About this time last year, a major sinus infection knocked me on my butt. It made my teeth hurt so bad that at one point I went to the dentist just to make sure I didn’t have any dental problems! In treating that infection and after several follow-up appointments, it became apparent that the cause of the sinus issues was also contributing to many other problems such as asthma, allergies, loss of hearing in one ear, and loss of smell. We tried several non-invasive treatments with varying levels of success, but ultimately decided surgery would be the best option. So, next week I’ll have a procedure done which will hopefully lead to some long-term healing and relief.
There will be a bit of a recovery period, which is why I’m having it done a few days before the start of my winter break from work. I normally try to be productive with my writing during the holidays, but this year I’m not setting any goals. If I feel up to it, I’ll totally crank out some words, but I also want to recover without any stress. At worst, it will be a good time to catch up on some movies and tv shows.
Currently, I’m watching Gen V (The Boys spin-off), Monarch (Godzilla spin-off), and Invincible. I’m enjoying all three. I’ve heard that Godzilla Minus One is really good, so I’ll be watching that on Sunday. It’s about time to watch some Christmas movies, too. Elf is my current favorite, but I also love White Christmas. I’m looking forward to rewatching Spirited with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds. Those two are a riot together. There’s a handful of classic Christmas movies that I’ve never seen (or remember seeing) such as A Miracle on 34th Street and It’s A Wonderful Life. Maybe this is the year I finally watch them!
If all else fails, I always love watching Star Wars, Lord Of The Rings, and Harry Potter during the holidays. What are your favorite movies or shows to watch this time of year?
Mechhaven Missives
- By Archangel’s Light (Mechhaven Book 5) is progressing. I tend to write in sequence based on my outline, but right now, I’m jumping between key scenes in various parts of the book as inspiration strikes. I think my brain just wants to get these important moments down. They may change somewhat by the time I get back to them, but it feels good to get these done. I’m pretty happy with them so far.
- One of my goals in 2024 is to do six to ten in-person events, shows, or comic-cons. So far I have two confirmed, Pasadena Comic-Con in January and Ontario Comic-Con Revolution in May. I applied to another in March. It’s kind of big, so hopefully they’ll accept my application. I should know in early January if I’m selected. Wish me luck!
- I have an additional email scheduled to go out on December 18th. This will announce some promotions that will run between December 18th and December 25th. This will be a great time to pick up the first four Mechhaven books or any you haven’t read yet!
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Fractured Empire: Complete Cadicle Series
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A.K. DuBoff
A secret war. A galactic empire in crisis. One final hope for victory.
Complete Series Set:
2200+ pages of heroic action, shadowy villains, and epic space adventure!
Wil Sietinen is torn between two worlds. As a High Dynasty heir and the galactic military’s most promising telekinetic trainee, teenage Wil is expected to be nothing short of exceptional—and he’s starting to crack under the pressure.
When Wil is captured by the mysterious enemy Bakzen, he comes face-to-face with his destiny. An all-out war has been secretly waging for generations, and Wil’s unique telekinetic powers are the only remaining hope to win.
However, there’s a dark secret behind the conflict, and Wil realizes that he and his loved ones are at the center of an insidious galactic conspiracy. With enemies not who they seem, who can Wil trust in his fight to save the Taran Empire?
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Elysia Lumen Strife
Marci, a super soldier and escapee of the Astral’s bio-enhancement military program Zedger, has found a new purpose in rescuing others like her. But she can’t do it alone, and not without parts.
Marci must travel to the last standing city of Tellurians in the irradiated expanse of Zion. There, in EsoTerra, she must fight for her right to trade with others for what she requires.
She tries to hide her identity, mask her skills, play down her expertise, but too many have heard rumors of her. Marci can’t hide from the truth forever.
Soon, she finds herself helping other soldiers dumped from Zedger. Recent “disposals” have lost their minds to the Genesis program Astrals use to control their creations. Marci must deep dive the soldiers’ cerebral enhancements to figure out why and salvage everyone she can.
What she discovers when searching Genesis streams alerts Astrals to her position. Lead rain soon falls from the sky in the form of BloodTitans.
Can Marci save the soldiers and her people? Or is this the Tellurians’ last stand?
by
Chris Turner
Teen stowaway. Ship battles. Treachery.
Carnival musician Kip Rees gets mixed up in a caper over his head…A mysterious figure has offered him riches to deliver a package to a faraway world.
Yet powerful people would as soon see Kip and his new friends dead than fulfill his mission. Can he stay alive long enough to unlock the mystery of why he was chosen as delivery boy?
From the grimy holds of space freighters to the majestic Temple of the Moon, Kip goes from young dreamer to hardened defender. Never would he have imagined he’d be staring down the barrels of mutant raiders’ guns…
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Until next time, have fun and read a lot of books!
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