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ALL OUR TOMORROWS Release Date, Cover Reveal & Pre-Order

ALL OUR TOMORROWS Release Date, Cover Reveal & Pre-Order

The wait is almost over! ALL OUR TOMORROWS, Book Four in the Riven Worlds series, will be released on OCTOBER 17, 2021. You can pre-order it today at all major online retailers, as well as direct from my online store. You can also add it to your Goodreads “Want to Read” shelf here.

Check out this cover! I’m very proud of this one.

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War has come to Concord. Now no one and nowhere is safe.

When indestructible warships and dimension-tearing weapons are not enough to defeat the enemy, how do you protect thousands of worlds and trillions of citizens from a Rasu tidal wave bent on devouring everything in its path?

The Rift Bubbles offer much-sought protection, but is the safety they promise anything more than an illusion? A weapon crafted by the nearly extinct Ourankeli may hold the key to gaining the upper hand—or it may be a doomsday bomb too dangerous to chance wielding. The Asterions strive tirelessly to improve upon and create new weapons that can kill Rasu, even as Nika Kirumase draws tantalizingly close to unlocking the true power of kyoseil.

Yet for every strategic move Commandant Miriam Solovy makes to thwart the Rasu’s advances, the enemy swiftly counters in a deadly battle of escalation.

We don’t need to fear death, for it cannot hold us.

Regenesis, long the exclusive domain of Anadens, begins to take root in human society. But the possibility of immortality for all does not sit well with those who would rather keep it for themselves. When a conspiracy to sabotage the future of regenesis is uncovered, an unlikely advocate decides to risk his one-and-only life to bring the perpetrators to justice.

And amidst all the conflict, the enigmatic Katasketousya have been playing a secret long game with the fate of the universe. Now events race toward a rendezvous with their unfolding machinations, and the resulting collision is going to change everything.

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In Amaranthe, where exotic alien life, AIs, wormholes, indestructible starships and the promise of immortality rule the day, no feat seems out of reach for humanity. But when the worlds of Aurora Rhapsody and Asterion Noir collide and the Rasu horde descends upon them both, more will be asked of heroes past and future. More will be given and more taken, and when the dust settles the very fabric of Amaranthe will be altered forever.

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Thank you all for being so patient and supportive of my move and the delay it caused. I’m thrilled I’ll be able to bring you this special book very soon.

New Short Story, "Starlight Express" - Available Now

New Short Story, "Starlight Express"  - Available Now

I’m thrilled to announce that I have a brand new short story, “Starlight Express,” in the BEYOND THE STARS: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE anthology, which is out today. Better yet, the anthology is on sale for 99 cents for release week only - and free to read in Kindle Unlimited - so grab it quickly.

** SPOILER WARNING ** If you’re still making your way through the Aurora Rhapsody novels, Starlight Express contains major spoilers for the end of Requiem. In fact, even the summary below contains spoilers. So get the anthology now, while it’s only 99 cents, and stash it to the side. Once you finish Requiem, I think you will find this story an absolute delight to read. :)

For everyone else:

Six months after The Displacement transported humanity to a universe teeming with advanced alien civilizations, they’re working diligently to settle into their strange new world. Diplomatic relations with the other species are proceeding in fits and starts, and peace hangs by a tenuous thread. But in the meantime, for most of humanity, life goes on.

The Starlight Express has a reputation as the wildest, most exotic alien bar in two dozen galaxies. So when Noah and Caleb want to kick back for a few hours the night before Noah’s nuptials, it’s the obvious choice. And the wrong one.

See, aliens tend to be the quirky sort, and humans haven’t quite gotten the hang of them yet, which is why no one should be surprised when a friendly disagreement over one too many drinks goes sideways. Now, a jailbreak, a police chase across seven galaxies and an exploding ship have to get them out of this mess, or else Noah’s last night of freedom will end up being his last night, period.

BEYOND THE STARS: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE also features fantastic, original space opera tales from David Bruns, Jack Lyster, Cindy Hung, J.M. Thomas, Nemma Wollenfang, Nadya Duke and Thomas A. Farmer, and is edited by Patrice Fitzgerald and Richard Leslie.

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I am happy to report that I am now successfully ensconced in the new house in Montana - and once again utterly surrounded by boxes. The move has gone more smoothly than I had any right to expect, for which I am so grateful. I need to get just a few of these boxes unpacked, then I will be returning my attention to ALL OUR TOMORROWS. Expect a cover reveal, release date and pre-order announcement very soon!

ALL OUR TOMORROWS Update, Plus An Epic Signed Book Sale

ALL OUR TOMORROWS Update, Plus An Epic Signed Book Sale

I’ve got some big personal news to share (stick around, as it affects you, too). I’m moving to Akeso!

…Pardon me, I mean Montana, which is basically the same thing. I’m so excited to begin this next adventure, but why do you care? Well, two reasons. First, this means that ALL OUR TOMORROWS is going to be slightly delayed. Hopefully only by a few weeks, but I just threw my life into utter chaos, so we’ll have to see (if I have to guess today, I predict it will be released in early October). I love this book so much, and I absolutely can’t wait to get it in your hands - I just have to do this one little (by which I mean big) thing first.

