Monthly Archives: April 2018

“Zero Sum Game” – Science Fiction Adventure in a Japanese setting!

Posted on April 8, 2018 by J P Catton

The following is an excerpt from “Zero Sum Game”, a science fiction novel set in Hiroshima, west Japan.  To find out more about Cody L. Martin – go here! Hina Takamachi is leading the ordinary life of a Japanese schoolgirl … Continue reading →

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Steampunk, Spies and Spiritualists!

Posted on April 5, 2018 by J P Catton

This is an excerpt from “The Invention of God”, a Steampunk novelette from the Futurist Manifesto series of Alternative History stories by John Paul Catton. The story is available as an ‘e-short’, and is published in volume 1 of “Tales … Continue reading →

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Magick and Mystery – in the Skies of World War Two!

Posted on April 5, 2018 by J P Catton

This is an excerpt from “Into The Valley”, a Weird World War novelette published by Excalibur Books, from the Futurist Manifesto series of Alternative History stories by John Paul Catton. The story is available as an ‘e-short’, and is published in … Continue reading →

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A Gothic Steampunk Romance – “Moonlight, Murder & Machinery”!

Posted on April 4, 2018 by J P Catton

This is an excerpt from “Moonlight, Murder & Machinery”, a Steampunk mash-up of Frankenstein, Jane Austen, and the Romantic Poets, published by Excalibur Books. Learn more about the mysterious world of Nova Albion here!  EXCERPT  The Red Branch carriage clattered … Continue reading →

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A Japanese Ghost Story from “Dark Lanterns”

Posted on April 4, 2018 by J P Catton

This is an excerpt of a story from “Dark Lanterns”, a collection of 15 ghost stories set in modern Japan, written by Excalibur author Zoe Drake. Find out more about Zoe Drake here!           FALLEN THROUGH … Continue reading →

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The War of the Yokai starts here!

Posted on April 4, 2018 by J P Catton

The following is an excerpt from “Voice of the Sword”, Book 1 of the YA Fantasy trilogy “Sword, Mirror, Jewel”, based on events and characters from Japanese mythology. To find out more about the trilogy – go here! I have … Continue reading →

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