Gentle Sci-Fi Short Stories & Self-Publishing Consulting

Engaging tales without the heaviness—enjoy a complete journey in one sitting, with no violence, no distress, just pure escapism.

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Feeling overwhelmed by long novels or heavy, intense plots?

We get it. As a busy professional, you’re juggling countless responsibilities—whether it’s managing your workday, commuting, or balancing family and personal time. Finding the space to dive into a 400-page epic or navigate through distressing themes seems impossible. That’s why we’ve created Gentle Sci-Fi—short, thoughtful tales that you can enjoy in one sitting. No more overwhelming narratives or complicated jargon. Just pure escapism that fits seamlessly into your life—whether you’re taking a quick break at work, traveling, or winding down after a long day. We offer a refreshing escape without the emotional weight, making it easy to lose yourself in a world of wonder and discovery.

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Get Off My Lawn!

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Meet Anna

As a passionate writer and advocate for gentle, accessible sci-fi, Anna Ceguerra creates stories that invite readers into a world of imagination, warmth, and possibility. With a mission to enrich Australian literature, she crafts engaging narratives that offer an uplifting escape—perfect for both sci-fi enthusiasts and those new to the genre. Guided by authenticity, storytelling, and playfulness, Anna’s work breaks away from traditional high-stakes narratives, offering a refreshing, welcoming space for all.

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Ready to publish your story? Anna offers personalized guidance to help you navigate the self-publishing journey with confidence. From understanding the publishing process to getting your book into readers’ hands, she’ll support you every step of the way.

Sharron Gilbert

Broad Shorts ! Beautiful, magical read . Stirring up long buried feelings of hope and adventure. So cleverly written , I was dragged into each heart warming story . It felt like a warm hug .

Margaret Walker

This is my first experience of self-publishing a book to Draft2Digital and I'm not being flippant when I say I couldn't have done it without Anna. I'm being honest. The many steps regarding the US IRS, the legal documentation and the financial instructions were terrifying. Very stressful. Anna was calm and observant of the whole process. She saw many things I had missed. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her business set-up is also very professional.

Conchita Garcia Santiago

Anna Ceguera's expert guidance has been invaluable in navigating the complexities of the legal processes and logistical organization required for the successful execution of the book festival. Her expertise has been invaluable, and her leadership has guided us effectively throughout this process.

Maria P Frino

Working with A Whim Away was a pleasure. Anna is a professional and very hope to work with her again in future.

Veronica Hind

I really enjoyed Anna's workshops. She was able to tailor slightly to what I did and didn't need and has been very accommodating in providing useful links, tips and tricks! Really appreciate the effort. Thank you.

Julie Dawson

Anna was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Loved that she listened to what I wanted to do and then helped me to achieve it in such a short time. Thank you.

Joyce Young

The students in my 3rd - 5th grade virtual Book Club LOVED Anna's book Get Off My Lawn! So, it was not surprise that they were over the moon about her visit to our final book club meeting. The students asked smart and probing questions and Anna was engaging and warm as they interviewed her. A few students even expressed interest in working with Anna on promoting her books in the future!

Erika Sneath

Pacific Preparatory (a virtual 1:1 school) hosted a book club specifically centered around "Get Off My Lawn!" for third, fourth, and fifth grades. We were delighted to receive signed books so quickly, even with international shipping (we're in the United States). Anna was communicative, professional, and engaging. The students, all in 3-5th grades, were absolutely enthralled by her expertise. It was evident that she spent time preparing for the event with special attention to detail. For example, she tasked the participants with an "older or younger" activity that challenged them to reflect upon the evidence that described the ages of each character. The students were so enthralled with the activity that they seemed to forget they were learning! We'd be delighted to welcome Anna back for another visit!

Troy Brennan

Fantastic advice, patiently explained the processes and answered my questions tailoring her advice to my needs. Also provided for follow up in the subsequent weeks.

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Here, stories and ideas come to life. Dive into behind-the-scenes glimpses of Gentle Sci-Fi writing, explore thought-provoking themes, and discover the inspiration behind our uplifting novellas. We also share insights into the world of self-publishing — from crafting your story to bringing it into readers’ hands — to help aspiring authors navigate their own creative journeys.

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