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Stormrider
Stormrider, young woman Janissary, quests for justice and peace on her rebellion-torn world several continents away from what she considers home; and for the missing Amulet that must choose the leader of the worlds in concert. Isolated, dependent upon her own wits and skills to survive, Stormrider is cast adrift in a sea of intrigue, mysticism and magic. Alone until she’s bound with the wolves, annoyed by the Bounty Hunter and enthralled by the Ancient Ones. The Journey has just begun…
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First published May 31, 2010
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About the author
Peggy Bechko
24 books81 followersPeggy Bechko , aka P.A Bechko is author of fourteen novels that have been sold to major publishers in several genres; western, romance and SciFi/fantasy: Blown To Hell, The Winged Warrior, Cloud Dancer, Dark Side of Love, Stormrider, Gunman’s Justice, Sidewinder’s Trail, Hawke’s Indians and others. Most recently she's joined forces to create a new comic series with Charlene Brash-Sorensen called Planet of The Eggs.
Published in hardcover, paperback, audio and Ebook formats, her books have been published with Doubleday, Harlequin, Pinnacle and Thorndike Press as well as The FictionWorks http://www.fictionworks.com online and others. Her books have been reprinted internationally and currently her book, Stormrider was released by publisher Zorba in hardcopy edition on the Indian subcontinent which includes publication in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Her spec screenplays have been optioned domestically and abroad, her screenplay titled Replica (formerly Spitting Image) climbed to a high ranking place in two well-known competitions while one of her short stories, Skykicker took two first place prizes in competition. She’s also written a produced episode of a 1/2 hour animated series, Diabolik, for Saban Entertainment.
Peggy is also a ghostwriter having ghosted a full-length movie script, a screen treatment and a non-fiction book. She’s published articles with her own byline (travel articles, articles on writing, biographical article) in a number of areas digitally and in hard copy
Over the years Peggy has taught writing in different venues as well. On the ground she’s taught workshops locally. Online, she’s taught Romance writing with UCLA Online Extension and she is currently putting together a new class to be taught online.
Awards and Acknowledgements:
• Replica (formerly Spitting Image) placed in the quarterfinals of the Nicholl Fellowship in screenwriting
And
semi-finals of the Writers Foundation sponsored America’s Best screenwriting competition.
• 2007: First Place Writer In The Machine Short Story Contest – “Skykicker”
• 2003: First Place Art Affair Literary Contest – Western Short Story – “Skykicker”
• Judge for Western Writers of America’s Golden Spur award in 1980’s
International Editions published in:
Germany
Switzerland,
Belgium,
Italy,
Brazil,
New Zealand
Australia,
Holland,
Great Britain
Sweden
Canada
France
Published in hardcover, paperback, audio and Ebook formats, her books have been published with Doubleday, Harlequin, Pinnacle and Thorndike Press as well as The FictionWorks http://www.fictionworks.com online and others. Her books have been reprinted internationally and currently her book, Stormrider was released by publisher Zorba in hardcopy edition on the Indian subcontinent which includes publication in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Her spec screenplays have been optioned domestically and abroad, her screenplay titled Replica (formerly Spitting Image) climbed to a high ranking place in two well-known competitions while one of her short stories, Skykicker took two first place prizes in competition. She’s also written a produced episode of a 1/2 hour animated series, Diabolik, for Saban Entertainment.
Peggy is also a ghostwriter having ghosted a full-length movie script, a screen treatment and a non-fiction book. She’s published articles with her own byline (travel articles, articles on writing, biographical article) in a number of areas digitally and in hard copy
Over the years Peggy has taught writing in different venues as well. On the ground she’s taught workshops locally. Online, she’s taught Romance writing with UCLA Online Extension and she is currently putting together a new class to be taught online.
Awards and Acknowledgements:
• Replica (formerly Spitting Image) placed in the quarterfinals of the Nicholl Fellowship in screenwriting
And
semi-finals of the Writers Foundation sponsored America’s Best screenwriting competition.
• 2007: First Place Writer In The Machine Short Story Contest – “Skykicker”
• 2003: First Place Art Affair Literary Contest – Western Short Story – “Skykicker”
• Judge for Western Writers of America’s Golden Spur award in 1980’s
International Editions published in:
Germany
Switzerland,
Belgium,
Italy,
Brazil,
New Zealand
Australia,
Holland,
Great Britain
Sweden
Canada
France
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September 28, 2019
I fell in love with the this novel. The world building is amazing. Action, adventure, epic quest, AND wolves! This is a winner.
August 24, 2016
This review was first published on Kurt's Frontier
Synopsis:
Tanith Aesir has been trained as a Janissary who serves the Council of Nine on Antaris. However, she was born of the world Nashira, before she was taken as a slave, won her freedom, and became a Janissary. She is now back on her home world looking for an amulet that can choose the leader of the empire. However, Nashira does not surrender its own willingly. She is now bonded with a trio of wolves in a telepathic partnership. The time is soon coming when she must fulfill her promise.
On her quest, she must facedown evil slave traders and a traitor who wants the amulet for himself. She must also come to terms with a bounty hunter, an ancient race, and an amulet that has a will of its own.
Review:
Peggy Bechko has written a science fiction novel that harkens back to the Forerunner series by the late Andre Norton. Besides ships and lasers, there are telepathic bonds, an ancient race, and a powerful artifact. It is the story of a young woman who was taken by slave traders, and had freed herself. She won a place among the Jainssary of Antaris. The is sent to find a stolen amulet that Antaris needs for to pick its new ruler. However the amulet is not all that it seems. The story was a little hard to get into, but sped up quickly until it became hard to put down.
Synopsis:
Tanith Aesir has been trained as a Janissary who serves the Council of Nine on Antaris. However, she was born of the world Nashira, before she was taken as a slave, won her freedom, and became a Janissary. She is now back on her home world looking for an amulet that can choose the leader of the empire. However, Nashira does not surrender its own willingly. She is now bonded with a trio of wolves in a telepathic partnership. The time is soon coming when she must fulfill her promise.
On her quest, she must facedown evil slave traders and a traitor who wants the amulet for himself. She must also come to terms with a bounty hunter, an ancient race, and an amulet that has a will of its own.
Review:
Peggy Bechko has written a science fiction novel that harkens back to the Forerunner series by the late Andre Norton. Besides ships and lasers, there are telepathic bonds, an ancient race, and a powerful artifact. It is the story of a young woman who was taken by slave traders, and had freed herself. She won a place among the Jainssary of Antaris. The is sent to find a stolen amulet that Antaris needs for to pick its new ruler. However the amulet is not all that it seems. The story was a little hard to get into, but sped up quickly until it became hard to put down.
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June 21, 2016Since I wrote the book I'd call it excellent! Of course Tony Award Winning actor John Cullum agrees with me as he said he 'couldn't put it down'. Other 5 star reviews at the Amazon page as well. Available in digital and paperback formats
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