Eric Goebelbecker
Shadows of the Past: The Great War of the Worlds #1
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It's 1915, twenty years after the Martian invasion chronicled in H.G. Wells War of the Worlds failed. The aliens left behind advanced technology and weapons, and now humanity is on the brink of a catastrophic war. Caught in the middle of the chaos are two unlikely heroes: Emil Zimmerman, a young German soldier, and James Brogan, an introverted radio engineer.
Shadows of the Past is a science fiction, alternate history, survival adventure. Do you love War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells? Then this thrilling journey of humanity grappling with the legacy of Martian technology is the thrilling ride you're looking for.
Clouds of the Future: The Great War of the Worlds #2 is available for pre-order!
What happened after the Martian Attack chronicled in War of the Worlds ended?
The aliens succumbed to Earth's microbes, but left their weapons scattered across the globe.
Governments worked hard to take control over these deadly technologies, so they could keep it out of the hands of the wrong people, and use it for themselves.
They failed.
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Back to the grind.
With the short story and big tutorial finished, I head back to the queue. Keyword research, lesson plans for Nose Work classes, and a novella for Patreon.
On Deck: See above.
Inbox: Scary.
Listening: Radio Paradise. Spinning some Jeff Beck as I write this.
Reading: Still in Imperium.
Last Watched: Quantum Leap.
Condition: Okay, I guess.
February 8, 2024
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After a week of dragging ass, I’m finally getting stuff done. I’ve finished the short story that will serve as a giveaway for joining my email list and will post it after feedback from my writing group this weekend.
I’ve also made considerable progress on the tutorial I’ve been struggling with at the day job. It will be done today, too!
Next is to finish up the novella I’m planning for Ream or Patreon (or both?) I already commissioned cover art for that. This is the latest revision. I think it’s close to done:
On Deck: Finish the tutorial. Finish some lingering keyword research. Back to the novella.
Inbox: Eight unread.
Listening: Silence.
Reading: Imperium Descent by Christopher Hopper.
Last Watched: Nothing new.
Condition: Meh. Shoulder is stil sore. About to try a 30 mile ride on the trainer.
February 7, 2024
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It’s been three minutes and I haven’t fed Freya. She expresses her displeasure.
It’s release day for my sister’s latest book. Our genres don;t overlap that much, but if you or your friends are interested romance, Amy’s books are very popular. Check it out here. (Or on my feed if reading this on Facebook.)
On Deck: Lots of catching up to do with writing for the day job.
Inbox: 13 unread. (!)
Listening: Radio Paradise!
Reading: Imperium Descent by Christopher Hopper.
Last Watched: Frontline’s breakdown of the January 6th hearings.
Condition: Sore shoulder. Might make this a rest day, but probably not.
February 6, 2024
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Well, it had to happen eventually.
Up early, got a great start on the day… and forgot to write an update for this.
Please accept my favorite photo of Freya as an apology.
February 5, 2024
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Freya has judged me, and I have been found wanting.
After killing most of yesterday icing a sore shoulder and playing with Linux on that old MacBook Air, I have some catching up to do.
The good news is the Air worked well enough that I ordered an 11” model on ebay. That will give me a sub-$200 rig for touring.
February 4, 2024
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Off to a very late start. Slept in, walked the dog late, then started playing with an old laptop.
I found a Linux distro that’s friendly to old hardware. I may be able to use this old clunker on bike tours instead of risking the newer Air or the overpriced Thinkpad to the elements.
Back to writing.
February 3, 2024
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