The interstellar Terran Imperium is expanding to reclaim what was lost during the Decline—a period when hyperspace variances cleaved off countless human systems. The Clinate Oligarchy ruled Copa System for nearly 1,500 years, with every citizen identified as a contract line item. With the hyperspace route reestablished, the Imperium slowly infects Copan society—vying for control and peaceful transition. Despite enjoying the opulence as a sub-sept member of Clin-Khotaigra, University student Mondennio Rowenzal seeks higher status in government and society. His ambitions are shattered when he is caught cheating during a critical exam, setting him on a course that could decide the fate of his stellar system. Can he overcome Bafiktuy Intelligence operative Jonaldy Amonett's efforts to compel him to be an agent for the Imperium while doubting his own government's legitimacy?
I suppose this is where I'm supposed to talk about myself, laud my past successes. I suppose I could do that, but I don't have any past successes. One ninth grade schoolmate wrote that I should keep my face off the Post Office wall. I did manage to do that. So far. At least as well as I know. I avoid the Post Office. Other than that, I've managed to build a string of past failures that are educational to the younger generations. Of course, I shan't be listing those here.
My interest in writing sparked when I read a short story my brother wrote. I used to try to imitate him, try to out-do him. Younger brothers do that. He retains a passion that involves writing. But, this is not his bio. Go get your own!
He wrote a short story. I tried writing a novel. At ninth grade with no idea what it takes to write a novel, I managed thirty handwritten pages. The genre was Science Fiction. I later wrote a post-apocalyptic short story that managed to be published in my High School literary magazine. Of course, they were suffering for content. I don't think any legible entry was denied.
I tried turning that story into a novel, but for want of skills I only made it as far as the short story. Still, I've developed a gift for oral story telling that sometimes extends to writing. I've tried to get a better idea of what it takes to write a novel. It's still a novel experience for me, which you can probably tell by my latest blog entries. I'm using a fairly regimented approach. Just like any artist, I'm starting with paint-by-numbers.
