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BEYOND TERRA: Tales from the Seven Worlds
Many of these "shorts" as I like to call them unfold on altered versions of earth. Subtle variations on the current state of humanity based on a single, monumental decision, or simply the fate of a nation who has lost its bearings, Terra (earth) is the backdrop for four of our tales.
We test the waters on a far off ocean world, look through the eyes of an ancient architect pondering the sacred blue planet while cloaked behind a moon, then move through the razor-sharp grasslands to avoid the fiercest of predators. We look at teleportation's dark side and finally, we bask is in the glow of the ultimate retirement plan.
Each of these tales is more than a simple beginning and end. They are glimpses into vast storyworld that will later this year (2016) come to life in the novel, The Darkness. But not as one might think, their new life will come as concepts and philosophies, heroes and villains, civilizations and starships. It would be difficult to see the Seven Worlds within the novel The Darkness; rather you will feel their influence on the grandest of scales.
In the end, my hope is that you sense the soil sticking to the bottom of your boots, duck from a stray round of hot lead passing by, feel the dread of a world ending decision and at the end, understand these Tales from the Seven Worlds are some of the philosophical cornerstones of the coming OORTIAN WARS series that begins with The Darkness (April 2016).
I hope you choose to be part of the adventure and look forward to exploring the edge of humanities claimed territory.
- Iain Richmond
We test the waters on a far off ocean world, look through the eyes of an ancient architect pondering the sacred blue planet while cloaked behind a moon, then move through the razor-sharp grasslands to avoid the fiercest of predators. We look at teleportation's dark side and finally, we bask is in the glow of the ultimate retirement plan.
Each of these tales is more than a simple beginning and end. They are glimpses into vast storyworld that will later this year (2016) come to life in the novel, The Darkness. But not as one might think, their new life will come as concepts and philosophies, heroes and villains, civilizations and starships. It would be difficult to see the Seven Worlds within the novel The Darkness; rather you will feel their influence on the grandest of scales.
In the end, my hope is that you sense the soil sticking to the bottom of your boots, duck from a stray round of hot lead passing by, feel the dread of a world ending decision and at the end, understand these Tales from the Seven Worlds are some of the philosophical cornerstones of the coming OORTIAN WARS series that begins with The Darkness (April 2016).
I hope you choose to be part of the adventure and look forward to exploring the edge of humanities claimed territory.
- Iain Richmond
54 pages, Paperback
Published October 7, 2017
About the author
Iain Richmond
6 books8 followersIain Richmond is a writer, prolific SciFi reader, a man of the people, and author of two new post-apocalyptic series, Spartan Chronicles and Oortian Wars.
After spending his first life as a trained designer of small buildings, Iain now enjoys world-building, writing science fiction novels, and short stories. His latest novel, BATAL, Volume I of the Spartan Chronicles will release in late 2019 with his second installment of the Oortian Wars (DARKNESS was the first) following in 2020.
Iain has visited (often worked) where his novels take place (earth only… for now). He spent months in Malta and Africa learning of the history and following in the footsteps of his characters before writing, BATAL, Volume I of the Spartan Chronicles. He remains an avid student of boxing and feels at home trekking into a primitive wilderness. Iain is a lifelong and proud space geek that holds tight to the dream that a ‘warp drive’ will be hand-delivered (three fingers) by a great alien civilization one day soon.
Iain works and writes from his small ranch in northern California. He spends much of his free time traveling with his wife (much better half) and Rónán (aka Devil Dog), his Bernese Mountain Dog. He also brews a mean hard cider (drinks one too).
Writing, designing, and building storyworlds is what he does. Darkness, Book One of the Oortian Wars is his first novel with many more on the way.
He loves hearing from readers and does his best to answer every email (bring your constructive criticism, and don't hold back) iain@iainrichmond.com
For the first look at new novels (or join the rough-draftees), free stories, & other events, join the email list www.iainrichmond.com/iainnation
News & happenings in the Iain–verse: ‘LIKE’ the Iain Richmond Facebook page: facebook.com/iainrichmond
Follow Iain Richmond on Instagram: @iainrichmond
Head to Iain’s Home World: www.iainrichmond.com
If you enjoy these tales, please leave a review and let the world know. Independent authors need your voice as much as their own.
After spending his first life as a trained designer of small buildings, Iain now enjoys world-building, writing science fiction novels, and short stories. His latest novel, BATAL, Volume I of the Spartan Chronicles will release in late 2019 with his second installment of the Oortian Wars (DARKNESS was the first) following in 2020.
Iain has visited (often worked) where his novels take place (earth only… for now). He spent months in Malta and Africa learning of the history and following in the footsteps of his characters before writing, BATAL, Volume I of the Spartan Chronicles. He remains an avid student of boxing and feels at home trekking into a primitive wilderness. Iain is a lifelong and proud space geek that holds tight to the dream that a ‘warp drive’ will be hand-delivered (three fingers) by a great alien civilization one day soon.
Iain works and writes from his small ranch in northern California. He spends much of his free time traveling with his wife (much better half) and Rónán (aka Devil Dog), his Bernese Mountain Dog. He also brews a mean hard cider (drinks one too).
Writing, designing, and building storyworlds is what he does. Darkness, Book One of the Oortian Wars is his first novel with many more on the way.
He loves hearing from readers and does his best to answer every email (bring your constructive criticism, and don't hold back) iain@iainrichmond.com
For the first look at new novels (or join the rough-draftees), free stories, & other events, join the email list www.iainrichmond.com/iainnation
News & happenings in the Iain–verse: ‘LIKE’ the Iain Richmond Facebook page: facebook.com/iainrichmond
Follow Iain Richmond on Instagram: @iainrichmond
Head to Iain’s Home World: www.iainrichmond.com
If you enjoy these tales, please leave a review and let the world know. Independent authors need your voice as much as their own.
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April 23, 2019
I recommend reading these 'shorts' after reading Richmond's novel DARKNESS, Book One of the Oortian Wars. According to the author, the stories helped write the novel which I found interesting and could see connections within the stories and novel.
Cool newer author with a heavy infusion of 'strangeness' in his writing.
Cool newer author with a heavy infusion of 'strangeness' in his writing.
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