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Seraphim Revival – Book Trilogy Reveal!
In an empire ruled by the honored dead, seraphs are the ultimate weapons. Fueled by the pilot’s very soul, these colossal humanoid war machines are unstoppable in battle. Only a few possess the gift to control such craft, and those men and women are prized above all others. Jack Donolon is the most powerful pilot…
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Thief’s Covenant – Book Review
Once she was Adrienne Satti, an orphan with a rags-to-riches story. Now she is Widdershins, a thief with a sharp blade, a sharper wit, and help from a secret god living in her head. But now something horrid, something dark, is reaching out for her, a past that refuses to let her go… So declares…
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Humanity Machine – 2nd Draft Complete!
Can a person manufactured for war still be human? The second draft of Humanity Machine is now complete, and Adam Burn has finished the stellar cover art and graphic design. Oh yeah, it’s coming together! So what is Humanity Machine? Humanity Machine is a story of Manufactured People. Soldiers created on demand using an…
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Humanity Machine – Cover Work-in-Progress
The incredibly talented Adam Burn has begun working on the cover to Humanity Machine. This is merely the first element of the composition. Here you can see the SolFleet frigate Valor taking shape, which the main character Vance serves on as its drone controller. It’ll be under attack in the final version. Pretty cool, huh?…
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Time Reavers – Sequel
This is so exciting! People have started asking about the sequel to Time Reavers! Please allow me to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has inquired about the next book. Your feedback is a precious, wonderful thing. So, on that note, I thought I’d take a moment to talk a little bit about…
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Humanity Machine – 1st Draft Complete!
artwork by the very talented Adam Burn – used with permission The first draft of Humanity Machine is officially complete! Woohoo! Weighing in at a hefty 140,000 words, it’s a bit longer than The Dragons of Jupiter and is now my largest novel to date, though editing may change that. I’ve already completed my first editing pass,…
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Writing Techniques – Character Sheets
Today, I would like to discuss one of my favorite writing tools: the character sheet. Characters form the heart and soul of a story. They can breathe life and energy into an otherwise dry tale. So, naturally, their creation is a very important skill for a writer to learn. I suspect there are as many…
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The Dragons of Jupiter – Book Trailer
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Humanity Machine – 1st Draft Half Done!
artwork by the very talented Adam Burn – used with permission I’ve reached that golden point when writing the first draft of a novel. Yes, the point where I have less to write than I have already written. I’ve crested the hill, and now all I have to do is stroll down the slope on the other…
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The Dragons of Jupiter – Kirkus Reviews It!
Kirkus, the gold standard of book reviews, has reviewed The Dragons of Jupiter! And you know what? They liked it! Here is their review in full: “An entertaining sci-fi action novel with light overtones of dystopian and political thrillers. In Holo’s debut, set in a future version of our solar system, two brothers find themselves divided…