Blaze Ward

Daniel must become a warrior and not just a chef. Kathra embodies her rage as a new warship, SwiftStar, with Ife and Ndidi in command and a mission to raid the Sept Empire and finally fight back. Amirin Pasdar and Hadi Rostami study the arc of empires with an eye towards eternity. No planet will be safe from their war. Be sure to look for the rest of the Star Tribes series

Daniel has had enough as a chef. The burnout convinces him to sell the restaurant to his Sous Chef, walk out the door, and never come back. A new job takes him into deep space on an adventure he never imagined. Kathra Omezi's star tribe faces poverty on a daily basis. Twenty-five ships in deep space against the entire Sept Empire. And then a conqueror steps into their lives. Daniel, the Mbaysey tribe, and the galaxy, will never be the same. Be sure to look for the rest of the Star Tribes series

Zero-dark-thirty and a boot slams into Handsome Rob's front door. He has ten seconds to escape his apartment, as somebody has just arrived to kill him. And the day is just starting." Hunting Handsome Rob" is a pulse-pounding race of firefights through the streets of Puerto Pe asco and betrayals at the highest levels of government. Be sure to catch the other Handsome Rob gigs, starting with "Can't Shoot Straight Gang" and "Can't Shoot Straight Gang Returns."

Valentinian and his friends never imagined being trapped underground with their worst enemies--the Widow and her crew. Above-ground, an entire tribe of sex-crazed cannibal mutants rampages, coming for their souls. Enemies must make deals with each other, planning for the inevitable double- and triple-crosses, as well as ferreting out the secrets of the long-forgotten vessel known as Princess Rualoh. Princess Rualoh--the sixth novel in the Shadow of the Dominion series--forges new deals and trickery between enemies as well as friends. And, oh yeah, maybe they'll talk with each other as well. Be sure to read all the books in the series, starting with Longshot Hypothesis.

Valentinian won a treasure map in a crooked card game. Its call brings him back to the planet Kryuome. There, he and the crew must outsmart the locals, the mutants, as well as the Widow aboard her new warship, in order to uncover a secret two thousand years in the making. Or die trying. The next exciting installment of the Shadow of the Dominion series. Be sure to read all the books in the series, starting with Longshot Hypothesis.

The Widow never rests. She takes the ship Dominion-427 across the galaxy to chase down her ex-husband and his friends. Athanasia and Glaxu duel on far-flung planets, and double-cross one another again and again, until someone dies. And Valentinian keeps running. Dominion-427--the fourth novel in the Shadow of the Dominion series--puts friends in danger while continuing to explore this fascinating new galaxy of characters Be sure to read all the books in the series, starting with Longshot Hypothesis.

Kryuome - the desert world on Valentinian's treasure map. A place where he hopes to find friends and surprises, if his crew can survive the dangerous aliens of Wildspace. While the Widow tracks him and his crewmate. The next exciting installment of the Shadow of the Dominion series Be sure to read all the books in the series: Longshot Hypothesis and Hard Bargain first, and then after Outermost move on to Dominion-427, Phoenix, and Princess Rualoh.

Valentinian and Dave have escaped the Dominion's Internal Security Bureau. Now they're fleeing for their lives, heading for systems outside of Dominion control, looking for a place where they can rebuild their lives. Figure out what comes next. Who they want to be, or to become. Hard Bargain--the second novel in the series, Shadow of the Dominion--takes you even further into Wildspace, human variants, and maybe even a crooked card game or two. Be sure to read the first book, Longshot Hypothesis, as well as keep an eye out for the other books in the series

These days, your readers want series. That chance to revisit their favorite characters over and over, to see where their lives are going next. Television has spoiled them for long arcs of story spanning seasons, rather than episodes. You need to adapt to this new world. Learn to write in series, expanding your stories into greater and greater tales. Topics we cover: Writing faster and cleaner Writing series that your fans will want to read Continuity encyclopedias (or, how to not have to spend hours looking up some detail) Extending your universe with spin-offs and things Thoughts on marketing your series Ending things before everyone gets bored. This is a 201-level book, taking you from writing novels to that place where you are turning a quarter of a million or more words into one long, engaging story that your fans just can't put down. Be sure to read the entire Business For Breakfast books and see how it can help you improve your writing craft and up your publishing game.

