The Integration Era, a LitRPG space opera by Charlie Forêt, presents a unique premise where an alien system integrates into sentient minds, presenting six significant metrics. It explores themes of power and consequence, with characters facing weighty decisions influenced by their statistics. Free short stories are available on integrationera.com to sample the narrative.
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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”
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 – Unraveling Mysteries: Elara’s Journey in Technomancer
Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. Finn was surprised when Elara reappeared, clean and in a different though similar dress. She also had sandals on her feet. His breath caught at the sight of her. He felt nearly invisible in her presence. His normal clothes were functional, notContinue reading “WIP – Unraveling Mysteries: Elara’s Journey in Technomancer”
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”
Essential Editing Tips for Novelists: Filling Plot Holes
Last week I discussed ongoing editing of my current work in progress. The difference between creating and editing has been a motivational struggle, but I feel I have gotten into a rhythm over the past week. Here are a few accomplishments and observations since that last post. As we come up to the end ofContinue reading “Essential Editing Tips for Novelists: Filling Plot Holes”
Marketing Monday’s: Discussion of WIP posts.
My recent marketing Monday posts have been focusing on sharing chapters and scenes from my work in progress, tentatively titled “Technomancer”. The story is intended to be a blend of fantasy and science fiction with two primary viewpoint characters, as well as some supporting characters with their own point of view narratives. To date, I’veContinue reading “Marketing Monday’s: Discussion of WIP posts.”
WIP Technomancer Excerpt: A Glimpse into Finn’s High-Tech World
Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. This is the novel I completed during NaNoWriMo. Finn looked down the street without focusing on any single shop, building, or person. He felt the neighborhood as much as watched it. Despite the late hour, people were out and about living theirContinue reading “WIP Technomancer Excerpt: A Glimpse into Finn’s High-Tech World”
Navigating Writing Challenges: Tips for Revising Your Manuscript
I’ve been off of writing for a couple of weeks due to company visiting around the holidays. One reason I pushed to complete my NaNoWriMo well before the end of November was to give me the breathing room to prepare for guest. After taking a break, I’ve gone back into my work in progress andContinue reading “Navigating Writing Challenges: Tips for Revising Your Manuscript”
WIP: Escape to the Unknown
Continuing to share the opening scenes from my current work in progress, Technomancer. This is the novel I completed during NaNoWriMo. What do you think? Does it make you want to read more? Drop a like or comment and let me know what you think. All feedback is appreciated. Follow me on Amazon, GoodReads, orContinue reading “WIP: Escape to the Unknown”
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