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October 31, 2024
Ultimate Justice
Some truths
are worth dying for.
Ultimate Justice
K-9 Special Ops Book 3
by Tee O’ Fallon
Genre: Thriller, Romantic Suspense
Some truths are worth dying for.
While tracking down an escaped felon, FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his
K-9, Blue, uncover a smoking hot lead on the location of dozens of missing
children―including Evan’s own sister. The shocking discovery reopens cold cases
throughout Colorado, along with painful wounds and the heartbreaking guilt
Evan’s kept buried for decades.
Three years ago, hospital custodian Marlie Foxe’s world imploded, causing her
to cut herself off from the world. But when one of the missing boys turns up at
her hospital, he only allows Marlie to get close. Now, Evan needs her help with
the boy―and he won’t take no for an answer. When she finally agrees to work
with him, Evan suspects there’s more to the woman than she’s letting on. She’s
hiding something. The question is what.
As Evan and Marlie unearth a cult targeting runaways, they’re forced to
confront not only dangerous criminals but the truths they’ve both been
avoiding―including the blistering passion they can no longer deny. But when
more children disappear, they’ll have to risk more than just their hearts.
Each book in the K-9 Special Ops series is STANDALONE:
* Tough Justice
* Burning Justice
* Ultimate Justice
“Ultimate Justice is romantic suspense done right! It has great
characters, a riveting plot, and sizzling romance.
Tee O’Fallon’s law enforcement background shines through in the realistic and
suspenseful plot… The story moves at a brisk pace that will
keep the pages flying… This is one of my favorite books of the year and Tee
O’Fallon is an author to seek out.” – Just Another Damn Book Blog
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Tee O’Fallon is the author of the Federal K-9 Series and the NYPD Blue & Gold Series. Tee
has been a federal agent for twenty-three years and is now a police
investigator, giving her hands-on experience in the field of law enforcement
that she combines with her love of romantic suspense. When not writing, Tee
enjoys cooking, gardening, chocolate, lychee martinis, and spending time with
her Belgian Sheepdogs Loki and Kyrie. Tee loves hearing from readers and can be
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October 30, 2024
Ashes On the Wind
The love story behind the Crime of the Century
Ashes on the Wind:
The Love Story Behind the Crime of the Century
by Brandy Purdy
Genre: Dark Historical LGBTQ Romantic Suspense, True Crime
who used arrogance as a shield. He cultivated a philosophy of absolute
selfishness cherry-picked from his reading of Nietzsche and indulged himself
with vivid sexual fantasies about kings and slaves.Richard “Dickie” Loeb was the brightest of the bright young things, a
social butterfly as fragile as glass inside, hiding his insecurities behind a
dazzling smile and a mouthful of lies. He found escape in thrilling tales and
fantasies of crime.They were two brilliant and privileged boys, each harboring secrets it would
have been social suicide to reveal in their 1920s world.When Babe met Dickie, it was like his favorite fantasy had stepped out of his
dreams into real life.When Dickie met Babe, he thought he had found the accomplice who would help
make his criminal dreams come true.Dickie was willing to give Babe what he wanted, if Babe would give him what he
wanted. Quid pro quo. Until Dickie wanted something more, leaving Babe
desperate and willing to do anything to hold onto his dream. Even if it led
down a dark path to the Crime of the Century and infamy as the thrill killers
Leopold and Loeb.
I have read all but one of Brandy Purdy’s novels, since
2010 and I have enjoyed them all including Ashes on the Wind. Brandy spends
extensive time doing research and has the knack for telling a great story. ~CelticLady
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Brandy Purdy is the author of several historical novels
including The Ripper’s Wife, The Secrets of Lizzie Borden, The Boleyn Wife, and
The Tudor Throne.
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The Adventures of Jack Wartnose
What started as a simple quest for a
lost, arcane artifact has left Jack Wartnose confronting the family sins and
trauma of his past. But which will he find first: redemption or the apocalypse?
