Derek Ward

This site is where I am going to be posting two series and associated articles. The primary is a chapter by chapter posting of my main novel, Badmoon Rising. Yes, I know the title is a bit trite, but it seems to work. I try to post a chapter a week, but this may change once I get past the work I have already completed. In addition to the novel itself, you will find technical descriptions of the weapons and equipment used in the novel. I am still in the process of getting pictures added to the tech posts, but that will have to wait for the moment.

The other set of stories will be based in my Human Empire world. The best place to start for this series is Good Deeds Don’t Go Unpunished. Chronologically, it is about the middle of the overall story arc, but it is a good sample of what you, as a reader, can expect to see. Unlike Badmoon Rising, the Human Empire is a collection of related short stories featuring a central character, Eric Stahl. In addition to the stories, I will have short to medium essays on the Human Empire itself and its world. Although the stories are fun to write, I think this a world that could translate into a role-playing game.

If you like or dislike my work, please leave intelligent and useful comments. It helps if you are as specific as possible, so I can see what is being received and what is being universally hated.

Thanks for taking a look at my work.

Derek Ward