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The Legion is going Rogue!

So, this is where I tell you that the third Legionnaire book is out on all the major retailers (paper and e-book), if you haven’t already heard.

The Ghost Legion is in deep trouble… The authorities back on Earth is cracking down on the legions, consolidating their power, now that the Lumins have been chased out of the Sol system. What will Ethan and the rest of the Ghost Legion do? Where will they go?

Rogue Legion (Legionnaire Series Book 3)

I always wanted to write an epic fantasy…

Today I want to tell you about a (not so) secret dream of mine. I guess most if not all of you know me best as a science fiction writer, which is natural, since most of my books are scifi. A few may have come upon my single published fantasy work, the novella Valerians Company (yes, I published that one years before the movie Valerian, which of course have nothing to do with it), but other than that Im a scifi guy.

Well, I do love to READ fantasy, especially the epic kind, and my first attemp...

Legionnaires and Aliens

So I had an email go out a couple of days ago that I hadnt finished writing… I began writing it some time ago, and when I realized I didnt have time to finish it there and then, I set it aside. “Ill wrap it up later,” I thought. Yeah right… Note to self: remember to check if draft is set to auto-send… So, if you reading this received a similarly titled email, with clues like (UNFINISHED) or (Something, something, something), you are in fact among the thousands of people who got my rough draft...

Politics in Science Fiction

Well, first of all, Happy New Year!

Its been ages since I posted anything here, so I guess a quick recap is in order. Since my last post I published Tacticus, a Rift Saga companion story and Ghost Legion, the first installment of the Legionnaire series, a military scifi/ space opera in the spirit of Starship Troopers. The series continues in Legion Rising, currently on preorder, and due to publish on January 24.

So, heres a topic that spurred a lot of replies when I wrote about it in an email...

Time to fill the library

Have you heard of SciFi Bridge before?

Well, a couple of months ago, a group of SciFi authors, including yours truly, decided to start something called SciFi Bridge. Sci-Fi Bridge brings you, readers and science fiction lovers, exclusive deals, new releases, and other exciting news from your favorite Sci-Fi authors – straight to your inbox! In order to celebrate the Bridge’s recent launch, were excited to bring you the second of four massive book giveaways! Some of you may have signed up to t...

Bookbub, price matching and sometimes you´re in for a surprise

For a few years now Ive been lucky enough to get fairly regular features by Bookbub, which is a book recommendation service that currently reaches almost 2 million science fiction readers. Thats right, two million people have opted in to receive daily book recommendations from their curated selection! Im one of these readers, and every day I check out what they have selected in my chosen genres. As an author, I know these features are not easy to get, as they are extremely picky, but for some...

One year anniversary and another book out

One year ago, today, I walked away from my day job for the last time. It was a steady job, with career opportunities, had I wanted them. I was employed by the Norwegian government, which is about as secure an employer as they come. Every month I had steady payments coming into my bank account, and a good pension waiting for me for when that day comes. Some people probably still think Im crazy to take such a chance, to stand alone with no security net, nothing to catch me if I fall. If I dont...

Fourth excerpt from Legacy

Legacy is currently on preorder and can be found at most major retailers.

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Sue is one of the main characters of this series, and I figured Id show you another scene where you really get a feel for how desperate and helpless she has become. Shes in for a real struggle, if she is to find a way through this…

It was early afternoon, and Sue lay in bed, recovering from her latest headache, when the door slammed shut downstairs.

«Mom, whats for dinner?» she heard h...

Third excerpt from Legacy

Legacy is currently on preorder on most major ebook retailers, and can be found right here:http://www.christensenwriting.com/book/legacy-the-rift-saga-book-3/

Its time for thethirdpeak at my upcoming book Legacy, the third and final installment of the Rift Saga. Today well meet Dave.Looking through the Dave-scenes, I realized I have to be careful not to give away too manyspillers in these snippets. I ended up with this scene, a pretty short one where Dave sees something thatshouldt be there....

Second excerpt from Legacy

Legacy is currently on preorder on most major ebook retailers, and can be found right here:http://www.christensenwriting.com/book/legacy-the-rift-saga-book-3/

Its time for the second peak at my upcoming book Legacy, the third and final installment of the Rift Saga. Today well meet Sue again. After the events in Covenant, she is now disabled, with amnesia and blinding headaches making her unable to do much besides resting and taking short walks. We meet her just as she meets an old friend. Wel...