Tag Archives: anthology

May is here! Where’s my next book?

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Hatboy

It’s coming, it’s coming! Last time we checked in, a month ago, I’d just finished chapters I to VI of The Shortcut, although the name is still under consideration. The Long Way Home appeals to me as a name too, as … Continue reading →

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A Railgun Brain, Part III

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Hatboy

Today I fed on an [inferior, unclean, artificial / fabricated?? Check data on early fabrication. Fleet Veterinary Compendium, Abyl Darkoe’s Fyrste Gloryous Toure] human for the first time. It seemed as good a day as any to start a journal. … Continue reading →

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A Railgun Brain, Part II

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Hatboy

Elan leaned over still further and peered at the book. It was a plain, if old, electronic vellum print. It looked like an antique bound book of paper pages, with carved wooden covers, but the vellum leaves within would be … Continue reading →

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A Railgun Brain, Part I

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Hatboy

The Hell with it. I’m up to about Part XV of this novella and nothing seems to be kicking it into final gear, so maybe posting it on the Hatstand will at least inspire me a little. A Railgun Brain … Continue reading →

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Panda Egg: Cracking Soon

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Hatboy

It’s ready! The paperback is in review and Mister Thorn is wrestling with the e-book as we speak. By the end of the week, all should be in readiness. All that remains is to see if my copies arrive in … Continue reading →

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Panda Egg: A Random Excerpt

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Hatboy

Chipping away at this, I think (as I mentioned on Friday) I’m finally getting an idea of where it’s heading. Here, for those of you keeping track, is a little bit of story featuring “Circa and Babs”.     Babellum … Continue reading →

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Mini bonus post: Status Report

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Hatboy

I know I’ve been a bit shy about revealing my writing status and to be honest I haven’t gotten much done by my usual reckless standards. But after tonight (as of this post’s drafting it is half-past two in the … Continue reading →

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Panda Egg, Part 1

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Hatboy

It was said, in the dark days when the Zhraakyn forged the Empire of the Halfmoon Throne out of the ruins of the old Aquila dynasties, that many things were forgotten. And more than forgotten – lies replaced fact, fantasy … Continue reading →

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Friday Filler: These are the silly little things that make me happy

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Hatboy

Here’s a random funny writing story. After my decision to put out a little mercenary short story with the combined goals of inspiring myself to kick into something, test my premium blog offering and make enough spare cash to pay … Continue reading →

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The First Feast

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Hatboy

https://t.co/4nUoRqwkeN The conclusion you've both been waiting for. "The First Feast", an anthology of short stories including the long-running story of the same name from my blog, is now available. Also available in paperback: https://t.co/bwZpQ0u05v#IndieSFF #scifi #IARTG — Edpool (@St_EdPool) … Continue reading →

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