Rosie Oliver

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Rosie has been in love with science fiction ever since she discovered a whole bookcase of yellow-covered Gollancz science fiction books in Chesterfield library. She was very disappointed when she read the last of those novels. Her only option then was to write science fiction. Which is what she did after gaining two Masters degrees in mathematics, and a career in aeronautical turned systems engineering. To help her along the way, she gained an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University, where her course novel was shortlisted for the Janklow and Nesbit prize as the most promising novel on the course.

Well over thirty of her short stories have since been published in magazines, anthologies and as standalone e-books. She published / edited the SFerics 2017 anthology, from which one of the stories, Angular Size, by Geoff Nelder was shortlisted for the 2017 BSFA shorter fiction award. She has co-edited the Distaff anthology, which in 2019 is believed to be the only anthology with completely new science fiction stories written by women this century.

While writing her C.A.T. (a robo-cat) novel, she gained eight Honourable Mentions from the international Writers of the Future Contest, purr, purr, purr... and has since gained a further two such Mentions and three Silver Honourable Mentions for completely different novelettes!

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Best of British Science Fiction 2020 Jul 27, 2021

by Donna Scott, M. R. Carey, Lavie Tidhar, Anne Charnock, Liz Williams, Ian Watson, RB Kelley, Eric Brown, Ida Keogh, Neil Williamson

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Twenty-six stories that represent some of the best SF published anywhere during 2020: stories of heroism, stories of loss, stories of wonder; deftly crafted tales that explore such things as the progress of AI consciousness, considerations in health and social care, and the meaning of those things that are unique in their significance to mankind: the true meaning of love, and the linear nature, or not, of time.

Best of British Science Fiction 2020 is once again edited by Donna Scott, a recent chair of the BSFA and a distinguished poet, writer, and stand-up comedian. Donna is also a free-lance editor who has worked behind the scenes for a number of major publishers over the course of several years.

Contents:
Introduction – Donna Scott
War Crimes – M. R. Carey
Blue and Blue and Blue and Pink – Lavie Tidhar
All I Asked For – Anne Charnock
The Savages – David Gullen
Infinite Tea in the Demara Café – Ida Keogh
Lazarus, Unbound – Liam Hogan
The Cyclops – Teika Marija Smits
Brave New World by Oscar Wilde – Ian Watson
Chimy and Chris – Stephen Oram
Mudlarking – Neil Williamson
Infectious – Liz Williams
Cofiwch Aberystwyth– Val Nolan
Panspermia High – Eric Brown
Exhibit E – L. P. Melling
The Lori – Fiona Moore
Wilson Dreams of Peacocks – Melanie Smith
Variations on Heisenberg's Third Concerto – Eleanor R Wood
The World is on Fire and You're Out of Milk – Rhiannon Grist
The Turbine at the End of the World – James Rowland
What Happened to 70 – C. R. Berry
Rings Around Saturn – Rosie Oliver
The Good Shepherd – Stewart C Hotson
Pineapples Are Not the Only Bromeliad – RB Kelly
Like Clocks Work – Andi Buchanan
Watershed – John Gilbey
Here Today – Geoff Nelder
About the Authors

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Explorations: Through the Wormhole (Explorations Volume One) Aug 31, 2016

by Ralph Kern, Richard Fox, Stephen Moss, PP Corcoran, Chris Guillory, Jacob Cooper, Jo Zebedee, PJ Strebor, Charlie Pulsipher, Stephen Palmer, Rosie Oilver, Shellie Horst, Thaddeus White, Josh Hayes, Nathan Hystad

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Become an Explorer Today!

It's 2052 and the first known wormhole appears in lunar orbit. Earth sends a ship to investigate and the future of space travel changes forever. The Solar System develops in many ways over the centuries, but one thing remains constant; the wormholes continue to appear.

Join many of today's most exciting indie science fiction authors as they chart a shared universe and future-history, each telling us stories of: Explorations: Through the Wormhole.

