{"id":14332,"date":"2021-11-19T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T21:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zenashapter.com\/blog\/?p=14332"},"modified":"2021-11-18T20:45:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T09:45:08","slug":"publication-day-at-sfs-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zenashapter.com\/blog\/publication-day-at-sfs-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Publication Day at SFS Stories!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yay! My story \u2018The Police Watchman\u2019 has just been published in Issue 4 of \u2018SFS Stories\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SFS Stories is a throwback to the golden age of fantasy and science fiction. <\/strong>This issue<\/a>, edited by the fabulous Rob Castor and J.A. Taylor, contains five fascinating science fiction stories sharing one common theme: deception. Are lies unique to humankind or could this form of malevolence be common throughout the universe? This issue leaves no stone unturned by including medieval warriors with futuristic tech, robots, thieves, cute-n-cuddly creatures, and newlyweds. Look at this shiny cover with my name on it…!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My story is a dark science fiction vision of where nano technology might take us in the future. When metalmongers attack Nari\u2019s crumbling castle they get more resistance than expected\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opening lines are below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nari gripped the crumbling parapet of his stone turret. Strangers approached. A military line of two dozen ragged men and women riding horses between the western fields. His castle\u2019s ancient stone fortifications had been rebuilt, but it wouldn\u2019t be enough to withstand the weaponry these plundering nomads carried with them \u2013 not without help. Plate armour covered their lean bodies. Lasers hung from glinting metal belts. At the back, Shire horses hauled a time-ravaged armoured vehicle, complete with machine gun. Though battered and rusted, it could still work.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

You can read the rest \u2013 as well as the other cool stories \u2013 for just $3 over on amazon.com<\/a> and amazon.com.au<\/a>. Watch out too, as there are lots of free offers floating around at the moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for reading, and for your ever-glorious support!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yay! My story \u2018The Police Watchman\u2019 has just been published in Issue 4 of \u2018SFS Stories\u2019. SFS Stories is a throwback to the golden age of fantasy and science fiction. This issue, edited by the fabulous Rob Castor and J.A. Taylor, contains five fascinating science fiction stories sharing one common\u2026<\/p>\n

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