December 2024 – Stories Rule Press

The Power of Reader Communities: How Goodreads Choice Awards Influence Romance Literature

30 December 2024 / Romance, Tracy Cooper-Posey

Let’s talk about something we all know and love: the romance reader community. If you’ve ever swooned over a hero or squealed over a perfectly written grand gesture, chances are you’ve shared that excitement somewhere—with friends, book clubs, or, more likely these days, online. And one of the biggest platforms for romance fans to connect is Goodreads. It’s where we track our endless TBRs, leave reviews, and, every year, collectively lose our minds over the Goodreads Choice Awards.

New Fantasy fiction for a new SRP Author!

26 December 2024 / Contemporary Fantasy, Eliot Bishop, Fantasy, New Release, Urban Fantasy

Introducing Eliot Bishop. All of us here at Stories Rule Press — that’s Tracy, Mark, Cameron and Taylen — are

Discover the Best in Science Fiction and Fantasy

22 December 2024 / Fantasy, Science Fiction, Taylen Carver

Are you always on the hunt for the next great science fiction or fantasy read? Do you love discovering new authors and winning free books? The SFWA New Release Newsletter (NRN) is a fantastic resource for readers who want to stay ahead of the curve in speculative fiction.

Writing Through Disfluency

21 December 2024 / Tracy Cooper-Posey

Writing is hard. Some days, it’s staring at a blank page until your soul starts to shrivel. Other days, it’s forcing words onto the page that feel as clunky as a toddler’s first steps. This difficulty, though, isn’t a bug in the system—it’s a feature. What you’re experiencing is disfluency, the grinding friction that comes when creativity refuses to flow like a perfect algorithm. But here’s the kicker: disfluency isn’t just a hurdle to clear; it’s the point of the creative process.

From Fried Circuits to Quantum Futures

20 December 2024 / Cameron Cooper

From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: This week, my faithful desktop computer decided it had had enough. After years of service,

Space Opera: The Genre Dreamers Need Right Now

13 December 2024 / Cameron Cooper, Science Fiction, Space Opera

These days, it feels like the world’s challenges are mounting. From economic uncertainty and environmental crises to the polarization of beliefs and values, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We’re bombarded daily by grim news, leaving many of us searching for a reprieve—a way to escape the harsh realities of life and recharge our emotional batteries.

SF Crime & Adventure Omnibus from Cameron Cooper

12 December 2024 / Cameron Cooper, Science Fiction, Space Opera

Stories Rule Press author Cameron Cooper has released the omnibus edition of his Ptolemy Lane Tales SF Crime & Adventure

Why Don’t Romance Cover Characters Look Like Their Descriptions in the Book?

9 December 2024 / Romance, Tracy Cooper-Posey

From SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey: If you’ve ever picked up a romance novel and thought, “Wait, that’s supposed to be

Inbox Reboot – Part 2: Keep It Clear

8 December 2024 / Taylen Carver

From SRP author Taylen Carver. The Magic of an Empty Inbox Picture your email inbox as a gleaming, open book—its

Amazing Stories: Help Revive a Science Fiction Legacy

6 December 2024 / Cameron Cooper, Science Fiction

Science fiction as we know it owes much to Amazing Stories, the genre’s pioneering magazine. Founded in 1926, it was the first magazine solely dedicated to speculative fiction, helping launch countless authors and igniting imaginations across generations. Now, after decades without active publication, Amazing Stories is gearing up for a triumphant return—and you have a chance to be part of it!