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”
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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”
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”
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”
Catch Editing Mistakes Easily with Speechify
Editing can be a tedious process. Recently, I’ve been using Speechify.com to read sections of the work I’m editing to help catch mis-cues in the narrative. It’s a good tool that I felt others might appreciate. It has much better voices and smoother pacing for reading works aloud. I’ve been listening to it read, while following alongContinue reading “Catch Editing Mistakes Easily with Speechify”
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”
Finn and Elara: Exploring Boundaries in a New Realm
Editing, Editing, Editing…when do I get back to writing? I am happy to say I’ve finished my editing and re-write of sections of A New Past to create a less explicit version of the story. I’m not getting the final formatting sorted out and posted on Amazon for publishing. It’s been a lot of workContinue reading “Finn and Elara: Exploring Boundaries in a New Realm”
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