An excerpt from Gathering Storm is May 2015 free fiction feature on SF Canada site.

Yeah, it makes sense to start at the beginning. But the emphasis on Part 1: The Courtesan Prince, has never done justice to the scope of the Okal Rel Saga and wider universe. So it’s time to offer glimpses beyond the first few books, into the building climax through parts 6 to 10.

With thanks to the SF Canada site for featuring an excerpt from Part 8: Gathering Storm, in May 2015.