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First Chapter Reads
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Every week I will read the first chapter of someones book (with the authors permission of course) You might just find your next favourite book <br/><br/><a href="https://rohanoduill.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">rohanoduill.substack.com</a>
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August 17, 2025
First Chapter Reads E41
<p>Today I had the pleasure of reading from this epic fantasy novel ‘The Crimson Fire’ which was originally written in Italian and translated into English by the author Abel Montero. Abel is a very talented writer and excellent member of the writing community.</p><p></p><p>In Other News</p><p>I am honoured to have teamed up with some of the most talented speculative fiction authors to create this science fiction anthology. We will be launching this exciting project through Kickstarter and features stories from T.K. Toppin, Nick Snape, J.D. Robinson, Bryan Chaffin, Rohan O'Duill and Jes Deaver.</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://rohanoduill.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">rohanoduill.substack.com</a>
May 20, 2025
First Chapter Reads E40
<p>Welcome back to another instalment of First Chapter Reads where I read from the excellent Bryan Wilson. Today Bryan is launching the final book in this trilogy and to celebrate I am doing a reading from book one. You can check it out <a target="_blank" href="https://a.co/d/6tjZCXQ">here</a> </p><p>Bryan Wilson has had a winding road to publishing his debut series, POWER OF THE STARS. But as an avid reader and writer of sci-fi and fantasy since childhood, he hopes, like any good book, that journey has a satisfying ending. One with many more novels for readers to enjoy. </p><p>Visit Bryan's website and grab your copy of "A Princess of Oldir" a prequel/standalone novella to the Power of the Stars series, by signing up to Bryan's readers list at bryanwilsonauthor dot com </p><p>https://bryanwilsonauthor.com/</p><p></p><p>In Other News</p><p>Taking a break from it all</p><p>You may have noticed I haven’t been around much in recent weeks. I had a holdup getting hold of Aprils ‘First Chapter Reads,’ so I am afraid you will be getting 2 instalments this month. </p><p>I have also been feeling a general malaise with social media and the negative things that have happened to this world as a result of these platforms. I do enjoy interacting with and meeting new people online but it's hard to ignore the problems our current iterations of social media have wreaked on our society. </p><p>I think it is important for us all to remember that we are juggling so many things in todays busy lives and it’s OK to take a break when you need it. </p><p>Hopefully, I will get some motivation back soon and will make my return to spreading good will and terrible jokes on the internet.</p><p></p><p>The Big Bundle Sale on Itch.io</p><p>from now untill the 22nd of May I am part of the this Strong Women in Spec Fiction bundle deal where you will get 13 books for $16. Please do check out this wonderful <a target="_blank" href="https://itch.io/b/3023/strong-women-in-spec-fiction-1">collection </a></p><p>Thanks so much for tuning in and I hope to chat to you all soon. </p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://rohanoduill.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">rohanoduill.substack.com</a>
March 23, 2025
First Chapter Reads E39
<p>In this months first chapter reads I feature the prolific Blaze Ward and the first book in his Corsac Fox space opera sries. I hope you enjoy and grab yourself a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.knottedroadpress.com/book/flight-of-the-corsac-fox/">copy </a>to continue the adventure.</p><p>Lost.Abandoned behind enemy lines. On a captured, enemy vessel.Ensign Ulysses Fortier must figure out how to fix the damaged freighter he has taken command of, even though his people are severely outnumbered by the existing crew.And there is the cargo. Or rather, the alien slaves being transported.Uly has his work set out for him, forging three different crews into a single entity.When the pirates capture them, his challenges only escalate.But nothing will stop Uly from rising.Book One of the Corsac Fox, an exciting new military space opera series.</p><p></p><p>In Other News</p><p>Itch.io</p><p>I recently set myself up on the Itch.io platform. The site was orignally set up for indie games but also sells ebooks. It is a very cool platform that allows creators to set what share of the profits that they give to Itch (very kind of them) </p><p>If you are trying to avoid buying books from the big corporations Itch is definitely somewhere to check out. </p><p>As an intro offer I have Cold Blooded on sale on Itch at <a target="_blank" href="https://rohanoduill.itch.io/cold-blooded">60% off.</a></p><p>Chat to you all soon, dog bless. </p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://rohanoduill.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">rohanoduill.substack.com</a>
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