Category Archives: Novel Excerpts

Updates & Previews

Posted on May 14, 2019 by J. S. Collyer

Having never stopped writing stories since I was old enough to hold a pencil , and having released three novels between 2014 – and 2016 (my debut space pirate trilogy, the Orbit Series) it feels slightly weird not having anything … Continue reading →

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Silence Re-Release Mar 2017

Posted on February 6, 2017 by J. S. Collyer

Hey all! Silence, the third and final instalment of the Orbit Series, has had a spruce-up. Story is unchanged, but language has had a polish. If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, hang fire for this newer, shinier edition due for release … Continue reading →

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Silence, Orbit Series Book 3, OUT NOW

Posted on August 16, 2016 by J. S. Collyer

Hello everyone! Apologies for not posting links/spamming/jumping around and yelling about the RELEASE OF MY THIRD BOOK sooner! Needless to say, it has a been a busy few weeks. Silence, the third and final book in my Orbit series is … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Silence

Posted on May 16, 2016 by J. S. Collyer

Well, it’s started. It’s 75 days until the 3rd and final book in my Orbit Series, Silence, is launched. It will go live on Amazon that day for paperback & ebook and I will also have paperbacks with me at … Continue reading →

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‘Silence’ – Book 3 in the Orbit Series Cover Reveal

Posted on March 29, 2016 by J. S. Collyer

Well, how’s this for a pretty thing? More detailed post to come, but I couldn’t not-share this. Silence will be the 3rd and final book in my Science Fiction Orbit Series. This wonderful cover design was made by the amazingly … Continue reading →

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Orbit Series Character Designs

Posted on December 4, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

Greetings everyone. Something fun for Friday! I originally commissioned some character designs from designer Jo Thompson with a view to getting some postcards printed for a crowdfunding campaign. The crowdfunding hasn’t yet come about, but I didn’t want to sit … Continue reading →

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HAVEN BOOK 2 ORBIT SERIES OUT NOW

Posted on November 16, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

Did I mention my second novel, Haven, is OUT NOW?!?! WHEEEE! Get Haven on Amazon here Get Zero, book 1, on Amazon here Character-driven Scifi packed to the rafters with space pirates, intrigue, explosions, motorbike chases and more! Think James … Continue reading →

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Haven Extract

Posted on October 13, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

Greetings everyone! Haven, book 2 in my Orbit Series is officially released one week on Saturday on the 24th October! I’m so excited I can barely contain it. Advance reviews and feedback have been great and I can’t wait to … Continue reading →

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Haven Teaser Extract (The Launch Is Coming)

Posted on September 11, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

Greetings everyone! It’s Friday, woohoo! Not only is it Friday, but it is also 6 weeks until Haven, the sequel to my SciFi novel Zero and book 2 in the Orbit Series, launches on Sat 24th October! Find out more … Continue reading →

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SciFi By The Sea – Off To Scarborough SciFi Festival!

Posted on March 13, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

I’m all at once giddy and nervous! I am off to catch a train this afteroon across the country to the Victorian Seaside town of Scarborough. This is exciting enough in itself – with it’s promenade, award-winning fish and chips … Continue reading →