Authorpreneur Dashboard – Richard Dee
Freefall
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Dave Travise is an interplanetary trader with a past. Trying to forget, whilst being constantly reminded is no way to live, but sometimes letting go is just too painful. And the “Freefall” is his past, so that’s part of the problem. So when excitement comes back into his life, in the shape of a dead girl and a stolen disc, his world turns upside down. Events take control of his life, and before he knows how, he’s at the centre of a Galaxy-wide conspiracy, chasing the answers that explain the past and may hold the key to the future. With the truth to reveal, he’s pursued by those who want it kept secret. The story goes from the civilised centre to the edge of exploration. A cast of pirates, smugglers, and legendary explorers all play their part in a story that’s older than us.
Book Bubbles from Freefall
Could this be the end?
Our heroes have the evidence, now they just need to get away to share it.
Any last Words?
Our hero has been caught snooping around. He argues for his life, unsure if he is saying things that will make his situation worse.
Chapter 6
Escape
Ribbonworld
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Miles Goram has a problem. All the down-on-his-luck journalist planned on doing was writing a hotel review and now there’s a body in his bathroom. Far from home on a strange planet, Miles must deal with the fact that somebody wants him dead. Welcome to Reevis, a planet without days or nights where life is only possible under a vast pressure dome. It is on this airless wasteland that Miles finds himself caught up in a mystery involving a huge interplanetary corporation, a powerful man and his ambitious PA, and a beautiful young heiress who has been missing for years. Crossing the galaxy in search of answers, Miles begins to uncover a web of deceit that stretches further than anyone could have imagined. With his life becoming at greater and greater risk, he realises that there is no one he can trust. Will he discover the truth and finally come to terms with his past? And, if he does, will it be enough to save his future…?
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The depths of animosity.
Our hero, Miles, finds out more about Reevis and sees just how much strangers are disliked. I wanted to paint a picture of how even a new world can be seething with the same old emotions. A new planet could be a new start but we take our personalities with us.
We meet Tash
You need a romantic interlude when you're on your own on a strange planet. Especially when she has just rescued you from someone who wants you dead.
Chapter 1
The start of a mystery.
Flash Fiction
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
A collection of short stories on a number of themes. Each has an individual twist.
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Part 1
As part of my Galactographic project, I tried to imagine the things that might interest the reader of the future. It occurred to me that the subject of pre and post faster-than-light travel could be a good source of ideas. Imagine setting out in hibernation to explore the galaxy, then waking up in a strange place. How would you react when you found out what had happened while you were asleep. Flash Fiction is available at https://www.instafreebie.com/free/vitvu
When the wave comes
A short story about the rites of passage on another planet. It doesn't matter where you are, the same old emotions still bubble up. Taken from "Flash Fiction," a collection of short stories and more. Get your FREE copy at goo.gl/ykEobo
Andorra Pett
She's just arrived and seems out of place. Why is she here and what is she hiding? Inspired by the abundance of "Cupcake Cafe on the beach" style novels, this Flash Fiction has a twist. See the full story and more at https://www.instafreebie.com/free/vitvu
New Recruit
I'm working on a murder mystery in space. On a station mining the ring system of a planet not unlike Saturn for precious metals to be exact. Our hero is a new recruit, and will find himself trying to solve the puzzle, if he survives long enough.
Flash Fiction
One of a number of Flash Fiction on my website. Check them out at http://richarddeescifi.co.uk/ All comments welcomed, any one of them could be developed into my next novel
Myra
Science Fiction & Fantasy
“I turned, and even though I didn’t immediately realise it, it was then that I fell in love.” Meet Dave Travise, at least that’s what his identity chip says. He’s an ex-navy man on the run; somehow he’s ended up on a new ship on the wrong side of the law. And he’s in a dead man’s shoes. With no way to prove his innocence, he’s just got to play along to survive. As if he doesn’t have enough problems, now he’s fallen for Myra, the engineer on his new home. Pursued by criminal gangs and keeping one jump ahead of everyone, Dave and his new shipmates will need all the luck in the Galaxy to get out of this. Myra tells the story of how Finn Douglas, naval officer; became Dave Travise, Galactic trader. This is the first part of the Dave Travise story, set before the events of Freefall
Rough-Cut Book Bubbles from Myra
Unmasked?
Will our hero's new identity stand up to scrutiny? And what is his boss up to?
Interlude
Our hero has sneaked away for a moment. Things take an unexpected turn.
Pursuit
This sequence is from the flashbacks that form Dave's (or is it Finn's?) nightmares. A story within the story, they help explain the action and motivation of the characters.
The Rocks of Aserol
Science Fiction & Fantasy
At first glance it was a simple enough job, go to Aserol and find out what’s happening at the Waster mine. For Horis Strongman it’s the start of an adventure, there are things that don’t add up and he stumbles upon a secret. It’s enough to kill for, but can he stay alive to expose it? In a world where Coal is King, where machines of Metal are powered by Steam and Clockwork, those in power want him silenced by any means. Accused of a terrible crime, Horis is forced to run, aided by those who can prove his innocence, and unsure of whom he can trust. From the mines to the skies, on the oceans and rivers, The Rocks of Aserol could change the world. Due for release on September 1st, 2016
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A night on the Town
Horis and Grace enjoy an evening in a local ale-house. Horis finds that his secret mission is common knowledge.
Flight
The invention of powered flight is an important step in the story. It will have a bearing on the climax of the tale. I wanted to get the primitive aspect but also the different approach that had been taken in this alternative history. Maybe it's how we might have done it, had things been different then.
Chapter 1
Setting the scene from my new Novel. "The Rocks of Aserol" will be published on September 1st 2016. Pre-orders will go live shortly, check on my website for details. richarddeescifi.co.uk
