Near-future – Amy Zed

Author Interview: Claire Barner

July 26, 2025 by Amy

Interview with Claire Barner, author of Moonrising: A near-future romance where Sea of Tranquility meets Winter’s Orbit.

Have you ever read a near-future sci fi romance? It’s been exciting to see so many books in my favourite genre releasing this summer, and one recent release that caught my eye is Moonrising, by Claire Barner. The cover, featuring star-spattered silhouettes, is clearly a nod to the hugely popular space opera romance Winter’s Orbit. … Read more

A blog following my reading journey through the world of character-driven science fiction, from Space Opera to Sci-Fi Romance and many sub-genres in between!

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A photo of author Amy zed dressed in a space suit wearing iconic space princess bun hairstyle and holding to blaster and a copy of her book, A Symphony of Starlgiht. Amy Zed stands against a blue and purple galaxy background.

I live in BC, Canada, with my husband, kids, and a dog who looks like a mop.

I'm the debut author of A Symphony of Starlight, the first in a romantic, action packed Space Opera trilogy!

A Reader Views Five Star Read. Four and a half stars from the Paranormal Romance Guild.

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