My Next Novel - Opportunia

I'm delighted to announce my next novel, "Opportunia". As someone who doesn't like to announce things before they're certain, I've waited for this announcement until my first draft was completed, self-edited, and sent to "beta readers" for feedback.

Yesterday, I sent the manuscript to the beta readers and I eagerly await their feedback, due at the end of September. After that, It'll be another round of self-editing, then it's off to a professional editor. I'll keep you informed as I progress.

In the meantime, here's a synopsis of the story:

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Opportunia is a planet without government or regulations—A society founded on the principle of absolute personal freedom.

Gordon Yates is a gifted engineer, deeply dissatisfied with his life on Earth. When offered a unique chance to move to Opportunia and spearhead a groundbreaking project, Gord doesn’t hesitate. Leaving behind the rigid structure and limitations of Earth, Gord envisions a utopian paradise where he can achieve unlimited freedom and success.

When Gord’s new employer decides he is no longer useful, he finds himself unprepared for the relentless struggle to adapt and thrive in an arid, barren world full of callous indifference, where his worth is solely determined by his transactional value. Gord’s dire situation forces him to question his deeply held beliefs and confront past events.
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Opportunia dramatically contrasts an idealized perception of absolute personal freedom with its dystopian consequences.​