Valentinian just wants to make a living hauling cargo between planets and stations. His new charter promises to be profitable, hauling an all-girl-band all over the Dominion. But trouble starts before they take off, and Valentinian has just hired a crewman with a shadowy past, big muscles, and the sort of military training that only the Dominator's Elite Assault Cavalry wields. What else could possibly go wrong? Longshot Hypothesis--the first novel in the new series, Shadow of the Dominion--is a fresh take on space merchants, space marines, and oh, yeah, hired muscle. Be sure to be on the look-out for the other books in this series

Two tiny lizardmen scientists/criminals power up their illegal wormhole generator, getting ready to kidnap their next victim by pulling the poor human across the galaxy in an instant, forever trapping him in the Accord of Souls. Maybe this human won't destroy everything they love. The last human they kidnaped killed the big boss, took over their criminal gang, and now, threatens to conquer the entire galaxy. The problem? Despite being criminals, the human they want to kidnap is a cop. What could possibly go wrong? Birth of the Star Dragon--science fiction written with an 1950s pulp flair--opens new vistas for readers of Blaze Ward. Fantastic, weird worlds, populated by aliens, criminals, and, oh yeah, one human cop. Be sure to be on the lookout for the rest of the Star Dragon series Previously published as Awaken the Star Dragon.

They've told you that writing fast is impossible. They were wrong. You too can create stories at the speed of the great pulp writers. Not only that, but your craft will actually get better the faster you go. It just takes time and practice. Come learn the things I discovered as I went from writing at mundane rates to Pulp Speed. Topics include: Where did the term "Pulp Speed" come from? What are the classifications of Pulp Speed? How does your health and ergonomics impact your speed? What is possible? Are you ready to break loose and start turning out good stories at amazing speeds? Do you have what it takes to go "All Ahead Crazy?" The Business for Breakfast series contains bite-sized business advice. This is a 301 level book, with advanced advice for the professional. Be sure to read all the books in this series

Have you always wanted to create your own magazine? You can. The world has changed and the tools are now available. See how a team of plucky independent writers came up with and launched Boundary Shock Quarterly, a speculative fiction quarterly that looks as professional as anything coming out of New York. Don't lose your shirt, your marriage, or your mind in the process." How to Launch a Magazine for Professional Publishers" expertly guides indie writers and publishers looking to move beyond just publishing their own work to stepping up to a more advanced game. Includes: Sample pitch document to recruit your authorsContract language for Syndicate membersTips and tricks for editing to get the most emotional impactThe tools of the future and how they have leveled the playing fieldLetting someone else handle the money

You've learned how to use the Seven Point Plot Structure to tell a good story. However, a good writer needs more tools in her toolbox. Understanding the three act dramatic structure can give you a new way to build stories. Expanding to four acts, five, or even two, greatly enhances your repertoire. Come explore the way we write for the stage as a method for increasing your skillset and becoming a better writer. Some of the topics discussed include: The Three Act Dramatic Structure Understanding Acts of a story Four Act Stories Working in Two ActsThe Business for Breakfast series contains bite-sized business advice. This is a 201 level book, with intermediate advice for the professional. Be sure to read all the books in this series

Jessica Keller replaces Emmerich Wachturm as The Red Admiral. Her first task: returning home and not only convincing Aquitaine to build her a new fleet, but then to allow her to use it to help the Fribourg Empire. Their common enemy? An A. I. in control of an entire star empire. Politics of Republic and Empire must be overcome. Secret missions get plotted. Careers are made. And lives are lost. The Red Admiral--the sixth novel of the Chronicles of Jessica Keller--Jessica must confront both politicians and her most alien enemy. Be sure to enjoy the rest of the series, starting with Auberon.

Come with us as we explore Alternate Worlds, places where Science and Fiction intersect. See how the past could have changed, how the present might be greater than you imagine, or how different futures could unfold. Return to the Dieselpunk pulp era to use mad science to fight the Nazis. Explore space with a psionic ant nest. Ride with the Park Rangers in a post-apocalyptic wilderness. Discover historic adventures here on Earth. Find your future aboard the First Rate Galleon Hammerfield with Javier Aritza, The Science Officer. Those already familiar with Blaze Ward's work will enjoy the diversity of these stories, while brand new readers can sample an author sure to become one of their favorites

The old-timers say it started back in the middle somewhere, when hope was still an option. Before some idiot decided the best way to break the back of the Resistance was to use The Bomb. Everything went to hell at that point. Dale just wants to be a Park Ranger, a warrior on the front lines between the Coastal Republic and the New Confederacy. His youth counts against him, but he will inherit the wisdom and strength of Stan Hawkins, The Last Ranger, if they both live long enough. A new, post-apocalyptic, dystopian world about a handful of men and women trying to hold things together after the world falls apart and the war continues. The Rangers contains The Last Ranger (previously published in Alternate Truths) and four additional stories about Dale Embry.

Icy cold revenge. The best kind. Unless it requires the purging fires instead. Javier owns the Land Leviathan. Now, the payoff. Javier and Zakhar's retribution on Valko Slavkov challenges everyone to take sides: Walvisbaai Industrial, the Concord, and the Khatum of Altai. Worlds will fall and lives will be lost before Javier's wrath. Book Eight in the Science Officer series the conclusion of The Hammerfield Saga as well as the mini-series, War of the Pirate Clans. Be sure to read the entire series Part of the Alexandria Station universe.