The Condemned Mage
The Adventures of Jack Wartnose Book 4
By A.S. Norris
Genre: Noblebright Fantasy Adventure
“…another
captivating read that left me eager for the next installment in Jack Wartnose’s
saga, and I’d certainly recommend it and the series so far to fantasy fans
everywhere.” – Readers’ Favorite, 5 Stars
The enemy of my enemy is my ally. But can Jack Wartnose really trust his former
paramour-turned-unlikely-ally to not attempt to kill him again?
On the run from a certified death sentence, Jack Wartnose and his family
attempt to quietly flee southward, hoping to avoid the Murder of Crows’
assassins. Unfortunately, their hopes are soon dashed when Polyxena, the
now-disgraced Crow, and her twin boys inadvertently cross their path. He cannot
trust to take her along as a hostage, but nor can he trust to turn his back on
her, as he did before, and not end up knifed for his troubles. Or worse.
Elsewhere in the kingdom, the first skirmishes in a greater war between magedom
and the elusive dark lord have taken place. Foul creatures and equally foul
deeds shatter the peace and leave a bloody wake that only threatens to grow
worse the longer Jack Wartnose remains free to roam. And, unbeknownst to Jack
Wartnose, a new threat looms to the east, waiting to ambush him and his family.
As those hunting for his head increases, Jack Wartnose will need to choose
which is more important: his unbreakable word to complete his quest and find
the Tome of Time, or his unbreakable bonds in protecting his ever-growing
family.
THE CONDEMNED MAGE: THE ADVENTURES OF JACK WARTNOSE is book four of an
award-winning epic, noblebright fantasy novel series that promises thrilling
sword-and-sorcery adventure with plenty of humor and romance.
The Hunted Mage
The Adventures of Jack Wartnose Book 3
“…a superbly engaging tale of
suspense, family dynamics, and vengeance, all with the classic witty touches
and vibrant characters that I have come to expect from this excellent
series.” – Readers’ Favorite
They say a group of Crows is a “Murder.” For Jack
Wartnose, if he’s not careful, murder is exactly what will befall him and his
family.
Finally free of the clutches of the Mage Inquisition and undead cutthroats once
again, Jack Wartnose’s troubles soon catch back up as a group of mage
assassins, the Murder of Crows, has been dispatched to eliminate him and his
troupe. One cunning beauty among them has “intimate” knowledge of Jack
Wartnose, and looks forward to repaying him for setting her on the path to ruin
years ago.
Meanwhile, he and his family get stuck in the backwater town of Downriver
Ferry. More family secrets come to light, while the Murder stalk him from the
shadows. Old faces reemerge with intentions unknown. New faces threaten to
reignite a three millennia old blood feud. And his estranged daughter is still
plotting her deadly vengeance behind Wartnose’s back.
The quiet, backwater town of Downriver Ferry is about to erupt! Can Jack
Wartnose keep his wits about him as he confronts threats on multiple fronts?
Will his family and fellow adventurers be strong enough to protect him? Or will
he receive help in time from an unlikeliest of sources?
Continue the adventures of Jack Wartnose and his
crew in THE HUNTED MAGE, Book 3 of the award-winning epic, noblebright
fantasy The Adventures of Jack Wartnose series that promises
thrilling sword-and-sorcery adventure with plenty of humor, romance, and heart.
The Forbearing Mage
The Adventures of Jack Wartnose Book 2
“The Forbearing Mage is a fun,
fast-paced fantasy adventure that is equal parts clever, entertaining and
rich.” – Maincrest Media
They say blood is thicker than water. Unfortunately, if Jack Wartnose is not
careful, it will be his blood proving that axiom!
Still on the trail of the Tome of
Time, novice Mage Jack Wartnose is confronted by another spectre of his past –
Margaret Stormgale, his estranged and vengeful daughter. When she’s not
hounding him with her razor-tongue wit, she’s hunting him with her mother’s
razor-sharp spear!
