Pentad

by Sharon L. Reddy

Do emperors have destinies? Who would look for the emperor of a patriarchy on a world run by women? Damia is a successful Amazonian utopia. Companion is the job for men. One does not disrespect one's best friend. Toyboy is the respected title of male companions, who escort successful women and presidents to social functions and host them for businesses. Another Amazonian culture chooses the five highest paid toyboys on Damia to guide them to change. The five clan fathers are the most important people on a Tookalook clan ship. They will father a generation. Do emperors have destinies?

Genres: Science Fiction

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First published June 6, 2011

About the author

I am a talespinner. I shall spin you a tale of heroes of the wide velvet night.
(c)1993 A Talespinner's Web http://www.targetyonder.com

I write science fiction adventure, for women; romance in the literary definition. Swashbuckle, Baby, in "white tie and tails." High romantic fantasies, million word mysteries, family sagas, statesmen, gurus and wise immortals. Loving dads, sons and brothers, and of course, the women who understand and appreciate them. High fashion and landscape design. Materials and art, I use the reader's imagination to create them. The books are built to be read very fast, specifically for the way women visualize. Research on the soap operas of the fifties, trends in international populist (fan) fiction, technological development, and above all, long-term entertainment value. It has to be good in reruns. The intent is create a body of work that's just fun to read, in spurts or bursts over decades. Ethics, responsibility, nobless oblige, the power of money, the use of prestige. I write good guys win. Period. They're fantasies for women. Men with lots of muscle say, "I love you," a lot.

Most of what is currently published was written in the first decade, 1991-1999, before Mother Nature changed my personal definition of "mature audience." I hope you'll remain with me as I and my work mature and enjoy the second decade of my work now being published, as well.

I've lived many places and visited far more. My current residence is on a high mesa in New Mexico, in the United States, where I am engaged in a habitat restoration project.

Explanation of the Pilots Group:
Some of these works have been sitting on my hard drive close to twenty years and they're no fun for anyone just sitting there. They're exactly what they've been titled, pilots, like for a TV series. It is my intent and hope that other writers will choose to continue the adventures of the characters. There are only three restrictions. Don't kill off my heroes, don't make good guys bad guys and give my story credit if you publish. Yes, you may publish and make money on your stories. I loved reading and writing fan fiction, but the limitations on it could be frustrating, so... Have fun with these works that specifically don't have them.

Reviews

[Sharon Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I developed an allergy to soy ink, so I've been reading e-books longer than most. I always read everything by authors I liked. This shelf is for indie authors I've read, whose books are all good. There won't be low ratings, though a very good author can get off-stride to me and get an average on a book.

This is the first book of Sharon Reddy's I read. I read it on the new Rocket e-book my husband got broken-hearted me, when the doctor said nevermore several paperbacks a week. I have read them all and anticipate more being published.

Pentad is about love, honor, respect and sexy good guys. In this one she does two workable female-dominated cultures. They are the perfect setting for Reddy's men. Slurp! Five starring roles of perfect lover hero-daddies. The kids that grow over the years in this one are great.