Guest author. Brian K. Larson. Sci-Fiction and new world.

Hi all:

As usual on Fridays I have a guest author. I’ve met Brian Larson in one of the groups of authors I frequent, always enthusiastic, encouraging others, and an example to follow for all of those who think that dyslexia or specific learning difficulties makes a career as a writer impossible.  I also thought bringing him here would be a treat for all science-fiction lovers, and also people who love series and the arch of development of characters and stories it allows.

First, a little bit about Brian:

Author Brian Larson

I was born in June of 1959 in Seattle, Washington and lived in the town of Mount Lake Terrace.  I grew up with two siblings, a brother and a sister.  In school, I didn’t do very well and never excelled at much of anything, except my imagination and my love for reading.  I was given the title “bookworm” in school because I always had my nose in a book.

• I could read fairly well, but didn’t know that I had a learning disability that would prevent me from understanding basic English.  It wasn’t until later in life that I discovered that I suffered from Dyslexia, a learning disability that affects millions of people.

  I have held many jobs in my young adult life including, cleaning a meat market, pumping gas, carpet cleaning, and apartment maintenance.  When I finally discovered that I suffered from this disability, I decided to better myself and obtain my Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Technology.
  Not only did I manage to graduate but went on to receive my  Masters in Information Systems.

  I am now a successful regional technician manager for a large corporation and have decided to pursue a lifelong dream of writing science fiction books.

  My dream came to fruition in July 2012, I was accepted by a publisher within three days. I now am self-publishing my works and living the dream. I now have the book writing bug and decided to create an entire series.

  I have been married to my wonderful wife Diana Rose, for nearly 14 years now, and she has supported my efforts… without her encouragement; this dream would never have become a reality.  She has three wonderful kids all grown now, and we enjoy our 6 wonderful grandchildren, ages 2 years all the way up to 12 years old.  Jacob who is the eldest, Amanda, Donita, Carmela, Adam, and Ariyah who is the youngest.  They are so special and great to have around.

  I hope that my writing will give joy and spark the imaginations of readers all over the world.

  And now Brian’s books:

  Book 1: Secret of the Crystal

  

  Secret of the Crystal by Brian Larson

  Jhahnahkan has returned to Ackturra from the outer rim on a mission to find allies in their failing war with the Zelinites.

  He has been given a seat on the High Council, and issued a power crystal from the Ackturrian caverns. These crystals, give the user special abilities. But, something about the crystals he mistrusts. Jhahnahkan is plunged one-thousand years into the past. Now, he must discover the secret of the crystal before his brother takes over the council and commits genocide on the Zelinites.

  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F77G29E/

  Book 2: The Force (Secret of the Crystal II)

  

  The Force (Secret of the Crystal II) by Brian Larson

  In this second installment of “Secret of the Crystal” Jhahnahkan is faced with discovering a way to unlock the memories that have been sealed in his mind in order to defeat the Rune. His people have plunged into civil war and unrest as North fights against the South. He races to discover the secret location within the crystal caverns, in search for the legend of the Crystal Forge.

  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPRFA0Y/

  Book 3: Destiny (Secret of the Crystal III)

  

  Destiny (Secret of the Crystal III) by Brian Larson

  In this third installment of Secret of the Crystal, the civil war that had threatened the existence of the people of Ackturra, was suddenly halted by the appearance of Jhahnahkan’s son. The time line fractures were even more severe than once thought, as Kate still carries their child. The Rune infection had spread and become more corrupt and more powerful within the crystals, threatening the very heart of Ackturra; the Forge.

  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G2NSKVK/

  Book 4: Forgotten Legacy (Secret of the Crystal IV)

  

  Forgotten Legacy (Secret of the Crystal IV) by Brian Larson
• Venture back 20,000 years, to a time where there was a planet called Astra. The Anunnaki were a proud people, but had come to hate one another. They lived their lives separated by the demarcation line established by the northern and southern factions. The threat of new wars began and escalated to the point which ultimately destroyed Astra by the massiveseismoacoustic  weapon they had created. Their home exploded, sending its planetary fragments into the Roche limit of Mars that was in close orbit. The event shifted the planet Mars and the impacting planetary fragments caused the Martian atmosphere to vent, rendering the planet uninhabitable.Now, only one planet existed that could sustain life which they had very little Intel on. It was the third planet in the system and they called it Terra Firma, the only place left were life could survive.  Earth was a new and wonderful world that showed promise for survival with its rich and virgin soil. Join Jhahnahkan’s ancestor’s as the Anunnaki eke out survival on their new home. Will Roth’stavous usher in peace on this new planet, or will hate between the northern faction and southern movement be to great before their war machines destroy them all.

  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I124W1M/

  Book 5: The Rune (Secret of the Crystal V)

  

  The Rune (Secret of the Crystal V)

  Roth’stavous rules the Royal House of Sö’. He leads the people of Ackturra to battle the Zelinintes, but then discovers the real danger: The Runic Queen.

• They defend Ackturra from the Rune, but the threat moves closer, seeking to invade the Ackturrians using the Zelininte War machine as her personal pawns.

  The Evil Runic Queen will do anything to obtain an Ackturrian power crystal of her own. With it, she could rule the galaxy.

  Will Roth’stavous’ desendants find the power within themselves to defeat the deadly Rune that threatens to destroy the Crystal Forge of Ackturra?

  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J7RKYCQ/

   

  And also, not in the same series:

  Salvage-5 ( a techno thriller)

  

  Salvage-5 by Brian K. Larson

   

  Colonel Tucker Petersen, retired five years from the military, is suddenly recalled to active duty and is put in charge of the Salvage-5 mining/recovery mission.

  Four previous civilian salvage missions have gone missing from the Kirkwood Gap. Colonel Tucker, with his crew, set out to discover what went wrong with the Self-contained mining dredge, the Euna-1, at Asteroid 15 Eunomia…

  …but what they find on their mission will change their lives forever.
  Find out what discoveries are waiting for the crew of  Salvage-5.

  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZ1D90S/

  Ah, and Brian asked me to let you know that he is always updating his website and you can get access to his blog and news and offers, here:

  http://www.secretofthecrystal.com/

  Thank you so much to Brian for visiting, to all of you for reading and if you’ve enjoyed it, you know the drill, like, share, comment, and of course, pleased CLICK!