But if grappling with the sins of his past wasn’t perilous enough, the
disdainful eye of the Inquisition draws down upon him and his quest. And who
should be at the tip of the Inquisition’s spear but yet another of Wartnose’s
former “acquaintances.”
With all eyes bearing down upon him, can Jack Wartnose continue his quest for
not only the Tome of Time, but for atonement? Or will he fall victim to one of
the many foes set against him: his estranged daughter, a jilted Inquisition
lover, his suspicious superiors at the Mage Council, a sinister figure now
shadowing his quest for the tome… or his none-to-pleased wife?
Continue the
adventures of Jack Wartnose and his crew in THE FORBEARING MAGE, Book 2 of THE
ADVENTURES OF JACK WARTNOSE a low fantasy novel series that promises thrilling
sword-and-sorcery adventure with clean humor and romance.
The Wayward Mage
The Adventures of Jack Wartnose Book 1
…[T]his, fellow readers is how you make
gold in a literary hero’s journey, and The Wayward Mage by A.S. Norris is
gold.” – Readers’ Favorite Review
For many, marriage is the end of adventuring. For Jack
Wartnose, it was just another occupational hazard he didn’t plan for…much like
his son!
As
a novice Mage, Jack Wartnose’s life was already difficult enough: low pay, long
hours, and an arcane duty to always keep his word. But when a chance encounter
with his long-lost childhood sweetheart – and the consequences of his youthful
wayward actions – leaves him duty-bound to fulfill a promise long since
forgotten, he’s left with no choice but to take his fledgling family with him
on his dangerous quest for the Tome of Time: a legendary artifact rumored to
have started the last world-ending cataclysm.
As if his luck wasn’t bad enough, there are also revenant assassins from his
past hunting him down. If his family hopes to stay together this time, they’ll
need more than just quick wits and spells to survive bloodthirsty monsters,
vengeful revenants, mutinous party members, the needs of his wife versus his
empty coin purse, and a son unfortunately following in his wayward footsteps.
What started as a simple quest for a lost, arcane artifact has left Jack
Wartnose with this simple question: which will he find first, redemption or the
apocalypse?
THE WAYWARD MAGE: THE
ADVENTURES OF JACK WARTNOSE is book one of an award-winning epic, noblebright
fantasy novel series that promises thrilling sword-and-sorcery adventure with
plenty of humor and romance
Award-winning
author A.S. Norris is a bit of an adventurer himself, having sailed three
oceans and traveled four continents, with some highlights including scuba
diving at the Great Barrier Reef, drinking cobra venom, and kissing the Blarney
Stone. Now his life consists of adventures as a family man with his lovely wife
and spirited baby daughter. THE ADVENTURES OF JACK WARTNOSE is his first novel
series with more coming in the near future!
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October 29, 2024
The Witches of Claw and Fang
A hard-edged werewolf crashes into the life of an isolated
witch who has temporarily given up her magic. They must overcome their
differences and learn to harness their dangerous powers to stop a supernatural
evil from corrupting their small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains.
The Witches of Claw and Fang
by Zach Stivers
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Thriller
Welcome to the cozy mountain town of Pineville, Virginia.
It’s autumn, the leaves are gold and orange, the apples are crisp and sweet,
town residents are going missing, and a bloodthirsty monster with ten-inch
claws is loose in the forest.
Morgan Reaves tries her damndest NOT to use magic. That’s why she hid in
Pineville, after all. But now, Morgan needs to dust off her spell-casting
skills, ASAP. Problem is, she may have lost her touch.
She has another problem, too, and it smells like wet dog.
Max: AKA the naked man with rip-cord tight muscles that stumbled out of the
woods near Morgan’s house, ranting about curses and conspiracies and a coven of
witches.
Is he a werewolf? Well, yes. But he’s also the only one who can help her defeat
whatever evil is threatening her adopted hometown. That is, if they manage to
not kill each other first…
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the Shenandoah National Park. He loves to tell people they do lots of hiking in
their free time, but usually they just go for a short stroll in the woods with
their dogs and then stop off for a drink or two at the local brewery. That
still counts as hiking, right? He has a degree in English Literature from
Florida State University, runs really slow half-marathons, and leads an
overly-competitive book club that reads a book a week … or else.
