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Jim Arrowood
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Retired Music Educator
Reader (Sci-Fi Mostly - But not exclusively)
Blogger - jimsscifi.blogspot.com
Guitar Player - Not because I'm good, but because I enjoy it.
Non-Violent Protester
San Francisco Giants Baseball
Bike Rider (Pedal, not morotcycle)
Coffee
On the Blog - I share my views on The Last Nuclear War by Hazem Abdelmowla. It is a story that will challenge the reader to think. You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futile!
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The Last Nuclear War By Hazem Abdelmowla - A Good But Challenging Book
The Last Nuclear War by Hazem Abdelmowla When I see a title like The Last Nuclear War, I expect to read an account of death and destructio...
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November 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Today is Creator Day on Itch! Itch is not taking fees--all proceeds go to the creators! My book Grave Cold is in my very first Itch bundle! 45 creators have pooled 74 items for this bundle that would retail at $293.66, but is available today for $50! #BlackFriday

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November 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Grave Chronicles is also bundled on Itch for 25% off. This includes Grave Cold, Death Rights, and Memento Mori Station.

Protect the dead in near-future Portland and 1,000 years in the future at a remote space station!
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November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Finally, Wish Givers is 50% off on Itch!

Reva must save her clan and destroy her greatest enemy by granting his every wish!
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Wish Givers | Black Friday Creator Day 2025 by Shannon Knight
A sale by Shannon Knight, 50% off Wish Givers
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November 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Internationally across retailers, Insiders is $3.99 for Black Friday!

Buy yours! books2read.com/Insiders
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
On the Blog - I discuss Remember Me, a new novel by Tony Bible. It is a great science fiction, time travel, and romance story that will appeal to genre readers and beyond. You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futile!
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Remember Me: A Love Against Time by Tony Bible - Time Travel And Romance Making A Great Mix!
Remember Me: A Love Against Time by Tony Bible Recently, I reviewed another story by this author entitled The Photo Jumper . It was a grea...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
@scottfjarvie.bsky.social

Scott, I just wanted to say thanks for sharing the posts for my blog. It is very much appreciated. 🙂
November 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On the Blog - I review After the Before by Ernie Gammage. A post-apocalyptic novel with a great story and loads of twists and turns. Not to be missed! You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futile!
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After the Before: A Post-Apocalyptic Novel by Ernie Gammage - Lots Of Action Thoughtfully Written
After the Before: A Post-Apocalyptic Novel by Ernie Gammage This is a thoughtful look 300 years into a dystopian future. After the Before ...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Kobo shared this sale via email, and suddenly I'm selling books! Yay!

Use code NOVEMBER40 for 40% off (CA, US, AU, NZ, UK).

Main Sale Page:
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Domestication Link:
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November 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Insiders is a science fiction adventure featuring a sentient plant and a diverse crew, including Celeste 449. #sciencefiction #scifi

Buy your copy! books2read.com/Insiders
November 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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I've been setting up an Itch account to sell my books. I'm like five hours in with two books up! 😱 shannonknight.itch.io
Shannon Knight
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November 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
On this very exciting episode of Honorverse Today, our hosts, once again, return to the early days of the Royal Manticoran Navy with a discussion of A Call to Insurrection by David Weber, Timothy Zahn, and Thomas Pope, the fourth book in the Manticore Ascendant series.
HVT-039 – A Call to Insurrection
On this very exciting episode of Honorverse Today, our hosts, once again, return to the early days of the Royal Manticoran Navy with a discussion of A Call to Insurrection by David Weber, Timothy Zahn...
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November 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Happy Halloween!

