Nine months prior What? That cannot be right. We have no ships that far out. The slingjets can get us there easily, but the tenth and eleventh planets of the system are desolate. There’s no need for us to have a craft that far out. Cautiously, I begin to run a diagnostic routine on […]
Chapter Three: Respite
Our once daily meals are always a time of camaraderie. Being cut off as we are, it is one of the few luxuries we have. Aboard our ships and our settlements, mealtime is considered one of the most important social gatherings – we honor that tradition now. It is a time where all of our […]
ConFuzion, Muscle Shoals, AL, November 3-4
Here’s some news! Unbound Books will now be for sale at ConFuzion! As it’s looking right now, Unbound Horizons and Unbound Destiny will be available for purchase at the convention. ConFuzion is an upcoming multi-genre comic and pop culture convention that’s taking place November 3rd and 4th in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It’s their first […]
Chapter Two: Family
The battle had been a fast skirmish, but likely just the first of a renewed set of waves. Many of the lessers gathered up the remains of the Groyin. Once you’ve peeled or pried away the carapace, Groyin meat is quite satisfying. As the lessers are preparing the meals, Kalarai begins to take stock of […]
Chapter One: Identity
What do the other races see what they look at us? Do they see the faces of fear? Do they see their own lives flash before their eyes? Do they see their inevitable conquerors? The answer is simple. The answer is yes. Some, however, are fortunate enough to see us as indomitable allies. They are […]
An Update and Small Teaser!
So, what’s the first book about? What would happen in today’s America if we were to be suddenly confronted with alien life? Would we assume they are hostile? Would we try to communicate peacefully? What would we do? There’s a thousand ways to answer that. Furthermore, what would we do if it appeared that these […]
About Me and the First Book
You may have already glanced at the “About the Author” page. That’s kind of the short, concise, and kinda impersonal version. So, how about a more personal version? My name is Victoria Donovan, and if you’re here and reading this, you’ve already figured out I’m a writer. I started working on the first book of […]