Winter in Albuquerque

I can't say we've gotten as much as snow as a lot of other places, but we've had our share. This isn't the best picture of the Sandias obscured by clouds and snow, but it gives you a good perspective on my view. Maybe next time I'll get a clear shot for you. I might at the edge of a city, but I'm as close to nature as I can get. I do plan to travel as much as I can, but I don't ever plan to move.

That's all for now. My next newsletter will reach you just before I go to FantaSci! I can't wait.

Onto the exciting news, the newest release in the Salvage System. First, a story. When I started writing, I sent most things to a friend of mine for the alpha reads. In turn, she sent me a few things she'd written. Recognizing a great writer, I encouraged her to submit to some story calls and, as I'd guessed, everything she's submitted has been accepted. Shortly after my last newsletter, Melissa Olthoff released her first ever novel. Here it is:

How did it all go so bad?

All Kailey Jackson ever wanted to do was study the lost civilization of the Asur in peace. When she proposed an archaeological investigation into the ruins on Shippo, home of the fox-like Kitsoonay who raised her, she had no idea the infamous Badar Syndicate was funding the dig, or that they would use it as a cover to invade her world.

Now, Shippo is under attack, and Kailey and her Kitsoonay sister, Jinx, barely escaped the Syndicate with the help of the Lancers mercenary unit. The Lancers are going to take the planet back for them, but they can’t go in blind. Kailey, feeling responsible for the attack, volunteers to lead the scout mission back to Shippo.

The Syndicate is expecting her return, after all, one way or another. So what if it puts her life in danger? So what if she isn’t a fighter? Kailey is willing to do whatever it takes to fix what she has broken, even if it means putting herself back in the hands of the very organization killing her people.

Because sometimes… sometimes you have to fight to protect what you love.

Get it here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T66FQZZ

Next up, the latest release from Chris Kennedy Publishing:

Welcome to the Initiative!

A declawed reptilian engineer.

A furry medic concealing her noble heritage.

An insectoid programmed to adore humans.

An overeager human pilot named Lidstrom.

Everyone already knows that the reptiles adapt, the brutes endure, the bugs explore, and the humans… make war. Together, they aim for a fresh start with a brave new venture: the Interstellar Initiative, the galaxy’s best hope for peace, cooperation, and rewriting some nasty first impressions.

Unfortunately, this human-led venture is off to a rocky start. Tensions run high, and the species enrolled in the Initiative’s Academy are only a few mistranslations from tearing each other apart. They’ll have to learn to work together quickly, though, or an uninvited guest will destroy them all first.

Get it here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N8VHGFP

For the dark urban fantasy lovers, the newest from Three Ravens Publishing:

Welcome to Paranormal City!

There’s hospitality for all here, be you vampire, demon, walking dead, or one of the werepeople. We've something for everyone, no matter what your needs or tastes.

Listen to some of the tales of those who live here. They’ll tell you this is the greatest city in the world.

Oh, and mundanes are also welcome. Just try to fit in.

A Devil’s dozen tales from Paranormal City for your delight… and terror.

Get it here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1951768426

And now for the free stuff!