Official dispatches from the Office of the Adjutant General.
What is “In the Shadows of Eternity”?
The year is 1345 Modern Time, more than half a millennia since a catastrophic event that decimated the earth’s population and left the southern hemisphere uninhabitable. The only things that stir there now are the mechanical monstrosities that arrive to assault the remaining peoples of the world in twice-yearly waves. The only thing standing between them and total annihilation are the men and women of the Reactionary Forces of Central, more commonly known as the souldiers. “What… are they?” she said. “The enemy.” “It’s hard to say,” said the man. “What is certain is that once upon a time, a…
Keep readingWhere is a.j.dahms?
Hi everyone, Given the quiet over here and my other social media accounts over the past few months, you might be given to wondering – Where on earth is a.j.dahms? Well – I’m still here, but the truth is, there’ve been a couple of things. First and foremost, publishing the first volume in the series was a momentous occasion. One made all the more special thanks to the support and kind words of so many amazing people. It was also the moment that, after a frantic schedule of research and preparation for so many years, my body decided it needed…
Keep readingEditing update #4
Hi everyone! Well, it’s hard to believe that almost two months have gone by since the release of Souldier. If you’d asked me where I expected things to be in two months’ time, I don’t think I could have answered, but suffice it to say, I’ve been overwhelmed by the support I have received. To everyone who has set aside the time to give it a read, who has reached out to me with feedback or liked or supported my writing in any way, thank you. Your comments have settled me, given me insight into the direction to keep things…
Keep readingWallpapers
Greetings, souldiers, and may the weather be a sign! On behalf of the Adjutant Corps, I am pleased to announce the release of several images that are now available for official use. There are three designs, two of which are more suitable to mobile devices, while the third is formatted for larger devices such as terminals and transifax pads. During your time in Central, you have no doubt seen the seven-pointed star of Central on the fortress and many of the city’s other civic buildings. However, if you have yet to pass field training and receive an assignment on the…
Keep readingFinding New Year’s resolutions in an uncertain world
Happy New Year! Across the world, the clock strikes twelve, signalling the end to a hectic and traumatic year. And now, as the fireworks fade and the year begins anew, I find myself wondering what the next twelve might bring. Will they be better? Will they be worse? Even though I spent the year in an area less affected by the spread of the Coronavirus, I still found myself feeling its effects in ways I hadn’t expected. For example, as an introvert, I’m used to being at home, but I didn’t expect to miss an important connection with nature (also…
Keep readingIt’s here!
Hi everyone, After years of writing, months of editing, and weeks of anticipation, I’m thrilled to finally announce the release of my debut novel, Souldier – Get it today on Amazon via the links above, or on Apple Books via the following: After such a long time in the works, it’s a strange sensation seeing this story out there in the ‘real world’ alongside other authors and books. It’s a cathartic one as well, and as I stumble my way through these first steps in getting everything out there, I find myself eternally grateful for the support and enthusiasm of…
Keep readingEditing update #3
Finishing something – actually finishing it, once and for all – is a curious thing. I’ve been sitting on this story for almost twenty-three years now, and in that time, I’ve re-written and re-approached it so many times that it’s almost hard to imagine it as a real and solid thing. Somewhere along the way, however, the rough edges have gotten smoother, the characters more real, and the scenes most important to the story stronger than the rest. We’re still about three months away from the final publication date, and with a first draft in place, it might be hard…
Keep readingKnow yourself
Several months before my thirtieth birthday, I lost my job. I wish I could say that I didn’t see it coming, but the truth is, the signs were there for all to see. The company I was working for at the time was going through several rounds of widespread redundancies, and neither position nor performance mattered as team after team were let go. Whatever the cause, it couldn’t have come at a worse time. After spending several years building a new skill set, I had only just moved fields from one to another, and I didn’t have enough experience in…
Keep readingEditing update #2
Hi everyone! Two more weeks of editing and things are both ahead of and maybe-kinda-sorta just on schedule. Let me explain – Each volume in the series comprises two parts, and each part is a standalone arc with its own themes and conclusion that feed into the broader story. According to my original plan, I’d set aside one month to review each of the parts in the first volume, then another to review the story as a whole. Instead, I made it through both in the very first month, and I now have the remaining two to ensure the details…
Keep readingEditing update #1
Hi everyone! It’s been a few weeks since my first entry, so about time for a quick update on where things are. In short, it’s been a learning experience. I knew my writing style and understanding of the characters had evolved over the first few entries in the series, but it was still surprising to come back to the first one. Not so much the major elements, but definitely small things like smoothing out transitions, adding to or removing from descriptions, and making conversations more natural. After running through everything a few times, I’m happy to say a first pass…
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