
What’s on your list for 2016?
~Never underestimate the power of a good book~
In no particular order
Storming: A Dieselpunk Adventure Novelby K.M. WeilandCinder (The Lunar Chronicles Book 1) by Marissa MeyerScarlet (The Lunar Chronicles Book 2) by Marissa MeyerCress (The Lunar Chronicles Book 3) by Marissa Meyer- Winter (The Lunar Chronicles Book 4) by Marissa Meyer
The Einstein Prophecy by Robert Masello- Cross Justice (Alex Cross) by James Patterson
- The Firm: A Novel by John Grisham
Sovereign (The Books of Mortals Book 3) by Ted Dekker &Tosca Lee- The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick
- Sector 64: Ambush: Sector 64 Book one by Dean M. Cole
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Behold the Dawn by K.M. Weiland - The Silent Intelligence: The Internet of Things by Daniel Kellmereit, Daniel Obodovski
- Sunset Rising by S.M. McEachern
- Worlds Collide: (Sunset Rising, Book 2) by S.M. McEachern
- New World Order (Sunset Rising Book 3) by S.M. McEachern
- Odin’s Shadow (Sons of Odin Book 1) by Erin S. Riley
- A Flame Put Out (Sons of Odin Series Book 2) Erin S. Riley
- Seveneves A Novel by Neal Stephenson
- The Crossing (Bosch) by Michael Connelly
- Eyes of the Hammer (The Green Berets Volume 1) by Bob Mayer
- The Bone Labyrinth: A Sigma Force Novel (Sigma Force Novels Book 11 by James Rollins
- Crafting unforgettable Characters by KM Weiland
- Persona (Persona #1) by Genevieve Valentine
- Productivity for Authors – 13 Tricks Every Lazy Author Needs to Know by Mark LeGrand Messick
- On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
- How to Make a Living with Your Writing: Books, Blogging and More by Joanna Penn
- Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos, #1) by Dan Simmons
- The Fall of Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos, #2) by Dan Simmons
- Endymion (Hyperion Cantos, #3) by Dan Simmons
- The Rise of Endymion (Hyperion Cantos, #4) by Dan Simmons
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Structuring your Novel- Essential Keys for Writing anOutstanding Story by KM Weiland - How to Make a Living as a Writer by James Scott Bell
- Writing Genre Fiction: Creating Imaginary Worlds: The 12 Rules by Charles Christian
- Artificial Evil (Code Breakers #1) by Colin F. Barnes
- Assemby Code (Code Breakers #2) by Colin F. Barnes
- Write. Publish. Repeat. (The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success) by Sean Platt, Johnny B. Truant
- Regenesis: How Synthetic Biology Will Reinvent Nature and Ourselves by George M. Church, Ed Regis
- The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Crytography by Simon Singh
- The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp
- Mile 81 by Stephen King
- Superhighway by Alex Fayman
- The Mechanical (The Alchemy Wars, #1) by Ian Tregillis
- Dark Intelligence (Transformation, #1) by Neal Asher
- Forged in Ice (Viking Odyssey) by Ken Hagan
- Firebreak (Matt Pontowski #1) by Richard Herman
- Nemesis Games (Expanse #5) by James S.A. Corey
- Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor
- The Beast of Cretacea by Todd Strasser
- Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
- Heir of Empire by Evan C. Currie
- The Atlantis Gene ( The Origin Mystery, #1) by A.G. Riddle
- The Last Librarian: (An AOI Thriller) (The Justar Journal #1) by Brandt Legg
- The Lost TreeRunner: An AOI Thriller (The Justar Journal #2) by Brandt Legg
- Say What? The Fiction Writer’s Handy Guide to Grammar, Punctuation, and Word Usage by C.S. Lakin
- The 12 Key Pillars of Novel Construction: Your Blueprint for Building a Strong Story (The Writer’s Toolbox Series) by C.S. Lakin
- Writing the Heart of Your Story: The Secret to Crafting an Unforgettable Novel (The Writer’s Toolbox Series) by C.S. Lakin
- Innocent Little Crimes by C.S. Lakin
- The Legend of King Arthur: The Captivating Story of King Arthur by Stephen Klein
- The Audacity to be a Writer: 40 Inspiring Articles on Writing that Could Change Your Life by Bryan Hutchinson, Multiple Contributors
- The Sword of Shannara Trilogy: (The Sword of Shannara Book #1) by Terry Brooks
- The Elfstones of Shannara (Book #2) by Terry Brooks
