Science Fiction

Water Dragon Publishing Welcomes Author Susan McDonough-Wachtman

Susan McDonough-Wachtman

We are excited to announce that we have signed an agreement with author Susan McDonough-Wachtman to publish a new edition of her novel, Snail’s Pace. Susan has been writing since grade school. She has tried her hand at children's stories, short stories, romances, historical novels, essays, fantasies, mysteries, science fiction, numerous letters to the editor, and a blog. Susan has been a burger tosser, customer service rep, ad taker, curriculum developer, parent, teacher, reader, and gardener. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with one cat and one husband. Most recently, “Mother, May I” was accepted for the Halloween edition of...

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Water Dragon Publishing Welcomes Author Diane De Pisa

We are excited to announce that we have signed an agreement with author Diane De Pisa to publish her novel, Xarbo. Diane’s grief-and-relief memoir, Love of Finished Years, was published in 2021 from Wipf & Stock. Her prior publications include three articles on Black Elk Speaks, twenty poems in journals, a retrospective on Berkeley in the sixties, and a satirical novel, As Sour Grapes Ripen, condensed and serialized in the Berkeley Times. She has won recognition for both prose and poetry, including a Poetry Society of America’s award for “Bird Tracks: A Pantoum”, and grand prize for a short story,...

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New Book Release: “The Insane God” by Jay Hartlove

We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of The Insane God by award-winning author Jay Hartlove. Early reviews call The Insane God, "Nightmare on Elm Street meets The Stand." and "A mystery, a terror, intervention and the Power of Love.". A meteorite fragment cures a teenaged trans girl’s schizophrenia, but leaves her with visions of ancient warring gods annihilating each other in space. As the Earth hurtles toward the cloud that is the shattered bodies of those eternal enemies, their eons-old conflict is rekindled on Earth to divide and destroy humanity. Can she and her brother stop the spread...

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New Book Release: “Angels Found (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Four)” by Ryan Southwick

We are excited to announce the immediate availability of Angels Found (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Four) by Ryan Southwick. An ancient evil in Anne’s head aims to ruin her tranquil life and end humanity. It must be Tuesday. A house of her own with a white picket fence, complete with a loving partner, Anne Perrin finally has the life of her dreams — including the job she always wanted and a caring family to share it all with. But every Eden has its Pandora’s Box. Anne’s personal heaven is marred by a malevolent presence in her head who, if given...

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Welcome to “The Truck Stop at the Center of the Galaxy”

At the center of the galaxy rests a mystery — a fully-functional space station abandoned by an alien race for centuries. Now a thriving hub for interstellar commerce and tourism, the station still contains more mysteries than you might imagine … We are extremely excited to be able to finally announce the publication of the first story in our new series, "The Truck Stop at the Center of the Galaxy", as author Steve Soult introduces you to "The Stargazer Gift Shop"! What would you buy at the Stargazer Gift Shop at the center of the galaxy? "The Stargazer Gift Shop"...

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New Audio Edition: “Angels Lost (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Two)” by Ryan Southwick

Angels Lost (audio edition)

We are thrilled to announce the release of the audio edition of Angels Lost (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Two) by Ryan Southwick and read by Dayna Ganiko. A vampire hunter has his sights on Anne Perrin, threatening to unleash the very evil she and her friends are fighting to contain. Robbing Anne of her pulse hasn’t stopped her from living un-life to its fullest: she’s balancing two relationships, has returned to her waitress job, and is trying her best to not eat her customers. But Calum sees through her disguise, and no amount of charm can dissuade him from eradicating...

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New Book Release: “Bubbles of Time” by Lorna Hopkins Keith

Bubbles of Time

We are excited to announce the immediate availability of Bubbles of Time by Lorna Hopkins Keith. In this follow-up story to Cityfall … When Janni’s mindTalent leads her to space, she discovers other human colonies … and a threat to them all. On the world of Peace, Janni must persuade her clan of the danger, and move the colonists from another, larger planet to her world. On Cityworld, in the community of Starview, leader Samanda Lar, facing earthquakes, and water and food shortages after their disastrous move from dying City, foresees a coming menace and faces the daunting task of...

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Join Us for the (Virtual) Book Launch of “Angels Fall” by Ryan Southwick

Angels Fall Virtual Book Launch

Join us for the (virtual) book launch for Angels Fall (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Three) by Ryan Southwick. Date: November 13, 2021 Time: 2:00PM PST Location: https://waterdragonpublishing.com/events/angels-fall (Zoom) Angels Fall (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Three) is available now in hardcover, trade paperback, and digital editions. Signed editions are also available. Note: This event will be recorded for possible later use. By attending, you agree that your participation may be used for promotional or other purposes without compensation.

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New Book Release: “Angels Fall (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Three)” by Ryan Southwick

Angels Fall

We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of Angels Fall (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Three) by Ryan Southwick. Charlie’s life force is fading. His only hope is an aged martial arts master in the remote reaches of China who, as far as Cappa can tell, doesn’t like him very much. While Charlie and Cappa are away from Z-Tech, William has been raising an empire of his own — one determined to crush any who interfere with his plans for world domination. Worse, he’s sided with the only other organization who had almost succeeded in erasing Z-Tech from the global...

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New Audio Edition: “Once Upon a Nightwalker (A Z-Tech Chronicles Story)” by Ryan Southwick

We are thrilled to announce the release of the audio edition of "Once Upon a Nightwalker (A Z-Tech Chronicles Story)" by Ryan Southwick and read by Dayna Ganiko. Ellen Bloom just wants a normal working relationship with her colleagues at her old job. But, at this point, she’d be happy with a pulse. The audio edition of "Once Upon a Nightwalker (A Z-Tech Chronicles Story)" is available now from Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books.

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