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Maria Korolov

MetaStellar publisher and news editor Maria Korolov is a science fiction novelist who, at her day job, covers artificial intelligence, extended reality and cybersecurity as a freelance technology journalist. See her Amazon author page here and follow her on Twitter here or on Facebook, or LinkedIn. Email her at [email protected].

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Dec. 3

2021-12-03
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Dec 3, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list has space travel, magic, shape shifters, vampires, time travel, and lots of sexy times.Read More →

Website basics: How to set up a featured panel

2021-11-29
By: Maria Korolov
On: Nov 29, 2021

How to make a panel on a Wordpress website to promote a new book release using Gutenberg blocks.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Nov. 28

2021-11-28
By: Maria Korolov
On: Nov 28, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Nov. 26

2021-11-26
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Nov 26, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list has werewolves, magic, space exploration, epic fantasy, and several box sets.Read More →

Black Friday deal: Kindle Unlimited now $4 a month

2021-11-24
By: Maria Korolov
On: Nov 24, 2021

You can now get four months of Kindle Unlimited for $4 a month — it’s normally $10 a month. Amazon also has great deals right now on Kindle devices.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Nov. 21

2021-11-21
By: Maria Korolov
On: Nov 21, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Nov. 19

2021-11-19
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Nov 19, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list has everything — werewolves, dragons, elves, a time-traveling private eye, post-apocalyptic survival, and — dinosaurs!Read More →

Marketing hardest part of being an indie writer, survey shows

2021-11-18
By: Maria Korolov
On: Nov 18, 2021

This year’s survey of more than 1,000 indie authors from Written Word Media shows that 79 percent think that marketing is the toughest part of being an indie author — compared to just 14 percent who said writing was.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Nov. 14

2021-11-14
By: Maria Korolov
On: Nov 14, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Nov. 12

2021-11-12
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Nov 12, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list has everything — zombies, werewolves, angels, demons, sword fighting, Martian mining, and a Christmas miracle.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Nov. 7

2021-11-07
By: Maria Korolov
On: Nov 7, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Steampunk audio drama hits Kickstarter goal

2021-11-05
By: Maria Korolov, Andrea Goyan and E. E. King
On: Nov 5, 2021

The Boston Metaphysical Society: The Ghost Ship, an eight-episode steampunk audio drama, has hit its $10,000 Kickstarter fundraising goal with two weeks still to go, and the creator, Madeleine Holly-Rosing, was on MetaStellar’s Life Long Friends YouTube show to talk about the project.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Nov. 5

2021-11-05
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Nov 5, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes witches, dragons, more witches, a space opera, giants, and a deal with the devil. Oh, and also an EMP survival book.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Oct. 31

2021-10-31
By: Maria Korolov
On: Oct 31, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Master list of 200+ free sci-fi, fantasy and horror fonts

2021-10-31
By: Maria Korolov
On: Oct 31, 2021

More than 200 completely free sci-fi, fantasy, and horror fonts for book covers, illustrations, and social media posts.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Oct. 29

2021-10-29
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Oct 29, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes witches, dragons, more witches, a Martian mining operation, and more witches.Read More →

Facebook changes name to Meta, embraces metaverse

2021-10-28
By: Maria Korolov
On: Oct 28, 2021

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook changing its name to Meta in order to focus on the metaverse. Facebook itself will remain, but will now be just one brand in the Meta portfolio, alongside Instagram and WhatsApp. Read More →

Blue Origin promises commercial space station by 2030, called Orbital Reef

2021-10-25
By: Maria Korolov
On: Oct 25, 2021

Blue Origin, Boeing and Sierra Space join forces on new commercial space station, Orbital Reef, to be operational the second half of this decade.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Oct. 24

2021-10-24
By: Maria Korolov
On: Oct 24, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

New Kurt Vonnegut documentary asks big questions about death, art, and friendship

2021-10-24
By: Maria Korolov
On: Oct 24, 2021

The trailer for the documentary Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time, has just been released. The documentary, follows the science fiction writer from 1982 until his death in 2007, and is based on the 25-year friendship between the author and filmmaker Robert Weide.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Oct. 22

2021-10-22
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Oct 22, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes time travel, EMP survival, and six books in Will Wight’s best-selling Cradle series.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Oct. 17

2021-10-17
By: Maria Korolov
On: Oct 17, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Oct. 15

