's maelstrom join forces with the Casyoan shape shifters to resolve the crisis. Will chaos triumph and take over - dooming to failure the rescue operation known throughout the connected Universes as Euroswydd's Caverns?

Though listed as science-fiction, this novel is more speculative fiction - that is, it inspires thought and intrigue without the tantamount bludgeoning of the reader through excessive violence. Current political issues are prevalent - including the environment and living harmoniously with others, the planet, and oneself. Lytle's background in marine biology, Reiki, and herbs provide a strong foundation for her plot.

If you like and appreciate the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean and care very deeply about the health of the planet, give this book a try. You might be pleased that you did.

This book can be found in a number of locations including Amazon, Alibris, and Barnes and Noble; however, the cheapest copy comes directly from the publisher - Streaking Donkey Books. They sell their copies for $9.95 plus $2.81 shipping and handling - in the USA. This independent book publisher is also creative in their advertising. They've created a number of products associated with this book, including T-shirts, bumper stickers, buttons, magnets, and aprons on Zazzle. If you need to be intrigued a bit more with this title, visit their Zazzle Store - don't worry, none of the products give the story away!