The Challenge - Ralph Kern
Through Glassy Eyes - PP Corcoran
Here, Then, Forever - Chris Guillory
AI Deniers - Rosie Oliver
Flawed Perspective - PJ Strebor
The Lost Colony - Josh Hayes
The Aeon Incident - Richard Fox
The Doors of the Temple - Jo Zebedee
Dead Weight - Thaddeus White
Webbed Prisms - Charlie Pulsipher
Anathema - Jacob Cooper
When the Skies Open - Shellie Horst
A Second Infection - Stephen Palmer
Personal Growth - Stephen Moss

Explorations Series

Explorations: Through the Wormhole
Explorations: First Contact
Explorations: War
Explorations: Colony

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Space Force: Building The Legacy May 25, 2020

by Doug Irvin (Editor), P. A. Piatt, Susan Murrie Macdonald, Ali Abbas, Ray Daley, Rosie Oliver, Karl K. Gallagher, Brennen Hankins, Jim Robb, Brena Bock, Chris DiNote, Richard Paolinelli

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Tenere Altum. Hold The High Ground.

These are the stories of the first 100 years of the United States Space Force created by then U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Within this new anthology of military sci-fi short stories you will find stories of service and incredible sacrifice. Stories of the one sacrificing a few to save the many, and of the one sacrificing himself for all.

But mostly these are tales of the men and women to come, who will patrol the harsh, cold blackness of space. Those that willingly place themselves in harm's way to protect a solitary blue marble and all that call it home.

Tenere Altum!

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Felis Futura: An Anthology of Future Cats Jun 6, 2022

by CB Droege, Jonathan Edelstein, Sandy Parsons, Rosie Oliver, Paul Moscarella, Manon Pieri, Natalia Gutor, ND Rossignol, Marta Wadowska, Tony Do

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Felis Futura is a collection of short stories, poems, and visual art depicting the various futures of humanity’s most fickle companion.

With contributions from
Jonathan Edelstein
Jenny Blackford
Carter Lappin
Manon Pieri
Joshua Mertz
Gerri Leen
Sandy Parsons
Oliver Smith
Nicole Tanquary
Ethan Hedman
Donald Jacob Uitvlu
Geoffrey A. Landis
Natalia Gutor
C.L. Holland
Desirae Terrien
Paul Moscarella
Thomas Canfield
Avra Margariti
Gabrielle Harbowy
Marie Bilodeau
Adele Gardner
Rosie Oliver
Emmie Christie
Tod McCoy
ND Rossignol
Beth Cato
Carolyn Varvel
Tim Boiteau
Marta Wadowska
Jason Sharp
Dawn Vogel
Andrew Belindo
Rachel Friedman
Mabel Ginest
Kurt Newton
Matthew Pritt
Tony Do
Leonora Lewis
Alice Dryden
and cover art by Zuzanna Kwiecien

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The Last City: a Dust Publishing anthology Feb 15, 2018

by Robert M. Campbell, Jo Zebedee, Juliana Spink Mills, Nathan Hystad, Jane Jago, Rosie Oliver, Samanda R. Primeau, Thaddeus White, Chris Guillory, E.M. Swift-Hook, Scott Moon, Nick Bailey, Darren Bullock, Stewart Hotston

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Twelve outstanding authors come together to bring life to The Last City, a shared-universe anthology from Dust Publishing. The City, built upon an asteroid, is the last stronghold of humanity in a star system ravaged by a long-ago war. Now, centuries after the apocalyptic conflict, the City thrives — a utopia for the rich, built on the labours of the poor. From the home of five million souls come twelve stories of adventure, love and loss. Take a leap with Tinashe Arcaid, super-rich brat who thinks adventure is a trip to the dangerous lower levels; crawl through tunnels with Chthenia, a child ‘apprenticed’ to a scavenger who dwells deep beneath the City; or have a drink with Sam Nero, private investigator, dealing with gangsters on the mean streets. Life in the City can be harsh, but the alternatives are far worse. Contributing authors — Robert M Campbell — Jo Zebedee — Scott Moon — Juliana Spink Mills — Nathan Hystad — Jane Jago — E.M. Swift-Hook — Rosie Oliver — Chris Guillory — Samanda R. Primeau — Thaddeus White — Stewart Hotston

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Distaff: A Science Fiction Anthology by female authors Aug 15, 2019

by Jane O'Reilly, Rosie Oliver, Kerry Buchanan, E J Tett, Juliana Spink Mills, Damaris Browne, Shellie Horst, Susan Boulton, Sam Primeau

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DISTAFF: NOUN

A staff used in spinning.
Of women and women’s work.
An anthology of women’s stories woven through time and space.

In 2018 a crack team of women sci-fi writers, all members of the sffchronicles community forum, came together to write an anthology. Distaff is the result. Join us as we share stories of people, of science and exploration, and enjoy the words we weave.

