Category Archives: Writing / Publishing

Mirror Shards: Volume Two — TOC Announcement

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

After reading hundreds of stories and days of painful deliberating, I can cheerfully announce the Table of Contents for Volume Two of the Mirror Shards anthology.  Congratulations to all who made it. Mirror Shards: Volume Two “Ghosts in the Mist” … Continue reading →

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The Cageless Zoo – Now in Audiobook

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

I’m more than pleased to announce my Kindle best-selling novelette The Cageless Zoo is now available in audiobook.  The ultra-talented Arielle DeLisle was the narrator and audio producer.  If you enjoy easy-to-access science fiction with a twist of light horror, then give … Continue reading →

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New Release – CODERS

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

The final book in the Gamers trilogy – CODERS – is now available in all formats.  I’m proud to be releasing the last book in the trilogy, and also a little bit sad.  I won’t be spending any more time … Continue reading →

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2012 Nebula Award Nominees List

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

Every year the SFWA (Science Fiction Writers of America) gives awards to the best of that year and that award is called the Nebula.  The Nebulas are different from the Hugos which are more of a fan based award for … Continue reading →

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New Release — Frags

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

The second book in the Gamers trilogy — Frags — is now available just in time for the holidays.  If you haven’t read the first book in the Gamers trilogy, go pick up a copy now at your favorite retailer.  The … Continue reading →

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Toyota Fun-Vii = Gamers FunCar

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

In my Gamers trilogy people use auto-driving FunCars to get around while playing augmented reality games along the way.  The cars can be customized to look like anything you want them to.  The Toyota Fun-Vii concept video seems like a … Continue reading →

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New Release — The Godhead Machine

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

I’m please to announce the second book in The Digital Sea trilogy — The Godhead Machine.  This one takes up a couple of years after the first book, when life has seemingly settled down for our favorite heroine Zel Aurora. … Continue reading →

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More Bestselling News – The Cageless Zoo

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

I’ve had strong feelings about this story since the moment I conceived it.  Seeing readers enjoy what I so lovingly crafted makes my heart soar.  In the last few days sales of The Cageless Zoo have really taken off.  It’s a science … Continue reading →

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New Release – Mirror Shards Anthology

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

Putting together an anthology around the concept of augmented reality has been one of my goals since I first heard about the technology.  After many years of trying to make it happen, I was finally able to pull it off … Continue reading →

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I Can Feel It…

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

Life as a writer, both indie and traditional, is filled with long quiet periods in which we question our commitment to the job.  We have keep our expectations in check and survive on the little things to keep us going. … Continue reading →

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