Being Prepared

This is all new for me. 

I’m very excited to be able to create newsletters for you with special offers, bonuses and news, but before 2021 I had almost nothing to say. If you had joined in February 2020 and have wondered why you haven’t heard much from me, well, that’s why. Certainly, as a writer, I’m afraid to bore anyone. My goal is to entertain. My hope is that one of my stories will have you sitting back and thinking about it for hours after you read it. (Hopefully with some semblance of joy or interest!) So, I had thought that the idea of making a newsletter as interesting as fiction is, would be, well, a work of fiction.

However, this year I learnt from a number of writers that part of being a writer is not only updating people about your work, but also letting them know about other like-written author’s works that your readers might also like.

Of course, there must be writers out there that write similar stories to what I write. And many readers read a book a week, some a book a day. If I end up just releasing three a year, then I’m letting my readers down by not suggesting other works that will interest them.

And so, I have organised some giveaways with other authors for you. It’s all very exciting, and it’s kind of like walking into a library for the first time. You’ve suddenly got access to all these great stories that you didn’t know were available.

So, this issue, I’m really happy to tell you about an upcoming giveaway. It’s short and sweet!

It’s running from January 20th to February 3rd, and it’s called Sci-Fi Group Giveaway – Technological Breakthrough

I hope you find a gem in there.

In other news I’ve launched a new collection series. This first one is like a proof of concept release and features 10 of my space-fiction-focused stories. You may have read some of them already as most have appeared in Alien DimensionsScience Fiction Weekly and Hoganthology. If not, please check out Space Fiction Collection 1

Future collections will feature other authors’ stories taken from no-longer-available issues of Alien Dimensions. And, hopefully, some surprises!

Many thanks for your interest in space fiction and the Stellar Flash series. Until next time.

Neil A. Hogan

Finally!

Have you caught up?

Hi!

Many thanks to all our new subscribers for joining.

After the craziness of December it’s great to sit back and relax in January, and do some cleaning! I’m finally done with a full scrub of the little one bedroom apartment I rent with my wife and toddler son. With the chance we’ll be moving to another rental fairly soon, I thought I’d get ahead of the inspections. (This will be my 15th rental in 30 years. Yeah, I’ve been a digital semi-nomad for a long time!)

The downside is less time to write. Still, I hope to get back to that in the next few days. I wouldn’t want to leave Captain Hogart stuck in the situation he’s got himself into for too long, otherwise he might never get out of it!

Thankfully, another author that writes similar types of stories to myself has had time to write, and she’s just made Yufu’s Run 1 – A space opera thriller free until 15th January 2021. It’s the first book in an awesome series. Worth checking out.

There are also some great offers and giveaways happening online. Last issue I mentioned a couple that I’m involved in from Prolific Works. This time I’d like to mention a couple from StoryOrigin.

Firstly, a list of discounted scifi and fantasy in the promotion: New Books for the New Year. Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Sale! Lots of discounted ebooks available! This one is due to expire on Jan 30.

Secondly, a group giveaway called Lift Off! Sci-Fi Series Starters.
Packed with Book Ones! If you’re looking to start a new series, this collection has a lot to choose from. This one is due to end Jan 26.

Hope there’s something there for everyone.
In Stellar Flash news, The Robots of Atlantis will be released in May for US$2.99. Until that time it’ll be at the preorder discount price of US0.99. You can find out more by clicking on the cover.

Many thanks for your interest in space fiction and the Stellar Flash series. Until next time.

Neil A. Hogan