A Science-Fiction Adventure By D. Pierce Williams
We have only four days until the eBook launches, so how about I introduce one of our four protagonists each day as a sort of countdown? Let’s get started then!
Mustafa Ali Pasha is an Ottoman merchant and black-marketeer who owns the Miranda, a cargo ship that he uses to trade, often in Christian space. As such, Adrian of Tarsus was assigned to the ship four years ago as militium publicanus–military tax collector–to ensure that Mustafa pays his trade tithes down to the last copper bit.
Adrian of Tarsus loves his daughter, Mariel. In a universe ruled by superstition and malice, it’s the only thing he can be certain of. The White Light of Tomorrow is a story about love and respect shared by a father and daughter, how it improves them, and how it empowers them in an actively hostile universe.
The Miranda was originally a transport vessel employed by the Earth Union to move personnel and equipment among Earth and the colonies. Her hull registration number was EC-1611, and her motto was “astra non obligant,” or, “the stars do not bind us.” Her crew at the time of the Advent wore this patch, which is still found painted, albeit faded, in various locations throughout the ship. It features the astronomical symbol for Uranus’ moon Miranda superimposed over the Milky Way.
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The White Light of Tomorrow features a diverse cast of characters working with and against each other to survive in a strange future in which the Earth no longer exists and her far-flung colonies must find their own paths. I’ll detail the setting more in a future post, but tonight I’d like to introduce our cast!
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New art has arrived from chirun.deviantart.com depicting Sabine Isolde Adler, one of the main characters in The White Light of Tomorrow. The full piece, along with several others by Chirun, will be revealed on and after May 1. Stay tuned!
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The full text of chapter 01 of The White Light of Tomorrow is now available as a PDF. If you prefer an ebook format, previews are available at Apple and Kobo.
Click here to download the PDF.
To pre-order the full novel, to be released on May 1, check out the Amazon links below or visit your favorite ebook retailer.
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Pre-orders for The White Light of Tomorrow are now live at Amazon and Smashwords. Over the next few hours, the book should become available at Apple, Barnes & Noble, and most other ebook retailers. A paperback version will also be available through Amazon on or about May 1. Keep an eye out here and on my Facebook page as there are sure to be some promotions in the lead-up to the official release!
Edit: Now available from Apple, too!
Edit: Here are some Amazon links from around the world:
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You’ve paid for professional editing, a great cover, a stunning interior layout and who knows what else in your quest to publish. You aren’t done paying, though, because now you need an ISBN. Probably several. But don’t despair! Free options exist, and this guide will, I hope, help you determine what’s best for your book.