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August 22, 2018
Remnants
Check out B.K. Bass’ latest editorial project: Remnants! Based on the world created by Stephen Coghlan, Remnants is a shared-world project with an open invitation for authors to submit their own stories to compile an anthology!
Find out more HERE!
July 16, 2018
Night Shift
Night Shift has appeared on Wattpad as a serial project, and is coming soon as an eBook novel published by Kyanite Glass, and electronic imprint of Kyanite Publishing!
Find out more at kyanitepublishing.com!
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July 4, 2018
A Slice of Cake with B.K. Bass
I had a new interview go live today! Check out my unconventional conversation with the witty and talented Claire Buss!
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A Slice of Cake With B.K. Bass
by Claire Buss
June 23, 2018
Science Fiction Genres – Part One
Interstellar space travel, alien invasions, nuclear holocaust, and futuristic computers; what do all of these thing have in common? They are all elements found within science fiction literature. We looked at the history of science fiction in our last installment. Many works of science fiction fit nicely into a well established set of sub-genres, while others defy classification in their uniqueness. We already looked at several types of science fiction in our article on the ‘Punk genres (such as Cyberpunk,) but there are many more to discuss. In this installment in our genre studies series, I will be covering some of the broad classifications used to define works of science fiction literature.
June 22, 2018
Night Shift – Episode Seven
Episode Seven of Night Shift is now up on Wattpad!
In New Angeles, crime is part of the daily business of running the city. But when a investigation of a dead body starts turning up more questions than answers, homicide detective Harold Peterson finds himself unraveling a decades-old conspiracy that leads him to the highest echelons of the city.
June 16, 2018
The History of Science Fiction
CLICK HERE for the full article!
June 11, 2018
Discovering New Worlds
Expanding on my work exploring the many sub-genres of speculative fiction here at bkbass.com, I will be diving into each of them in-turn and trying my own hand at writing them, exclusively for Peak Story Reviews!
“Discovering New Worlds” with B.K. Bass will explore various sub-genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Each monthly installment will not only discuss the topical sub-genre, but also will feature an original flash fiction written by myself in that genre!
Keep an eye out for the first installment of “Discovering New Worlds” on June 29th. In the meantime, head over to Peak Story Reviews to check out all of the great content that is already there! Book reviews! Movie reviews! Much more to come soon!
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Special thanks to the owner of Peak Story Reviews, Sam (SJ) Hendricks. Be sure to follow her on Twitter and don’t miss her author web site HERE!
June 6, 2018
Everything ‘Punk!
Our article on the ‘Punk genres, such as cyberpunk and steampunk, is now availbable.
CLICK HERE to read the full article!
Like a mechanical octopus rising from the deep, the various ‘punk genres of speculative fiction can be surprising, amusing, and frightening! The ‘punk genres often blur the lines between different types of speculative fiction. They also share a lot of common themes, such as antiauthoritarianism and disestablishmentarianism. The commonality of these themes is largely responsible for the use of the word “punk” in their names. The views expressed in early cyberpunk works – which birthed the entire movement – reflected those of the punk subculture of the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Also, don’t forget to check out my articles exploring the history and sub-genres of fantasy literature HERE, and be sure to follow the page and myself for updates on my upcoming series on the science fiction genre!
June 1, 2018
Night Shift – Episode Four
Episode Four of Night Shift is out!
Check it out free on Wattpad! 
May 29, 2018
The Burning Sands: Cressus
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Cressus is the southernmost city on the northern peninsula. Situated near the Cressian Oasis, there is a sufficient water supply to sustain the city. Surplus water is still imported from Shem, and then traded to the lands of Kosh in the south.
Cressus lies near the edge of The Great Sand Sea and is plagued by regular sand storms. Outlying villages near the city are also subject to raids from the nomadic orcs of The Burning land to the southeast, although they rarely venture so far north.
The city itself is walked and features mostly simple sandstone architecture. The wealthier district is dominated by large palaces with towers topped with brass minurats that shine in the sun. The wealthy traders of Cressus trade lumber, food and water from the north for precious metals and gems from the Emerald Coast beyond Koth.
The government of Cressus consists of a council of the wealthiest merchants in the city called the Circle of Gold. Each of the twelve merchant princes controls their own private army. There is no organized military if the city itself, and the council must work together to police and defend their interests. Corruption is rampant within the government, and quarrels between the merchant princes often lead to small civil conflicts.
Most of the common people live in a maze of small homes clustered around the outside of the city walls. Most of the poor barely survive, and while work inside the city would afford them a better life many cannot afford the tax simply to pass through the gates.
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