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What is Scorched?

A young woman wakes up among the trash in a fetid alley. The side of her head is burned and red. In the darkness, the chirp of an overhead security aircar and cries of a bloodthirsty mob ignite a single … Continue reading

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The Birth of Scorched

A strange thing happened during July and August. At the end of June, I handed over copies of Hero of the Republic to my beta readers. Normally, I ask for their feedback one month from when I give them a … Continue reading

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The Lesser Magellanic Arm

Although the focus in Hero of the Republic is squarely on Caden Twist and his part in the Brevic-Hollaran War and the opening shots of the Parasite Conflict, I especially enjoyed writing Part III of the novel. I knew that I wanted … Continue reading

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