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Submission, Rejection, Redemption

Posted by mattsylvester ⋅ April 20, 2015 ⋅ 2 Comments

Recently, Abaddon Publishers had an open submissions window. The last one that I entered was about two years ago, and I put forward a sci-fi, futuristic steampunk Hornblower story. The idea and the world were sound, the character was suitably flawed, and the ship’s chaplain was a right bastard. In a good way. Unfortunately they … Continue reading →

Futuristic Steampunk Pirates – Rejected

Posted by mattsylvester ⋅ March 10, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

This is a submission I wrote for Abaddon Books. Unfortunately it was rejected, but I’m cool with that. I wrote it specifically for Abaddon Books and I’m now wondering whether I should have used Blaise Maximillian or Shattered Lands instead. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. Chapter 1 – The Beginning. Captain Brunel Challenger of the … Continue reading →

Time’s Arrow by Jonathan Green – A Review

Posted by mattsylvester ⋅ November 8, 2012 ⋅ 1 Comment

First things first, Jonathan Green is one of the most humble authors I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, almost as if he truly is not aware as to just how good he is. Fortunately, this makes writing this review easy. Time’s Arrow – released on November 13th 2012 – is the eleventh book … Continue reading →