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October 25, 2015
Most Highlighted Phrases In ATLAS 3
Continuing in a similar vein to the previous blog post, here are the mosthighlighted phrasesfor ATLAS 3, as recorded on the Kindle site.
I try to remind myself that wherever there is darkness there must be light. That always something good, something beautiful, resides out there, even in the shadows.
17 highlights. Always remember this.
It was true. Pain was indeed an illusion. The only reason living things had pain receptors was because of the self-preservation mechanism.
13 highlights. Yes...
October 18, 2015
Most Highlighted Phrases In ATLAS 2
I had a look at the Kindle site the other day to check out the most popular quotes for ATLAS 2. As in the previousblog post I did for the first ATLAS, it’s always a (pleasant) surprisetofind out which phrases and lines resonated the most with readers.
So, without further ado, here are the mosthighlighted phrases in ATLAS 2:
Never give in—never, never, never, never. If you’re going through hell, keep going.
35 highlights. It’s from Winston Churchill, so I can’t take credit for that one!
That’...
July 2, 2015
A Cold Day In Mosul – Official Launch
The follow-up to Clandestine, A Cold Day In Mosul (Ethan Galaal #2) is now available in the Kindle store.
Enjoy!!
Blurb:
A high-ranking DIA operative has been kidnapped in Iraq by the Islamic State, and with her, secrets that could bring about the collapse of major intelligence-gathering networks throughout the region. Can Ethan Galaal find her before it’s too late?
Samantha Rond, head of an ultra-secretive branch of the DIA’s Defense Clandestine Service in the Middle East, has gone missing...
June 9, 2015
ATLAS 3 – Official Launch
“ATLAS 3″ is now available in the Kindle store.
Enjoy!!
Grab “ATLAS 3″ here for $4.99.
Blurb:
The ATLAS mechanized battle suits are the pinnacle of military technology, boasting awesome destructive power—but what is behind the armor is only human. Rade Galaal, elite soldier and ATLAS operator, has been tested—and broken—by savage battles and devastating losses. Now, an old enemy poses a new threat.
The vile insectile aliens that once threatened Earth have regrouped to engineer a new apocalyp...
May 5, 2015
Clandestine Review Winners
Congratulations to Peter H. and Mark M., the two winners of my Clandestine Review giveaway I offered to longtime members of my mailing list. Peter and Mark will both receive signed copies of the ATLAS trilogy of books.
If you’d like to be involved in future giveaways, make sure you’re a member of my new releases mailing list.
March 31, 2015
Clandestine – Official Launch
“Clandestine” is now available in the Kindle store. My first thriller, I’ve made it available during the launch week for the sale price of $0.99.
Enjoy!!
Blurb:
Officially, Ethan Galaal doesn’t exist.
Very few people can do what he does and do it well. Maybe a handful in the entire world.
As the DIA’s most valuable undercover operative, his missions span multiple roles that blur the lines between case officer, private investigator, kidnapper and assassin.
His special...
December 3, 2014
ATLAS 2 – Official Launch
“ATLAS 2″ is now available in the Kindle store. The sequel to ATLAS clocks in at a whopping 140,000 words. 47North, Amazon’s Science Fiction and Fantasy imprint, published the book, and has made it available at the introductory price of $4.99.
Enjoy!!
Grab “ATLAS 2″ here for $4.99.
Blurb:
The desperate battle on far-flung Geronimo may have ended in a qualified victory for the elite MOTH soldiers in their devastating, atomic-powered ATLAS mechs…but the cost was a massive one, paid in blood. Rade G...
October 4, 2014
ATLAS 3 – In The Bag! Almost…
I just finished the eighth draft of ATLAS 3 and sent it off to 47North for review. Mailing the book off kind of evokesthe same feelings as hitting the publish button… elation, anticipation, and terror, all rolled into one.
Coming in at 170,000 words, ATLAS 3 is my biggest, boldest and best novel yet.
When I’m done the developmental edits that 47North will inevitably send back, the novel willonly get stronger.
I don’t have a release date for the book yet but I suspect it will be five or six month...
September 25, 2014
Stars & Empire – A USA TODAY Bestseller!
I have some awesome news to share. The Stars & Empire bundle, released last week, has just debuted at #104 on USA TODAY!
There hasn’t been an indie SF author on the USA TODAY list since 2013. Until yesterday when all ten of us hit at the same time. 
Congratulations are in order to the nine other authors involved with the bundle:
Jay Allan
Michael Bunker
Joshua Dalzelle
Christopher G. Nuttall
Edward W. Robertson
Jasper T. Scott
Endi Webb
Dietmar Arthur Wehr
Raymond L. Weil
I’d like to express my gratitu...
September 2, 2014
Now Available For Pre-Order: Stars & Empire Bundle
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My contributions to the bundle includeForev...
