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August 24, 2024
Smuggler's Love Pre-Order
Smuggler's Love, the 3rd book in the award-winning Reese Daniels Smuggler series, is now available for pre-order. It will be released on Amazon for Kindle and for Kindle Unlimited on September 23, 2024.
Smuggler's Love picks up three months after the events of Smuggler's Guilt, covering much of Reese and Irina Almora's growing relationships, Reese's friends and enemies, a whole lot of trouble.
Love and smuggling are a bad mix, like an unstable explosive.
Relationships and smuggling are tricky business, and for Reese Daniels tricky is a steep slope to disaster.
Enter Irina Almora, niece to mobster Gideon Almora, the same man Reese helped bring down a few months ago. While on a simple delivery to Mars, Reese and Irina become the targets of assassins, security, and other unsavory types who want Irina for who she is and what she knows.
Short on friends and his enemies list growing, Reese must navigate a tangled web of intrigue and ruthless gangsters to keep them both alive.
August 22, 2024
The Expanding Universe Volume 10
This year's volume of The Expanding Universe short story collection will be released on September 9, 2024 and I am proud to announce that I will be a part of it. My new story, Titan's Hell: A Blackwatch Regiment Story, will be included in this volume.
Titan's Hell focuses on the first mission of Bravo Company, part of the newly formed Blackwatch Regiment of the EDF Marines. The company is commanded by Lt. Arlen McGregor, fresh of his graduation as a officer following his cadet platoon's rescue from Ariel during the alien attack featured in Smuggler's Valor. McGregor and his friend, Garrett Michaels, are put in charge of two platoons of the company and dispatched to secure a facility on Saturn's moon Titan.
Explore the universe… with the 10th Volume of The Expanding Universe, a short-story collection to pique your interest and sharpen your mind.
“Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the universe, or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” Arthur C Clarke penned those words, and they stand true to this day. Do we want to be alone? Leave it to science fiction authors to address that question in equal measure.
Aliens can be peaceful or not. Who will emerge as the superior strain of intelligence? Humanity may be new to the game, but they aren’t new to conflict.
Fantastic races vying for dominance. A microcosm of the greater good.
Battles fought for higher ideals. Battles fought just to survive.
War doesn’t care about human or alien. The soldiers fight, and they fight hard, as if their lives depend on it. Because they do.
More than 160,000 words of never-a-dull-moment Sci-Fi entertainment!
Join new friends as you immerse yourself in high-tech worlds scattered across the stars. Seize your copy of The Expanding Universe Volume 10 today!
Available on Amazon in Print, Ebook, and Kindle Unlimited on September 9, 2024.
The Expanding Universe is edited and compiled by Craig Martelle, author of numerous books from Military Sci-fi/Space Opera to Mystery/Thrillers. His series include Battleship: Leviathan and Spaceship Lost.
Check out this line up of authors and stories:
Extinguishing the Stars by G. S. Jennsen
To save his people from an alien threat, one man must face the demons of his past.
Hard Fall by Andrew P. McGregor
As if reaching for the stars weren’t hard enough; the Assessors have chosen to test us.
Echoes of Exolife by J.C. Gemmell
Johanna Thorne seeks the truth behind the demise of every alien civilization. Humanity will never accept what she discovers.
Confluence of Destinies by Marie-Hélène Lebeault
Before the stars aligned, their destinies were already written.
When the Devil Drives by Mark Henwick
For any merchanter, safe options are few in the depths of the lawless Frontier. Very few. And as a female, solo merchanter being hunted by the violent criminals that she's tricked, Samsara has none.
Hope Blooms by Peter J. Foote
When Liam and Rosario get blackmailed to explore the Jupiter interstellar gate, they discover something that could upset the balance of power in Sol system.
The Plumber by Steve Ruskin
Ancient pipes. A ruptured alliance. Can one man fix them both, or is the damage beyond repair?
Elysium Burning by J. Rawlinson
Quinn builds the deadliest mech ever known, then witnesses its theft. Will he kiss his retirement goodbye and do the right thing?
