Category Archives: Okal Rel Story

B01.002 – Thomas the Renegade

As a pilot, Ann disliked flying cargo. But it was the regulation way to cope with reality skimming if you weren’t actually flying. She came around in the sick bay of Second Contact Station still feeling grumpy over discovering Second … Continue reading

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How Do You Start an Epic?

Starting to serialize the Okal Rel Saga, I felt bad about giving artist Jeff Doten so many “talking heads” to illustrate. The truth is, a lot of the first chapter introduces characters and setting. Most writers’ workshops would dump all … Continue reading

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B01.001 – Pilots are Uncomfortable People

“Contact?” Ann asked. “Contact with Sevolites?” Grounded by her violent reaction to the medical treatment of her comatose partner, Ann was ready for any excuse to escape the house arrest her people call Supervision. An invitation to meet the mythical, … Continue reading

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Serialization of Okal Rel Saga

The Okal Rel Saga begins with Ann of Rire sulking about being grounded for slugging “brain mechanic” Lurol. The idea for this serialization began in 2013 when I met Jeff Doten, the first artist to do cover art for Throne … Continue reading

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