CM Simpson: Writer & Gamer

And it's here - Mack 'n' Me: Diplomacy 101 the LAST BOOK in the Mack 'n' Me 'n' Odyssey series. I'm really happy to announce that Mack 'n' Me: Diplomacy 101 has just released. It's been a really long time coming, but Book 5 in the  Mack 'n' Me 'n' Odyssey series, Mack 'n' Me: Diplomacy 101 has finally released. What's it About? Diplomacy 101 sees Mack, Cutter and the crew of the Shady Marie hired for a diplomatic mission by Odyssey - who won't take no for an answer...just like the lizardine: Judge, jury and executioners—the lizardine are holding court and all humankind stands before them. They’ll bring us to heel, or they’ll destroy us all…and they have the means. Getting their emissary to the courtroom and then home again should be an easy matter—but some people just don’t know what’s good for them. With pirates, mercs and corps gone bad we’ve got our work cut out. The only question is whether ...

The final book in the Mack 'n' Me 'n' Odyssey series is due to release in just a few day's time. This is it's cover - as created by Moonchild Ljilja at Fantasy Book Designs. Judge, jury and executioners—the lizardine are holding court and all humankind stands before them. They’ll bring us to heel, or they’ll destroy us all…and they have the means. Getting their emissary to the courtroom and then home again should be an easy matter—but some people just don’t know what’s good for them. With pirates, mercs and corps gone bad we’ve got our work cut out. The only question is whether we can keep our charge—and all humanity—alive. NOTE: The main character swears like a sailor, and the support cast aren’t much better. If swears bother you, then this story may not be to your taste.

So, yesterday, Mack 6 reached 48,000 words. Now, this should be over the half-way mark, and I think it is, but we'll see. The journey continues. Here's an excerpt from yesterday's words: Words from Day 10 (Chapter 21): “We weren’t going to stop.” Mikalesket had joined us, again. “Well, we are, now,” Mack told him. “We took a hit.” “I know. We scanned your system.” “And?” If Mack was surprised the lizardine were monitoring the ship that closely, he didn’t show it. “The repairs are important.” “And the engines?” “They will need a little longer to recalibrate. The repair stop will not interrupt the process.” Mack nodded and looked back to his boards. Mikalesket returned to his position at the back of the command center, and I realized he looked like he was alone. I narrowed my eyes, wondering exactly how many of his security team had accompanied him, and were now scattered around the command center. Mack glanced at me, and then glanced around, fixing the liz...