Grab a copy of my space opera sci-fi adventure for ZERO dollars today through December 20. Aliens, artifacts, smugglers, and an alien in a box. An #SPSFC semifinalist, 4.5 average on ~700 ratings. Also available on audio.

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https://www.amazon.com/Daros-Dave-Dobson-ebook/dp/B0946C153P

If you have Kindle Unlimited, 63 of the books entered into #SPSFC are available there. Look for (KU) on the list:

https://spsfc.space/books-received-for-spsfc-5/

Books Received for SPSFC 5

SPSFC 5 took submissions of books for the contest from Oct. 13, 2025, to Nov. 9, 2025. Here’s a list of the books submitted. Books available on Kindle Unlimited have “(KU)” after the ti…

The Self-Published Science Fiction Competition

The 5th Self-Published Science Fiction Competition has kicked off. Of the titles admitted to the contest, these are the ones that sound the most interesting to me:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/235294109-cage-of-stars

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/239009791-breakwater

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/95578216-the-dark-without

#SPSFC

Cage of Stars

Winner of the SciFidea Dyson Sphere Contest and shortli…

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Here's an intro to our first five contestants for Team 1.21 Gigawatts in the 5th annual #SPSFC.

https://davedobsonbooks.com/team-1-21-gigawatts-showcase-pt-1-spsfc-5

SPSFC 5 judge Allison Alexander has an informative post up about the contest that includes all of the past winners and finalists. #SPSFC

https://www.aealexander.com/blog/spsfc

All You Need To Know About the Self-Published Science Fiction Competition (SPSFC) — Allison Alexander

Key details about the contest for self-published sci-fi novels founded by Hugh Howey.

Allison Alexander
My judging group, Team 1.21 Gigawatts, has received their allotment for the 5th annual Self-Published Science Fiction Competition (#SPSFC). Very exciting, and looks like a great group of books.

The fifth #SPSFC is about to close for entries and we're looking for a few more judges:

https://spsfc.space/2025/11/07/last-call-for-spsfc-5-entries/

Come for the free books. Stay for the Discord community full of self-published authors and avid science fiction readers.

The fifth Self-Published Science Fiction Competition (#SPSFC) has begun taking entries from authors. Details and the entry link here:

https://spsfc.space/2025/10/13/how-to-enter-spsfc-5/

If you're not entering a book join us as a judge!

https://spsfc.space/2025/09/19/judges-wanted-for-spsfc-5/

How to Enter SPSFC 5

The fifth Self-Published Science Fiction Competition (SPSFC) has begun taking entries. The authors who’ve been asking us when SPSFC 5 will begin as they get their manuscripts ready can be giv…

The Self-Published Science Fiction Competition

With the fifth Self-Published Science Fiction Competition (SPSFC) taking book entries next month, we're looking for a few good volunteers to join us as judges:

https://spsfc.space/2025/09/19/judges-wanted-for-spsfc-5/

More than a few, actually. #SPSFC

Here's more on the #SPSFC 4 winner Saint Elspeth by Wick Welker and the top 6 books.

https://spsfc.space/2025/08/07/and-the-spsfc-4-winner-is/

Carve out some quality time for yourself this evening and read a self-published novel.