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The Combat Codes

Review: Grievar’s Blood (The Combat Codes #2) by Alexander Darwin

September 12, 2023 by Neil Williams Leave a Comment

Synopsis The second book in an action-packed science fiction trilogy set on a far future world where the fate of nations is determined by battle-hardened warriors who are trained to compete in brutal single combat. In a world where single combat determines the fate of nations, the Grievar fight in the Circles so that the […]

Filed Under: Dystopian, Heist, Mechs/Robots, Reviews, Science Fantasy, Science Fiction Tagged With: Action, action novel, Alexander Darwin, fighting, Hachette, Magic, Martial Arts, mixed martial arts, Orbit, orbits, Science Fiction, The Combat Codes

SFF Addicts Ep. 58: Writing Action Scenes with Alexander Darwin (Mini-Masterclass)

June 20, 2023 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing Action Scenes with author/martial artist Alexander Darwin. During the episode, Alexander tackles the ins and outs of action, including why action scenes are integral to stories, action in TV/film vs. fiction, writing believable action scenes, using pacing to control action and narrative, how action can drive plot, character and worldbuilding, dialogue as action and more.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Interview, Masterclass, Podcast, SFF Addicts Podcast Tagged With: Action, Action Scenes, Adrian M. Gibson, Alexander Darwin, Interview, M.J. Kuhn, Mini-Masterclass, Orbit Books, Sci-Fi, Science Fantasy, SFF Addicts, The Combat Codes

SFF Addicts Ep. 57: Alexander Darwin talks The Combat Codes, Martial Arts, Publishing & More

June 13, 2023 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Alexander Darwin about his debut novel The Combat Codes, mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, starting his writing career in self-publishing, transitioning to the traditional publishing world, comparing the different sides of publishing, lessons and advice from his writing journey, video games, JRPGs, Studio Ghibli movies and much more.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Interview, Podcast, SFF Addicts Podcast Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Alexander Darwin, Interview, M.J. Kuhn, Orbit Books, Sci-Fi, Science Fantasy, Self-Publishing, SFF Addicts, The Combat Codes, Traditional Publishing

Author Chat – Ryan Van Loan

July 23, 2021 by David W Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Alexander Darwin, Author Chat, Chuck Wendig, Dragon Mage, Fantasy, Grievar's Blood, Kate Addison, Kate Elliott, Marina Lostetter, ML Spencer, Pirates, Ryan Van Loan, TBRcon, The Book of Accidents, The Combat Codes, The Fall of the Gods, The Goblin Emperor, The Great British Bake Off, The Helm of Midnight, The Justice in Revenge, The Sin in the Steel, The Witness for the Dead, Tor, Tor Books

Review: Grievar’s Blood (The Combat Codes Saga #2) by Alexander Darwin

July 13, 2021 by David W Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Alexander Darwin, Blacklight Born, Fantasy, Fantasy Book Reviews, Grievar's Blood, Science Fiction, Science Fiction 2021, Science Fiction Books, SPFBO, SPFBO 6, SPSFC, The Combat Codes, The Combat Codes Saga

Review: The Combat Codes (The Combat Codes Saga #1) by Alexander Darwin

February 13, 2021 by Dan Smith Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Book Bloggers, Book Review, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, The Combat Codes

Review: The Combat Codes (The Combat Codes Saga #1) by Alexander Darwin

February 4, 2021 by David W Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: #Scifi, Alexander Darwin, Indie, Indie Author, Indie Published, Indie Publishing, MMA, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, SPFBO, The Combat Codes, The Combat Codes Saga

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