Massimo Marino's Blog: The Ramblings and the Rumblings, page 28
December 9, 2013
Getting Personal … with Author Sylvia Petter
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
Dear monkeys (and ladies and gentlemen), today we have the pleasure to host on our hot grill Sylvia Petter. Sylvia Petter is an Australian expat author now based in Vienna. She used to live in the Geneva area when she was working for a UN telecoms agency. While there, she was […]
December 8, 2013
Awesome Indies Discovery Book Tour 3
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
THE MIND-BLOWING FINALE TO THIS AWESOME FANTASY SERIES IS OUT NOW! Yes; it is quite literally mind-blowing. Don’t miss out on the award-winning Diamond Peak Fantasy Series. Each book in this new adult contemporary fantasy has been awarded an AIA Seal of Excellence in Independent Fiction. (That means it’s pretty good.) Book one (Lethal Inheritance (Diamond Peak #1)) […]
Top Seven Reasons to Self-Publish | San Francisco Book Review
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
When Selby ink was founded 15 years ago publishing a book followed a routine process: You started by calling agents and editors who most likely told you to send them a query letter. Next step was usually a book proposal (if they were interested), plus a few sample chapters. Then the waiting game started, usually […]
Top Seven Reasons to Self-Publish | San Francisco Book Review
December 7, 2013
Awesome Indies Discovery Book Tour 2
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
Back to the Beginning – “Dream Student” and Awesome Indies by James DiBenedetto I was absolutely thrilled a couple of months ago when the first book in the Dream Series, “Dream Student (Dreams, book 1)” won the Awesome Indies seal of approval – it was a very nice bit of recognition. It’s also sold several hundred […]
December 6, 2013
Awesome Indies Discovery Blog Tour
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
The Awesome Indies Discovery begins today and runs through December 14. Featured are eight simply awesome writers whose books have met high standards of quality and been approved for the Awesome Indies lists. I am pleased and proud to be in such distinguished company. Come back every day for another awesome discovery. When I started writing I was too […]
October 2, 2013
October Video Giveaway
At the end of October, all participants will be entered into a draw to win a paperback copy of Daimones.
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September 25, 2013
A Rumbling Rambling on the Self-Publishing Industry
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September 21, 2013
My new site
http://massimomarinoauthor.com
It's a place where to discuss sci-fi, writing, reading authors' interviews and discussing books, and continuing—of course—the rumbling and the rambling.
I hope to see you there, and maybe subscribe as you did for this space.
Best,
Massimo
September 17, 2013
Mark your calendar for the Magical Mystery Tour & win an Amazon Gift Card
The Awesome Indies is having a Magical Mystery Tour on the 27th of this month. From then until the 30th September you’ll have the chance to win some awesome prizes and/or pick up some special offers at the blogs participating in the tour. Plus, if you take the tour, you get to read a mystery story written by the participants and find the key you need to enter the Giveaway and win an Amazon Gift Card. (First prize is a $25 card, second prize is $15 and third prizes is a $10 card.)
It’s going to be a lot of fun, so make a note of it now and don’t miss out.
September 14, 2013
Perfection Challenged Excerpt - Jade Kerrion
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Perfection Challenged
“I have to get back to work," Danyael said, adjusting the crutch under his left arm.
Alex Saunders, director-general of the Mutant Affairs Council, frowned. “Did Abd-al not explain to you the dangers of pushing your body too hard, especially given your situation?”
Danyael shrugged. “Live or die, the bills have to get paid, and gene therapy is expensive.”
“That’s what I’ve come to talk to you about.” Alex gestured at the lounge area tucked in a corner of the hospital suite. “Will you sit?”
Since Alex had been kind enough to open with politeness instead of threats, Danyael complied. Alex waited until Danyael claimed the armchair before lowering himself onto the couch. “We’ve been monitoring you, Danyael. I’m sure you know that. You’re one of the world’s most powerful alpha empaths, and you don’t have the luxury of privacy.”
Danyael said nothing.
“I know you want nothing to do with the council, and I’ve done my best to respect your decision.” Alex looked pained. “When you went to Nelson Harris to schedule the amputation, it was all I could do not to interfere. We both know the council healers could have healed you. In fact, they want to help. You have many friends, whether or not you know it, or care. You’re a fighter, Danyael. I don’t doubt your will to survive, but this…this newest crisis is beyond you. You’ll have enough difficulty finding a donor. Paying for gene therapy—”
“I may not be able to afford gene therapy but I can’t afford the council’s favors either.”
“Danyael, we can help. We want to help.”
He looked away, a bitter smile twisting his lips. “You need stronger psychic shields, Alex. I can sense the lie. What is the trap that you want me to walk into?”
Alex shook his head, the gesture sad and slow. “We need you to bring Galahad in.” He slid a tablet across the coffee table.
Danyael picked up the tablet and perused the article as Alex continued speaking. “You know Senator Sullivan’s daughter, don’t you?”
“Yes, Chloe. We dated briefly when we were at Harvard University.” Danyael’s brow furrowed. “What does Galahad have to do with the senator’s death? The article specifically says that he died of smoke inhalation.”
“John Sullivan was one of Galahad’s genetic donors, and the twenty-fifth of thirty donors to die in the past three years since Zara freed Galahad from Pioneer Labs. We don’t have physical evidence to tie Galahad to any of their deaths—”
“Yet you’ve judged him guilty based on circumstantial evidence.”
Alex winced. “You must understand. We have an obligation to investigate and to keep his surviving donors safe. If he’s guilty, if he is indeed hunting down his donors, you’re the only one of the five remaining donors who can stop him. No one else stands a chance against the epitome of perfection.”
“I’m surprised you think I do.”
“No one else can kill with a touch.”
PERFECTION CHALLENGED An alpha empath, Danyael Sabre has survived abominations and super soldiers, terrorists and assassins, but he cannot survive his failing body. He wants only to live out his final days in peace, but life and the woman he loves, the assassin Zara Itani, have other plans for him.
Galahad, the perfect human being created by Pioneer Labs, is branded an international threat, and Danyael is appointed his jury, judge, and executioner. Danyael alone believes that Galahad can be the salvation that the world needs, but is the empath blinded by the fact that Galahad shares his genes, and the hope that there is something of him in Galahad?
In a desperate race against time and his own dying body, Danyael struggles to find fragments of good in the perfect human being, and comes to the wrenching realization that his greatest battle will be a battle for the heart of the man who hates him.
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"Higher octane than Heroes. More heart than X-Men."
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