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BOLDLY GOING, LEVEL ONE: Writing Science Fiction/Romance When You Don’t H

Instructor: Linnea Sinclair. Admit it: You always knew you could do a better job than Captain Janeway. “I aim to misbehave” is your motto, and when you stare up at the night sky it’s not to find a star to wish on but to make sure that spaceship you KNOW is coming back for you can find you easily. Beyond all that, what you really want to do is combine your two favorite genres: Romance and Science Fiction, and bring your dreams to life in book form. But the science angle—and cross-genre angle—have you more worried than if you wore a red-shirted uniform. So where do you start?

Right here in BOLDLY GOING, LEVEL ONE. Best-selling SFR author Linnea Sinclair will help you turn your ideas and your passion into a workable plan for your first science fiction romance. You’ll learn the working tropes of the SF genre, the dos and don’ts of world building, the best way to incorporate the required science elements, and get tips on how to mix it all together without losing the romance.  This is an intensive genre-specific course for the serious writer. 

Prospective students MUST provide a list of five SFR/RSF novels and five SF novels they’ve read.  Please send them to sharon @ savvyauthors.com.  They also must be competent in basic novel structure (plot, GMC, characterization, and the story arc).

WHEN:    Jul 9, 2012 - Aug 5, 2012

COST:   $25 for Premium Members
$35 for Basic Members

Cancellation policy: Registrations are non-refundable except when the workshop is cancelled by Savvy Authors.

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Linnea Sinclair - Winner of the prestigious national book award, the RITA®, science fiction romance author Linnea Sinclair has become a name synonymous for high-action, emotionally intense, character-driven novels. Reviewers note that Sinclair’s novels “have the wow-factor in spades,” earning her accolades from both the science fiction and romance communities. Starlog magazine calls Sinclair “one of the reigning queens of science fiction romance.” Sinclair’s releases include Gabriel's Ghost (RITA® winner), Games of Command ( Pearl Award winner and RITA® finalist), The Down Home Zombie Blues ( Pearl Award Honorable Mention), Shades of Dark ( Pearl and Prism Awards winner), and Hope's Folly (Romantic Times Book Reviews Top Pick.)

A former news reporter and retired private detective, Sinclair resides in Naples, Florida (winters) and Columbus, Ohio (summers) along with her husband, Robert Bernadino, and their thoroughly spoiled cats. Readers can find her perched on the third barstool from the left at her Intergalactic Bar and Grille .

Look for Rebels and Lovers --release date March 2010, Bantam Dell.

For these two renegades, falling in love is the ultimate rebellion…It’s been two years since Devin Guthrie last saw Captain Makaiden Griggs. But time has done little to dampen his ardor for the beautiful take-charge shuttle pilot who used to fly yachts for his wealthy family. While his soul still burns for her, Kaidee isn’t the kind of woman a Guthrie is allowed to marry—especially in this time of intergalactic upheaval, with the family’s political position made precarious by Devin’s brother Philip, now in open revolt against the Empire. And when Devin’s nineteen-year-old nephew Trip goes inexplicably missing, his bodyguard murdered, this most dutiful of Guthrie sons finds every ounce of family loyalty put to the test. Only by joining forces with Kaidee can Devin complete the mission to bring Trip back alive. Only by breaking every rule can these two renegades redeem the promise of a passion they were never permitted to explore. At what risk? A political empire, a personal fortune and both their hearts and lives... 


Look for "Courting Trouble" by Linnea Sinclair, in SONGS OF LOVE & DEATH, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois

Stuck on Jabo Station, and facing the impounding of her starfreighter and the loss of her cargo, Captain Serenity Beck thinks things can’t get any worse. Until Nicandro Talligar—her EX-fiance’s best friend—shows up at her hatchway. She doesn’t believe his tale about being an undercover DIA agent nor his promise to help. But armed thugs and a corrupt stationmaster leave her no choice.

For Nic, finding Serri again is as if he’s been given a second chance to rectify the mistakes he made six years ago. But asking her to trust him now puts not only his career in jeopardy but also his heart. He knows he’s courting trouble—big trouble—this time. He only hopes he’ll live long enough to tell her how he really feels.

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