XSeed Preview

XSeed Preview

You guys are awesome, so here's a little treat: a sneak preview of my upcoming mecha/Mil-SF novel Combat Frame XSeed. Prologue The future is over. Cascading social and economic crises led to the Collapse of civilization on earth. Wealthy oligarchs partnered with the last governments to found a new order…
Story Sample: Anacyclosis

Story Sample: Anacyclosis

Submitted for your approval: an excerpt from "Anacyclosis", just one of the thrilling short stories featured in my new anthology Strange Matter. This story also serves as a preview of my upcoming mecha/Mil-SF series Combat Frame XSeed. Lt. Malleck came over the escort team’s dedicated channel, announcing that he was…
The Fire Rises

The Fire Rises

A picture speaks a thousand words, so I gave Astlin the floor for today's introductory remarks. I think she makes a good point. How about you? Today's headline image depicts perennial fan favorite character Astlin of Tharis (formerly of Keth) in an updated Zadokim design. My promo artist Ashion did…
Ophian Rising Preview

Ophian Rising Preview

It's my pleasure to report to my loyal readers that work on The Ophian Rising, Soul Cycle Book IV is proceeding well. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this preview. “Guide me to the ether mine, Tallon,” the smuggler said to the empty corridor in a mocking imitation of Astlin’s…
Hymn of the Pearl Preview

Hymn of the Pearl Preview

I'm pleased to present you with an excerpt from my upcoming fantasy novella, The Hymn of the Pearl.             Cteira would have kept her composure under threat of death. Advocate lore spoke of far worse fates. Grapt knew more than most about such exotic torments,…
Souldancer Character Study: Nahel

Souldancer Character Study: Nahel

During the revision process for my new book Souldancer, my editor recommended a character-building exercise popularized by literary agent Donald Maass. I ran several of the book's principle characters through the exercise to help me figure out what made them tick, and thus portray them more three-dimensionally. Of all the new…