The Reading Lists – 2024 – David’s List

Posted on January 15, 2024Categories Holocaust Engine series, Our process, The Writer's Life, Uncategorized

One of our mutual traditions is the reading list. Some are to inspire, others to critique. Some are for fun, some just jumped off the rack at us and others, well, just seem to deserve a read. Here’s David’s list. The covers are below and any comments are welcome! 1) 3 Alexander Kent Age-of Sail books. 2) Lord of the Dead by Tom Holland. 3) The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu. 4) The Great Wizards of Antiquity by Guy Ogilvy. 5) … Continue reading “The Reading Lists – 2024 – David’s List”

Fluid Shock is here

Posted on October 14, 2023October 14, 2023Categories Holocaust Engine series, UncategorizedTags , , , , , ,

So excited that Book 2 of The Holocaust Engine is here. Fluid Shock A team of investigators and military operators join the survivors in a race to stop the spread of an otherworldly plague. After one year of quarantine, the Lower Florida Keys have descended into madness. The last of the local officials cling to power, hoarding supplies and using sheer brutality to force submission. When a second strain of disease burns its way through the enclaves of survivors, the … Continue reading “Fluid Shock is here”

Where to find us?

Posted on September 27, 2020September 26, 2020Categories Holocaust Engine series, The Writer's Life, UncategorizedTags , , ,

Fans of The Holocaust Engine or the authors can find our Facebook pages at the places below, including our brand new Readers Club where we can dive deeper into the book and the ongoing trilogy. The Holocaust Engine Stephen Patrick David Rike Holocaust Engine Readers Club

Reviews are in

Posted on September 24, 2020September 24, 2020Categories Holocaust Engine series, Our process, The Writer's Life, UncategorizedTags , , ,

The first reviews for The Holocaust Engine are in: “…a chilling community horror adventure like no other, and one which leaves you with a lump in your throat throughout. Author team David Rike and Stephen Patrick have crafted one of the most interesting and original virus-style thriller novels I’ve read in a long while. As a horror fan, I felt that the violence, threat, and suspense were in excellent balance throughout the novel, with different aspects of fear coming through … Continue reading “Reviews are in”

When pen hits the page

Posted on September 20, 2020September 20, 2020Categories Holocaust Engine series, Our process, The Writer's LifeTags , , ,

Today’s “Writer’s Life” post explores the “when” of our writing: When do you write and why? DAVID RIKE: I like morning best.  I’ve found I only have a certain amount of creativity each day and if I don’t use it writing I wind up exhausting it just in the other details of my day. STEPHEN PATRICK: Morning before the family is awake and late at night when they are asleep are my most productive times. I’m a big fan of speech-to-text, … Continue reading “When pen hits the page”

Writer Wednesday

Posted on September 16, 2020September 16, 2020Categories Holocaust Engine series, Our process, The Writer's Life, Thought ExperimentTags , , , , ,

One of the best things about being a writer is having writer friends. The creative churn of new releases, WIPs, and discussions about what they’re working on is inspiring. To celebrate the release of “The Holocaust Engine” by Evolved Publishing, I want to hear what my friends are working on. Drop your links, or even thoughts about that new WIP in the comments below. Show us what’s out there and what’s coming.

Take a Look Around: A Tour of www.holocaustengine.com

Posted on September 14, 2020Format GalleryCategories Holocaust Engine series, Our process, Survival, The Writer's Life, Thought ExperimentTags , , ,

With the release of “The Holocaust Engine”, here is a guide to our corner of the web. This post should help you get started with what you may find here and why you should take a look around or subscribe to keep up with our updates. http://holocaustengine.com/ has three goals: Provide a home for news and insights related to “The Holocaust Engine”, our thriller trilogy set in Key West, FL. Provide a platform for deeper dives into the book for … Continue reading “Take a Look Around: A Tour of www.holocaustengine.com”

Evolved Publishing

Posted on September 10, 2020September 12, 2020Categories Holocaust Engine series, The Writer's Life 1 Comment on Evolved Publishing

One of the toughest parts of being a writer is finding a path from the lonely, blank page to your reader. One of the easiest has been working with our publisher and editor. Lane Diamond and his team at Evolved Publishing gave the Holocaust Engine a home and have been terrific partners on our journey. We’ve mentioned our love for Kabir Shah’s artistry. Lane is another powerful ally, a coach and master editor, who helped polish and refine our words … Continue reading “Evolved Publishing”