Second reason? I am kicking off a Mega Clearance Moving Sale on signed books! Save me from having to box up and move all these books - I’m begging you. All paperbacks are marked down to ** 50% off ** (each one personally inscribed by me). Also, I’ve acquired some new shipping boxes, such that for most U.S. orders, shipping is also 50% reduced. What does that mean in real terms? Most paperbacks are now all of $7, plus a mere $4 U.S. shipping per book.

The sale will last until I run out of stock or I have to box up what’s left and head north in about 2-3 weeks, whichever happens first. Stock levels for some books are already low (in particular Starshine with the new cover, Inversion and Echo Rift), so get your orders in early! And THANK YOU.

GO TO THE SALE

I appreciate your patience and your support. The new view from my writing desk is going to be a-mazing, and you know what that means. ;)

New Web Store For Ebooks, Plus a Roundtable Discussion & More

New Web Store For Ebooks, Plus a Roundtable Discussion & More

I’ve got so much news today! We’ll start with the new web store. Starting today, you can buy all of my ebooks direct from me, at a discount over their retail prices. If you downloaded Vertigo for free when you subscribed to the newsletter, getting the ebooks to your ereader or app work exactly the same way, so it should be easy as pie.

To celebrate the store opening, all the ebooks are an additional 20% OFF for the next five days (on top of the already discounted prices). Just enter the coupon code GRAND-OPENING at checkout. WEB STORE

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Thanks to the article I wrote for The Debrief on warp drives, I was lucky enough to get to participate recently in a roundtable with mega-bestelling author Douglas Richards and dystopian sci-fi writer Eliza Green. The topic: “Is it more difficult to write science fiction in an age of exponential technological growth? To what extend does science fiction guide innovation?” We had a great time and a very lively discussion about those topics and many more, and you can check out the video on YouTube here.

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Thank you all so much for sharing your thoughts in the character poll in the last newsletter. See the results here.

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Finally, I wanted to let you know about two new updates to the Amaranthe Wiki. I’ve added the quotes used in the Part headings of the books, all on one page here. I’ve also added a long-requested item: Russian translations from all the books. You can see them here, but enter at your own risk - you only think Alex curses in English! You can find both the new pages under the “Novels & Short Stories” category.

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Before I leave you, I’ve got another collection of books for your reading pleasure. Go here to choose from 42 FREE sci-fi ebooks from popular indie authors. Enjoy!

Huge Audiobook Sale, Plus a Reader Poll & a Cornucopia of Free Sci-Fi Books

Huge Audiobook Sale, Plus a Reader Poll & a Cornucopia of Free Sci-Fi Books

If you're curious about audiobooks but have yet to take the plunge into a different way of reading, I've got a deal for you! Get the first four Amaranthe audiobooks at a huge discount for the next two weeks exclusively at Chirp, and immerse yourself in the dulcet tones of the amazing Pyper Down: gsj.space/chirp-sale

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A little news you might be interested in: the first draft of ALL OUR TOMORROWS is complete! At over 92K words, it might well be the longest first draft to date. Make of that what you will. ;)

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Now, I have a question for you. Apropos of nothing and almost certainly just for fun, the question is this: which secondary-major character in the Amaranthe universe do you think is most deserving of a spin-off novel?

A preview of the choices (in alphabetical order):

  • Corradeo Praesidis

  • Eren Savitas asi-Idoni

  • Joaquim Lacese

  • Marlee Marano

  • Nyx elasson-Praesidis

  • Perrin Benvenit

  • Other (you can write in your preference)

VOTE HERE

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In closing, I’ve an incredible selection of 75+ FREE sci-fi and fantasy ebooks for you to feast upon. Enjoy!

Riven Worlds Volume One - Available Now

Riven Worlds Volume One - Available Now

I’m thrilled to announce than an omnibus of the first 3 RIVEN WORLDS novels - CONTINUUM, INVERSION & ECHO RIFT - plus the Chrysalis short story is now available in a single ebook! If you’ve been waiting for the Collection to start your Riven Worlds journey, or if you simply want a shiny new cover and the convenience of a single ebook, you can download it today at a 45% discount off purchasing the books individually.

MORE INFO AND RETAILERS

I have so much more news! Where to start?

  • EXIN EX MACHINA (Asterion Noir Book 1) is now FREE to download at all retailers. Know someone who likes a heavy dose of cyberpunk in their space opera? Point them to this gateway drug. :)

  • I wrote a fun little piece for the tech/science news site The Debrief about about my creation of the sLume drive, why I was inspired by the proposed Alcubierre Warp Drive, and how the science of FTL drives is starting to catch up to the science fiction. Give it a read and let me know what you think: “Faster-Than-Light Travel Is Coming At Us Faster Than We Thought”

  • It was a climb, but ALL audiobooks are now available at the major audiobook retailers: Apple, Nook, Google Play, Kobo, Chirp, Author’s Direct & on the website (best deal). The first 9 books (plus the Riven Worlds books) are once again available on Audible as well, and the remaining books should return soon.

  • By special request, I’ve added prints of the Amaranthe book covers to the Zazzle store, as well as several concept art pieces. Note: due to restrictions on the art licenses, I can't offer individual book covers - but I can offer beautiful collages. Check them out at the store.

To close out, check out this amazing collection of 35 FREE sci-fi, cyberpunk and techno-thriller novels, available through the end of April.