Weekly Update 2/28/25
The work continues on "Non Deos. Nec Dominis."
📋 A New Story in the Works
Hey everyone!
Quick update on the Zero G gladiators story I’ve been working on!
It’s evolved quite a bit and now has an official title:
Non Deos. Nec Dominis.
This story will be part of the Illegal Astronauts universe and follows Atilon, a member of the Sol Company, after the end of the 1st Syndicate-Outcast war.
At the core of this story is the question that sparked its creation:
What do you do with the mercenaries when the war is over?
Expect zero gravity gladiatorial matches and a descent into Atilon’s attempts to reconcile his experiences with a changing universe.
📝 Progress So Far
Draft Status: I’ve just wrapped up the 3rd draft of the preliminary pages.
When writing a story, I use these to get a feel for the story and plan the next steps. (And as just occurred to me: if you’d like to hear more about my writing strategy, let me know!)
Sneak Peek: If you’re a Premium subscriber, you’ll find an exclusive excerpt below.
Stay tuned as I keep pushing forward. There’s more exciting content coming your way in the weeks ahead.
📅 What’s Next
Once the story is complete, I’ll be releasing it here on Substack as usual. Keep an eye out for future updates where I’ll share more of the journey and what’s to come.
🙏 Thanks for Your Support!
Thank you for sticking around and welcome to all the new subscribers! I’m excited to have you on this journey with me. Remember, discussion is what makes the community.
👀 The New Excerpt
Now for those of you who are Premium members, here’s a WIP excerpt from the start of Non Deos. Nec Dominis.: