Category Archives: Writing / Publishing

10 Weird Facts about Ben Franklin

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Thomas K. Carpenter

TweetBen Franklin is one of the most well known figures of American, or even global, history. Most know him as one of the Founding Fathers, or that he “discovered” electricity with a kite, key, and string. You might even know … Continue reading →

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Birds of Prophecy (The Dashkova Memoirs #3)

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Thomas K. Carpenter

TweetBirds of Prophecy is live! While it’s only been a few weeks since the last release, I didn’t want readers to have to wait too long for the next book. So if you were waiting to jump in, now is the … Continue reading →

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A Cauldron of Secrets (The Dashkova Memoirs #2)

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Thomas K. Carpenter

TweetRelease day part deux! Yes, it’s only been a week, but I didn’t want to put out the first book without having the next couple of books in the series complete, so readers wouldn’t have to wait to wade into the story. … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Magic (The Dashkova Memoirs #1)

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Thomas K. Carpenter

TweetRelease day! Not only a new release, but the start of a whole new series! I’ve been working towards this day for a couple of years now, so I’m very excited for this launch. The Dashkova Memoirs is a new … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal – The Dashkova Memoirs (Books 1 – 5)

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Thomas K. Carpenter

TweetThis moment has been in the making for about three years now when I first had the idea for a steampunk mystery series based around Benjamin Franklin. I spent two years on research while I finished up the Alexandrian Saga. … Continue reading →

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New Release – Women of the Apocalypse Bundle

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Thomas K. Carpenter

TweetI have a confession. I used to daydream about the apocalypse when I was growing up. Nothing passed the time in class like deciding what my weapon of choice would be against a horde of slavering zombies. Or figuring out … Continue reading →

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Women of the Apocalypse on StoryBundle

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Thomas K. Carpenter

TweetThe end of the world comes with a BANG!, a sword thrust, and a whole bunch of kick-ass heroines. Don’t lie. If you’re like the rest of us. You’ve harbored secret desires about surviving the end of the world as … Continue reading →

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Thank you Readers!

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Thomas K. Carpenter

TweetA book without a reader is just a diary. I’m happy to report I haven’t just been writing notes to myself these last few years. The promotion of the Alexandrian Saga (Books 1-3) was a smashing success. Here are a … Continue reading →

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New Release — Goddess of Alexandria

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Thomas K. Carpenter

TweetI have to be honest. During every round of editing and proofing, when I read the last few lines of the novel, even though I knew the words backwards and forwards, it made me tear up. It’s hard saying goodbye … Continue reading →

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Game Masters — Achievement Unlocked!

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Thomas K. Carpenter

TweetHey all you fabulous gamers! GAMERS is part of a brand new multi-author book bundle, featuring six gamer-themed novels. From a romance-tinged coming-of-age story to a dystopian future, from faeries to hackers, this bundle brings the epic reads. Only .99 cents and … Continue reading →