The Razor’s Edge anthology, featuring my story “Final Flight of the PhoenixWing,” is now available in print and ebook! Originally slated for a September release, the new Zombies Need Brains anthologies were released early on June 15th. To get your copy:
From the publisher: Limited Edition Paperback, Trade Paperback, Ebook
Amazon: US, Canada, UK (and in various other countries–I located the Amazon Spain one, for instance)
The Razor’s Edge, as described by the publisher:
From The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress to The Hunger Games, everyone enjoys a good rebellion. There is something compelling about a group (or individual) who throws caution to the wind and rises up in armed defiance against oppression, tyranny, religion, the government—you name it. No matter the cause, or how small the chance, it’s the courage to fight against overwhelming odds that grabs our hearts and has us pumping our fists in the air.
Win or lose, it’s the righteous struggle we cherish, and those who take up arms for a cause must walk The Razor’s Edge between liberator and extremist.
The line-up is pretty awesome, with headlining authors such as Seanan McGuire and L.E. Modesitt, Jr. See the full table of contents here. My story’s running the anchor leg.
“Final Flight of the PhoenixWing” is a mix of giant robot fight, time dilation, and friends-turned-rivals-turned-enemies. Ever watched Gundam Wing, Neon Genesis Evangelion, or some other mecha show and thought, “Man, instead of these whiny teenagers, I wish there was an older person in the cockpit?” That’s my story—mecha with old lady protagonist.
If you prefer rogues skulking in dark alleys or time-travelling bars with drinks served by Gilgamesh, check out the other new ZNB anthologies: Guilds & Glaives and Second Round: A Return to the Ur-Bar. And browse their shop for the editor plushies. Always the editor plushies.
Will update soon with more details about the writing process behind “Final Flight of the PhoenixWing.” Once upon a time, I wanted to write a whole saga about mecha pilots.