Charlie Foxtrot

Writing Tools for Editing

I’ve been editing stories lately. As part of the process, I’ve found several of my own weaknesses when drafting my stories. Rather than struggle identifying issues through tedious searches and re-reads, I wrote a tool to help me. What it does: My word analyzer parses text or markdown files and performs various forms of frequencyContinue reading “Writing Tools for Editing”

Goodreads Book Giveaway!

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Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt5

“Okay,” he said. “We’re going out to the street and to the left. The subway is only a half block away. Hold on to my hand so we don’t get separated.” She nodded and took his hand. “I’m Elara,” she said softly as he stepped off. Finn stopped. He looked at her and smiled. “I’mContinue reading “Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt5”

Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt4

Elara is cast out of her world, the hell it was after her capture, and sent to a strange, new realm like nothing she had experienced before. Her connection to her goddess is weak. She is alone and afraid, but has a burning need to find some one. Alone and abandoned, Elara must face herContinue reading “Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt4”

Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt3

Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt2

Finn Miller, a quantum computing genius who once worked for the NSA, has discovered that the backdoor technology he created–allowing unprecedented access to every phone and router in the world–is being used by corrupt officials for blackmail, human trafficking, and consolidation of power. After stealing proof of their crimes, he goes on the run, pursuedContinue reading “Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt2”

Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure

Elara, a young priestess of the Moon Goddess, is captured, cursed, and transported to a technologically advanced world. She teams up with Finn, a brilliant engineer, to expose corrupt forces exploiting technology and bring justice. A thrilling tale of magic, technology, and self-discovery unfolds. Elara must confront her inner darkness and decide her loyalties. WillContinue reading “Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure”

Tatiana

When Earth’s AIs tighten their grip on humanity, cargo master George Richardson and pilot Tatiana Volkov uncover a terrifying truth: three global networks are one entity, and it’s building a pursuit fleet. To save 8,000 colonists aboard the FTL ship New Horizon, they must make an impossible choice—one that demands the ultimate sacrifice and seversContinue reading “Tatiana”

Surviving the AI Revolution: Cosimo’s Journey

Here is another excerpt from Cosimo’s tale. This is the prologue of the book, as the intrepid crew of The New Horizon escapes the AI revolution engulfing Earth and dooming their home world. Ayako watched as Kgosi, her husband, descended from the side hatch of the shuttle. The crew was bustling around them, unloading cargoContinue reading “Surviving the AI Revolution: Cosimo’s Journey”

Cosimo’s Journey: Transitioning from Freedom to Obligation

Here is another excerpt from Cosimo’s tale. This is technically from the second story originally created for Cosimo, and begins his transition into the politically shadowed world his family operates from. The streets were quiet as the dark of night lifted ever so slightly. At times, it was my favorite part of the day, walkingContinue reading “Cosimo’s Journey: Transitioning from Freedom to Obligation”