If you ask Harold Galahad, he isn’t fit to lead a crew or command a ship. But nobody is asking Harry.

Instead, he finds himself back on the bridge, on a ship stranded in space, no help in sight, only kept alive by remnants of a gradually failing life support system.

His crew? A nurse running out of tentacles and eyes to care for all the wounded, a chief engineer who knows all about her systems but struggles with people, a chief of security who thinks everything can be solved with paragraphs from the Company’s handbook, a cursing chief of logistics, an anxiety-ridden communications officer, and a first officer who stays mysterious and feigns ignorance. This ship needs a captain to avert a complete disaster that includes the death of everyone on board.

If you enjoy a complex tale that brings a human element to all species that travel space, combined with a multi-layered mystery, and starring a broken hero, Herald Petrel might be the book for you.

Today is the last day you can get #HeraldPetrel for 50% off at #Smashwords due to #ebookweek25

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1584221

Artwork by https://www.instagram.com/aljeensane/
Blurred for direct eye contact.

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If you like:

- ensemble cast #ScienceFiction
- unusual heroes
- a broad range of personalities, belief systems, worldviews, genders, humanoid and non-humanoid species, romantic and aromantic relationships...
- a dystopian setting with light-hearted elements and a hopeful outlook
- a trauma-ridden and a bit dorky main character who doesn't want to be a captain
- a mix of action and emotions
- stories like The Expanse or The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
- solutions not based on violence
- finding out what the heck happened

Then maybe #HeraldPetrel is something for you. It is 50% off at #Smashwords due to #ebookweek25

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1584221

A part of the crew getting together in the canteen and being their own, typical selves was brought to life by @fieryzard

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Today’s the day! And it’s a good day for big queer space adventure. My new book, The Infinite Heist is out now from your favourite book retailer. Come along on another adventure with the Maverick Heart crew. And stay tuned for Maverick Heart Mood Boards throughout the day.

#BookBirthday #NewRelease #QueerSpaceOpera #NewBook

My copy of @worthyadvisor ‘s Survey arrived today. Evening plans have been adjusted. I will be on a couch with this book and maybe my cat will join me. @bookstodon @lgbtqbookstodon

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For #SelfPromoSaturday, here's the lowdown on my #QueerLit #QueerSpaceOpera #CripLit body of work.

https://stephengrahamking.com/books/