The sequel to the Hills of Mare Imbrium is getting closer. Beta readers are giving me their views on Jonah, Yesha, and my brand new character Holly.
Plato Crater extends the story and takes it in twisty new directions. I even have a working blurb:
Jonah never expected to be back in Houston after his brother died. He would rather have stayed on the Moon with the woman he loves than face his father, or his ex-girlfriend and her drug-dealing brother. The faceless Council of Panamerica might send him back, if he agrees to their terms.
Holly just wanted to steal her breakfast. Now she’s cooking for a crowd of hungry marines and trying hard not to be terrified by the lunar mountains outside the window.
Yesha is struggling to be the Empress of the Moon her people want. The people are restless; everyone is talking about the new European base in Plato Crater; and the droids are behaving even stranger than usual.
Three people’s lives intertwine in a sweeping tale of choices that leave them questioning what it even means to be human.
I began Beta reading Plato Crater, got hooked, and today found I could no longer see it. And, after reading half of the book! So sad but I do look forward to buying the Kindle version when it appears. I’m invested now so I’ve got to finish it. I’m even going to go back and read the first book which is out on Kindle. Great writing and an outstanding premise, sort of Heinleinish about the moon’s inhabitants revolting against the earth folk dictating their futures. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed what I did read of Plato Crater and look forward to your publication of it.
Thanks for your kind words, James.
Don’t worry, I look after my beta readers. I’ll gift you a copy of the final proof once it is done
That’s not necessary since I didn’t finish. But, thank you so much for your consideration. James