R. Peter Keith's Blog, page 5
October 23, 2020
Last of the Presale Copies
The last-ever advance copies of Wine Dark Deep. Remnants of a time before I was a published author.
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October 22, 2020
Danni Elle Review of Wine Dark Deep
Thank you to Dannii Elle for her kick ass review! #ReviewsHelpAuthors
Via IG @dannii.elle.reads - “This is the first installment in the Wine Dark Deep series. I've read some incredible sci-fi reads this year, that are allowing me to become less intimidated by the genre, and this was definitely one of them.
The spaceship Ulysses is low on fuel and supplies. They are nearing one of the solar system's key asteroids to refuel when they are denied access and resigned to leave their fate in the wealthy hands of those who reside there. The Ulysses crew have become pawns caught up in a political battle between planet earth and its distant space neighbours. They might be unwilling to enter into these negotiations, or the potential future war that could blossom from it, but if they are forced to do so their Captain, Cal, won't allow them to become passive participants. New players have now entered the game!
I was initially hesitant to read a sci-fi that measured in at under 150 pages yet I need not have feared. This might have been on the smaller side but sacrificed none of the atmosphere, evocation of setting, or character creation for it.
This was heavy on the scientific explanations for the myriad of technological advancements that were featured here, and I really appreciated their inclusion. These slow-paced explanations neatly offset the surrounding suspense and action, which was only enhanced by the increasingly shortening chapter lengths.
What was also increased throughout were the stakes at play. The last 40 pages were an especially tense race for escape or capture, depending on the perspective, with multiple lives on the line. I was entirely unsure where the narrative would go and the final chapters had me eager to dive into the second series instalment, immediately. Thanks to Netgalley I have it on hand to do so!"
Via IG @dannii.elle.reads - “This is the first installment in the Wine Dark Deep series. I've read some incredible sci-fi reads this year, that are allowing me to become less intimidated by the genre, and this was definitely one of them.
The spaceship Ulysses is low on fuel and supplies. They are nearing one of the solar system's key asteroids to refuel when they are denied access and resigned to leave their fate in the wealthy hands of those who reside there. The Ulysses crew have become pawns caught up in a political battle between planet earth and its distant space neighbours. They might be unwilling to enter into these negotiations, or the potential future war that could blossom from it, but if they are forced to do so their Captain, Cal, won't allow them to become passive participants. New players have now entered the game!
I was initially hesitant to read a sci-fi that measured in at under 150 pages yet I need not have feared. This might have been on the smaller side but sacrificed none of the atmosphere, evocation of setting, or character creation for it.
This was heavy on the scientific explanations for the myriad of technological advancements that were featured here, and I really appreciated their inclusion. These slow-paced explanations neatly offset the surrounding suspense and action, which was only enhanced by the increasingly shortening chapter lengths.
What was also increased throughout were the stakes at play. The last 40 pages were an especially tense race for escape or capture, depending on the perspective, with multiple lives on the line. I was entirely unsure where the narrative would go and the final chapters had me eager to dive into the second series instalment, immediately. Thanks to Netgalley I have it on hand to do so!"
October 21, 2020
October 20, 2020
Mike Mika Joins the Launch Party
Did you miss the launch party last week? Enjoy this clip of Mike Mika and me talking about the inspiration and intention for the Wine Dark Deep Series.
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October 19, 2020
We've Launched!
Pic Via IG @suganya.mohankumar - "Happy Publication Day!"⠀
We’re still celebrating last week’s launch today by shipping out books to winners from last week's Facebook Live party!
Catch the replay --> https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=694...
We’re still celebrating last week’s launch today by shipping out books to winners from last week's Facebook Live party!
Catch the replay --> https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=694...
October 16, 2020
Rachael Talks About Wine Dark Deep
So jazzed IG's @rachaeltalksaboutbooks enjoyed the first book of my newest sci-fi series!
Via @rachaeltalksaboutbooks - "This short SciFi novella was a lot of fun! A revolutionary force on the mining colony of Cerce decides to take a stand, refusing Cal Scott the refuel his ship needs to complete their scientific mission. In such a short page count, the author creates such an engaging storyline. I was sucked in and finished this novella in one sitting!
If you like classic SciFi, you'll likely be a fan of this! If you are interested in dipping your toes into this genre, here's a good, nonintimidating place to start! Thanks, NetGalley and Uphill Downhill press for the ARC. 4/5 stars."
Know a woman who could use an escape? --> The first book is ONLY $0.99! - https://amzn.to/3daqWby
Via @rachaeltalksaboutbooks - "This short SciFi novella was a lot of fun! A revolutionary force on the mining colony of Cerce decides to take a stand, refusing Cal Scott the refuel his ship needs to complete their scientific mission. In such a short page count, the author creates such an engaging storyline. I was sucked in and finished this novella in one sitting!
