Winter 2021 Story Updates

Winter of 2021 is here already! Here are my plans for this season.

The Agitator’s Code: Check out Vaironian Tides and Ledani Moons! I plan to publish Tildari Sunrises in November 2022. Most of the writing I do this winter will be for the third and final book in this series.

The Architect’s Guardian: I’m revising Awakening, book one of this series, and fleshing out details for the other books.

Balance: This series is on the backburner, while I work on my others.

Ledani Moons Is Available Now!

Ledani Moons is the second book in The Agitator’s Code Series! Purchase here and check out the playlist!

  • Genres: MM Romance, Science Fiction
  • Main Characters: Darion Navarr and Tolrek Marou
  • Tropes: Found Family, Hurt/Comfort, Power Couple
  • Word Count: ~95,000

Cover by Deranged Doctor Design

Ledani Moons by Octavia Atlas. Book 2 of The Agitator’s Code. Book cover description: Darion and Tolrek stand back to back, in front of a planet. Buildings are below them.

Darion Navarr and Tolrek Marou have carved out a life together. They started on opposing sides but are now focused on having a solid relationship. It won’t be simple, as forces in and around them pose new challenges.

Tolrek becomes a mecha pilot again, but his machine reacts strangely when he activates it. More importantly, his health begins to suffer and learning why takes him on a life-changing journey.

As much as Darion wants to help Tolrek, he must answer a summons from the Tildari Empire. The expectations of Tildar’s Empress raise questions about Darion’s past and his future is in jeopardy.

With Tolrek’s health issues and the demands of their careers, how will Darion and Tolrek continue their relationship?

Content Warning: discussions about rebellion/protesters imprisoned and PTSD, fights, injury to characters, and deaths of minor characters.

Cover Trivia: Vaironian Tides

The images for the Vaironian Tides cover have several meanings.

  • The glow by Darion’s hands represents his bioelectric powers.
  • There’s a planet behind Darion and Tolrek. The planet’s outline references Darion’s shield.
  • The buildings compose the Vaironian Security Branch. However, the lights also hint at genetic sequencing.
  • The airships are a nod to the military might from several nations.

Fall 2021 Story Updates

It’s Fall of 2021! Here are my plans for this season.

The Agitator’s Code: Ledani Moons, book two of my sci-fi, m/m romance series, will be out November 16, 2021! Pre-order here. The first book, Vaironian Tides, is available at these retailers.

The Architect’s Guardian: I’ll be working on another revision of Awakening, book one of this series.

Balance: My focus is on my other stories for this year, but this series continues to simmer.

The Agitator’s Code: Ledani Moons

Ledani Moons will be available November 16, 2021! This sci-fi, m/m romance is the second book in The Agitator’s Code Series, featuring Darion Navarr and Tolrek Marou.

Cover by Deranged Doctor Design

Darion Navarr and Tolrek Marou have carved out a life together. They started on opposing sides but are now focused on having a solid relationship. It won’t be simple, as forces in and around them pose new challenges.

Tolrek becomes a mecha pilot again, but his machine reacts strangely when he activates it. More importantly, his health begins to suffer and learning why takes him on a life-changing journey.

As much as Darion wants to help Tolrek, he must answer a summons from the Tildari Empire. The expectations of Tildar’s Empress raise questions about Darion’s past and0 his future is in jeopardy.

With Tolrek’s health issues and the demands of their careers, how will Darion and Tolrek continue their relationship?

Content Warning: discussions about rebellion/protesters imprisoned and PTSD, fights, injury to characters, and deaths of minor characters.

Reading Challenge 2021

I keep my yearly reading challenge between 20 to 30 books. That gives me time to enjoy quite a few stories, while also writing my own books. Here’s some of what I’ve read!

My Stories: Common Ties

Fountain pen laying on paper that has writing and some flower petals

I usually work on several stories at a time. Regardless of which story has most of my attention, they all have a few things in common.

A Set of Twins:

Twins, dressed in bug costumes, one wearing blue and the other wearing pink.
  • Darion and Liana are twins
  • Kouta has a twin nephew and niece

A Character with a Sweet Tooth:

Cupcake in a blue holder and covered with pink frosting
  • Armando
  • Darion
  • Renzo
  • Tolrek

Summer 2021 Story Updates

Summer of 2021 has arrived! Here are my plans for this season.

The Agitator’s Code: Check out my cover reveal for Ledani Moons, the second book in my scifi, m/m romance series! The first book, Vaironian Tides, is available at these retailers.

The Architect’s Guardian: I’ll be working on another revision of Awakening, book one of this series.

Balance: My focus is on my other stories for this year, but this series is simmering.

Cover Reveal: Ledani Moons

I’m excited to reveal my cover for Ledani Moons! This is the second book in my scifi, m/m romance series, The Agitator’s Code. I’d like to thank Deranged Doctor Design, the wonderful team who created the cover.

Available November 16, 2021!

Book cover for Ledani Moons

Drama: The Rebel Princess

When I’m not writing, I love watching dramas. One of my favorites this year is The Rebel Princess, a Chinese costume drama, starring Zhang Zi Yi and Zhou Yi Wei. I’d first seen Zhang Zi Yi in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Zhou Yi Wei was a new actor to me. Together they portrayed Awu and Xiao Qi, two individuals with strong convictions.

There were so many wonderful elements:

  • Acting – Stellar. The characters were complex. I found myself even feeling remorse for some of the villains.
  • Cinematography – Each episode was like a gorgeous movie.
  • Costumes – Detailed and exquisite. There are so many beautiful pieces.
  • Soundtrack- The intro alone is fantastic. Each part of the soundtrack is rich and memorable.
  • Writing – Incredible. I was often on the edge, eager to find out what would happen.

This was a spectacular drama. The competition was fierce. I could tell because by episode 65, so many characters featured in the intro had died. ??

Fortunately, the show wasn’t difficult to locate because all the episodes were officially on YouTube. While it consisted of 68 episodes, it was well-worth the time. Don’t worry. This drama had a happy ending.