Today, we're introducing new SFR Brigade member and very prolific SFR author Michelle M. Pillow. Michelle has several SFR series in the works! Read more about her work and achievements below. Welcome, Michelle.
How or why did you first start writing SFR? Any particular inspirations?
I honestly thought I would only write historical romances. It’s how I started, and as a historian, it’s what I loved to do. After my first book, a Regency ghost story romance, published (back in 2004), the editors contacted me needing authors to fill out their Sci Fi Romance list. I agreed with the idea I’d go back to historical “my true passion.”
I laugh at younger me now. Historicals are no longer my passion. Those first Sci Fi books, Dragon Lords, a futuristic dragonshifter series, grew into the Quirlixen World collection with 34 books within 7 series installments and growing.
How many SFR books have you published and what are the titles? Can you give us a quick blurb on your most recent or upcoming title?
I was recently recognized by RWA for having published a 100 romance titles. The majority of those would fall into the Sci Fi category—alternate reality romances, futuristic, sci fi, space opera.
His Earth Maiden: A Qurilixen World Novel (Space Lords Book 4) Released: May 15, 2018
Former elite Federation soldier, now turned space pirate, Jackson Burke has done his best to turn his life around—for the better. He isn't prepared when fate leaves a woman's safety totally in his hands. Since heroes don't leave a damsel in distress—and despite being outlaw pirates, the crew considers themselves the good guys—Jackson assumes responsibility for the beauty. It’s enough that his ship is held together by rust and sheer will, now he's got to keep this good guy thing straight and not give into the urges the sassy female brings out in him. Raisa is everything a man could want and for some reason she seems to like him, rough edges and all, but he's on the Federation's wanted list and they aren't known to back down.
When writing, which usually comes first for you -- the romance or the other elements of the story?
I find both to be equally important. If any element—scifi, romance, intimate scenes—can be lifted out of the story and it doesn’t really make a difference to the overall book, it doesn’t need to be there.
Have any of your books received any special recognition? What and where?
I’m a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author and just received recognition from Romance Writers of America for publishing over 100 romances.
2015 Virginia Romance Writers HOLT Medallion Award of Merit recipient for outstanding literary fiction in Paranormal, Warlocks MacGregor: Love Potions
2011 Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee
Winner 2006 Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine’s Reviewer’s Choice Award for the historical romance Maiden and the Monster
2007 Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine’s Reviewer’s Choice Award Nominee for the futuristic romance Lords of the Var: The Bound Prince
Where's your favorite place to write? Do you have a dedicated writer's cave?
I’ve learned to write anywhere and everywhere. There have been many deadlines met while riding in a car, airports, hotels, parking lots, coffee shops, waiting rooms, my couch… Strangely, I’m rarely in my office. Really, if I can bring a laptop I’m probably working.
What are your favorite SF/R movies or television series and why?
This is a tough one since I tend to love anything paranormal or scifi. I loved the quirkier dialog in Serenity. Stargate, Star Trek (I was a Next Generation fan, as that’s what was on when I was becoming a somewhat adult), Eureka, Black Mirror, Dr. Who (Tennant), the original Star Wars, Terminator…I should probably stop, or I’ll spend the entire time with a list of awesome.
About the Author
Michelle is always up for a new adventure or challenge, whether it's a paranormal investigation of an old Vaudeville Theatre or climbing Mayan temples in Belize. She was a refugee extra on SyFy's Z Nation (2016).
You can find Michelle M. Pillow at these sites:
Upcoming/Newest Release:
Better Haunts and Garden Gnomes
(Un)Lucky Valley Book 1
Cozy Mystery Paranormal Romantic Comedy
June 26, 2018
Sci Fi Works:
Quirlixen World Collection
The Qurilixen World is an extensive collection of science fiction and futuristic romance novels by award-winning author, Michelle M. Pillow. It all started nearly 15 years ago with the original Dragon Lords series and has since grown into a massive collection. Check out each series within this bestselling world. Note: Each book in each series is a standalone story.
And More!
Thank you, Laurie :)
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