Thomas a. Fowler

The journey to power the world and face the rising current begins here. Fans of Andy Weir, S. L. Huang, and Michael Crichton's near-future science fiction thrillers introduces the crew of The Thales, a team of experts on the cusp of building the largest renewable energy station ever conceived. However, there's much to risk when standing on the edge of innovation. Two renewable energy specialists are closer than ever to making their vision a reality. Jason White and Donnie Harmon have fought for years to build a submerged station, using turbines to harness the power of deep ocean currents. But to succeed they have to find the perfect crew smart enough to handle a relentless space and technological breakthroughs, but insane enough to travel hundreds of meters below sea level where no human is meant to survive. Every step comes with the risk of the project being abandoned, or the crew facing dire consequences for the smallest mistake. The beginning of "The Rising Current" series, award-winning author Thomas A. Fowler brings the story of The Thales' creation in the prequel to his debut novel. Step into the world several readers of The Thales' called "a must read." Join the crew and fight the world's rising current. Count down the days to launch in this sci-fi novella. Learn more about the series from Nerdy Things Publishing and and award-winning author Thomas A. Fowler at RisingCurrent.com.

Deep below the Pacific, the crew of the Thales attempt to harness the power of deep ocean currents. Using turbines, they attempt to harness more renewable energy than the world has ever seen. However, when a pressure valve ruptures they struggle for survival, and discover one of their own may have wanted the station to fail all along. With an entire ocean threatening their lives, they understand to live, they have to harness the ocean, and power the world.

If you're writing a series, there's a lot to consider before you drop some prose onto paper. Should every installment stand on its own? How do I keep the characters fresh and with significant arcs? What if I don't have the "big picture" yet? These are all factors to consider when writing a series. From building your world's rules and limitations to determining your character's journey in the overall series, you'll get your direction ready to write your series.

Aberrations depart from the normal, bringing an unwelcome presence. They extract any sense of comfort away from our everyday lives. Their disruptions refuse to let you separate what is real. They take hold of our nightmares in an inescapable release from your own mind." Aberration" is the unsettling, the abnormal, the unusual. This anthology features ten stories from four authors. Each story explores the horrific themes of the abnormal and unsettling. Read of real monsters that do more than go bump in the night, and of monsters within that are just as terrifying. "Aberration" will take you through a journey of horrors and thrills-each different from the last. Delve into the abnormal, the macabre, and the horrific. Experience what happens when aberrations, both surreal and abnormal, take hold and never leave you in these ten tales of horror. Edited by Melissa Koons, descend into a world disrupted. Descend into Aberration.

Thrilling adventures, compelling characters, creative plots and twists readers will never see coming Writing fiction can be as entertaining to write as it is to read, but every good writer needs a good push to get things flowing. These prompts are designed not only to get the creativity flowing, but also to help you improve your technique and experiment with different writing styles. From Spine Press + Post comes Porcelain Prompts: Fiction, featuring 20 prompts from a variety of fiction genres and styles to give your creative process the flush it needs. PorcelainPrompts.comSpinePressandPost.com

Have too many ideas? Getting stuck and unsure how to transition? Outlining your novel or story is an important skill to develop to be able to reach that oh-so-satisfying completion. If you're not an organized writer, or have never tried to outline before, do not fear These prompts are designed to help you find whichever organizational outline works best for you and your story. From Spine Press + Post comes Porcelain Prompts: Outlining Your Novel, featuring 20 prompts with a variety of strategies and questions to help your thoughts become more cohesive so that you can complete your novel.

Taking the high road is easy, but taking the low road and making it look appealing-now that's talent. A great hero is only as good as their villain. Without a villain, there is no conflict or moral dilemma; the hero simply wins and isn't that dull. Writing a great villain is delicate work. These prompts will help you determine what is your villain's motivation, why they chose the low road over the high road, and how can they make that choice look like the right one to make. From Spine Press + Post comes Porcelain Prompts: Villains, featuring 20 prompts that will make you think differently about the villain and let you explore writing different types of big bads. PorcelainPrompts.comSpinePressandPost.com

Adventure, intrigue, twists and surprises are all parts of an entertaining story but if you don't have quality characters to drive it forward, then all the entertainment in the world won't keep your readers engaged. Your characters are the heart and soul of your story, and without proper development it can make your story come up short. From Spine Press + Post comes Porcelain Prompts: Creating Characters, featuring 20 prompts intended to make you think deeper about your characters and all the little nuances that make them relatable, multi-dimensional, and memorable.

Everybody can rally behind a good hero: someone who saves the day just in time. What makes a hero great? What makes readers rally behind them and want to watch them succeed? Creating a great hero, or even a good hero, is harder than you may think. These prompts are intended to get you thinking outside the traditional hero box and start creating heroes that had depth and a refreshing uniqueness to them. From Spine Press + Post comes Porcelain Prompts: Heroes, featuring 20 prompts which will make you delve deeper into what motivates a hero, the different types of heroes, and the boring pitfalls your hero should avoid. PorcelainPrompts.comSpinePressandPost.com