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The Mars House by Natasha Pulley

Science Fiction Books / M Pax / October 10, 2025

Sci-Fi Worth Reading!

Natasha Pulley is one of my favorite authors, so I was thrilled to see her take her distinctive storytelling into space. The Mars House is classic Pulley. It is richly layered, quietly emotional, and deeply human, but is set on Mars.

The novel centers on the relationship between January Stirling and Aubrey Gale, two men whose connection unfolds in a way that often feels like a romance, particularly in how they think of and reflect on each other. That emotional focus gives the story a softness, even as it moves through political tension, class divides, and cultural upheaval.

This is a quieter kind of sci-fi, more introspective than action-driven, but the worldbuilding is textured and immersive. Pulley has a way of crafting societies and characters that feel lived-in, and the plot, while subtle, still delivers unexpected turns. Her writing remains thoroughly engaging, pulling me deeper into her characters’ lives with every page.

If you’re looking for thought-provoking speculative fiction with heart, nuance, and a unique voice, The Mars House delivers. It’s elegant, enjoyable, and full of the quiet intensity Pulley fans have come to love.

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Space Squad 51 Enters the Galaxy!

Science Fiction Books / M Pax / October 1, 2025

Time to Party!

The wait is over. Today, the full Space Squad 51 series is live on Kickstarter, and it’s bigger, funnier, and more chaotic than ever.

All four adventures are ready for you:

Spaceberg: Kick off the Space Squad 51 journey with the crew’s first absurd adventure in space. Organic plastic just might save the Sol.
Space Trash: Green balls are at it again. This time they bring about a different alien disaster that jumps the shark.
Space Hitched: Nikili Echols must fix a shattered wedding on live TV and prove her love before the credits roll.
Space Weed: Humanity launches the Earhart, the first ship to leave the solar system. No one expected to find what they did.

Why you don’t want to miss this:

Digitally signed ebooks with bonus content at the end of each chapter.
Full-color print editions exclusive to the Kickstarter.
Original artwork, maps, and extras that won’t be available anywhere else.
A truly limited release—once these collector’s editions are gone, they’re gone.

The Squad 51 universe is ready for you. Jump in today, claim your collector’s editions, and be part of the launch excitement!

Party favors will be sent out to backers every Friday. Don’t miss out!

SQUAD 51 LAUNCHES!

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The Space Squad 51 Trailer Has Landed!

The countdown is in full swing. Space Squad 51, my humorous sci-fi series, launches on September 30!

Everybody could use a laugh, right? The official Space Squad 51 trailer is live! Expect fireballs, ridiculous rescues, and all the space opera chaos you could want. If you love funny sci-fi books with disasters, heroes, and plenty of mayhem, you won’t want to miss this.

The squad is gearing up for interstellar disasters and over-the-top rescues—perfect for fans of sci-fi comedy and space adventure with a twist.

LAUNCH

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Midnight at the Well of Souls by Jack L. Chalker

Book Review, Science Fiction Books / M Pax / September 19, 2025

Sci-Fi Worth Reading!

My husband gifted me this book for Valentine’s Day, saying my stories always remind him of Chalker. So he made sure I read some Chalker.

This story is a wild ride from start to finish. Imaginative, creative, and well put together, Well of Souls is interesting, fun, and a page-turner. The stuff Chalker comes up with sometimes is mind-blowing. It’s also well plotted and had me emotionally invested in many of the characters.

I don’t think there was such a thing as a boring scene or chapter in this novel. There were twists and turns everywhere. Definitely my kind of story.

I liked this book so much, I ordered book 2 in the series. And a signed copy! I’m excited.

Plus, I find myself thinking of Chalker when writing. If a scene is boring or too predictable, I pause and wonder, What would Jack L. Chalker do?

If you don’t like the same old, run-of-the-mill story, read Chalker.

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Space Hitched Is Almost Here!

New Release, Science Fiction Books / M Pax / September 16, 2025

The Countdown is on! Only 14 days until launch!

Launch is so close, and I have something truly special for you.

Space Hitched (Squad 51, Book 2.5) is a limited release available only through my Kickstarter campaign.

Here’s what makes it special:

Digitally signed ebook with bonus content at the end of every chapter.
Full-color print editions exclusive to Kickstarter, packed with extras and featuring an original solar system map created by an artist.
A true collector’s edition—once they’re gone, they’re gone.

What’s it about?

Nikili Echols broke everything—her wedding, her family, her friendships—and now she has to fix it.

To win it all back, she must:

Survive a humiliating game show on live TV.
Follow the outrageous wisdom of Rhea’s most glamorous queens.
Face last-minute wedding chaos and her own broken heart.

This isn’t a cosmic disaster. It’s personal. And Nikili has to put it all on the line before the credits roll.

Exclusive. Limited. Collector’s edition. That’s Space Hitched.

The Kickstarter launches September 30th—don’t miss your chance to grab this one-of-a-kind release.

SPACE HITCHED

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A Tale of Two Colonies by Aurora Springer

Book Review, Science Fiction Books / M Pax / September 5, 2025

Sci-Fi Worth Reading!

A Tale of Two Colonies by Aurora Springer delivers a richly imagined world and an exciting adventure that’s perfect for sci-fi lovers who enjoy immersive settings and survival stories. Aurora Springer is a gifted author well worth finding. Her words flow like silk and weave a delicious, creative world I enjoyed getting lost in.

💫 What I loved
The worldbuilding in this book is top-notch. The story starts on an overcrowded Earth, where people are desperate to escape. Lily, the main character, trains hard to secure a spot on a spaceship to a distant colony planet. The journey isn’t easy, and there’s no guarantee that the team will survive the mission—or that the original colonists will still be alive.

The alien planet they travel to is fascinating. I especially loved the discovery of the lost colony’s descendants, who have completely forgotten their Earth origins. The planet is teeming with strange creatures (including ant people!) and unexpected dangers. The exploration aspect was a highlight, and I really enjoyed how the world and its mysteries unfolded.

🧪 Themes to enjoy
If you’re into:

Sci-fi with rich, detailed alien worlds
Survival stories with high stakes
A mystery about lost colonies and their secrets

…then A Tale of Two Colonies is definitely worth checking out.

A Tale of Two Colonies is available now. Here’s the official blurb:

Fight for freedom. Fight to survive. For refugees from an overcrowded Earth, dreams of a better life on an alien planet transform into a terrifying battle for survival.

Nothing will stand in the way of Tiger Lily’s dream of escaping the subterranean slums of Terra and visiting the stars. She enters the fierce competition for a place in the scout team on the next spaceship to the remote planet of Delta, where an earlier colony disappeared. Before the ship departs, a mysterious message from Delta suggests the descendants of the first colonists may be alive.

A risky mission to seek the lost colony exposes the team to unexpected dangers, and they encounter a grim warrior in the isolated valley. Has Tiger Lily met her match in the tortured man? Where is he leading them? And who are the real rulers of this strange world?

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