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"On Both Sides" in Writers of Pinellas Anthology Available at  Wordier Than Thou Bookstore At a writers picnic back in April, I met Laura Joyce Moriarty, an author and owner of Four Roses & Brown Publishing . She was looking for stories for a new anthology featuring Pinellas County authors. Hey, I'm a Pinellas County author. Pick me, pick me! At the writers picnic, I was also getting great advice about my query letter from Molli Nickell! Okay, there was a little more to it than that. Since she was accepting reprints, and I didn't have a lot of time to write a new story before the deadline, I sent a handful of my previously published works. To my surprise, she picked "On Both Sides," the longest of the stories I sent. All Proceeds to a Good Cause I've been involved in multiple events with Wordier Than Thou, from their Fiction, LIVE! readings to Florida Bookstore Day to the Tampa Bay Book Fair. They do a great job of...

Radio Interview with Alvarium Experiment Authors Another first: I'm on the radio, Mom! As exciting, and nerve-racking, as it was to participate in a live interview in the Tampa Bay Tan Talk studio, it took me a month to listen. I was even more nervous to hear myself after the fact! Thankfully, Charles A. Cornell and Ken Pelham joined me on the show,  Joy on Paper  hosted by Patzi Gil. The three of us as representatives of the Alvarium Experiment tackled the interview together, and I'm so pleased with the end result. We revealed little known details about our author collaboration, the Alvarium Experiment, and our first short fiction collaboration, The Prometheus Saga . Each of us had equal opportunity during the hour to discuss our contribution to the Saga,  what we took away from the experience, and where we plan to go next. Anyone can listen to our interview which was originally featured February 4, 2016, on AM 1340. Visit the Joy on Paper ...

Readers can still download a free Kindle copy of " On Both Sides " now through Friday. On the Amazon Best Seller list, "On Both Sides" hit #2 in the Top Free Historical Fiction Short Stories. The story, a blend of historical and science fiction, is told from the perspective of two young people with opposing views of the American Revolution. Young Robby Freeman believes that independence is the answer for the colonists, and the only way they will ever truly be free. Miss Olivia Wilton hopes that the war will not spoil her social calendar, and can't wait for the British army to overpower the colonial militants so that she can continue enjoying her balls and parties. Tying them both together is a mysterious woman named Lady Maryanne Carrington. Her disappearance leads them both down a path they could never have imagined. Here's an excerpt from the short story: When her father and Colonel Denton returned, a strange relief flooded through Olivia. “Well,...

Today, I'm the one being interviewed. It's very fitting for President's Day as my short story takes place during the American Revolution. AUTHOR BRIA BURTON  Our featured author today is Bria Burton , author of " On Both Sides ", a short story in The Prometheus Saga . " On Both Sides " is available for FREE on Kindle today, 2/16 - 2/20, so be sure to download your copy! Welcome, Bria. Tell us, what inspired you to launch / join the Alvarium Experiment? At the FWA Conference in 2014, Charles and Ken approached me about the idea, and I absolutely loved it. The author collaboration, the story premise, and the new way of reaching readership really drew me in. Not to mention I love science fiction. What are some of the benefits and challenges of writing “into” an existing framework for Prometheus as a character? How did that shape your creative process for your story? Is it different from your usual writing process? For me, this story began wit...

THE PROMETHEUS SAGA An alien probe landed on Earth at the dawn of man. It can change its appearance, from male to female, to any race. The home planet is watching through the probe's eyes. The probe observes us, and sometimes it acts. How the alien probe interacts with humanity throughout history is interpreted differently in each of the thirteen short stories by the award-winning authors of the Alvarium Experiment . Experience The Prometheus Saga today. Each story is $0.99 in the Kindle Store. If you'd like a suggestion about where to begin, here's my contribution: " On Both Sides " by Bria Burton.     ABOUT THE PROMETHEUS SAGA The Prometheus Saga is the premier project of the Alvarium Experiment, a consortium of accomplished and award-winning authors. The Saga spans the range of the existence of Homo sapiens . The stories do not need to be read in any particular order; each story is an entry point into the overall story. The P...

Released today in the Kindle Store "On Both Sides" by Bria Burton     The Alvarium Experiment invites you to embark on a new short fiction experience The Prometheus Saga The probe keeps watch. And sometimes it acts. Discover the stories from the award-winning authors of the Alvarium Experiment. Now in the Kindle Store for $0.99 each, the short stories can be read in any order. WHERE WILL YOU BEGIN? Click HERE to start your journey.

The Prometheus Saga LAUNCH DATE 1/26/15  Join the Event on Facebook In less than a week, The Prometheus Saga will hit the Kindle Store shelves with thirteen independently published short stories all based around a central premise. Explore the past with fresh eyes, keeping watch for Prometheus, the alien presence that hides in plain sight as a man or woman of any race. From the award-winning authors of the Alvarium Experiment , enjoy this new and unique short fiction experience at the cost of only $0.99 per story. "On Both Sides" by Bria Burton During the American Revolution, especially in the early battles, many of the colonists simply wanted their fair share of representation in Parliament. They fought to secure their rights as English citizens, not for independence from Britain. However, young Robby Freeman believes his Pa has the right idea. That after Lexington and Concord, there's no going back. Independence is the only way for any American t...

I'm overjoyed to present to you the cover for "On Both Sides," my short story contribution to The Prometheus Saga. I hope you're as impressed as I am. As you may guess from the cover, my story is set during the American Revolution. The cover artist, Charles A. Cornell, is also a contributor to the saga. He did an excellent job on all fourteen covers for this unique short story collection. We have a Facebook Page where you can preview all the covers. Please click the link and LIKE the page! Each of the short stories in The Prometheus Saga will be published individually in the Kindle Store, hence a different cover for each story. This is just one of the unique concepts for the collection. Next up: the release date will be announced soon. Stay tuned!