I’m going to preface this by saying that, despite the flaws I’m about to expound upon, the old Star Wars EU is vastly better than what we have as Disney canon now. Just wanted to make that clear. That said, the old EU was very much a mixed bag, and made a fair number ofContinue reading “Some of the Failings of the Star Wars EU (Pre-Disney), and How to Avoid Making the Same Mistakes”
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#BackerFit: Get Fit Through Crowdfunding!
So, as I was working on promoting my crowdfund on night shift recently (during which time I also worked out a fair amount, and idea came to mind. Why not combine two things I’m passionate about? My writing and its associated crowdfund, and fitness. As some of you might know, I’m training to get onContinue reading “#BackerFit: Get Fit Through Crowdfunding!”
A Fiery Reckoning Indiegogo Campaign!
It’s finally time! Yes, hot on the heels of my reveal of the cover for Galaxy Ascendant book 5, A Fiery Reckoning II: Empire’s Fall, I’m beyond excited to announce the launch of my indiegogo campaign for Galaxy Ascendant books 4 & 5. As with Galaxy Ascendant book 3, A Shifting Alliance, both of theseContinue reading “A Fiery Reckoning Indiegogo Campaign!”
Cover Reveal: Galaxy Ascendant Book 5: A Fiery Reckoning Part 2
It’s that time again! What time? Time for another epic Galaxy Ascendant cover reveal! This time we’ve got the cover Galaxy Ascendant book 5, A Fiery Reckoning Part 2: Empire’s Fall. I will be imminently launching an indiegogo campaign for both Galaxy Ascendant books 4 & 5. Following the explosive events at the end ofContinue reading “Cover Reveal: Galaxy Ascendant Book 5: A Fiery Reckoning Part 2”
Cover Reveal: Galaxy Ascendant 4: A Fiery Reckoning (Part 1)
It’s time once again for one of the most exciting parts of getting a book ready for publication: The cover reveal! Now, as the title of this post makes clear, the cover reveal today is for book 4 in the Galaxy Ascendant series, A Fiery Reckoning Part 1: Ascendancy’s Rise As I’m sure you’ve noticed, this is somethingContinue reading “Cover Reveal: Galaxy Ascendant 4: A Fiery Reckoning (Part 1)”
Reclaiming “Strong Female Characters” in Science Fiction
There has been a lot of talk, and a lot of criticism about, a recently release Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures animated short. This particular episode is basically a fawning tribute to Princess Leia, with a focus on the scenes in the Death Star in A New Hope. I’m not going to detail every singleContinue reading “Reclaiming “Strong Female Characters” in Science Fiction”
Galaxy Ascendant Lore: The Lancer-class Heavy Cruiser: A Versatile Powerhouse
Another lore post! I’m sure that some of you, after reading the last post, saw the references to the Lancer-class, the Marauder‘s sister class. I couldn’t leave you hanging for long! For anyone who happens upon this not already familiar with the Galaxy Ascendant series, book 1, A Greater Duty, is only $0.99 on Amazon, and books 2 &Continue reading “Galaxy Ascendant Lore: The Lancer-class Heavy Cruiser: A Versatile Powerhouse”
Galaxy Ascendant Lore: The Marauder-class Destroyer: A Narrow but Effective Tool
It’s been a little while since the last Galaxy Ascendant lore post, so I figured I ought to get back to this, even as I make great headway in the writing of book 5 in the series. Still no concept art, unfortunately, but I am working on that. Stay tuned for more, and enjoy this post! Marauder-classContinue reading “Galaxy Ascendant Lore: The Marauder-class Destroyer: A Narrow but Effective Tool”
New Release: A Shifting Alliance (Galaxy Ascendant Book 3)
It’s time! After a rapid but fun writing process, my first try and crowdfunding, and more, Galaxy Ascendant 3: A Shifting Alliance, is out (in ebook for now, print version coming soon.) As indicated above, this has been quite an exciting process, unique among all my projects this far. This was the first book IContinue reading “New Release: A Shifting Alliance (Galaxy Ascendant Book 3)”
Lore Post: The Night’s Grasp-class Stealth Infiltrator: A Sneaky, Insidious, and Versatile Package
Time for another Galaxy Ascendant lore post, another fun ship. Still working on concept art, and, as before, this will be updated when the time comes Additionally, the Galaxy Ascendant 3 indiegogo campaign is reaching its final week! Any help, sharing, etc, is greatly appreciated, so I can keep putting out more awesome content! Now,Continue reading “Lore Post: The Night’s Grasp-class Stealth Infiltrator: A Sneaky, Insidious, and Versatile Package”
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