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Wrongthink Sci-Fi Giveaway
2017-04-20
Because many Rantburgers are longtime science fiction readers, and some are writers as well. I signed up. :-)
[BadNovelist] The Wrongthink Sci-Fi Giveaway is about showcasing authors who have been marginalized by the gatekeepers of the sci-fi publishing industry for the sin of not complying with progressive social justice dogma. From Sarah Hoyt, who was accused of racism and ”internalized misogyny” for her association with the Sad Puppies campaign to reform the Hugo Awards, to Nick Cole, who lost a publishing contract for daring to write a story about an artificially intelligent computer who is troubled by abortion, these authors have faced smear campaigns, boycotts and blacklisting for failing to toe the progressive line.

Far from being discouraged by the social justice crybullies, however, these authors have thrived by continuing to focus on writing great stories that connect with readers. And now they are teaming up to help spread the word about each other’s books.

The real winner in all this is you, the avid sci-fi reader. We’re holding a huge giveaway and giving away seven kickass sci-fi titles just for entering. In addition, three winners will each receive seven MORE books.

Just for entering, you’ll get:

Brother, Frank by Michael Bunker
The Red King by Nick Cole
Darkship Thieves by Sarah A. Hoyt
The Yanthus Prime Job by Robert Kroese
The Darkness by W.J. Lundy
Nethereal by Brian Niemeier
Freehold by Michael Z. Williamson

Three lucky winners will also receive:

Wick by Michael Bunker
Ctrl+Alt+Revolt by Nick Cole
Darkship Revenge by Sarah A. Hoyt
Starship Grifters by Robert Kroese
The Shadows by W.J. Lundy
Souldancer by Brian Niemeier
Better to Beg Forgiveness by Michael Z. Williamson

Books will be provided as downloadable files, in both ebook and mobi (Kindle) formats.

This giveaway was organized by the authors listed above. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to share your email address with the organizing authors. We will not spam you or share your email address with anyone else. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time.

Books were graciously provided by Baen and other publishers. Baen is not affiliated with the Wrongthink Giveaway.

If you’re tired of social justice warriors taking all the fun out of sci-fi–or if you just want to read some great stories–you owe it to yourself to enter the Wrongthink Sci-Fi Giveaway!
Posted by:trailing wife

#11  the last reviewer who, IMO shouldn't were shot was Spider (whatever happened to him?)

Spider Robinson? Of Callahan's Crosstime Saloon and Stardance fame? He was already past his peak and into variations-on-a-theme territory, in my opinion, when he wrote a "You deserved it, America" opinion piece after 9/11 and seriously annoyed a good portion of his remaining audience. But he is a Baen author, and they don't care about their writers' politics.

You are very welcome, Whiskey Mike.
Posted by: trailing wife   2017-04-20 15:28  

#10  Thank you TW for posting this.
Posted by: Whiskey Mike   2017-04-20 14:50  

#9  These are the people who would rather transgender Thor instead of being creative enough to launch a Nótt storyline. You've got the remember that these are simple artists. These are the deep thinkers at cafes. The unique snowflakes of academia. You know...morons.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2017-04-20 12:54  

#8  I am curious as to the SJW response to the classics of Sci Fi such as Asimov, Herbert, Heinlein or Jules Verne.

Who cares? I know what I like, and I know how to find new authors what I might like. Reviewers - the last reviewer who, IMO shouldn't were shot was Spider (whatever happened to him?)
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2017-04-20 12:08  

#7  AlanC,
The movie Starship Troopers (1997) was made to be a parody and indictment of Heinein. Director said so himself.

Except there was a lot of high-fiving hell yeahs when I left the theater.

Then there were those like me who were like, now I have to read the book.

I think the book is awesome, and after reading it, I think I see how the director/writers were trying to do the parody and failed miserably. Starship Troopers is on my book one must read list.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2017-04-20 11:39  

#6  brujotejano. PIMF!!
Posted by: trailing wife   2017-04-20 09:46  

#5  I am curious as to the SJW response to the classics of Sci Fi such as Asimov, Herbert, Heinlein or Jules Verne.

Heinlein is excoriated as a woman-hater in those circles, AlanC. I don't know about the others in particular, but the pre-modern period appears to be viewed as an entirely white male province free of women and non-whites as either writers or heroes. This completely ignores reality, but reality is not a SJW strength.

You are welcome, Skidmark, brujotexano.
Posted by: trailing wife   2017-04-20 09:41  

#4  Sarah Hoyt's Darkship series are a fun read with some allusions to Asimov's Foundation Trilogy, and the Red King is an interesting read. Guess I'll sign up for the rest. Thanks for the heads up.
Posted by: brujotejano   2017-04-20 08:19  

#3  Not being a sci fi fan I have not followed the SJW campaign. I am curious as to the SJW response to the classics of Sci Fi such as Asimov, Herbert, Heinlein or Jules Verne. Have they been excoriated by modern "think" or just ignored?
Posted by: AlanC   2017-04-20 07:45  

#2  PC has spoiled a lot of scifi.
Posted by: phil_b   2017-04-20 00:53  

#1  thanks TW.
Posted by: Skidmark   2017-04-20 00:43  

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