Tag: scifi

  • New Release: Forsworn Valor

    New Release: Forsworn Valor

    Forsworn Valor, the fifth book of the Forsaken Valor series is now available! https://amzn.to/3QYy1jP “There’s no trust, no faith, no honesty in men; all perjured, all forsworn, all naught, all dissemblers.” -William Shakespeare I am William Alexander Armstrong, and against my better judgement, I have sworn an oath to serve the Drakkus Empire. I have…

  • New Release: Valor’s Strike

    New Release: Valor’s Strike

    I’m excited to announce the release of my 40th book! Valor’s Strike, the 7th book of the Children of Valor series, is now available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FyXtXY “He who would be free must strike the first blow.” –Frederik Douglas Jiden Armstrong faces a threat bigger than any she has ever seen before.  The Star Guard…

  • It’s Alive, Allliiiive!

    Sorry, a little Frankenstein humor.  I am happy to announce that Jormungandr’s Venom is live once more.  Apologies all for the delay.   https://amzn.to/2WSOFWI   “It poisoned the sky, and the world died.” A terrible weapon is hidden on Harmony, a planet still reeling from worldwide revolution. Melanie Armstrong and the crew of the Fenris…

  • Stolen Valor: Cover Reveal

    Stolen Valor: Cover Reveal

    Hey everyone, I’m happy to reveal the awesome cover for Stolen Valor, Book 2 of the Forsaken Valor series. Stolen Valor comes out next week, June 8th,  and I can’t wait for you all to see what happens in this one.  It was a blast to write and I think you’re all going to love…

  • Kal’s Starfest 2019 Schedule

    I’ll be at Starfest this weekend, so if you’re in the area, I’d love to see you there!  I’m on two panels: Combat in SF and Fantasy (Friday 9 PM) A discussion of the good, the bad, and the ugly scenes of combat and action in Science Fiction and Fantasy. To include the differences between…

  • Worldbuilding in Science Fiction: Part 1 Foundations

    Worldbuilding in Science Fiction: Part 1 Foundations

    Worldbuilding Part 1: Foundation When building your planet, be certain to select a good solid base to begin your construction…  Oh, wait.   Too literal, huh? Jokes aside, this is going to be the first of three posts about world-building / universe-building in science fiction.  This isn’t a be-all-end-all guide, this is a process I follow…

  • Prisoner of the Mind Discounted This Weekend

    Prisoner of the Mind Discounted This Weekend

    Prisoner of the Mind will be available for $0.99 all weekend.  If you haven’t got your copy yet, here is your chance to get it for cheap. https://amzn.to/2s02F1B How do you know right from wrong if every memory, every thought in your head was put there by your enemies? In a near-future, when humanity has…

  • Now Available: Valor’s Duty!

    Now Available: Valor’s Duty!

    Valor’s Duty is now live!  You can get your ebook copy exclusively from Amazon. Link:  https://amzn.to/2Lc19Bw Duty is heavier than a mountain; death is lighter than a feather.  Jiden’s life at the Century Military Academy is forever changed when she is asked to volunteer for a special program.  They want to implant her and other cadets with…

  • Valor’s Duty Snippet 1

    Hey everyone, here is the first snippet of Valor’s Duty.  This is from my edit copy as I’m on the road, so I hope you’ll forgive any grammatical errors. Chapter One:  Winning Is Everything “Break left, break left!” I shouted as the incoming fire lanced out at my squadron of Mark Five Firebolt warp fighters.…

  • What’s on Kal’s Reading List

    What’s on Kal’s Reading List

    Hey everyone.  Just a short post as I note a few books that have come out recently that I’m itching to read.  I thought I’d note them for you, so you can check them out too! First up is Jason Cordova’s Darkling.  It’s the second book of his Kin Wars series and just from the cover,…