Honey of the Hive by Nicholas Licalsi
Admiral Galderman rescued Delilah and the other refugees from the hive, but is he ready for the swarm that follows?
Yginda by J A Mortimore
The Yginda system holds secrets and danger for the crew of the Guppy.
Loneliness by Jay Veloso Batista
Facing both work and interpersonal pressures, a solitary exobiologist evaluates an important specimen critical to the success of their interstellar mission, but is it more than it seems?
The Cold Spot by Robert G. Williscroft
Just what is The Fine Structure Constant, anyway?
The Little Ship of Horrors by A.C. Williams
Rongo and his mercenary crew are always looking to make a quick buck, and harvesting the rare Crimson Sundew from a newly discovered world sounds like easy money. But when their old ship malfunctions enroute to deliver their pilfered plant-based cargo, will they be able to regain control before they crash?
The Spear of the Unchosen by John W. McIntire
When a team of Marines faces their greatest threat yet, they must rely on their skills and each other to survive.
Remora Reward by Lawrence M. Schoen
The greatest mass murderer in the galaxy returns home. The whales want a word with him.
Titan’s Hell: A Black Watch Regiment Story by T.D. Wilson
Fighting a losing war against an alien menace may be hell, but for the Black Watch Regiment, it was only the beginning of their problems.
Six Degrees by C.M. Simpson
Space rabbits, pirates, and a lost colony going to war for the first time.
First: Do No Harm by Jerry Shepard
Would you sacrifice one life, to save millions?
Relic by Alastair Mayer
What you find may not be what you were looking for, but it might get you there. A T-Space story.
Mossberg by Craig Martelle
What does a hero look like?
I am truly blessed to be a part of this terrific anthology. Pick up a copy and check out these great stories. Remember to leave reviews. The stories of the Black Watch Regiment will continue and I hope have them be part of the The Expanding Universe again.
June 19, 2024
Four Seasons of Fantasy & Sci-Fi June 2024 Book Blast
Everyone, a brand new book blast is happening today through June 20, 2024. Over 200 free fantasy and sci-fi books are available from over 180 authors, including my book, Smuggler's Valor . Most of the books are available on multiple platforms, not just Amazon. Go find a new story!
sffbookblast.com/event
June 6, 2024
Smuggler's Love Cover Reveal
Without further ado, here it is:
Love and smuggling are a bad mix, like an unstable explosive.
Relationships and smuggling are tricky business, and for Reese Daniels tricky is a steep slope to disaster. Enter Irina Almora, niece to mobster Gideon Almora, the same man Reese helped bring down a few months ago. While on a simple delivery to Mars, Reese and Irina become the targets of assassins, security, and other unsavory types who want Irina for who she is and what she knows. Short on friends and his enemies list growing, Reese must navigate a tangled web of intrigue and ruthless gangsters to keep them both alive.
May 9, 2024
My Interview on the GizmoSapiens Podcast
I was recently interviewed by my good friend Christopher Centers for the GizmoSapiens Podcast. It was a fun 2 hours, yeah, 2 hours, where we talked about my current writing projects, The Epherium Chronicles and The Reese Daniels Smuggler series. We also talked about some new projects, including the next Reese Daniels story, a new time travel/alternative history storyline called The Hayden Lockhart novels and a new short fiction story line, From the Files of Hero Division.
The writing process can take different forms for writers and I talked about mine, which mainly starts with an idea, then research, and plotting. I look at a broader story arc, twists, and build character arcs. To me, relatable characters are just as important as the main storyline. It helps readers invest their time, immerse in the story and make it their own. It truly makes plot twists and character growth moments even more satisfying.
Here is the link to the podcast interview. Please leave comments on this post or on the podcast site. You can also send questions to me at tdwilson@tdwilsonbooks.com.
T.D. Wilson Interview on GizmoSapiens
May 3, 2024
Smuggler's Valor Goodreads Giveaway
Now until May 29, 2024, Goodreads is taking entries to give away 100 free copies of Smuggler's Valor. Yep, you heard me right, 100 copies.
