Monthly Archives: December 2015

B01.007 – Prepping for Flight

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Lynda Williams

En route to the docks, the next day, Ann was itching to ask Thomas about how he experienced the jump but knew it was a pilot superstition not to ask. To her, jumps were like plunging through water, sometimes churned … Continue reading →

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B01.006 – Ann’s Idea of Research

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Lynda Williams

Alone in her quarters, Ann considered resorting to a mood lifter, but taking drugs felt like admitting her emotional existence was no more than a by-product of biochemistry. She preferred to feel she had every right to be miserable. Instead … Continue reading →

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B01.005 – Creamy Dreamy Ranar

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Lynda Williams

“I don’t like the idea of you risking your life on the strength of that one’s grip,” Lurol told Ranar when Thomas had strutted off to entertain himself, “let alone his good intentions. He’s a dozen trips shy of a … Continue reading →

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B01.004 – Opinions About Sevolites

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Lynda Williams

“I take the Second Contact mission seriously,” Ranar explained to Ann. “It ought to be self-evident that the black market is an ill-advised way to reopen relations with another human culture. Especially a potentially dangerous one.” “Gelacks aren’t dangerous.” Thomas … Continue reading →

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B01.003 – The Second Contact Team

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Lynda Williams

When she walked into the briefing, the next morning, Ann was greeted by an urbane young man. “Ann of New Beach, I am gratified that you accepted our offer. You are the best pilot Rire has on record!” “Ranar, right?” … Continue reading →

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B01.002 – Thomas the Renegade

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Lynda Williams

As a pilot, Ann disliked flying cargo. But it was the regulation way to cope with reality skimming if you weren’t actually flying. She came around in the sick bay of Second Contact Station still feeling grumpy over discovering Second … Continue reading →

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How Do You Start an Epic?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Lynda Williams

Starting to serialize the Okal Rel Saga, I felt bad about giving artist Jeff Doten so many “talking heads” to illustrate. The truth is, a lot of the first chapter introduces characters and setting. Most writers’ workshops would dump all … Continue reading →

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