I was born here nearly 50 years ago – and unless something goes incredibly right, I’ll probably die here too! Q: Latest releases and upcoming titles?Ī: My latest print/eBook release was a novel called “Mirror, Mirror” (2019). That’s why I don’t write high science fiction – for me, sci-fi is more about the adventures of friends living in a distant different future than about explaining the fine details of how future tech works! Q: Where are you based?Ī: I live in the city of Port Elizabeth, on the South-eastern tip of Africa, in a country called South Africa. For me storytelling is about the people and their issues and obstacles and how they overcome them. While my leads generally fall somewhere on the LGBT spectrum, this is not always the case. My lead characters tend to be heroic inspirational types like Mykl d’Angelo or Joe Lofflin, and sometimes they’re anti-heroes like Blachart the Corsair. I also include touches of horror and fantasy for good measure. My usual style is that of space opera, with a good deal of action and adventure thrown in, also including elements such as suspense. engela-christine/engela.html An interview with science fiction author Christina Engela About Christina Engela (Who, why, when, where, what): Q: Tell us something about your books, including your genre and your characters and/or themes.Ī: My primary genre is science fiction. As such, Christina’s writing isn’t stereotypical, and her characters aren’t stereotypes, regardless of their sexuality or gender.” –, June 21, 2021. A firm supporter of the LGBT community, Christina believes that Sexual and Gender Minority characters aren’t reflected enough by authors due to a number of reasons. Her books are never short of suspense, adventure and humor, while her colorful characters and thought-provoking settings take readers into another world, making her one of the most gifted and creative storytellers.

“Christina Engela is a South African editor and author of horror, fantasy and science fiction novels.

Dead Man's Hammer by Christina Engela