A few years ago after watching the end of Battlestar Galactica, I knew there were some things I wished had been explored further. Though I enjoyed the end very much, I understood that the producers and writers didn't necessarily want to answer every question posed. So ...
I decided to explore the ancient history of the show. Since I like mythology, that era had some of my biggest questions. I pondered it for a couple of months and then I thought I would undertake the writing of that history. Fast forward a couple of years, I've got three books on the matter, spanning more than five thousand years ... the end of which is set some two thousand years before the show and yet inextricably tied.
First, let me say that if you haven't seen all of Battlestar Galactica, perhaps this isn't for you. (Caprica isn't as necessary to see for these books.) Skip down to Displaced and read that non-BSG scifi book.
Next, check out this "video" I posted which sort of sets up the books. After you've read the books, please know that you can hang out here on the blog and check out all sorts of "bonus materials," almost like a DVD. Pictures, maps, commentary and much more.
"But wait," you're saying, "how do I know these don't suck?" Well, I appreciate your candor. Feel free to read this collection of reviews to assuage your concerns.
Basic synopsis: introduces you to the gods at the height of their power, as well as the creation and later exodus of the Thirteenth Tribe.
For Book One, here's the post detailing the map in the book, along with a larger version.
Basic synopsis: primarily a flashback to the gods' descent from Mt. Olympus and the beginning of their reign over mankind, strife between Prometheus and Zeus, etc.
For Book Two, here's a post on the map I made for that book and here's one about asteroid impacts.
Basic synopsis: the end of the Lords' dominion, rise of Cylons, the "Blaze," Tomb of Athena and the exodus of man.
For Book Three, here are a few maps (including the City of the Gods), propaganda of the gods and details on the Book of Pythia.
Trilogy-wise (all with major spoilers), here's a post of deleted scenes, a glossary of terms and, finally, an article to address the questions of how I tied the books to the show. Here's that huge post on the theology of the show and my books. It includes Book Four spoilers, so beware of that.
That's the trilogy. But wait, there's more ...
Basic synopsis: this is tough. Essentially, I wanted to explore some things I couldn't in the original trilogy. This is a completely different version of the story and told in a Tolkien-esque fashion. There's more mysticism, mythology and so on.
For Book Four, here's the map for this book and here's an article addressing how I tackled certain show-related questions in this volume.
*** For all of the Lords of Kobol books, here's a huge post that outlines the theology of the two TV shows and the four novels. Please, only read that after you've read the books. And seen the show. It's in-depth and addresses many questions. Very important. ***
Lords of Kobol - Book Five: Of Gods and Titans can be downloaded in just about every imaginable format for FREE at Smashwords here. Also available at iTunes, Kobo, and B&N. All for free.
Basic synopsis: we go back to the trilogy with this prequel that details the creation of the Titans and how Zeus and his Olympians overthrew them.
For Book Five, here are the maps, designing the Caesar's seal, the look of Cylons, world-building with language, mythology, real-world theology & history, and a glossary of terms.
ALSO (and trilogy-wide stuff is discussed), there's the prequel trap, the problem with BSG, my workspace, BSG theology 1, BSG theology 2, and a finale Q&A.
BUT WAIT; THERE'S MORE.
Not only have I written these four BSG-related books (free to download, I remind you), but I'm in the process of publishing non-BSG works, too.
Basic synopsis: Baltimore cop wakes up in his car on a farm far from home. Lots of weirdness happens after that. (Prehistoric animals, robots ... you get the idea.) Sci-fi, action packed, kind of a mystery. Think Lost but set on a farm and with a more solid ending.
For Displaced, here's a post with a map of the farm and here's one with another spoilery map and a size comparison chart for the various animals.
Basic synopsis: three centuries after an apocalypse wrought by the undead (yes, zombies), a teen named Wess Marin decides he must leave his insular community in order to survive. This book details his attempts to leave the past behind and maybe even cure the evil that has destroyed the world.
For Diary of a Second Life, here's post number one on the illustrations, post number two on the illustrations, the original outline and plan for the novel, an article explaining the science of my zombies compared to other fictional zombies and a post on the real-world geography in the book.
Basic synopsis: semi-autobiographical account of a guy getting laid, getting married, trying to get laid with his wife and then the couple becoming involved with the sexy couple who moves in nearby.
(Read the Sexcalation blog, the porn-laden Sexcalation Tumblr and Sexcalation Twitter, all of which are basically inactive at this point.)
Basic synopsis: a masked citizen works as a stripper to learn the evil plans of her city's ne'er-do-wells and then gears up to fight them. Fun "Batman"-style "BIFF! POW! BANG!" narrative both for the fighting action and the bedroom action.
There you have it. Please, commence the downloading and then the reading. Feel free to let me know what you think by leaving comments below, following me on Twitter, following me on Tumblr or by 'liking' my Facebook page.
And, please, whenever you buy and download my stuff, don't forget to rate and review.
Thanks for your time.
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