- The Wishsong of Shannara (Book #3) by Terry Brooks
- Killing Floor (Jack Reacher #1) by Lee Child
- Commander in Chief (Jack Ryan #11) by Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy (Series Creator)
- Grey Mountain by John Grishmam
- The Singularity: Heretic – A Thriller (The Singularity #1) by David Beers
- The Three-Body Problem (Three-Body, #1) by Liu Cixin
- The Dark Forest (Three-Body, #2) by Liu Cixin
- The IX by Andrew P. Weston
- Nexus (Nexus, #1) by Ramez Naam
- Crux (Nexus, #2) by Ramez Naam
- Apex (Nexus, #3) by Ramez Naam
- Structuring your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story by K.M. Weiland
- Dreamlander by K.M. Weiland
- A Man called Outlaw by K.M. Weiland
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Conquering Writer’s Block and Summoning Inspiration:Learn to Nurture a Lifestyle of Creativity K.M. Weiland - One More Ride in the Rain K.M. Weiland
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, K.M. Weiland, Diana Gabaldon
- Anathem by Neal Stephenson
- Sky1- Foundation (Sky, #1) by William Amerman
- Nation of Enemies by H.A. Raynes
- Seed by Rob Ziegler
- What a Girl Wants (Filomore & Greenwich) by Kate Perry
- Ashley Bell (Ashley Bell #1) by Dean Koontz
- Nightstalkers (Area 51: The Nightstaklers #1) by Bob Mayer
- The Book of Truths (Area 51: The Nightstaklers, #2) by Bob Mayer
- The Rift (Area 51: The Nightstalkers #3) by Bob Mayer
- Time Patrol (Area 51: The Nightstalkers #4) by Bob Mayer
- An Ember in Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes #1) by Sabaa Tahir
- Colorado Promise (Front Range #1) by Charlene Whitman
- Colorado Hope (Front Range, #2) by Charlene Whitman
- The Color of the Season (The Color of Heaven #7) by Julianne MacLean
- Call of the Herald (The Dawning of Power #1) by Brian Rathbone
- Dark Illusion: A Psychological Thriller Novel by Dana V. Moison
- Depraved Heart (Kay Scarpetta, #23) by Patricia Cornwell
- Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl
- The Clay Lion (The Clay Lion #1) by Amalie Jahn
- Tin Men (The Clay Lion, #2) by Amalie Jahn
- A Straw Man (The Clay Lion, #3) by Amalie Jahn
- Currency by L.Todd Wood
- Weapon of Atlantis (Atlantis #4) by Christopher David Peterson
- An American MP in Korea by Richard Cezar
- Dear Crossing (Ray Schiller Series, #1) by Marjorie Doering
- Shadow Tag (Ray Schiller Series #2) Marjorie Doering
- Targeted ((Ray Schiller Series #, 3) by Marjorie Doering
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How to Get to Know Your Characters with Character Interviews (The Busy Author’s Guide #3) Kylie Day -
How to Get to Know Your Story’s World with Worldbuilding Questions (The Busy Author’s Guide #4) by Kylie Day How to Get to Know the Backstory of Your Characters (The Busy Author’s Guide #5) by Kylie Day- Stone of Fire (Arkane, #1) By J.F. Penn
- Crypt of Bone (Arkane #2) By J.F. Penn
- Conflict and Suspense (Elements of Fiction Writing) by James Scott Bell
- The Art of War for Writers: Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises by James Scott Bell
- VOICE: The Secret Power of Great Writing by James Scott Bell
- Try Dying (Ty Buchanan Legal Thriller#1) by James Scott Bell
- Try Darkness (Ty Buchanan Legal Thriller #2) by James Scott Bell
- Try Fear (Ty Buchanan Legal Thriller #3) by James Scott Bell
- Final Witness by James Scott Bell
- The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi
- Steel Lily (Periodic #1) by Megan Curd
- Black: The Birth of Evil (The Circle #1) by Ted Dekker
- Iron Pendulum (Periodic #2) by Megan Curd
- Lady of Devices (Magnificent Devices #1) by Shelley Adina
- Her Own Devices ( Magnificent Devices #2) By Shelley Adina
- Soon: The Beginning of the End (The Underground Zealot #1) by Jerry B. Jenkins
- Steampunk For the Simpletons: A Fun Primer For Folks Who Aren’t Sure What a Steampunk is All About by Travis I. Sivart
- The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr., E.B. White
- Assassins of the Steam Age (Aetherium #1) by Joseph Robert Lewis
- Driftmetal by J.C. Staudt
- Master and Commander (Aubrey & Maturin #1) by Patrick O’Brian
- Creeping Shadow by Caroline Peckham
There it is! The ultimate reading list for 2016! Wish me luck!
Benjamin