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”

Exploring Relationships in Cosimo’s World

This is the opening of the story that introduced Cosimo and his world in Families of the Empire. “This is a bad idea,” I said softly as we walked toward the grand entrance of the Amorperdita Club. Elaine squeezed my hand and gave me her shy smile. She was the reason I had agreed toContinue reading “Exploring Relationships in Cosimo’s World”

Exploring Cosimo’s World: A Closer Look at the Climax

Here’s another excerpt from Cosimo’s story. The lab building was chained shut, but father had provided keys and a letter from the current lien holder allowing me to inspect it for possible purchase. Twelve gave a shudder as she read the name on the placard beside the door while I removed the lock and unwrappedContinue reading “Exploring Cosimo’s World: A Closer Look at the Climax”

Cosimo and Samantha: A Dance of Wits and Charm

This is an excerpt from Cosimo’s story. This scene is from about one third of the way through Cosimo’s tale and shows Cosimo meeting Samantha for the second time. Enjoy. “You look as bored as I feel,” a warm, soft voice said next to me. I glanced, appreciating her sharp profile in the dim lightContinue reading “Cosimo and Samantha: A Dance of Wits and Charm”

How to Edit Explicit Content out of Your Novel

Last week I shared a little about hitting a wall in my writing and some strategies to overcome partial blocks. One of the things I mentioned was performing a re-write on “A New Past”. I did a little analysis to see what would be involved in stripping out the explicit content and came up with about 15%Continue reading “How to Edit Explicit Content out of Your Novel”

Overcoming Writing Blocks: Tips to Reignite Your Muse

I’ve hit a little block on my two works-in-progress. Neither is fully blocked, in so far that I know where I want the story to go, but both are feeling more like work to write at the moment. Since the first 25k words in each came almost effortlessly, it gives a pause when it starts to feelContinue reading “Overcoming Writing Blocks: Tips to Reignite Your Muse”

Cosimo: The Fight for Humanity’s Future Begins

Cosimo’s prologue emphasizes the struggles of Ayako and Kgosi, a couple on a mission to secure seeds for a new human colony after a devastating battle against AI on Earth. Amidst the urgency and sacrifices, their hope and determination shine as they aim to build a compassionate and prosperous future despite the dire circumstances.

Marketing Outcomes – Two Months In

I started posting marketing Monday excepts and follow ups two months ago and promised to share results at a high-level as my efforts bore fruit (or didn’t). Here is the summary of my findings so far. What’s all this mean? Part of building a strong author platform is to keep writing and publishing content asideContinue reading “Marketing Outcomes – Two Months In”

Discussing Excerpt Nine | Marketing Mondays

The book “Cosimo,” part of the Families of the Empire series, tackles challenging themes such as explicit content, BDSM, and indentured servitude. It follows a young man’s journey toward leadership amid romance and political intrigue. Set in the picturesque town of Cardino, it offers a complex, evolving narrative available on major ebook platforms.

Cosimo: A Blend of Romance and Sci-Fi Intrigue

One of the problems with writing Erotic Science Fiction is the fact that many potential readers assume the focus is on the erotic elements rather than the underlying science fiction and general plot. To try and overcome this perception, I’m sharing some excerpts from various stories to share some of the “non-erotic” elements. This excerptContinue reading “Cosimo: A Blend of Romance and Sci-Fi Intrigue”