the Scattershot trilogy
What is desire after all?
scattershot
In a shattered, post-Civil War Austin, Texas, the new Christian Nationalist regime has declared war on those who defy its rigid ideals. Azure, a fiercely resourceful butch lesbian, is determined to rescue her partner, Lily, from the state's brutal "Renaturalization" program—a nightmare of neural implants, drugs, and virtual reality designed to erase identities and enforce conformity. As she fights to infiltrate the heavily guarded Green Zone and free Lily, Azure must navigate the treacherous lines between loyalty and survival, resistance and surrender. When a rogue cyberdog falls into their hands, Azure and her chosen family are drawn into a deadly conflict between militias, federal agents, and the oppressive state government. In this gripping dystopian tale of love, identity, and defiance, the cost of freedom may be higher than Azure ever imagined.
The manuscript for Scattershot, the first book in the trilogy, is complete at 102,486 words, has been entered in a number of first novel contests, and is open to agent solicitation.
Contact Info: readscattershot@gmail.com
Mindspire
Mindspire, the highly anticipated sequel to Scattershot, continues Azure's journey in a world of danger and resilience. Forced to flee Texas, Azure and her companions face the harsh realities of militarized borders, perilous freight trains, and the unforgiving desert as they fight for survival.
Their escape leads them to Mindspire Haven, a community nestled in northern Utah. More than just a refuge, Mindspire Haven becomes a sanctuary for the body and a spark for Azure’s soul-searching. But the consequences of their past actions loom large, threatening to shatter the fragile peace they’ve found.
naUtilus
The final book of the Scattershot trilogy, Nautilus, follows Azure to the west coast as she sets out to build a new life for herself, only to be thrust back into the world she tried to leave behind.
Nautilus is in the planning stages with ~ 3,000 words. Hopefully, by the time it is done DALL-E will be able to put Azure on the boat…