This is the first scene from the point of view of Alex Andretzek, the warrior tasked with protecting Tamuna until she comes into her own as the last sword bearer. The interesting thing about their relationship dynamic is that Alex was in line to become the next sword keeper, and because of Tamuna, that honor will never be… Continue reading WIP Excerpt: The Sword Keeper, Chapter 4.1
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WIP excerpt: Gunslinger to the Stars
Here’s the first thousand words from my current WIP, Gunslinger to the Stars. It’s a departure from my usual stuff: a shoot-em-up adventure in the vein of Firefly and Guardians of the Galaxy. TONS of fun to write, and the ending is going to be absolutely spectacular. This may turn out to be the most entertaining book I’ve written to… Continue reading WIP excerpt: Gunslinger to the Stars
Friends in Command — excerpt 9
Friends in Command (Sons of the Starfarers: Book IV) goes live tomorrow! Yay! This is the final excerpt I’m going to post. If you’ve enjoyed it so far, be sure to pre-order it now or pick it up when it goes live. And as always, thanks for reading! ========== “Hey,” said Mara, putting a hand… Continue reading Friends in Command — excerpt 9
Friends in Command — excerpt 8
Two more days before Friends in Command (Sons of the Starfarers: Book IV) goes live! 😀 Here’s another excerpt: ========== The ferry docked, and she disembarked with the rest of the passengers. The terminal was almost as crowded as the ferry, but she managed to elbow her way through. Aaron was waiting near one of… Continue reading Friends in Command — excerpt 8
Friends in Command — excerpt 7
Mara didn’t know what to expect when she met back up with Aaron, now her commanding officer. She dressed in her crisp new uniform, ignoring the stiff starchiness of the fabric. She’d break it in with time, just like the war would break in the newly organized battle fleet. The dockyards for the new starships… Continue reading Friends in Command — excerpt 7
Friends in Command — excerpt 6
“Deltana? Is that you?” The nearest members of the platoon were looking at her, so she stood up and took her call to the corner. Besides, some of the equipment was fairly noisy. By covering one ear, though, she was able to hear him just fine. “Yes, Mara, it is me,” said Aaron, speaking in… Continue reading Friends in Command — excerpt 6
Friends in Command — excerpt 5
“Is there anything you have to say for yourself, Ensign?” Aaron took a deep breath. “Uh, no, sir.” The major raised an eyebrow. “Nothing?” “Well, uh, just that I did my best, sir.” “Your best?” said Major Achilles, his eyes growing wide in a terrifying grimace. “You broke orders, mangled your ship beyond repair, and… Continue reading Friends in Command — excerpt 5
Friends in Command — excerpt 4
Just one week before Friends in Command (Sons of the Starfarers: Book IV) is released! Here’s another excerpt to give you a taste of it. Enjoy, and thanks for reading! ========== Aaron tugged at the collar of his new uniform as he waited in front of the door to the briefing room. The cut was… Continue reading Friends in Command — excerpt 4
Friends in Command — excerpt 3
Breakfast wasn’t anything special. Mara sat at the same table as the others, but a little ways off. The others would fill in around her—those who dressed fast enough to make it to the mess hall in time, that was. She couldn’t understand why so many of them waited until after their run to dress… Continue reading Friends in Command — excerpt 3
Friends in Command — excerpt 2
Aaron slept through his morning alarm, but not through the banging on his sleepcube door. He groaned and lashed out with a kick, landing it squarely on the tiny hatch that was the only way in or out of the private sleepcube. The banging stopped, but the alarm was impossible to ignore. He slapped at… Continue reading Friends in Command — excerpt 2