Aussie Comedy-SciFi Writer Wins American Literary Award

Australian comedy science fiction writer Ian Taylor, author of the popular Spindle series, has just won the 2007 Indie Excellence Award for Science Fiction. Spindle has won other awards and accolades and is in development for television; the author seeks representation.

Fitchburg, MA (PRWEB) May 19, 2007 -- Spindle, the 2005 comedy science fiction novel by Ian Taylor, has won the 2007 Indie Excellence Award in the Science Fiction category. The novel had previously been a Finalist in both the Best Books 2006 Book Awards and in WMA's Fresh Voices 2005 competition (Humor category).

Spindle tells the story of Peter Turner, a 22nd-century Earth guy who joins the Space Force, expecting an exciting and fun new career enforcing justice around the galaxy. But the Space Force is a bureaucracy like any large company, and right away they get Peter's name wrong, assign him to a dilapidated ship - the Spindle - and partner him with a violent misanthrope with a serious dislike for authority. In his first week, Peter is shot at, maimed, beaten up and endures several cruel remarks about his hair. Also, there's a monster that eats planets. Peter must use all of his cunning, experience, his Master's degree in trivia and more than a bit of ingenuity just to survive his first week in the Space Force. This hilarious satire manages to mock all the sacred cows of modern science fiction while maintaining a compelling futuristic narrative.

In addition to winning awards ands and getting rave reviews, Spindle has also been optioned for television in Australia. The series is in development.

Praise for Spindle:

"A wonderfully entertaining SciFi novel that is a genuine pleasure from beginning to end." -- Midwest Book Review, USA

"A rip-roaring, fast-paced tale in the tradition of Douglas Adams and Red Dwarf." -- Illawarra Mercury Newspaper, Australia

"A cult fanbase could well be assured before too long." -- hecklerspray.com, UK

"If you want to laugh, this is the book to read" - Windows and Aisles Magazine, India

Mr. Taylor, who resides in Massachusetts, is currently seeking representation.

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