Space Opera is a science fiction novel by Catherynne Valente, about a galactic version of the Eurovision Song Contest published in 2018. The premise is that in order for humanity to join galactic civilization they must participate in a galactic singing competition. Humans don't have to win but in order to avoid extermination they can't come in last. The only problem being that the only musicians the GalCiv seems willing to accept into the competition is a washed up has-been glam rock trio...
Catherynne Valente is an American fiction writer, poet, and literary critic. For her speculative fiction novels she has won the annual James Tiptree, Jr. Award, Andre Norton Award, and Mythopoeic Award. Her short fiction has appeared in Clarkesworld Magazine, the anthologies Salon Fantastique and Paper Cities, and numerous "Year's Best" volumes. Her critical work has appeared in the International Journal of the Humanities as well as other essay collections.
Catherynne Valente is an American fiction writer, poet, and literary critic. For her speculative fiction novels she has won the annual James Tiptree, Jr. Award, Andre Norton Award, and Mythopoeic Award. Her short fiction has appeared in Clarkesworld Magazine, the anthologies Salon Fantastique and Paper Cities, and numerous "Year's Best" volumes. Her critical work has appeared in the International Journal of the Humanities as well as other essay collections.