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I write from the world around me, and the world around me is full of color.

Award-winning author EG Manetti has always enjoyed a vivid imagination and occasional scribbling. Her epic science fiction series, The Twelve Systems Chronicles, blends the intrigue and danger of space opera with the passion and social rigidity of historical romance.

The ten-volume series began in 2012, with The Cartel: The Apprentice, Volume 1, and completed in 2021 with Thorn Bearer: Thornraven, Volume 3. The series has received four Paranormal Guild Reviewers Choice Awards, seven InD’tale RONE (Reward for Novel Excellence) nominations with five volumes award finalist badges. Shield Bearer: Thornraven, Volume 2 received the 2021 RONE for Science Fiction.

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E.G. Manetti It's good to hear that you like the series. Fortuna: The Apprentice, Volume 4 is scheduled for final development edits in December and copyedit in la…moreIt's good to hear that you like the series. Fortuna: The Apprentice, Volume 4 is scheduled for final development edits in December and copyedit in late January 2017. If all goes according to plan, it will release late February/early March 2017. If you would like a sample of what is coming - check out the sneak peak provided in my GR blog post of 9/5. https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog....

And keep an eye on the Twelve Systems website (http://www.buniac.com)and/or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheTwelveSys...) for further sneak peaks and bulletins.(less)
E.G. Manetti The character names come from many sources; family, friends, my erratic muse. Some are deliberate choices based on meaning. Others are simply names, a…moreThe character names come from many sources; family, friends, my erratic muse. Some are deliberate choices based on meaning. Others are simply names, although I try to pull from the full range of cultures.

With Lilian; it was her name from the first. I have no idea where it came from or why it is spelled as it is. The same is true of the Five Warriors and Adelaide—they and their stories emerged from my psyche full-blown.

Chrys honors my first love – I was 13. Although he spelled his name in traditional fashion.

Lucius took some time to settle – I wanted something that evoked the ruthlessness and warrior culture of ancient Rome, but also Rome’s commitment to law and order. According to ‘Behind the Names’ – Roman praenomen, or given name, which was derived from Latin lux "light". Two Etruscan kings of early Rome had this name as well as several prominent later Romans, including Lucius Annaeus Seneca (known simply as Seneca), a statesman, philosopher, orator and tragedian.

Katleen is a variation on the name of my best friend since childhood.

For Trevelyan, I wanted a foil for Lucius – so I went with the British Isles where the Romans struggled to gain and hold territory. Again, Behind the Names -- From a surname which was derived from a Cornish place name meaning "homestead on the hill".

Fletcher was originally Lionel (meaning lion), but I decided it was too close to Lilian and Lucius—creating associations, I didn’t intend.(less)
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A standalone romantasy is hard to find, and this one is a page turner with a rags-to-riches enchantress and secret heir. It is definitely on the dark side in terms of violence and overall world-building, but it’s worth it for the well-drawn characters and creative premise.



“You’re not a monster,” she whispered.

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“Lilian, I am beginning to believe that your purpose in the universe is to make the unimaginable, imaginable. - Chrys”
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“Honor Endures.”
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“The past is a lesson. The future is a hope. Only the moment is real.”
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E.G. Manetti SusanAhh wrote: ""

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E.G. Manetti Debra wrote: "Friendship Approved! 🤣🤣
A very merry and rocking Christmas to you E.G.!



Can't remember the one I used but this one works!"


That's fantastic! Thank you.


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Debra Johnson Friendship Approved! 🤣🤣
A very merry and rocking Christmas to you E.G.!



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E.G. Manetti SimplyƝì₭ wrote: ""

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E.G. Manetti 〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "Hey EG! Started Bright Star finally, loving it. I was going to pm you but couldn’t figure out how from your authors page. Hence I am going to put this out for all your friends and followers......
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I am so glad you are enjoying Bright Star. That is music to my ears. As for a Netflix/Prime/etc treatment of the Twelve Systems Chronicles -- that would be awesome. At the moment, I'm focused on finishing the next book. :)


〰️Beth〰️ Hey EG! Started Bright Star finally, loving it. I was going to pm you but couldn’t figure out how from your authors page. Hence I am going to put this out for all your friends and followers......
PLEASE tell me you are working these books into scrips for some streaming service to hire you to create this world on Netflix or Prime....Please 🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏🤞🥰🥰🥰


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E.G. Manetti Charina wrote: "E.G. wrote: "Charina wrote: "♡ Thank you for accepting my friendship! 😍"

You're welcome. Glad so see in in SLIH.

Thank you, E.G.! Just joined less than two weeks ago. ♡
I just now realized you'r..."


I'm glad you are enjoying it.


Charina❁♡✾ E.G. wrote: "Charina wrote: "♡ Thank you for accepting my friendship! 😍"

You're welcome. Glad so see in in SLIH. <3"


Thank you, E.G.! Just joined less than two weeks ago. ♡
I just now realized you're a Moderator! ^_^
By the way, I started reading "The Cartel" this morning and I'm really hooked now! Your writing is unique which I'm fascinated by, and very curious about this Volume 1! 🤗📚


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E.G. Manetti Charina wrote: "♡ Thank you for accepting my friendship! 😍"

You're welcome. Glad so see in in SLIH. <3


Charina❁♡✾ ♡ Thank you for accepting my friendship! 😍


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E.G. Manetti SimplyƝì₭ wrote: "

Wishing you great success next year."


Beautiful. Thank you.


SimplyƝì₭

Wishing you great success next year.


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E.G. Manetti Karma Queen wrote: "Finally posted a review of your book. Sorry for the delay. :-)"

Awesome. Thank you. <3


Karma Queen Finally posted a review of your book. Sorry for the delay. :-)


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E.G. Manetti Rosebud wrote: ""

Thank you for adding me as a friend. :D


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E.G. Manetti Renee wrote: "Hey E.G. - Thanks for the add and I'm glad we're official GR buds too! *grin* I wanted to leave a little something HAWT on your page but I couldn't decide what would go best with the decor so I'm g..."

Thanks for the post. *grin*


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Renegade ♥ Hey E.G. - Thanks for the add and I'm glad we're official GR buds too! *grin* I wanted to leave a little something HAWT on your page but I couldn't decide what would go best with the decor so I'm giving you the two for one special today...



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Lance E.G. thank you for the like :-)
I finally figured out how to get my reviews posted up on this site. I am still struggling with the controls here.

Keep in touch.
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