Here are the details on how to enter. First, you need to have a Goodreads account. They are simple to get and best of all, free. They also give you access to fellow readers who share reviews, organize readings, and see what titles are to be released from your favorite authors. Once you have your account, you can use the link below and enter the giveaway. It's that easy. If you have any questions, contact me and I can help.
Goodreads Smuggler's Valor Giveaway
Smuggler's Valor on Tour
This week, Smuggler's Valor is on a blog tour! That's right, several bloggers are posting about Smuggler's Valor and the Reese Daniels series, including some fantastic reviews. The tour was organized by R&R Book Tours and I want to thank them for their help.
Be sure to visit these blogs and Instagram sites and check out their posts and reviews. Leave comments and take a peak other books they have posted as well. Here is the list:
https://darkfantasyreviews.wordpress.com/2024/05/01/smugglers-valor-tour-feature/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6YvjJ-L9x1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6V8LfLLNH4/
https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2024/04/smugglers-valor-book-tour/
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2024/04/29/smugglers-valor-book-tour/
http://www.ismellsheep.com/2024/05/smugglers-valor.html
https://breakevenbooks.com/book-spotlight-smugglers-valor/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6YuWcmrRhx/
April 5, 2024
Open Wide for Valor
That's right, Smuggler's Valor has gone to a wide distribution. You might ask, "What does that mean?"
The simple answer is this. When I published Smuggler's Valor, I used Amazon's KDP Select program, which offers authors the ability to promo free or Kindle daily deals and, most importantly, allows the book to be available in Kindle Unlimited.. You have to be exclusive to Amazon while on KDP Select and each enrollment period lasts 90 days.
After 9 months in KDP Select, I wanted to expand Smuggler's Valor's footprint beyond Amazon and take it vendors like Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Google Play (and Google Books), Smashwords and Kobo. It also allows me to send copies to the library distributors.
I am really excited about the reach offered by the wide distribution and the networks of these other vendors. Amazon's KDP Select program has been very beneficial. In the short term, Smuggler's Guilt will complete its current KDP period and depending on Valor's sales, I may move it over to wide as well. The same goes for Valor's audiobook.
The next Reese Daniels Smugger story, Smuggler's Love, will be initially released on KDP Select. I am have a large group of followers who use Kindle Unlimited and I don't want them left out.
Here are some links to find vendors. I am still waiting for Booklinker to consolidate them all.
Bookfunnel
Books2read
March 15, 2024
Sci-fi Book Blast
What'sbetter than one free sci-fi book? How about over 100 from some amazing authors including my own Smuggler'sValor? Check out this 2 day promo and load up for the Spring!
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February 22, 2024
New Excerpt from Smuggler's Valor
Nebula Award Nominations conclude at the end of February. Smuggler's Valor has been on the suggested reading list for months and I am hopeful I will get some nods. Not sure if I get enough to make the finalist, but a snowball now can start and avalanche.
Here is a brief excerpt from my award-winning novelette, Smuggler's Valor.
Praying the battle offered a lasting distraction; I secured my gear and broke cover. After a deep breath, oxygen filled my lungs, and I started my run. It was more a series of long-distance hops than an actual sprint. With each landing, my speed increased; the jumps propelled me faster and I covered more ground.
After a half kilometer, I checked my optics. The dome’s main airlock lay ahead. My ears thumped and chest shuddered as my heart pounded from the exertion.
It’s not much farther. You can make it.
On my next leap, I discovered my second wind, ignoring the pain in my labored lungs. Determination drove me on. Home was where I needed to go, back to Gracie. I jumped again, but on the landing my footing failed, and I slipped on a patch of ice.
Trepidation roused, but I refused it, my microgravity training kicking in. With a quick adjustment, I reoriented. My padded knees skipped on the ground, dug in on the second touch and I skidded to a stop. No decompression alarm sounded; my suit’s HUD displayed full integrity. I sighed, long and slow. Relief washed over me like a comforting wave. That’s when the colony’s airlock exploded.