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The Pumpkin King’s Bride
Enter a world where autumn never dies
The Pumpkin King’s Bride
by Rae Lori
Genre: Gothic Fantasy Romance
Enter a world where autumn never dies
In a village
shadowed by tales of the fearsome Pumpkin King, Anna Everglen carries the
weight of grief and loneliness. Seeking an end to her pain, she volunteers to
face the dreaded monarch of the shadowy forest.
But the castle of
eternal autumn holds more than just fallen leaves and glowing pumpkins. There,
Anna discovers a world of enchantment, mystery, and unexpected secrets.
Is the fearsome
Pumpkin King really what the villagers and the myths say he is? Or was
everything told to her a lie?
For fans of Beauty and the Beast inspired tales.
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Rae Lori is amulti-published, award-winning author and a geek girl at heart. She was first
bitten by the writing bug at ten and never stopped loving the written word.
Over a twenty-year-plus writing career, she has been published with various
zines, journals and publishing companies and taught new writers the craft of
novel writing in between her projects. She has won various awards including an
Honorable Mention in the 73rd Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, the
2011 ForeWord Book of the Year Gold Award Winner in Writing (Adult Nonfiction),
and Best Romance Novella in SORMAG’s 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards.
Rae can usually
be found with her head in the clouds daydreaming of her next story. That is,
when she isn’t gaming or watching her fave movies with her fellow geekazoid
husband (it’s time for another Aliens rewatch!), crocheting, or has her nose in
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October 28, 2024
The Red Fox Ran
“Have you even told them what you are or where you came from?
What exactly is expected of you?”
The Red Fox Ran
by December Knight
Genre: Speculative Christian Fiction
“Have you even told them what you are or where you
came from? What exactly is expected of you?”
Living a double life isn’t easy. Don’t smile too wide, be careful others might
see. Don’t show your other side. Forget where you came from. Forget what they
did to you… what they made you. It’s a terrible and often terrifying balancing
act to pretend to be what you’re not. Rejecting himself for what he wanted most
Bay Haven found himself enticed into an average life attending a traditional
high school, developing ordinary friendships, pretending all the while to be
what he isn’t… normal.
But as time passes and the frayed edges of who he really is begins to attract
unwanted attention, Bay has no other option then to face what is ahead of him
and answer the brutal call of what seems to be his cursed bloodline, facing the
illusion created by those in the white towers and decide if he really is
what They want him to
believe he is. In doing so he might lose everything he has struggled so hard to
get and took for granted all in one fail swoop.
An endearing tale of love, family, and companionship – Kirkus Reviews
Completely absorbing from beginning to end, this is a superb book, ideal, but not only,
for a young adult audience. It is a firm five-star read. – Book Viral Reviews
The Red Fox Ran is a sublime work of fiction with strong themes, a captivating plot, and
strong characters that are relatable to the point that I felt I was fighting
their battles alongside them.
– Reader’s Favorite
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December Knight strives to share her imagination andChristian faith through her creative writing from an honest, real-life
perspective, developing relatable deep characters, and vivid, complex
storylines with controversial themes. She is a proud alumna of Liberty
University graduating with a BS in Multidisciplinary Studies with an emphasis
in Creative Writing, History, and Theology.
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Cruiser Dreams
The cruisers called.
She answered.
Cruiser Dreams
Kerrion Empire Book 2
By Janet Morris
Genre: Fantasy,
Science Fiction
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SILISTRA
QUARTET.
The cruisers called.
She answered.
Cruiser Dreams, Book II in the three-book
Kerrion Empire saga
Cruiser Dreams . . . She is heir to an empire
beyond all imagining, where interstellar cruisers have become increasingly
sentient and man’s role among the stars is transformed.
