Tag: combat
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Fenris Unchained
The Wolf is Loose. Ten years ago, after her parents’ deaths in a terrorist attack, Melanie Armstrong walked away from a military officer’s career to raise her orphaned brother. Since then she’s been captain of a tramp freighter – shuffling from world to world, scraping to barely get by, but content that she’s made…
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Fenris Unchained First Snippet!
Here’s the first sample section from Fenris Unchained. CHAPTER I Time: 0815 Local, 01 June 291 G.D. Location: Dakota, Dakota System A yellow light began to flash on the control board. That was nothing new, not aboard the Kip Thorne. Warning lights lit up half the panel. It was a Christmas display of yellow caution…
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Upcoming: Fenris Unchained
I’m proud to announce that my deal with Henchman Press to release my science fiction novel, Fenris Unchained, is official. Fenris Unchained is set in a new universe and starts a new series of character-driven space opera. The Wolf is Loose. Ten years ago, after her parents’ deaths in a terrorist attack, Melanie Armstrong…
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Computer Games: Modern Space Simulations
As I said in my last post, space simulation games, such as X Wing, Wing Commander, and Freelancer, have basically been a thing of the past. RPGs such as Mass Effect or MMORPGs like Eve Online or Star Wars The Old Republic dabble a bit in this area, but these oftentimes come back to character…
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Computer Games: Retro Mode: X Wing, Tie Fighter, and X Wing Alliance
I still remember the first time I bought X wing. I was in high school at the time. I spent $40 at the time, was so excited by the idea, couldn’t wait to get it home and hop in the cockpit of my very own spaceship. Of course, I didn’t know much about computers and…
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New Review For The Fallen Race
There’s a new review up for The Fallen Race from Planetary Defense Command. He reviewed the audio version. Check it out, and be sure to check out some of his other reviews! Baron Lucius Giovanni, Captain of the battleship War Shrike, finds himself without a home or nation, his ship heavily damaged, and crew in…
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The Shattered Empire Release Notes
The Shattered Empire comes out this weekend and I thought I’d write a bit about it. The Fallen Race was the second novel I ever completed. I was deployed to Iraq when I wrote it, in about a two week stretch while I was moving from one position to another, with basically no internet access,…
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The Shattered Empire Final Sample
Here’s the final section from The Shattered Empire. Here’s the first, second, third, and fourth samples if you missed them. Eldorado, Garris Major System Colonial Republic May 3, 2403 Mason and Lauren followed the ornately dressed monk towards the pillars of the monastery. After his initial announcement, he had deflected Mason’s other questions. Lauren found…
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The Shattered Empire Fourth Sample
Here’s the fourth sample of The Shattered Empire. Follow the links to read the first, second, and third samples. Halcyon, Garris Major System Contested May 3, 2403 Garret yawned and stretched as he climbed out of the cockpit. His long, lean frame fit into the cockpit of his Hammer, but only barely. He ran a…
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