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Space Trash is Trash You’ll Want to Bring In!

New Release, Science Fiction Books, Space Opera / M Pax / March 10, 2026

Off the Curb and Into Your Hands

Space Trash is here, and it’s a disaster of galactic proportions. The next installment of the Space Squad 51 series is live, and yes, it’s even messier than Spaceberg and Space Worms. If you thought space couldn’t get any trashier, think again.

Chief Nikili Echols is back and ready to take on her latest challenge: launching the Disaster Aversion Team on Rhea. But when the planet suddenly becomes the site of an illegal alien space dump from the future, Nikili quickly realizes that keeping the Sol safe is going to take more than planning and paperwork. Her partner gets flung to the past, her daughter to the future, and the clock is ticking faster than a hyperdrive malfunction.

From chaotic trash heaps to outrageous space barons, Space Trash delivers the humor, high stakes, and Easter eggs that fans of the series love. Expect laughs, jaw-dropping moments, and a reminder that sometimes saving the galaxy is a messy business.

If you’re new to the series, you can grab Space Rock for free through my newsletter. Then jump into Space Trash and join Squad 51 as they prove once again that when space gets messy, they are the only team you want on cleanup duty.

Read it today and dive into the chaos. Your interstellar adventure starts now.

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The Scavenger Door: Science Fiction Book Review

Book Review, Science Fiction Books / M Pax / March 6, 2026

It didn’t surprise me that The Scavenger Door by Suzanne Palmer, the third book in her Finder series, was just as imaginative and engaging as the first two installments. Fergus Ferguson continues to grow as a character, learning to navigate the chaos that is drawn to him and using the mysterious ‘gift’ he received from the creepy aliens in book 1 to help solve a problem that dooms our entire solar system.

Fergus is back performing and facing impossible challenges and with a sense of purpose behind the chaos surrounding him. This book introduces more aliens, thrilling adventures, and the found family in more than one way, deepening the world and the connections that Palmer has built over the series.

I’ll definitely be finishing the series with the fourth and final book, and I sincerely hope Suzanne Palmer has more novels and series planned. I can’t wait to see what other imaginative worlds she creates and will be eagerly reading anything she writes next.

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New Fan-Exclusive Story: Space Rock!

New Release, Science Fiction Books / M Pax / February 27, 2026

New exclusive story available only through me!

A calm stretch for Orbital Rescue Services? Not for Space Squad 51. Communications across Orcus have gone dark. Elevators stall. Air and water falter. Traffic control is blind. Ships tumble screaming through the atmosphere.

Nikili Echols and Lucy Ashida don’t hesitate — they launch into orbit, diving headfirst into the chaos. Their investigation takes them beyond patrolled space, into smuggler- and pirate-controlled territory, and straight toward the strangest asteroid anyone has ever seen.

Sometimes, a rock is not just a rock — especially when the Nonstop Dance 3000 is involved.

This fan-exclusive Space Squad 51 novella sits between Space Worms and Spaceberg, and it’s available only through my mailing list.

✨ Get your copy now! Sign up for the M. Pax Dimensions and receive Space Rock free.

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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Volume 6 Book Review

Book Review / M Pax / February 20, 2026

A magical realism story that delivers humor, adventure, and cozy fantasy vibes

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Volume 6 by Beth Brower is such a delightful and immersive series. From the very first page, the writing and setting evoke strong Jane Austen vibes, which immediately drew me in. I heart anything Jane and Jane-adjacent. This series delivers all the charm, wit, and subtle social observation that I love about Austen’s work, while adding its own modern and magical twist.

In this installment, Emma finally comes of age. Watching her navigate the challenges of growing up feels both authentic and satisfying. As always, there is a touch of magical realism woven seamlessly into everyday life, which keeps the story fresh and whimsical. Emma’s growing friendships and the odd scrapes she finds herself in continue to make her journey compelling and relatable. She is pluckier and more self-possessed than many of Jane’s characters, and I deeply related to her fierce independence, her love of books and reading, her need to write, and her closely held vulnerability.

The supporting cast is equally engaging. Each character has quirks, secrets, and motivations that make them feel fully realized, and this volume teases out more depth and complexity. Emma’s circle of friends and frenemies are both endearing and delightfully unpredictable, keeping the reader invested in their interactions. There are moments that made me laugh, moments of tension, and moments that genuinely tugged at my heart.

What I love most about this series is its balance of wit, humor, and heart. Emma’s world feels lived-in and layered, and the pacing is wonderful. There’s always something unfolding, but nothing feels rushed.

This series is one I treasure, and I find myself thinking about the characters long after I put the book down. I am already deep into Volume 7 and have Volume 8 at the ready. If you enjoy stories that combine clever writing, compelling character development, the evocation of Jane, and a touch of magical realism, I cannot recommend The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion highly enough.

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The Conclusion to the Rifters Series Now in Prelaunch!

New Release, Science Fiction Books / M Pax / February 16, 2026

The Rifters are coming with the final two books in the series…

Exciting news, Rifters fans! I’m gearing up for the official Kickstarter launch for the next chapter in the Rifters universe. This new campaign will feature:

New adventures with The Generals (Book5) and The Warder (Book 6) — continue exploring the rifts, the monsters, and the world of Rifters.
Exclusive Kickstarter extras — from exclusive stories: Journal of Patrick Swit, and The Legacy to digital bonus content like posters and chracter cards to special physical rewards, including bookmarks and bookplates.
Interactive backer participation — backers get the chance to shape the story and even become a Rifter in The Legacy, with their names included in the special journal! Also party favors are given out every week.

I’ll be sharing more details soon, but I wanted to let you know, you can sign up to be notified the second the Rifters campaign launch goes live.

RIFTERS LAUNCH

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Science Fiction Book Review: Driving the Deep

Book Review, Science Fiction Books / M Pax / February 5, 2026

Trouble doesn’t need an invitation—Fergus Ferguson just happens to be where it shows up.

Driving the Deep (Finder Chronicles, Book 2) by Suzanne Palmer

Fergus Ferguson is back—and trouble seems to find him no matter what he’s doing. While going about his own business on Pluto, a place he calls home, his friends are attacked and go missing, dragging him into another high-stakes puzzle.

This book was just as enjoyable as the first. Fergus’s jams require careful thinking to escape, and Palmer structures the story like a puzzle you can solve along the way. I don’t always catch every piece, but watching them snap together is incredibly satisfying.

The series is fun, entertaining, and richly detailed—the settings are as fascinating as the characters and situations. I liked it enough that I’ve already started Book 3.

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