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Member Since: Dec. 27, 2013

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Sunshine Somerville

Biography

Sunshine Somerville is a Science Fantasy author who loves blending genres. She has a degree in English Literature and self-published her first book at the ripe old age of nine. Originally from the beachy side of Michigan, she now lives in the Detroit area with her husband, two fur babies, and one human daughter.

THE KOTA SERIES is a Science Fantasy epic based on youthful obsessions with X-Men, Star Wars, The Chronicles of Narnia, Dark Angel, and A Wrinkle in Time.

THE ALT-WORLD CHRONICLES is an Urban Fantasy series inspired by weird recurring dreams, a brainstorming session in the shower, and one ridiculously hot summer lived in Kansas City.

A FAIRLY FAIRY TALE is Sunshine's first Middle Grade Fantasy book. She got the idea from her family's crest, which portrays a dragon shooting flames from both ends, and from a niece whose second favorite word is farts.

See more at www.SunshineSomerville.com

Smashwords Interview

Who are your favorite authors?
I loved C.S. Lewis and Madeleine L'Engle as a kid, and I still think they're most influential to my own writing.
I love the usual suspects like Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, and George RR Martin.
I've also really enjoyed reading indie authors, and some of those favorites are S. A. Hunt, Christina Moore, and Blake Rivers.
What are your five favorite books, and why?
1 -- Speaker for the Dead, by Orson Scott Card. This was the first book I remember reading and thinking, "Ah-ha! I want to do this!" I'm usually good at seeing twists coming, but this one blew my mind.
2 -- The Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe. I love his use of language, wit, and dark moodiness.
3 -- Freedom in Exile, by the Dalai Lama. I was mad at China for probably too long after reading this. But I loved this insight into a religion and culture I'd know little about beforehand. And the Dalai Lama is a wonderful human being.
4 -- Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte. I don't reread books often, but I've reread this book many times. It's just a great, in-depth look at a multi-layered character. I get something different out of it each time, as I age and grow.
5 -- Dune, by Frank Herbert. Hands down the sci-fi book I'm most in awe of. And jealous of. I love good world-building, and this one is the absolute best, in my mind.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find Sunshine Somerville online

Website: http://www.SunshineSomerville.com
Twitter: @kynacoba
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: https://sunshinesomerville.com/crouching-chukar-hidden-pheasant-blog/

Series

The Kota Series by
The Kota
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Ebonite and Her Earthling
Price: $2.99 USD.
Pharmakon
Price: $2.99 USD.
Zenith Prophecies
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Kota Series: Books 1-4 Box Set
Price: $8.99 USD.
The Woman of the Void
Price: $0.99 USD.

Books

The Eighth: Intro to The Alt-World Chronicles by
Price: Free! Words: 5,840. Language: English. Published: May 2, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
The Order is losing the war against malevolenci demons. Esme is the only one who can stop their invasion. Can she survive the worst battle of her life? Or will Owen lose yet another alterni partner? Find out in this short story introduction to The Alt-World Chronicles.
The Prophet in the Hoodie: Intro to the Kota Series by
Series: The Kota Series. Price: Free! Words: 24,340. Language: English. Published: June 5, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
(4.00 from 1 review)
A prequel Companion Story to The Kota Series. See where it all began!
Zenith Prophecies by
Series: The Kota Series, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 169,360. Language: English. Published: January 22, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Christian » Futuristic
Book 4 in a Sci-Fi series about superheroes, time-travel, alien planets, and the battle between Light and Dark.
The Poet Heroic by
Series: The Kota Series. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 20,240. Language: English. Published: December 25, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
The Kota Series Companion Story Your family lies. Your enemies tell the truth. Do you remain loyal or rebel?
Pharmakon by
Series: The Kota Series, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 127,620. Language: English. Published: September 3, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
The mind-bending Book 3 in a Sci-Fi series about superheroes, time-travel, alien planets, and the battle between Light and Dark.
The Woman of the Void by
Series: The Kota Series. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 16,020. Language: English. Published: August 8, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
The Kota Series Companion Story A tyrant with a vendetta. A witch with a destiny. All’s fair in war and magic.
The Kota Series: Books 1-4 Box Set by
Series: The Kota Series. Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 608,410. Language: English. Published: July 18, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
A Sci-Fi series about superheroes, time-travel, alien planets, and the battle between Light and Dark.
The Ebonite and Her Earthling by
Series: The Kota Series, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 131,160. Language: English. Published: January 17, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Military, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Book 2 in a Sci-Fi series about superheroes, time-travel, alien planets, and the battle between Light and Dark.
The Kota by
Series: The Kota Series, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 184,110. Language: English. Published: December 27, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
The Kota is Book 1 in The Kota Series, a 4-novel Science Fantasy series that features superheroes, alien planets, time travel, and the battle between Light and Dark.

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