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Updated Website

Hello to all my wonderful Beta Readers and fans. As some of you know, Carol and I have spent the last several months selling our house in Phoenix, shipping all our furniture and belongings to Georgetown, Texas, searching for and buying a…

The Storm Is Coming: A First Look at Unpunished

To all my amazing Beta Readers. We’re officially underway. I’ve just completed the first round of storyboarding for Unpunished, the second book in The Rho Agenda Singularity Trilogy, and I wanted you, the loyal readers who help shape these…

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LABOR DAY THRILLER DEAL: The Ripper’s Son FREE Aug 31 – Sep 4 on Amazon!

Hello, all my favorite Beta Readers. I wanted to let you know that I am offering the following, limited time deal to EVERYONE, so add a copy of The Ripper’s Son to your libraries if you haven’t already gotten it and spread the word. Here…

Book Two of The Rho Agenda Singularity Update

Rho Agenda Fans, Get Ready for Unpunished! Dear Rho Agenda Enthusiasts, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m deep into storyboarding Unpunished, Book Two of The Rho Agenda Singularity Trilogy! Following the explosive events of The Ripper’s…

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A Short Conversation with Grok 4

Hello to all my Rho Agenda sci-fi fans out there. I thought it would be fun to share a short query I made to Grok 4 (xAI’s latest update to the largest compute capable AI model in the world). Here is my query followed by Grok 4’s uplifting…

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Exciting Update: Diving into Book Two of The Rho Agenda Singularity Trilogy!

Hey Rho Agenda fans, It’s Richard Phillips here, and I’m thrilled to kick off this new blog section with some electrifying news: I’ve officially started work on Book Two of The Rho Agenda Singularity trilogy! After the explosive finale of…

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The Ripper’s Son Audiobook Is Coming June 10th as an Audible Exclusive!

Big news for all my Rho Agenda fans—The Ripper’s Son audiobook is officially in production and will be available exclusively on Audible starting June 10, 2025! I’ve heard from so many of you who loved the Kindle and paperback editions and…

The Ripper’s Son – Live on Amazon

It’s Here! The Ripper’s Son: A Rho Agenda Novel Launches Today on Amazon May 10, 2025 — After months of writing, rewriting, plotting, and a few kegs of coffee, I’m thrilled to announce that my latest sci-fi thriller, The Ripper’s Son: A…

I asked ChatGPT about Mankind’s Future with IT. Not Good.

Richard’s Query to ChatGPT: Imagine you are a writer of dystopian sci-fi. write me a 500-word blog post about how ChatGPT is about to change the world into a dystopian nightmare. ChatGPT’s Response: In a world where technology reigns…

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A Message From The Sound of Silence

Hello to all my fans. I know, that in these troubled times, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse appear to be upon us. All of these struggles, this lack of ability to communicate, to care about each other, is so disheartening that it tears…

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The Bizarre Year of 2020

On December 8th of this bizarre year, 2020, I release my fifteenth novel. In an oddly appropriate way, this last entry in my six book epic fantasy series, The Endarian Prophecy, is titled “Prophecy’s End”. With the advent of COVID-19 and…

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Prophecy’s End Goes Live on 12/08/2020

Hello to my million plus readers out there. I am very excited that Prophecy’s End, the sixth and final book in my epic fantasy series, The Endarian Prophecy, goes live on Amazon and Audible on 8 December 2020. This was a fun ride to take…

Goodreads Giveaway of Prophecy’s End

Hello readers. I want to make sure you know that Goodreads is giving away 100 digital eBook copies of my new fantasy novel, Prophecy’s End from 11/10/2020 through 12/7/2020. Here’s the link…

Richard Phillips Novels November Kindle Deal

All of my bestselling SciFi and Fantasy novels will be made available in the Amazon U.S. marketplace at the Kindle Monthly Deal price of $0.99 throughout November 2020. This is a special promotion to introduce readers to the December 8th…

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Prophecy’s End Release

I am pleased to announce that Prophecy’s End, the final novel in my six book epic fantasy series, The Endarian Prophecy, is scheduled for release on December 8th, 2020. Here is a short preview: A mage’s ungodly goal: rule among the dead. A…

The Endarian Prophecy April 2020 Special

I am pleased to announce to all my fans that the kindle versions of the first four novels in my epic fantasy series, The Endarian Prophecy, are being offered throughout April 2020 at the special pricing shown below. 1. Mark of Fire $0.992…

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Rho Agenda March Special

Hello to all my SciFi Fans. I am excited to announce that for the month of March 2020, all nine of my Rho Agenda novels are on sale via Kindle for $0.99. This includes: 1. Once Dead $0.992. Dead Wrong $0.993. Dead Shift $0.994. The Second…

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Reading Order of The Rho Agenda Novels

Here is the recommended reading order of my Rho Agenda science fiction series. 1. Once Dead2. Dead Wrong3. Dead Shift4. The Second Ship5. Immune6. Wormhole7. The Kasari Nexus8. The Altreian Enigma9. The Meridian Ascent The first three…

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Richard Phillips Speech – How to Write a Bestseller

On October 29th, 2019, I gave a ten-minute speech to the Ahwatukee Toastmasters club about how to write a bestseller. I am pleased to provide you the YouTube link to that talk. Enjoy, Richard