"All in all, this anthology works wonderfully in showing that SF is still a genre which has a lot to say and has so many ways in which to say those things. Filled with great ideas and characters, Distaff is, hopefully, the first volume in what I hope will be an anthology series, and deserves to be widely read and enjoyed." Dave de Burgh, author of 'Betrayal's Shadow'

"I love good stories. Stories are as old as human relationships, They may be our
most important invention. It’s impossible to understand human society without an
understanding of the power of stories. Well told, they bring us face to face with
ourselves, our fears, our hopes, and so much else that makes us human.
Distaff is an anthology of well told stories by women for everyone. These stories
make use of the unlimited settings available to Science Fiction writers. The women
behind Distaff remind us of our humanity in entertaining and enjoyable ways." Douglas Van Aartsen

"An eclectic collection of tales, each standing out well from the others. The themes are varied and flow very well. I was in particularly enamoured with Kerry Buchanan’s story, a fine mix of space opera with a hint of Scandinavian folklore. While some of the themes are familiar to sci-fi fans none of the stories are predictable or boring. I had a great night drinking tea and reading them. Excellent reading for a commute to or from work, or a relaxing night with your feet up." - Steve Herron, Goodreads

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SFerics 2017 Oct 22, 2017

by Rosie Oliver, Roz Clarke

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What will the future hold for us, our children and our grandchildren? How will developing technology change the way we live? Will we keep our humanity or become more like robots?
Includes the 2017 British Science Fiction Award shortlisted short story Angular Size by Geoff Nelder.

Six Stories - Six Possible Futures

An anthology developed from the BristolCon 2015 science fiction and fantasy convention workshop - about the future of the latest technologies coming onto the market.

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Escape Velocity: The Anthology May 1, 2011

by Robert Blevins, Geoff Nelder

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Escape Velocity, the science fiction magazine from Adventure Books of Seattle, was host to some of the most talented writers in the genre. Presented here are many of the best short stories from the magazine, as well as others specially submitted for this collection by authors from around the world. This very unique book contains forty-eight sci-fi stories, such as 'Scream Quietly' by Sheila Crosby, 'Royal Flush,' by Ian Whates, and Rebecca Latyntseva's controversial time-travel tale, 'Red Monkeys'. The stunning cover images only add to what is undoubtably one of the best science fiction collections of the year. Edited by Geoff Nelder of Great Britain and Robert Blevins of the United States.

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Etaerio SF: Science Fiction Pamphlet Mar 22, 2021

by Issue 1, John Frochio, Sarah Hovorka

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For science fictioneers of the near future…Two short stories by John A. Frochio and Sarah Hovorka. Articles for writers on how to generate ideas and new science fiction words. A discussion forum on how technology is likely to develop - this issue covers artificial intelligence (AI).

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The Martian Wind Jun 16, 2020

by Rosie Oliver

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In and above the terraformed chasms of Mars…

Aurora misfires a bolt on the Bolters’ Range into the forest. Next thing she is accused of murder and being a rebel. The case the Archers have against her is so compelling even her lawyer wants her to plea bargain to save her life. But Aurora knows she is innocent…

This is not the only mystery she has to solve… Pipes supply air, water and nanites to keep the chasms green. Unexpected demands for nanites strains the system. This has to stop or the chasms will revert to dust-blown canyons…

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Kzine Issue 26 Jan 20, 2020

by Graeme Hurry, Eamonn Murphy, Rosie Oliver, Mark Silcox, Tom Barlow, Zane Mankowski, Mike Adamson, Barry Yedvobnick, Dave Windett

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Kzine is a magazine of sf, fantasy, crime and horrot short stories published three times a year. This issue contains original stories from Rosie Oliver, Eamonn Murphy, Mark Silcox, Barry Yedvobnick, Tom Barlow, Zane Mazowski and Mike Adamson. The cover art is by Dave Windett.

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Agents of Repair Jul 30, 2017

by Rosie Oliver

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3,161 people live and work on Callisto Base. They rely on specially designed AIs to keep the Base running and them alive. And the General Maintenance AI, GMAI for short, monitors the Base and the other AIs to make sure they are working properly. If something goes wrong, GMAI arranges for the repairs to be done.

The Space Manifest AI, SMAI, needs repair. GMAI follows and comes to the end of its programmed instructions, but SMAI is still not mended. GMAI has to do something, or people will die...

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