In this epic of political treachery,
interstellar security, human passion, and artificial intelligence, Morris
continues the saga of the fiery girl Shebat, stolen away from a decaying and
primitive Earth to be the adoptive heir to the Kerrion Empire. Molded to serve
the designs of the Kerrion state, Shebat instead becomes the harbinger of
change sweeping the civilized stars.
Against the chaotic background of simultaneous
social and technological revolutions, Shebat finds that the man she loves is
her implacable enemy, that the man she reluctantly married is perhaps her
single ally, and that her space-faring cruiser may be her only true friend.
Praise for Dream Dancer Book I in the
three-part saga of the Kerrion Empire:
“A fascinating and lyrical story, told with
great invention…” – Peter Straub, author of Shadowland and Ghost Story
“Not since Dune have we witnessed a power
struggle of such awesome intensity!” Eric Van Lustbader, author of The
Ninja and The Bourne Legacy.
Praise for Cruiser Dreams:
“Packed with intrigue, spiced with romance
. . .” — Publishers Weekly
“Fascinating . . . Recommended!” —
Booklist
Janet Morris is an international best-selling
author who lives with her husband on Cape Cod.
Everything you’ve seen or read till now took you
only to the brink . . .
Neither pure fantasy, nor straight science
fiction, nor earthbound dynastic saga, Dream Dancer is a stunning amalgam of
all three. It is a family saga with the epic appeal of Dune and the action and
excitement of Star Wars. It is a saga of love, power and treachery that will
appeal to men and women equally; full of action, compulsively readable and
quite unlike anything being published in the realms of fantasy today.
Praise for the Kerrion Empire series:
“A fascinating and lyrical story, told with
great invention…” – Peter Straub, author of Shadowland and Ghost Story
“Not since Dune have we witnessed a power
struggle of such awesome intensity!” Eric Van Lustbader, author of The
Ninja and The Bourne Legacy.
“Packed with intrigue, spiced with romance
. . .” — Publishers Weekly
“Fascinating . . . Recommended!” –
Booklist
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Best selling author Janet Morris began writing in 1976 and has since published more
than 30 novels, many co-authored with her husband Chris Morris or others. She
has contributed short fiction to the shared universe fantasy series Thieves
World, in which she created the Sacred Band of Stepsons, a mythical unit of
ancient fighters modeled on the Sacred Band of Thebes. She created,
orchestrated, and edited the Bangsian fantasy series Heroes in Hell, writing
stories for the series as well as co-writing the related novel, The Little
Helliad, with Chris Morris. She wrote the bestselling Silistra Quartet in the
1970s, including High Couch of Silistra, The Golden Sword, Wind from the Abyss,
and The Carnelian Throne. This quartet had more than four million copies in
Bantam print alone, and was translated into German, French, Italian, Russian
and other languages. In the 1980s, Baen Books released a second edition of this
landmark series. The third edition is the Author’s Cut edition, newly revised
by the author for Perseid Press. Most of her fiction work has been in the
fantasy and science fiction genres, although she has also written historical
and other novels. Morris has written, contributed to, or edited several
book-length works of non-fiction, as well as papers and articles on nonlethal
weapons, developmental military technology and other defense and national
security topics.
Janet says: ‘People often ask what book to read first. I
recommend “I, the Sun” if you like ancient history; “The Sacred
Band,” a novel, if you like heroic fantasy; “Lawyers in Hell” if
you like historical fantasy set in hell; “Outpassage” if you like
hard science fiction; “High Couch of Silistra” if you like far-future
dystopian or philosophical novels. I am most enthusiastic about the definitive
Perseid Press Author’s Cut editions, which I revised and expanded.’
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THE CAT WHO CHASED GHOSTS
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In a sleepy little town, an ordinary-looking cat hides an extraordinary secret that will transform his owners’ lives forever.
When the Thompson family inherits a dilapidated old house, their overprotected son Timmy forms a strong bond with Whiskers—a chronically lazy tabby who’s not what he seems.
