Hello, Everybody!
Well, this has been a year of surgeries for me and my family. I’ve gone through two, as has my wife. And our daughter, Miranda, has had one. We had a jolly time trading the positions of patient and nurse amongst each other. But all are pretty much back to normal—assuming we have ever been normal.
In any case, despite all this, I’ve managed this year to re-publish under my Magpie Press imprint three of my novels in revised editions.
My two Fixxer Adventures. Blood is Pretty and Hollywood is an All-Volunteer Army. Both were previously published by Crossroad Press.
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And Traveling in Space—previously published by Bluroof Press.
I did a special promotion sale of the eBook edition of Traveling in Space in August, concentrating on the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, and it reached the #1 Amazon Bestselling spot in all three markets in several categories, including various Science Fiction categories and in Satire.
Traveling in Space was also nominated and chosen by Amazon.com in Australia to be included in the Prime Reading program from Dec 1, 2003, to May 31, 2024.
This is a special program where Amazon promotes the book to its most active readers. Traveling in Space has been doing well in Australia, and this will help spread the word in the Antipodes! Cheers to my readers and friends down under!
Time for a cover reveal. I am now working on the final proof and polish of my novel Right: A Portrait of Controversy. I wrote this novel in the early 1980s but put it aside when I got busy in the film industry. I gave the manuscript a read after decades and decided it was worth publishing via my Magpie Press imprint. I hope to publish in early 2024.
I always develop a concept for my book covers but then turn it over to the brilliant Juan Jose Padron, who works his magic and brings the cover to life. So, here it is.
I going to do a promotional sale of the eBook edition of my contrarian sci-fi novel The Definition of Luck or The Pos-Modern Prometheus from December 11 to December 17.
TDOL has been given some nice reviews, and I hope you check it out. If you do, see if you agree with me that it is a contrarian sci-fi novel.
"Having a special appeal to readers with an interest in philosophy and science fiction, The Definition of Luck: Or The Post-Modern Prometheus showcases author Steven Paul Leiva's genuine and impressive flair for originality and the kind of narrative-driven storytelling that fully engages the reader from beginning to end. Thoughtful, thought-provoking, original and entertaining." — Midwest Book Review
"I thoroughly enjoyed The Definition of Luck. It's a touching, thoughtful, and thought-provoking exploration of what friendship means. Recommended!" — Stephen Webb, Physicist, Author of New Light Through Old Windows: Exploring Contemporary Science Through 12 Classic Science Fiction Tales.
"What I can say is this is a very well-written book. Yes, it is Science Fiction and has some interesting ideas, but the description of the friendship between Astro and Neuro is the core subject of this book. Once you realize this, it puts things into perspective, which is probably why I've continued to enjoy thinking about the book long after reading it. The Definition Of Luck Or The Post-Modern Prometheus certainly gets a recommendation from me." — Andy Whitaker, SFcrowsnest
"I love reading Mr. Leiva's books a great deal. His stories always leave me highly entertained, but more than that, they make me really think about the story and the characters. His stories are never ones that I read and then soon forget about as I begin reading another book. No, his stories really make me think about the meaning behind the story. And they stick with me long after having read them. (And for someone who reads a lot of books, that means something to me.) I would highly recommend this book. It is a very complex tale, but one that I think anyone would enjoy, especially if you like books that will really make you think." — Mom Kat Reads Blog
You can take a gander at all my books on my Amazon Authors Page
I hope all of us have a wonderful holiday season, and may the coming new year bring all of us, and indeed the rest of humanity, some peace, a lot of creativity instead of destruction, fun times and joy, and love of friends and family. Not to mention quiet times with good books!
Cheers to all!
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