I love space opera. I love to read it. I love to watch it. Most of all, I love to write it. If you’ve ever heard me talk about my Ardent Redux Universe, then I’m sure you already know about my obsession. For me, the genre...
Science Fiction Archive
Asimov’s Science Fiction: An Alien on Crete by Neal Asher: A Review
As a science fiction author, I like to read whenever I get the chance. Not only does it allow me to study other stories to improve my own writing, but it's fun. Unfortunately, I am super busy. Really. It's ridiculous....
Nightflyers: A Science Fiction Series Review
Nightflyers is a show that kept popping up on Netflix. It had that horror-y sci-fi vibe that intrigued me... so I added it to my queue. After watching the trailer, my husband was on the fence about the show... but I managed...
A Writing Plan for 2020
Happy New Year! I hope you all safely celebrated the end of 2019. I spent a quiet night at home, ringing in the new year with the kids. The Struggle The last two years have been particularly trying for my family. In June...
I Am Mother: A Science Fiction Movie Review
The Netflix movie "I am Mother" looked like a promising science fiction movie but it still took me a fair amount of time to actually click play. I must have scrolled past it over a dozen times before I decided to sit...
The First: A Science Fiction Series Review
I’m always looking for great science fiction, but sometimes things aren’t what I expect them to be. That’s pretty much what happened with “The First” streaming on Hulu. I was ready to see a story unfold...
Sneak Peek of “Hacker’s Pursuit”
Please enjoy this short sneak peek of my latest short story (in collaboration with Wilhelmina Kirk) Hacker's Pursuit: Hacker’s Pursuit by J. L. Stowers and Wilhelmina Kirk Sneaking off work should have been fun, but...
What Exactly is Sylvine’s Burden?
About Sylvine's Burden We don't know much about the mysterious red-headed scaled woman that Dani, Jag, and Cruz first meet in Uncharted Territory: Ardent Redux Saga Episode 3, but we do know she's a...
Science Fiction Serials: Quick Reads for Sci-Fi Fans
Raise your hand if you're busy. ✋ Who isn't, right? But you know what? I enjoy being busy. In fact, I thrive when I've got too many balls in the air. It helps to keep me moving. For me, slowing down may as well be an open...
The Inspiration for The Cost of Survival
The Cost of Survival is the first book in the Genesis Rising series. It's a science fiction thriller which takes a deep look at the dark side of human nature. More specifically, it examines the desperate acts of a dying...
Behind Project Genesis: The Short Story Prequel to the Genesis Rising Series
Project Genesis is a short prequel to my break-out series, Genesis Rising. I created it as a way for readers to learn more about the mysterious Project Genesis program mentioned in my first novel, The Cost of Survival but...
A World Between Two is a Rare Second Person Science Fiction Novel
Science fiction captured my attention in my youth and never let go. I've lived a thousand lives through a variety of novels. I love when authors bring me into their world and make me feel like part of the action. Normally,...