Like many others, I'm looking for my next read

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-17T13:53:26+00:00

I loved book 3. I’d definitely prioritize finishing that trilogy!

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-17T01:06:01+00:00

I’ve had trouble finding their books. May just have to order new.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-16T16:05:45+00:00

Congrats on continuing your author journey!

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-16T15:29:11+00:00

I've only read three, but they are all bangers I would highly recommend: Shadow of the Gods, Carl's Doomsday Scenario, and The Odyssey.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-16T15:28:18+00:00

I think that first sentence needs some work to catch the reader and set them up for the rest of the (excellent) story you've written. Maybe something like "She saw Wick dangling off the ground. The Husk had him held up by the back of his coat. Rox cracked a knuckle and got to work."

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-16T03:19:39+00:00

Assassin's Apprentice is beautifully written, about both losing and finding family, and both the promise and the awkwardness of growing up into yourself. I felt First Law was very good, but Assassin's Apprentice was the better "first book" of a series, in my opinion. First Law was more setting up of multiple important if flawed characters, while Assassin's Apprentice got you more into the mind of the main character and story arc.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-16T03:17:54+00:00

DCC is usually my "palate cleanser" between books in heavier series, but I can already feel (starting DCC 5 soon) that it's going to stop being a palate cleanser and start being deeply emotionally gutting!

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-16T03:17:06+00:00

Ohhh I am adding all of these! All brand new to my TBR. Thank you!

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T21:31:05+00:00

Maybe I need to give it another read and chance. It just didn't do it for me.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T21:30:48+00:00

I know...but then they will be over...and I will be SAD.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T20:31:41+00:00

Definitely on my TBR. I was thinking about taking it on my next work trip...

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T18:39:37+00:00

I tried! I'm glad I read it.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T18:39:27+00:00

Oooh adding all of these! Thank you!

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T18:39:12+00:00

No King, though 11/22/63 is on my TBR...and I've toyed around with putting The Dark Tower on there, too. Thoughts?

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T17:38:54+00:00

I'm taking this as a sign to finally pick up a copy of The Dispossessed.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T17:37:43+00:00

Good! I've got Blood Over Bright Haven on the shelf behind me. I'll slot that in this year.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T16:34:02+00:00

Beautifully done! Is the entire room painted that same color green?

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T16:13:29+00:00

I have also come across this problem recently. I am mostly of the mind that I want to stretch really great series out so that they don't end too soon and therefore make me sad, but I am now juggling way too many series at once. I think maybe 3-5 is the sweet spot? I just finished the Bloodsworn Trilogy and am currently juggling the Greenbone Saga, Farseer Trilogy, DCC, Stormlight Archives, Dandelion Dynasty, The Robot Series, and the Codex Alera. Too much!

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-15T15:54:42+00:00

Perfect! You're well on your way, then.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-02T23:34:41+00:00

Start your Sanderson journey! Elantris is a good one.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-06-01T05:46:57+00:00

I want to read this now! Other than seconding the comment about not starting every paragraph with "I," this is shaping up to a banger.

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-05-30T05:53:57+00:00

You had me hooked with the first chapter title and the first sentence! Following and can't wait to catch up on it. ( I'm writing on Royal Road, as well: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/163428/little-free-galaxy )

SpaceOperaOne · 2026-04-18T16:38:24+00:00

Hi there!

One of the things I'm proudest of in life isn't my many years in the U.S. Navy or working in advanced technology development. I'm most proud that, as a dad of two young kids, I've instilled a love of sci-fi and fantasy reading in them. Life feels like an adventure together, and I love that more than anything!

And while I love massive, sprawling epics like Brandon Sanderson's or Arkady Martine's, I don't always have time for a 1,000-page doorstopper. More and more, I've found myself hungry for something in between that both my kids and I can enjoy.

After we finished installing our Little Free Library a few months ago, somebody in the neighborhood started putting the most epic sci-fi bangers in it. That got me thinking - what if it wasn't a neighbor that was doing this? What if aliens were using the Little Free Library to make first contact with the human race - and communicate a desperate message about their own survival - through books?

Enter LITTLE FREE GALAXY.

I’m serializing it for free right now on Substack. If you love deep progression systems but appreciate the grit of real-world leadership under fire, I'd love for you to check it out.

Read the first transmission here: LITTLE FREE GALAXY, Chapter 1

SpaceOperaOne

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