As Timmy explores the house’s mysteries, a chilling discovery puts his courage to the test. With the help of Whiskers and some newfound friends, he must face supernatural forces beyond his imagination and rescue a soul in peril.
The Cat Who Chased Ghosts is a spine-tingling tale about bravery, loyalty, and the magical power of friendship (human and feline) that will thrill readers of all ages, reminding us that sometimes the most extraordinary heroes come in the most unlikely packages.
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He stood at the foot of the stairs for a good minute before summoning the courage to climb them. Pausing on the landing, he looked up. The light in the attic had gone off.
But the lightbulb was broken, he remembered. Someone left it on, and now it’s flickering, he told himself.
He knew he could not go to sleep until he saw for himself that he was right, so with a deep breath, he pushed himself to keep climbing. By the time he reached the top, the light was on again.
A cold sweat broke out along his hairline.
He walked inside. The room was large and monstrously cluttered, full of old furniture belonging to Aunt Willie, and scores of boxes the Thompsons had not had time to unpack yet. He glanced around the place, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
He stood still for a bit, listening intently. Finally, he heard something; soft, yet insistent tapping.
Bats, he remembered. But bats don’t tap. Do they?
“Is someone here?” he asked. He meant to sound calm, but his voice trembled.
At that very moment, to his horror, he heard it; a low, drawn-out whisper.
“Welcome.” A faint echo lingered in the air.
“Mom! Dad!” Timmy tried calling; all he could produce was a hoarse murmur.
“Come to me,” the breathy voice sighed, closer to his ear. He spun around, expecting to see someone, but only his own reflection stared back at him from the window.
About the Author:
Nic Minnella has worked in journalism for twenty-plus years. She’s also a part-time translator and a full-time cat enthusiast. When she’s not occupied with any of the above activities, she’s often traveling to faraway places or daydreaming about them.
“The Cat Who Chased Ghosts” is her first published work of fiction, a middle grade supernatural mystery tale where a boy and his cat must confront ghosts and spirits to save their loved ones from the clutches of darkness.
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October 27, 2024
THE LEGENDARY MO SETO
THE LEGENDARY MO SETO
A.Y. Chan
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GENRE: Middle Grade, Martial Arts, Action/Adventure
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Mo Seto, martial arts movie star! Has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? Too bad there’s a height restriction to audition. But 12-year-old Modesty (Mo) Seto has never let her height get in the way before, not when she became a black belt, or when she fought the meanest boy in her class, and she’s not going to let it stop her this time! Now if only she can figure out a way to grow five inches and fool everyone at the auditions…and find time to search for her missing father (who just might be harboring a dangerous secret of his own). Join Mo on an adventure (and audition) of a lifetime and find out if powerful things really do come in small packages!
Publishers Weekly calls THE LEGENDARY MO SETO “Adrenaline pumping”, Kirkus Reviews says it “Packs a punch”, and Booklist calls it “Remarkably relatable.” Leap in and join the fun!
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I may be small, but I am fierce. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. Over and over again. Fierce.
“Charyeot,” the taekwondo tournament referee says in Korean. Attention.
I snap my arms to my sides.
“Kyeong-nae,” the ref says. Bow.
I turn to face my opponent, Dax Washington. His dark skin glistens with sweat. We dip our heads.
I look up to see Dax towering over me, his eyes stormy.
It suddenly occurs to me how much “fierce” sounds like “fears.” Not that I’m scared or anything. I’m not.
“Sijak!” The ref throws up his hand. Begin! Immediately Dax’s large fists hammer down like a hailstorm.
Well, maybe I’m a little worried.
Dax lunges. I block his front kick with my forearm. I flinch and reel back. The ref blows his whistle, but Dax doesn’t stop. I barely have time to move before—oof—another kick nails me in the elbow.
Okay, fine. I’m totally panicking.
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A. Y. Chan grew up in Canada’s Greater Toronto Area reading all the middle grade and young adult books she could get her hands on. To this day, those remain her favorite genres. After achieving her black belt in Taekwondo, she explored other martial arts, such as Wing Chun, Hapkido, and Muay Thai. These days, she continues her martial arts training some mornings, writes in the afternoons, takes long walks to muddle out plot points, and falls asleep reading.
