Amazon's Daily Deal

I usually ignore the constant onslaught of marketing emails from Amazon, trying to sell me a new age crock pot or overpriced toaster, but after yesterday's "Daily Deals" email I think they are finally getting it right... 
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Tag Team in Space Episode 18: Derrick's Plan to Escape

Episode 18 - Derrick

The trader released my shackles from the wall and I came crashing to the ground. Immediately there were hands under my arms dragging me across the floor. My head was still throbbing and I was in no shape to attempt to fight back against these creatures so I allowed myself to thrown around like a rag doll for the moment.

We exited the room we were in and found ourselves back in the conduit, “Now, you tell me where you hid the chip and this can all be over very soon Human.” The distaste for me and all humans was evident in the trader’s voice. I knew this was not going to end well, but I also knew the value of the chip and that I had to protect by any means possible, including losing my life.

I had no idea of whether Jerry was out there looking for me, or if anyone else was searching for my location, but I did have one idea of how I might bring some help my way. I directed the group down the conduit away from the link to the lift shaft, and thus away from where I had hidden the chip. The creatures crawled along the path I set forth and dragged me along behind them. Ahead of us was a faint light. As we approached the source of the light I could see the floor of the conduit was broken through providing another link to the lift shaft. I wanted desperately to keep them out of the shaft, but they were already descending and I was still shackled and being dragged along so I could not provide much resistance. There was a sudden tug and I slid through the opening and fell several feet to the bottom of the shaft floor.

 

(Read full Episode and catch up on previous episodes HERE)

Tag Team in Space: Episode 15 - Derrick

What mess has Derrick gotten himself into now? And will Jerry return to save him?
Follow the episodic saga of Dr. Jerry Waldman & Sgt. Derrick Thomas by J. Naomi Ay & Ahmad Taylor

 
Tag Team in Space: Episode 15 - Derrick: My eyes opened to a dim light across the room. My head was cloudy and throbbing, and I could feel the knot on my head swelling by the...

Raynetta's Soapbox: Soapbox Spotlight: Ahmad Taylor Interview & Review of DSOM

Raynetta's Soapbox: Soapbox Spotlight: Ahmad Taylor:

Dark Side of the Moon is about Derrick Thomas, a 28-year-old government agent, who finds himself caught up in a whirlwind mystery of intrigue and covert, top-secret intel--only to find that his father and sister are somehow dangling at the center of it.  This book has all the things you love about a great sci-fi story: futuristic weapons, engaging fight scenes, government cover-ups and an extensive list of dead bodies.  The twists and turns this novel takes are inventive and intricate as the plot builds from one discovery to the next...

(Read Interview & Review Here)

Tag Team in Space: Episode 12: Derrick

Tag Team in Space: Episode 12: Derrick is now LIVE on the official TTiS Blog

Derrick:
 
I can't believe I'm being dragged up by this Martian freak with his weird extendable arms. This was exactly the last thing I imagined would be happening at this point in the day when I woke up this morning.

Fogwat finally hauled us up into the conduit and I asked doc to pull out his torch so we could gain our bearings. 

Suddenly I heard some voices; "Hey shut that damn thing off now! Turn it off!" I whispered intently, slapping Jerry's hand down to try and get the light out.

"Wait, what? What the hell..." he began, but I quickly threw my hand over his mouth.

"Shhhh. Shut the hell up Jerry. Just be quiet, please!" I looked over to the Big Head, "Hey, dim that dome of yours right now, and keep your trap shut!"

Fogwat looked confused, but Jerry gave him a nod to obey, and the glow from his huge head went out.

"You two stay right here, and don't make a sound" I commanded as I began crawling along the conduit toward the noises I heard...

(See the full Episode as well as all the previous and future Episode Here)

Tag Team in Space: The NEW Blog

The hit new Episodic Saga of Dr. Jerry Waldman & Sgt. Derrick Thomas, created in the minds of authors J. Naomi Ay & Ahmad Taylor has a new home: TTiS Blog

You can of course continue to track the story on Naomi's and mine separate blogs, but you can now get your Sc-fi/Adventure fix in one place.

Be sure to keep up with these two characters, and coming soon, we will be adding new authors and new characters to the mix. The storyline is fluid and changes with the whim of the current author, so anything can happen and anything goes.

Readers, fell free to chime in a where you would like the story to go, and we'll see if we can make that happen for you.

Thanks for all the great words and support. We aim to please.

Author Interview: Tallis Piaget: Black Boogiemen

A hearty Tuesday to you all.

Today we have author and radio host Tallis Piaget joining us.

Tallis Piaget is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Black Boogiemen.  He is the editor of the Insight2Incite Magazine, as well as a co-host of the Insight Radio Show.  Though Black Boogiemen is his first published material, he has been refining his craft for over 20 years.

Welcome Tallis.

Thanks for having me Ahmad.


Tell us a little about your work: Black Boogiemen.

This book follows Dr. Trenton Branch, a scientist whose extremely meager upbringing came from his grandmother and the cruel inner city streets. He grows to become a world renowned biochemist, living in one of the wealthiest suburbs in the country. Chalked with witty banter and an introspective look into the soul, Black Boogiemen is a tale of humanity’s ongoing struggle between love and hate, right and wrong.

Sounds like an interesting and thought-provoking read.

Let's let my audience know a little about you and your work, if you don't mind?

Absolutely.

As a writer, it is considered unprofessional and inappropriate to give a retort to a critic or criticism. Were it “politically correct” to address your critics personally, what would be the one thing you would say to them?

Now that is a really good question.  And though almost everyone loves my book, they still offer areas where they would have done things differently.   I take it all in stride but if I were to ever offer my honest retort it would be, “Well how about you go write a five hundred page document, and then scrutinize over it for a year.  Afterwards, see how you feel when people criticize your work.”

Are you currently working on any other projects?

Yes I have been working on one piece for over eleven years now.  It will be my greatest work ever; I honestly don’t foresee its completion for another few years. Because the fans really want a continuation of Black Boogiemen, I am also writing that sequel and plan on having it completed by next summer. 

What is the last thing you read? Did you like it, hate it?

The last thing I read was Riptide by Paul S. Kemp.  It’s just another story in the Star Wars Saga.  It was OK, it wasn’t bad at all, but it certainly wasn’t one of the greatest stories in the annals of Star Wars.

What was the last movie you watched? Did you like it, hate it?

Cook County with Anson Mount is the last movie I watched.  Being a writer and an avid reader, I am very brutal when it comes to critiquing movies.   I am one of the well read people out here who can not be entertained with lack luster acting or horrendous writing.  So with all of that being said, I have to say I really liked Cook County, and would certainly encourage anyone else to watch it.  It is a good, movie. Very gritty.    

Where can readers find your works and follow you?

Readers can find my work via my website.  From there they can access all other forms of social media or just follow me on Facebook or Twitter.  

http://blackboogiemen.authorsxpress.com/  

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