If you like classic SciFi, you'll likely be a fan of this! If you are interested in dipping your toes into this genre, here's a good, nonintimidating place to start! Thanks, NetGalley and Uphill Downhill press for the ARC. 4/5 stars."
Know a woman who could use an escape? --> The first book is ONLY $0.99! - https://amzn.to/3daqWby
October 15, 2020
New Guest Feature in Rising Shadow
Friends! I would love your thoughts on my guest piece for Rising Shadow - "Turning My Time on a NASA Co-Designed Spaceship and Asteroid Base into a Space Opera." Let me know in the comments!
Full Feature --> https://bit.ly/2SFTDUs
Full Feature --> https://bit.ly/2SFTDUs
October 14, 2020
Lonelectorem Review of Wine Dark Deep
Thank you to IG @lonelectorem for this wonderful review. You can read the feature in its entirety at this link —> https://bit.ly/3nuoy48
Via Lonelectorem - “Being a space-freak and a nerd who often gets his kicks by exploring and learning all that he can about the universe and its elements, reading a hard space science action can be a very overwhelming experience for him. Being that nerd, I never miss any opportunity to read such science fiction. The last space science fiction I read was Andy Weir's 'Artemis' where I explored and experienced the premise that was set on the moon. And now, in R. Peter Keith's 'Wine Dark Deep', I got to read a very intriguing story which was set on Ceres—the largest asteroid in the asteroid bet, millions of miles away from our mother Earth.
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The author successfully managed to create that constant rush where I could not help but wonder about what would happen next. My favorite part was the chase between rovers and Cal's escape plan—which was quite insane.
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It was a very intense reading experience which gave me many thrills and goosebumps through its plot development, the narration and premise building was at it's best as well… people who are completely into space and exploration would certainly enjoy this read.”
Via Lonelectorem - “Being a space-freak and a nerd who often gets his kicks by exploring and learning all that he can about the universe and its elements, reading a hard space science action can be a very overwhelming experience for him. Being that nerd, I never miss any opportunity to read such science fiction. The last space science fiction I read was Andy Weir's 'Artemis' where I explored and experienced the premise that was set on the moon. And now, in R. Peter Keith's 'Wine Dark Deep', I got to read a very intriguing story which was set on Ceres—the largest asteroid in the asteroid bet, millions of miles away from our mother Earth.
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The author successfully managed to create that constant rush where I could not help but wonder about what would happen next. My favorite part was the chase between rovers and Cal's escape plan—which was quite insane.
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It was a very intense reading experience which gave me many thrills and goosebumps through its plot development, the narration and premise building was at it's best as well… people who are completely into space and exploration would certainly enjoy this read.”
October 13, 2020
Clare Dill As the Navigator
The story behind the girl and the ship and all:
The settings and technology of Wine Dark Deep are essentially those that I spent 5 years working with NASA to simulate for the museum exhibit. We had a lot of fun. It was a weird combo of guerrilla/film student tactics using real space helmets and motorcycle armor for the spacesuits in some scenes. Super expensive Apollo replica suits in another, and all done in a basement. The actress in the photo is the awesome Clare Dill who played the Navigator in the more than one and a half hours of live-action footage we shot to accompany the simulations. These characters would pop-up in little space-Zoom windows and help you out, give you advice, on their expertise within the ship. She automatically became the model for the character of the ship's pilot. And, of course, the ship that you e-fly in the museum is the exact same type as the hero ship in Wine Dark Deep. Clare is an awesome person and is also Ms. Booksy in the Youtube series of the same name.
The settings and technology of Wine Dark Deep are essentially those that I spent 5 years working with NASA to simulate for the museum exhibit. We had a lot of fun. It was a weird combo of guerrilla/film student tactics using real space helmets and motorcycle armor for the spacesuits in some scenes. Super expensive Apollo replica suits in another, and all done in a basement. The actress in the photo is the awesome Clare Dill who played the Navigator in the more than one and a half hours of live-action footage we shot to accompany the simulations. These characters would pop-up in little space-Zoom windows and help you out, give you advice, on their expertise within the ship. She automatically became the model for the character of the ship's pilot. And, of course, the ship that you e-fly in the museum is the exact same type as the hero ship in Wine Dark Deep. Clare is an awesome person and is also Ms. Booksy in the Youtube series of the same name.
October 12, 2020
Join Me For the Wine Dark Deep Release Party!
Join me TONIGHT at the release party for my new series, Wine Dark Deep! I'm going live on FB at 5pm PST / 8pm EST to read from the books, answer any questions you have via chat, and *Give away signed copies of the new books! *
Event page will have easy link once we go live --> https://bit.ly/36j39Vw
Event page will have easy link once we go live --> https://bit.ly/36j39Vw