2021-10-15
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Oct 15, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes time travel, dragons, goblins, fairies, epic fantasy battles, police detectives and zombies.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Oct. 10

2021-10-10
By: Maria Korolov
On: Oct 10, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Oct. 8

2021-10-08
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Oct 8, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes a creepy cult, werewolves, witches, and lots of dragons.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Oct. 3

2021-10-03
By: Maria Korolov
On: Oct 3, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

How to set up a new author website with DreamHost in 15 minutes

2021-10-03
By: Maria Korolov
On: Oct 3, 2021

I compare the top website hosting providers, and take you through setting up a Wordpress website with my top recommendation, DreamHost.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Oct. 1

2021-10-01
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Oct 1, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes the daughter of Morgan le Fae, alien lovers, post-apocalyptic creepiness, lesbian space pirates, a crime-solving witch, and a crime-solving vampire.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Sep. 26

2021-09-26
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 26, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Sep. 24

2021-09-24
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Sep 24, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes magical academies, vampires, sexy shapeshifters, and a clone of Jack Reacher.Read More →

Website basics: How to create a row of books

2021-09-21
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 21, 2021

5 ways to add a row of book covers to your Wordpress website.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Sep. 19

2021-09-19
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 19, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Sep. 17

2021-09-17
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Sep 17, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes magical academies, space colonies, witches, and, yup, some sexy shapeshifters.Read More →

Fall submission cycle opens October 1

2021-09-15
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 15, 2021

The fall submission cycle for original speculative fiction begins on October 1 and closes at midnight on October 31. Read More →

Andy Weir, Jim Butcher win at the Dragon Awards

2021-09-12
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 12, 2021

The votes for the annual Dragon Awards are in, and Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary won for best sci-fi novel, and Jim Butcher’s Battle Ground for best fantasy novel.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Sep. 12

2021-09-12
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 12, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and YouTube channels and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Time to announce your NaNoWriMo project

2021-09-11
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 11, 2021

If you’re planning to write a novel during this year’s National Novel Writing Month, you can announce it now.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Sep. 10

2021-09-10
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Sep 10, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes magical academies, space colonies, witches, and, yup, some sexy shapeshifters.Read More →

Free sci-fi and fantasy stories on Amazon

2021-09-09
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 9, 2021

You can find a lot of free sci-fi and fantasy short stories on Amazon — but the free promotions go fast. Get these books now.Read More →

Free author website: initial setup

2021-09-08
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 8, 2021

I show you how to create a free author site that looks like that of the big names in the industry.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Sep. 5

2021-09-05
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 5, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Why I’m blogging my next book

2021-09-04
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 4, 2021

I’m blogging my next book. Every weekday, I post a new installment. It’s all part of my mission to find a writing process that works for me.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Sep. 3

2021-09-03
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Sep 3, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes a witches, vampires, EMP attacks, aliens, and, of course, plenty of sexy shapeshifters.Read More →

Setting up an author website: Before you start

2021-09-03
By: Maria Korolov
On: Sep 3, 2021

Whether you are planning to follow my tutorial to create a free but expensive-looking author website, or hire a developer to build one for you, you will need to create some content before you get started. Here’s what you’ll need.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Aug. 29

2021-08-29
By: Maria Korolov
On: Aug 29, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Six steps to becoming a writer, or, how to write a book one sentence a day

2021-08-29
By: Maria Korolov, Andrea Goyan and E. E. King
On: Aug 29, 2021

We interviewed best-selling sci-fi author Steven Barnes about how to become a successful writer, and he delivered.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Aug. 27

2021-08-27
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Aug 27, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes a witches, vampires, dystopian futures, and, of course, the usual weekly crop of sexy shapeshifters.Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Aug. 22

2021-08-22
By: Maria Korolov
On: Aug 22, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

Free Friday: Today’s top free Amazon sci-fi and fantasy books for Aug. 20

2021-08-20
By: Maria Korolov and Amira Loutfi
On: Aug 20, 2021

We read the first chapters of the top ten free spec fic books on Amazon. Today’s list includes an EMP attack, sexy aliens, vampires, a dragon riding school, and a cozy magical mystery. Read More →

This week’s top writing advice from around the web for Aug. 15

2021-08-15
By: Maria Korolov
On: Aug 15, 2021

I subscribe to dozens of writing advice sites and lovingly pick the best posts from this previous week for your edification.Read More →

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