Here aren’t dragons - but you will find aliens wearing funny hats. This is speculation based as solidly as possible on known fact, that takes its leap into the unknown with eyes open. It’s also what I intended from the start. Why? Because the scientific study of life runs rampant on every page and is crucial to the plot. Fans of this story called themselves biogeeks. My output since 2009 having been a fantasy novel, albeit a Very Big One, I wanted it abundantly clear to readers new to Species Imperative that they’d be getting not just science fiction, but hard sf as well. In return, Luis provided those fantastic illustrations.įor the omnibus, however, it was time for something completely different. For each, I’d send 20-30 photos of the background setting, making sure to provide less familiar details such as rock structure and Arctic ice. They were also covers where Luis and I, through his agent and interpreters (I don’t speak Spanish), worked together more than ever before. Luis Royo did those covers, capturing pivotal moments in the story, and I loved them all. My biggest, most ambitious work-to-date and a story near and dear to my biologist’s heart. Those of you familiar with the original trilogy, Survival, Migration, and Regeneration, know the first of those titles was released in 2004. I’m delighted to share with you the shiny new cover for DAW Books trade omnibus edition of Mac’s story. Julie is also a wonderfully warm and welcoming person, and I’m happy to help spotlight her new project! I read and enjoyed the third book as well, but for some reason I either didn’t post a review or else I forgot to tag it so I’d be able to find it later. I reviewed book one of this trilogy here and book two here (some spoilers in the reviews). Czerneda for the cover reveal of her omnibus, Species Imperative, which comes out September 2 of this year. Today, I’m handing the blog over to author Julie E.
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