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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”

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”

Balancing Real Life and Fictional Worlds

Sorry for the break in posting. I’ve been busy working to make ends meet with my real job and fallen off the writing bandwagon a little. Now that I’m being productive in the real world, I’m ready to jump back into the fictional worlds in my head.  I’ve been toying with two story ideas thatContinue reading “Balancing Real Life and Fictional Worlds”

WIP: A Glimpse Into Elara’s Struggles in Technomancer

Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. Elara closed the door behind her and looked around the tiled bathing chamber. A mirror filled the wall behind the washing basins. She figured out the taps and spotted similar handles in a glass enclosed space to one side. She reached inContinue reading “WIP: A Glimpse Into Elara’s Struggles in Technomancer”

WIP: Forsaken Powers – Elara’s Quest

Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. This is the novel I’m working to complete during NaNoWriMo. A palpable stench assaulted Elara’s senses, a noxious blend of decay and filth. The pungent tang of rotting food mingled with the rank aroma of spoiled garbage, its sickly sweetness clinging toContinue reading “WIP: Forsaken Powers – Elara’s Quest”

WIP: A dark beginning

I’m trying something new on the blog now, sharing early drafts from one of my two works in progress (WIP). This first sample is the opening scene for a novel which is currently at 23k words covering the introduction (prologue) and Act One of the story. Elara heard the jailers approaching and hugged the twoContinue reading “WIP: A dark beginning”

What’s in a name?

Today’s post delves into the impact of character names on storytelling. Names can reflect traits, cultural significance, and character evolution. Unique spellings and balancing realism versus fantasy are also important considerations. The post emphasizes the role of names in adding depth and intrigue to characters, inviting readers to share their own experiences.