In case you missed it, I have a new short story coming out tomorrow: “Pepperdam Luck: Tales from Eckus VI”. Here’s some details I wanted to share about the story before it’s out.
What is this story about?
Pepperdam Luck: Tales from Eckus VI is a short story set in the same world as my sci-fi western novel Song of the Raptors, which is currently on submission to editors. Our protagonist is Klint Pepperdam, a gambler and cheat on the run.
If you like the idea of a sci-fi western like Westworld and The Mandalorian with a shot of Jurassic Park, this story is up your alley.
Where can I read it?
You can download it from my website on Tuesday July 12th 2022 (tomorrow). It will be available in a variety of formats to best suit whatever device you chose to read from (PC, tablet, phone, Kindle, etc.). You can also download an audiobook narrated by myself.
How long is the story?
The story is 18 pages long. The audiobook clocks in at 40:39.
Why did you write this story?
Short answer: because I wanted to and it was a lot of fun.
Long answer: I’ve been talking about Song of the Raptors for a few years now, but I haven’t shared any samples from it publicly. I don’t want to share any chapters or passages from it out of context. But I do want to generate some interest and show people what they can expect from the book and my writing style in general. So, I had an idea for a story and it just took off.
How much does it cost?
Nothing! All I ask in return is that you share this story with others. Did you like it? Tell others about it! Know someone who might like it? Share it with them! Did you hate it? Go ahead and point people to it because someone might read it and like it anyway. Tweet, post it on Facebook, put it on your Instagram story, make a TikTok dance about it, tell your coworkers “Hey, check out this velociraptor story.” Even if you just leave me a comment saying you liked it, I’ll appreciate that too.
Save your money for when I put out a full-length novel. Reading and sharing the story is enough support right now.
Who did the artwork?
My wife Lizzy painted it! If you’d like to see more of her work I recommend heading over to her Instagram page.