Send "Trick or Treat!" through my website contact form, and I'll email you a copy of Grave Cold, my spooky science fantasy novel! No tricks! 🎃👻

shannonknight.net
October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Just a thought here...
Why haven't aliens made first contact with US?
Because it's way too cold for them, there's too much ICE.
October 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
On the Blog - I discuss Skyler Ramirez's military space opera, The Worst Ship in the Fleet. With a title like that, how can you not read it? You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futule!
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The Worst Ship in the Fleet (Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes Book 1) by Skyler Ramirez - Curiously Refreshing Military Space Opera
The Worst Ship in the Fleet (Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes Book 1) by Skyler Ramirez When I see a title like The Worst Ship in the Fleet, I kn...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:10 AM
On the Blog - My take on Myles Christensen's excellent sequel to his series of novels. She Stole My Buddy's Starship is exciting, fast paced, and just plain fun! Not to me missed. You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futile!
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She Stole My Buddy's Starship by Myles Christensen - Excellent Sequel to My Buddy Gave Me A Starship!
She Stole My Buddy's Starship by Myles Christensen Since I read the first book in the series, My Buddy Gave Me A Starship , just over a ye...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
On the Blog - I share my thoughts on The Call of Abaddon, the first book in the Abbadon Cycle by Canadian author, Colin Searl. It's a great story including some amazing world-building. Not to be missed. You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futile!
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The Call of Abaddon (The Abaddon Cycle Book 1) by Colin Searle - Amazing Story and World-Building!
The Call of Abaddon (The Abaddon Cycle Book 1) by Colin Searle This is a multifaceted post-apocalyptic tale revolving around the principal...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On the Blog - I review a short story in The Aftermath series of novels by Bradley James. Red Storm is the story of struggle and survival on Mars. Will Elliot's persevereance be enough to complete his mission? You Must Red My Blog - Resistance is Futile!
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Red Storm by Bradley James - A Great Prequel To Accompany This Author's Novel Series
Red Storm by Bradley James Thanks to the author's newsletter, I discovered that Bradley James had penned a prequel short story in his Afte...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
On the Blog - I share my impressions of a sci-fi/horror novel by author Dylan James. Cedar Mills is a fun read using old tropes with a modern twist. I enjoyed this one! You Must Read My Blog - Resistance Is Futile!
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Cedar Mills By Dylan James - Old Tropes With A Modern Treatment
Cedar Mills by Dylan James This is a good one! It is a story that utilizes some old tropes, but that doesn't take away from the quality a ...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
No Nobel for the Orange Buffoon. Raise your hand if you're surprised...

Anyone?
October 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On the Blog - My thoughts on Slaves to the Stars, a marvelous Sci-Fi Techno-Thriller by Nuell Martin. This is a great tale that will challenge the imagination! You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futile!
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Slaves to the Stars by Nuell Martin - Marvelous Sci-Fi Thriller!
Slaves to the Stars by Nuell Martin One thing I have found in reading books by independent authors is that there are a lot of people out t...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
On the Blog - A review of KRIS PR: Deus Ex Homine, the first book in GS Morgan's Fractured Ascension series. I think it's a great noir sci-fi thriller. You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futile!
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Kris PR: Deus Ex Homine by GS Morgan (Fractured Ascension Book 1) - Awesome Noir Science Fiction!
Kris PR: Deus Ex Homine by GS Morgan (Fractured Ascension Book 1) Kris PR is a cyberpunk sci-fi techno thriller featuring the challenges ...
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September 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
On the Blog: I share my thoughts on D.L. Young's character driven space opera, Jeryn's dagger. The story of a rogue turned hero in the first book of the Empire and Ashes series. Jaryn's Dagger is not to be missed! You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futile!
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Jeryn's Dagger (Empire and Ashes Book 1) by D.L. Young - Great Character Driven Space Opera
Jeryn's Dagger (Empire and Ashes Book 1) by D.L. Young An outstanding beginning to a series of a space opera epic. Jeryn's Dagger is fast-...
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September 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
On the Blog - A new tale from Michael McGinty. My Digital Soul puts God in a computer. Five troubled characters search for absolution and peace, but get more than they bargain for. Hard Sci-Fi with a twist. You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futile.
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My Digital Soul by Michael McGinty - God Will See You Now! Sci-Fi With A Twist!
My Digital Soul by Michael McGinty I received a copy of this book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. What would you talk t...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
On the Blog - My review of A Scarred Drifter, an incredible post-apolcalyptic tale including some of the finset world-building I have ever read, and characters with depth. Not to be missed! You Must Read My Blog - Resistance is Futile!
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September 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM