The Battle of Rikkman Three Draws to a Close...

Well, I have wasted enough time on this chapter, time to move on.

A lot of changes taking place in the DragonHawks, including the title (used to be Tycho Station). A lot of rewriting to do in all the books, just working my way through it, a bit at a time.

So, what's the intent?

Well the Sollar Star just got shot up on Rikkman Three. So, Bane Sollar has to find a ride back home. In the meantime, how was it possible for the residents of Starport to mount such a defense against their attackers?

A lot of questions to answer!

Still Battling on Rikkman Three

Well, I am still battling away on Rikkman Three. I realized it was unrealistic to think that the former Free Traders and other independent types that live on Rikkman Three, would not have set up some sort of defensive systems around their home. So I have been reworking the battle to put a little more "teeth" in the fight, from the viewport of the colonists, that is.

The Battle of Rikkman Three Continues

It's been a long time since I wrote a new blog entry. I did not realize how long until I saw that my last entry was on September 19th. Truth be told, I have not been writing very much lately. I must admit that I got distracted by another author, Kim Harrison and her series about witch bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. If you are not familiar with her books, you should go check out her work at http://www.kimharrison.com/.

Meanwhile, the battle of Rikkman Three continues. I have almost finished the battle, working right now on the aftermath. I am sad to report that the Sollar Star did not survive the battle. So now, Bane Sollar is stuck on Rikkman Three, hiding from the Reska who are prowling through the wreckage of the terminal and the Sollar Star, looking for Bane Sollar.

So I have a lot of work to do, to get Sollar safely away from Rikkman Three and back to Tycho Station. I have a feeling that Sollar is going to find out some things about his friend Pol Alanca and the other residents of Rikkman Three.

Thanks for reading!

Dave

The Battle of Rikkman Three, Tycho Station

I have been making some good progress lately as I work on a major change to Tycho Station. This change will ripple through the rest of the book, as I destroy the Sollar Star in the battle and leave Sollar at the mercy of the former Free Traders, Mundo Wigo and Ramm Charan.  Overall, it should be a good change.

At the same time, I cut out a big, meandering background story that was not really needed. So my quest to reduce the size of the story continues...

Meanwhile, Back at the Tycho Trade Station, the Dragons prepare for revenge!

Started working on Dragon's Revenge, the direct line sequel to Tycho Station. Making a little progress, but not much. Writing the story as my participation in NANOWRIMO. We write in July here instead of November, because everyone is just too busy.

This story will follow up on the end of Tycho Station, revealing some details from the Tycho Star Trader point of view. I have vowed to make it more exciting by having more action, more battles between the Tychos and the surviving OutRiders and their Reska allies. Maybe some intrigue in the streets of Conborine.

At the end, I will link Dragon's Revenge to Dragon Summer.

Oh, by the way, Happy Independence Day!

Taking It Easy Tonight

Last time we visited I talked about breaking up Tycho Station into something smaller, then use the cut parts to create The Dragon Hunters. I can report that activity is going along okay, but not as fast as I would like. But with a new job and Thanksgiving approaching, I am finding it more difficult to find quality writing time.

Tonight I am working on the Development Manual and the Reference Manual. I thought that since I am reworking stories, I should review the Development Manual, which is where I write down all my ideas about the stories and develop background on characters, and make sure I have the latest ideas to work with.

I have also been going through the Reference Manual consolidating some of the entries. Seems that in my zeal to write, I have a lot of notes and information either out of place or duplicated.

My assistants, by the way. Are taking the night off. I have included a picture so you can see what they are up to.

Actually not a bad idea. I might join them myself after the football game.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Dave

Meanwhile, back at the Trade Station...

Hi everyone!
Cindy and I made it home last night, tired but happy after covering over 1500 miles sightseeing in Arkansas. While most of the leaves had already turned brown or had been blown off at the higher altitudes, the valleys and the lower elevations still had a lot of color.
Meanwhile, back at the Trade Station...
Trade Stations are massive space stations and the homes of the major Star Trader Families and Groups. Gaanard is the largest Trade Station and is the primary home of the Tolen and Blom Star Trader Families. It is also the home of the Star Trader Council of Elders and home to the Trade Senate. The Blom and Tolen families operate two huge spaceyards out of Gaanard, where most of the Trade's starships are built. But as Gaanard is the home of the Star Trader's government and considered neutral ground, all of the major Star Trader Families and Groups have offices and facilities there. In Tycho Station, there are five major Trade Stations; Gaanard, Tycho, Epin-12, Sundai and Muroc.