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Here's my book here on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
In a world perfected by AI, three strangers are just trying to survive — and come to terms with what’s already been lost.
The Metrofederacy is a gleaming utopia, governed by Stella, a world-spanning AI that promises peace, purpose, and progress. Citizens are coached and chemically adjusted—when necessary—until compliance feels like freedom. Most never question it.
Beyond its borders lie the Wildlands: scarred, lawless, unforgiving.
Here, Quincy — a hardened mechanic — fights to stay alive after her trade caravan vanishes without a trace. At her side are two unlikely companions: Demmy, a quiet scavenger running on instinct, and Chase, a disillusioned politician’s son searching for purpose in a world where he doesn’t belong.
They aren’t rebels. Not yet.
They’re just trying to find the people Quincy lost — and make it to tomorrow alive.
But in a world this ready to explode, survival means becoming dangerous.
They don’t trust each other.
They never would have chosen each other.
But does anyone get to choose the person next to them when the world falls apart?
Sometimes, in the rubble and ash, something like a family can form — the only light that remains when all others go out.
For fans of:
• Station Eleven — aching humanity in collapse
• The Broken Earth Trilogy — fierce characters and emotional scars
• Brave New World — the chilling comfort of engineered peace
• The Expanse — morally tangled alliances and class tension
• Children of Time — discovering what it means to be alive — and to belong

Name or pen name: Ray Wenck
Genre(s) you write: Post-apocalyptic, mystery, fantasy, and paranormal
Your latest book or WIP: Just released The Old Couple a post-apocalyptic thriller with a twist. Currently working on the untitled book 4 in the Bridgett Conroy mystery/suspense series
One challenge you've faced: Running a successful business
One tip or win to share: if it's your dream give it the proper time and effort it deserves.
Feel free to include your website, IG, or Amazon page if allowed. Let’s grow together! https://www.raywenck.com

My latest books is: Honey, book 1 of The Beaconsbury Forest Series. It's a family story, focusing on the mother, Honey, then her daughter and it looks at how just one mistake can affect lives. It's written in first pov, which is the first time I've used this for a complete book.
My challenge is writing in first pov - because if there are other things going on, I need to find a way to incorporate it into the story without it seeming forced (for example there is a killer in the background)!
Believe in your own stories. I started writing novels at 70 and this is my fourth. If you have a passion - go for it.
https://lismcdermottauthor.co.uk/

The Ride Of A Lifetime: A crime novel

The book is about a yount teenage boy and his family who discover hidden family secrets, family bonding, and dangers to their family.
We have a trilogy in the works and the other two will be out sometime this year.
https://knitcraftgrimoire.com
has more information about the book
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
the link to my goodreads book page.

My name is Douglas Emerson. I’m a consultant and coach specializing in project management and goal-setting. Over the years, I’ve helped people move from vague ambitions to clear, structured results.
My debut book, Start at the Finish: The Power of Reverse Planning, presents a simple but powerful system for achieving clarity, confidence, and consistent progress by planning backwards from your desired outcome.
I’d be happy to connect with fellow readers and authors here. If anyone is interested, I can share a free copy of the eBook in exchange for an honest review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Looking forward to learning from this community and joining the conversation!
— Douglas Emerson
📖 [See the book on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMK1KKLK)

My name is Douglas Emerson. I’m a consultant and coach specializing in project management and goal-setting. Over the years, I’ve helped people move from vague ambitions to clear, structured results.
My debut book, Start at the Finish: The Power of Reverse Planning, presents a simple but powerful system for achieving clarity, confidence, and consistent progress by planning backwards from your desired outcome.
I’d be happy to connect with fellow readers and authors here. If anyone is interested, I can share a free copy of the eBook in exchange for an honest review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Looking forward to learning from this community and joining the conversation!
— Douglas Emerson
📖 [See the book on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMK1KKLK)
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