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Spectrum is my latest Esen novel and readers may have noticed a pattern to her titles. The first sense I considered when I wrote about Web Shifters, aliens who take on, at the molecular level, the form of another species, was vision. The first book was called Beholder’s Eye because what Esen is able to see, with the eyes she happens to have, matters. I’ve played with variations ever since, always about light. Spectrum? Again, a title to reflect the importance of vision, but also a hint to readers that stellar astronomy will be front and center.
For the last three books, we’ve added “Web Shifter’s Library” to cue readers these stories revolve around Esen and her Human friend Paul’s attempt to provide crucial cultural details to those in crisis, a library where you bring a bit of new information in order to receive what you need to know. Who doesn’t love a library?
What's in a name?
A series brings with it a growing list of names, and if you’re dealing with the far future and masses of aliens, some involve...[read on]
The Page 69 Test: To Guard Against the Dark.
The Page 69 Test: The Gossamer Mage.
The Page 69 Test: Mirage.
Q&A with Julie E. Czerneda.
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