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Q & A With A.Y. Chan
When writing descriptions of your hero/ine, what feature do you start with?
With my heroine, Mo Seto, I started with her energy. Even before I have a clear picture of what she looks like physically, I had this fuzzy impression of her vibe and her personality (with the words fierce, stubborn, dynamic running through my head). I let this energy set the tone for who Mo is and how she navigates the world, and I worked to capture that inner spark that makes her unique.
Are you a plotter or a pantser?
I’m a hybrid between a plotter and a pantser. I need some idea of where I’m taking my story and a loose outline to follow. But I often stray from it, treating it more like flexible guidelines rather than a strict roadmap. It’s like having flags that change direction with the wind, rather than a path carved in stone.
Did you learn anything from writing this book? If so, what?
Absolutely, writing The Legendary Mo Seto taught me the true value of perseverance. There were many moments of self-doubt and frustration when the story didn’t come together as I hoped. But I learned that pushing through those tough times is essential. Sticking with it, even when the challenges felt insurmountable, helped me grow both as a writer and as a person. It showed me that perseverance isn’t just about finishing a project—it’s about continuing to move forward, one step at a time, despite the obstacles.
What is your favorite meal?
My favorite meal is a big bowl of soupy noodles with extra chili sauce. The savory broth, tender noodles, and the slurpy-ness of it all make it so incredibly satisfying. It’s my go-to comfort food and never fails to lift my spirits. Plus, it reminds me of cozy, comforting meals from my childhood, making it even more special.
The Brittle Riders
After humans circumvented anti-AI laws and made new species
to fulfill roles of menial laborers, sex slaves, and shock troops those
creations eventually rose up and killed every man, woman, and child on the
planet. This is the world if Frankenstein’s monsters ruled the Earth.
The Brittle Riders
Book One
by Bill McCormick
Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy
In a far future, Earth had already been visited by an alien
race called the Sominids, who came here for the express purpose of drinking and
having sex with everyone they could. When one of their infamous parties
resulted in the moon being cut in half and killing everyone who happened to
live there, they quietly left. Their encounter with the Sominids had taught the
human race many things, primarily that faster-than-light travel did not exist.
Denied the stars, the human race began to dwindle in numbers and terminate all
of their space programs.
A thousand years later, a scientist named Edward Q. Rohta
circumvented anti-AI laws, laws which had been on the books for millennia, by
creating organic creatures to provide manual labor. Instead of dying after ten
years, as promised in the company brochure, they would develop flu-like
symptoms and go into hiding. Eventually, fed up with the mistreatment they
suffered at the hands of humans, they rose up and killed every man, woman, and
child on the planet. This is the story of what happens next. The Brittle
Riders; Apocalypses are funny that way.
A very unique tone and world, reminiscent of GUARDIANS OF
THE GALAXY meets a MAGNIFICENT SEVEN/DIRTY DOZEN – type setup, but with a look,
flavor, and lexicon all its own. In a world where studios and streamers are
looking for IP that’s expansive, both narratively and in terms of ancillary
possibilities (prequels, offshoots, video games, etc.), (The Brittle Riders)
certainly seems to offer up a number of possibilities. – Garrick Dion –
Producer
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BILL McCORMICK is an award-winning and critically acclaimed
author of several novels, graphic novels, and comic book series, and has
appeared in numerous anthologies. He began writing professionally in 1986 for
the Chicago Rocker Magazine in conjunction with his radio show on Z-95 (ABC-FM)
and went on to write for several other magazines and blogs. He wrote a twisted
news & science blog at WorldNewsCenter.org. It provided source material for
his weekly radio show on WBIG 1280 AM, FOX!, which aired from 10/2010 to
8/2022. Bill is a big fan of music and this rainbow-haired goddess who married
him just for fun. You can find out more about him at BillMcSciFi.com.
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