Bücher von Blaze Ward

The importance of tea mugs cannot be overstated. Javier didn't start a war because of one, but only just.Instead, he decides to prove his point by having a special one made, just for him.The Science Officer.Who, though still a slave to the pirates, works diligently to take them through the upcoming mine field. Will they escape with gold galore? Or will they waken one of the "ghosts"?"The Mind Field" continues the tense, fast-paced adventures of Javier Aritza, Suvi, and the crew of Storm Gauntlet through a twisted treasure hunt! Be sure to read the first in the series, "The Science Officer," as well as the rest of the series.Part of the Alexandria Station universe.

When a Salonnian spy threatens to publisher a tell-all memoir, every spy agency around leaps into action. Some want to capture her. Some want to kill her. Handsome Rob wants to see how much damage she can cause. And how he can help. Another Handsome Rob Gig, full of espionage and action, set in the Jessica Keller universe. Be sure to catch the rest of the series, starting with Can't Shoot Straight Gang. The Future was never so cool.

Two tiny lizardmen scientists/criminals power up their illegal wormhole generator, getting ready to kidnap their next victim by pulling the poor human across the galaxy in an instant, forever trapping him in the Accord of Souls.Maybe this human won't destroy everything they love.The last human they kidnaped killed the big boss, took over their criminal gang, and now, threatens to conquer the entire galaxy.The problem? Despite being criminals, the human they want to kidnap is a cop.What could possibly go wrong? Birth of the Star Dragon-science fiction written with an 1950s pulp flair-opens new vistas for readers of Blaze Ward. Fantastic, weird worlds, populated by aliens, criminals, and, oh yeah, one human cop.Be sure to be on the lookout for the rest of the Star Dragon series!Previously published as Awaken the Star Dragon.

These days, your readers want series. That chance to revisit their favorite characters over and over, to see where their lives are going next.Television has spoiled them for long arcs of story spanning seasons, rather than episodes. You need to adapt to this new world.Learn to write in series, expanding your stories into greater and greater tales.Topics we cover: Writing faster and cleaner Writing series that your fans will want to read Continuity encyclopedias (or, how to not have to spend hours looking up some detail) Extending your universe with spin-offs and things Thoughts on marketing your series Ending things before everyone gets bored.This is a 201-level book, taking you from writing novels to that place where you are turning a quarter of a million or more words into one long, engaging story that your fans just can't put down.Be sure to read the entire Business For Breakfast books and see how it can help you improve your writing craft and up your publishing game.

Javier lives quite happily on his long-range scout. Alone. Away from everyone, with his chickens, his fruit trees, and Suvi, an artificial intelligence who keeps him company and runs the ship.When space pirates attack Javier's ship, they get much more than they bargained for.Much more.Join Javier Aritza, a sarcastic and quirky hero, in "The Science Officer", a fast-paced, adventurous science fiction novella. The first story in "The Science Officer" series. Part of the Alexandria Station universe.

Six hundred and twenty-seven convictions later, the career criminals Morty and Xiomber have seen the light and joined the good guys. Gareth must go undercover to stop his nemesis from unleashing another crimewave across the Accord of Souls.While the leaders of the Accord of Souls send an agent to Earth to stop its top scientist before he can open the way for the rest of humanity to flood into the galaxy. Call of the Star Dragon is the third Star Dragon story-science fiction written with an 1950s pulp flair-and the continuing adventures of the Star Dragon and the Accord Constabulary into the world of underground weapons development and espionage.Be sure to read Birth of the Star Dragon and Call of the Star Dragon first, and be on the lookout for Shadow of the Star Dragon to read next.

A Vanir cop stares back when Gareth St. John Dankworth looks in a mirror these days. However, that will not stop him. He will happily embrace any cost to stop the man who was once his best friend in the solar system from conquering the galaxy.Even if it involves living the rest of his life as a Star Dragon.If crime never sleeps, justice will not either. Flight of the Star Dragon is the second Star Dragon story-science fiction written with an 1950s pulp flair-and the continuing adventures of the Star Dragon, bringing him and the Accord Constabulary into the world of high fashion.Be sure to read Birth of the Star Dragon and be on the lookout for Call of the Star Dragon to read next.

