In a barren pocket universe ruled by an immortal tyrant, even stealing can be called heresy. Drifter and heretic Williym Blaik is about to be executed when his savior appears from above in a flash of blue fire. But that savior, Qilliara, doesn't actually care whether Blaik lives or dies. She has the much more important mission of locating a piece of the weapon that might save the universe from conquest by the alien Gra. Blaik thinks the Witch-Queen Jaxitza might have the Piece. If he helps Qilliara obtain it, he hopes she might agree to break him out of this wasteland he calls home and let him fight in her war.
She doesn't seem too keen on the idea. But Blaik is not one to give up easily, even when it's the smart thing to do. Especially then.
Join a half-mad drifter and a trigger-happy vegetarian cyborg as they bring DEATH TO THE WITCH-QUEEN! It's the start of an epic, genre-blending adventure across a doomed universe.
NOTE: This is a novella-length work packed with a full novel's worth of FUN & ACTION. You'll find no padding, no infodumps, no subplots that leave you impatient to get back to the main narrative. Blaik & Qil's plans are never talky-talky. When they even bother to make plans, they are shooty-shooty-blowy-uppy. What you won't find: sex & foul language. For those, try my other series, The Hellennium.
Q & A!
Q: The best and most enduring SF tackles heavy themes that are relevant today, including but not limited to: the meaning of being human; sharing the universe; Earth's future; social & class divisions; the repercussions of technological progress; never giving up against all odds; virtues like honor, duty, and loyalty. Will this series address such issues?
A: No, no, no, and no! The Avenjurs of Blaik & Qil is meant to be a fun & fast-paced series. But that's not to say that it will not also have an epic plot that encompasses some dark elements. It is not parody or farce or even comedy, but it does not take itself too seriously... until the time comes for it.
Q: The main character's name is Williym Blaik. There's a famous dead artist & poet named William Blake. Is this supposed to be him?
A: This character comes from a degenerate world, and it occurred to me that his name should be a lofty literary one, but spelled as if sounded out by an illiterate. Why William Blake? His art is blisteringly cool and unlike that of his contemporaries, it has not aged a day in 200 years. His poems were great, too, even to someone like me who don't wanna read no poetry (while understanding that the world requires poets). Blaik is named in respect, not mockery. Since we're dealing with layers of reality here, it does amuse me to think that genetically, Williym Blaik might be an alternate-alternate-alternate William Blake.
Q: I read the book, and I want to know where I can buy the song "The Skull of Eternity" by Astral Titan.
A: Sadly, that song does not yet have a concrete release date in our version of reality. If you want Blaik's theme song, try "Tiger! Tiger!" by Slough Feg. Not only is it awesome in its own right; it also borrows lyrics from "Tyger! Tyger!" by Mr. William Blake, a poem which features heavily in the classic SF novel which the Slough Feg song is about: The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester, one of the Best. Books. Ever.
She doesn't seem too keen on the idea. But Blaik is not one to give up easily, even when it's the smart thing to do. Especially then.
Join a half-mad drifter and a trigger-happy vegetarian cyborg as they bring DEATH TO THE WITCH-QUEEN! It's the start of an epic, genre-blending adventure across a doomed universe.
NOTE: This is a novella-length work packed with a full novel's worth of FUN & ACTION. You'll find no padding, no infodumps, no subplots that leave you impatient to get back to the main narrative. Blaik & Qil's plans are never talky-talky. When they even bother to make plans, they are shooty-shooty-blowy-uppy. What you won't find: sex & foul language. For those, try my other series, The Hellennium.
Q & A!
Q: The best and most enduring SF tackles heavy themes that are relevant today, including but not limited to: the meaning of being human; sharing the universe; Earth's future; social & class divisions; the repercussions of technological progress; never giving up against all odds; virtues like honor, duty, and loyalty. Will this series address such issues?
A: No, no, no, and no! The Avenjurs of Blaik & Qil is meant to be a fun & fast-paced series. But that's not to say that it will not also have an epic plot that encompasses some dark elements. It is not parody or farce or even comedy, but it does not take itself too seriously... until the time comes for it.
Q: The main character's name is Williym Blaik. There's a famous dead artist & poet named William Blake. Is this supposed to be him?
A: This character comes from a degenerate world, and it occurred to me that his name should be a lofty literary one, but spelled as if sounded out by an illiterate. Why William Blake? His art is blisteringly cool and unlike that of his contemporaries, it has not aged a day in 200 years. His poems were great, too, even to someone like me who don't wanna read no poetry (while understanding that the world requires poets). Blaik is named in respect, not mockery. Since we're dealing with layers of reality here, it does amuse me to think that genetically, Williym Blaik might be an alternate-alternate-alternate William Blake.
Q: I read the book, and I want to know where I can buy the song "The Skull of Eternity" by Astral Titan.
A: Sadly, that song does not yet have a concrete release date in our version of reality. If you want Blaik's theme song, try "Tiger! Tiger!" by Slough Feg. Not only is it awesome in its own right; it also borrows lyrics from "Tyger! Tyger!" by Mr. William Blake, a poem which features heavily in the classic SF novel which the Slough Feg song is about: The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester, one of the Best. Books. Ever.
