Tag: space
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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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Orion and Getting Back into the Space Race
The Orion spacecapsule has returned successfully after it’s first real test… and I’m excited. Yet at the same time, I can’t help but feel it’s a hand-wave. The Orion is incredible… yet it is still feels like too little, too late. Paul Bertorelli wrote an excellent article (below) that matches a lot of my feelings on…
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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 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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The Shattered Empire Third Sample
Here’s the third section from The Shattered Empire! Follow the links to read the first and second ones. Eldorado, Garris Major System Colonial Republic May 3rd, 2403 Lauren Kelly stepped down off the loading ramp and took a deep breath of fresh air. She coughed it out almost immediately as the acrid fumes of…
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The Shattered Empire Second Sample
Here’s the second sample from The Shattered Empire, picking up where I left off in the first one, here. “Command, Azure Actual, targets down, we are black on primary ammo, new orders?” Garret asked. His gaze went to the developing battle as the enemy capital ships closed with the Warwagon. They had launched their fighters…
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The Shattered Empire Cover
Here’s the final cover for The Shattered Empire, Book II of The Shadow Space Chronicles. Like The Fallen Race, this cover was designed by Robert Brockman. For those of you who are curious, it is a Crusader-class warship on the cover. Stay tuned for more updates on The Shattered Empire and don’t forget about the…
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