Youngest Brother holds the greatest treasure of his clan: an icon cast of unknown material, bearing words none can read.His quest? Seeking vengeance on those who massacred his family.But for that, he needs a wizard. Even if those with magic have no scales and come from that strangest of races: humans."Greater Than The Gods Intended" follows Youngest Brother on his quest across a strangely alien world with even stranger bedfellows.An emotional tale, part of The Last Waltz series. Unification Era date: 4753Be sure to read the other Doyle stories in, "The Librarian" and "Demigod".

Jessica Keller keeps pushing Buran back, using chaos and surprise as her weapons, as well as the warriors of First Expeditionary Fleet.When her reinforcements arrive, she pushes even harder, though honestly, it doesn't matter if she wins. She must provide adequate distraction.Why?Moirrey and friends carry a superweapon capable of killing a god, and Jessica must buy them the time to use it. Whatever the cost."Winterhome" - the penultimate volume of The Jessica Keller Chronicles - takes you to the edge of the very apocalypse. Be sure to enjoy the rest of the series, starting with "Auberon."

An Ewin attack on Meerut provoked First Centurion Kosnett to strike back. Boldly. Rudely, even. Now, he must travel to the heart of the Ewin Principalities and negotiate a new peace. Except that the King orders an attack that will turn into a civil war if Phil doesn't manage to stop it. Book Four of a new Republic of Aquitaine Navy series: First Centurion Kosnett, and a sequel to The Jessica Keller Chronicles. Be sure to start with Book One: Encounter at Vilahana.

Greyson solved the murder of the clone. Now a bigger conspiracy awaits. Out there, among the stars. Greyson and Rachel must travel to the homeworld of the Illymus Merchant Guild itself in pursuit of someone able to clone and replace anyone. Anywhere. Who can they trust, when anyone might be a copy and no longer the original? The Hunter Bureau, a series about a cop working in a world fifteen years after aliens make first contact, and bring all their troubles to a world that already had plenty of its own. Be sure to read the other novels in the series, available at all reputable outlets, and a few disreputable ones.

A hidden map.A mystery that draws Suvi and Bethany into a deep conspiracy.An advanced starship, abandoned forever among the stars like a Flying Dutchman?Javier and the crew must race against their enemies to find it, because nobody knows what they might find out there.Nothing can prepare them for what awaits.------------------Buried Among The Stars, the latest Science Officer novel, reminds us all that space is vast, deep, and might be eternal.

Already famous for accidentally discovering clues of the elder race, Fairchild still just wants to fly.Until a chance encounter on the planet Biysk upends the entire galaxy.Cute, little dragons that live in the forests, no longer than her arm.Oh, and they are already in their own Bronze Age, even as humans plan to colonize their world.Only Fairchild stands between them and the greedy bureaucrats back home.And she'll face the ultimate challenges in order to save her strawberry dragons from harm.Strawberry Dragon - the exciting sequel to Fairchild. A whole new type of hero.

Yisan conquered by Westphalia? Can the enemy win the war by cutting the lines of communication between the allies? When Eduardo shows up, running for his life, Lazarus and his friends must fly to the rescue. But a straight-forward assault is doomed.First, they need a conman. Fortunately, Oluchi Pryce is just the candidate.Then they need to start down the road to Earth itself, and the final battle of the Lazarus Alliance.The Lazarus Alliance, book seven.

Lazarus and Ajax can crush anything they encounter in Innruld Space, but that won't win the war. He has friends, though, and they will help. When Westphalia launches an invasion of Innruld Space, the entire Species Underground must come together and defeat them. Led by the most unlikely hero. The Lazarus Alliance, book six.

Even in space, a captain goes down with his ship. When that fails Lazarus finds himself in an alien realm that nobody knew existed. Alone and bereft, Lazarus must find a way to survive in this foreign empire, make alien friends, and then find a way home. The start of a new epic space opera series pitting all sides and dozens of alien species in a war for the future of the entire galaxy. The Lazarus Alliance, book one.

Javier still tinkers with his machines, and tends his gardens and his chicken, despite being a slave, held by pirates. Who are just starting to realize how important the Science Officer is becoming.When Wilhelmina returns, with news that the ship's Dragoon, Djamila Sykora has been kidnapped, all bets are off regarding who survives. And who doesn't.The Gilded Cage explores relationships, honor, the meaning of evil, as well as the importance of blowing shit up. This is the third novella in the Science Officer series, which starts with, The Science Officer and The Mind Field. Be sure to read the rest of the series as well! Part of the Alexandria Station universe.