Book-a-Day #Giveaway! Horizon by Tabitha Lord

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What genre is Horizon? Author Tabitha Lord is often asked that question, and while it solidly belongs on the shelves next to other science fiction novels, it’s actually much more. She first heard the term “space opera” at a pitch slam a few years ago. A pitch slam is like speed dating with agents. The writer gets three minutes, live, in front of an agent, to enthusiastically rattle off all the important facts about her novel, while making it sound so compelling that the agent simply must ask to see the manuscript!

“Ah, you have a space opera,” one agent nodded at Tabitha, smiling.

“Yes. Yes, I do,” she agreed, and then proceeded to google space-opera at the next break.

Turns out space opera is a sub-genre of sci-fi, hence the “space” part, but also contains elements of warfare, drama, and adventure. Horizon certainly falls under this category. But even with this added scope, Lord still struggles to classify it as such – mostly because she thinks the story will appeal to readers of many genres, not just sci-fi.

Lord was once asked to describe Horizon in ten words, and here’s what she came up with:

Science fiction meets romance meets survival fiction meets military thriller!

It’s a human story, painted on a science fiction canvas. But to tell it the way she wanted, Lord had to worry less about genre and more about authentically creating her characters and their worlds. The relationship between Caeli and Derek, the two protagonists, is central to the story. She didn’t want to water it down, or put less of a focus on it to please a segment of her audience. On the other hand, she didn’t want to lose or disappoint readers who were counting on a sci-fi action adventure.

Ultimately, Lord’s goal is always to tell a good story, and she contends readers are willing to give something a try if they believe that’s what they’ll get. So, step aboard the starship Horizon, and join Caeli and Derek as they fight for their lives, their people, and their love. And, please, let her know what you think!

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You can find Tabitha Lord’s book here but….

You can WIN a copy of this book! Just leave a comment below. One winner will be chosen at random and the author will contact you directly. Contest ends one week after publication.

 

Published by Martha Reynolds

I am the bestselling author of nine novels, including the Swiss Chocolate trilogy and VILLA DEL SOL, which won the 2018 Book Award in Literary Fiction from the Independent Publishers of New England. My newest series includes the books A JINGLE VALLEY WEDDING, APRIL IN GALWAY, and ALL’S WELL IN JINGLE VALLEY. Find my books online at Amazon, locally at Stillwater Books (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) and Ink Fish Books (Warren, Rhode Island).

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24 thoughts on “Book-a-Day #Giveaway! Horizon by Tabitha Lord”

  3. Simon Sez, “Tabitha, Dana wins the book.”
    I have the electronic, tablet version, but it’s not the same as a “real book”, and with Winter coming,
    it’ll be a perfect addition to my “cozy nights” plan!
    Congratulations on your award winning book!

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  6. Congrats, again, Tabitha on the WD self-published award! When my hubby saw your book at the Tiverton Library ARIA signing event in June he wanted a copy! He really does have good taste…in many things 😜

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  9. I’m looking forward to reading this book
    The idea is compelling
    I as late haven’t heard of a military story as such
    It sounds like a great movie
    Best Fran odonnell

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