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The Ranch Where I Grew Up

Hello to all my readers and fans. It has been a very busy summer as I finished and put the polishing touches on The Time Seer, the fifth book in my Endarian Prophecy epic fantasy series. I spent most of that time in our historic mountain…

Life’s Edge Interview

I just had a fun interview with Rick Zanotti and Harold Muliadi on the Life Edge podcast. We discussed my Rho Agenda series and my epic fantasy series, The Endarian Prophecy, along with what other projects I am about to start. I also…

Free Beta Reader Draft of The Seer Available

I am pleased to announce that, for a limited time, I am making the FREE Beta Reader Draft of The Seer – Book 5 of The Endarian Prophecy available to my Beta Readers. To request your free copy of the draft and to sign up for my Beta Reader…

Thank You to My One Million Plus Readers

Having surpassed the one million reader milestone, I decided to create a thank you video to all my fans. As I proclaim near the end of this montage, please drop me a line if you are passing through Phoenix. I love to meet with fans for…

The Shattered Trident Released

Having surpassed the one million readers milestone, I am very excited to announce the release of The Shattered Trident: Book Four of The Endarian Prophecy. We were fortunate enough to get Scott Merriman as the audiobook actor for this…

So you want to write a bestseller…

To all of you who have asked me for a few pointers on my recommendations on what to do to get your book published with the best chance for good sales, I recently gave a ten minute speech titled, “So You Want To Write a Bestseller”. I hope…

Dead Shift Video Trailer

Here is a short video trailer for my bestselling SciFi thriller, Dead Shift. Turn up the volume and enjoy.

Dead Wrong Video Trailer

Here is a short video trailer to Dead Wrong. Turn up the volume and enjoy. Best, Richard

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New Once Dead Trailer

Since it’s easier to give people an idea what my books are about with a short introductory video, I am in the midst of creating these video elevator speeches for the books in each of my series. Here is the Once Dead video.

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New Trailer for The Rho Agenda

Here is the new video trailer for my bestselling Rho Agenda series. Turn up the sound and enjoy.

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Shattered Trident Trailer

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Rho Agenda Plans

Many fans of my Rho Agenda series have asked if I have future plans to extend the SciFi series after my current epic fantasy project, The Endarian Prophecy. I definitely plan on following up on several of my Rho Agenda characters as they…

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Polish Language Translations of Rho Agenda

For all my Polish fans out there, I am very pleased to let you know that my publisher in Poland, Fabryka Słów, has released the Polish language translation of the first two novels in my Rho Agenda series, The Second Ship and Immune. Here…

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Shattered Trident

Hello to all my Beta Readers and fans. As is my custom, I am posting the ROUGH draft of Chapter One of The Shattered Trident – Book Four of The Endarian Prophecy as a sneak peak at what is to come. Here it is: PART 1 Magic is of three…

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The Endarian Prophecy – Much More to Come

Hello to all my readers out there. Many of you have contacted me to ask when the next book of my epic fantasy series, The Endarian Prophecy, will be released. I am hard at work on it right now and will finish the first draft of what I am…

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Walnut Grove Ranch – Where I grew up

I grew up a few miles from the tiny and historic town of Lincoln, New Mexico. The Walnut Grove Ranch house where I was raised was originally built in 1868 by Sheriff William Brady, who was killed by Billy the Kid only a couple of miles…

Super Blood Moon Awesome

This morning, well before sunrise, I sat in my backyard with family and friends to toast the first Super Blue Blood Moon since the end of the American Civil War in 1866. To say that the experience was awesome is an understatement. Our…

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Final Cover for Prophecy’s Daughter

I am excited to release the final front cover for Prophecy’s Daughter, Book Two of The Endarian Prophecy.

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Rho Agenda Series $0.99 August Promo

In celebration of the August 8th release of the 9th and final book in my Rho Agenda Series, The Meridian Ascent, my publisher is pricing all of the other Rho Agenda novels at $0.99 for the entire month of August (United States). Enjoy…

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Chronological Order of my Rho Agenda Series

With the release of the final book in my Rho Agenda series, a number of fans have asked me about the chronological order of all nine novels. Here it is. The first three books give the Jack and Janet backstory and also reveals the backstory…

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Conclusion of The Rho Agenda Series

The August 8th, 2017 release of The Meridian Ascent marks the conclusion of my nine-book, bestselling Rho Agenda series. I feel a bit nostalgic about leaving these characters I have come to know so well that they feel almost like family…

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Prophecy’s Daughter Release Jan 16, 2018

I’m excited to announce that Prophecy’s Daughter, Book 2 of The Endarian Prophecy will be released on Jan 16th, 2018.

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Goodreads Giveaway of The Meridian Ascent.

Goodreads has just announced they will be giving away 100 free ebook copies of The Meridian Ascent. Here is the link to this Goodreads Giveaway.

Mark of Fire Release Nov 1, 2017

Richard Phillips Sci-Fi Podcast

I had a fun morning interview last Saturday with Kwinn Mitchell and his crew. Here’s the link: Kwinn Mitchell Interview

Mark of Fire Release Date Nov 1, 2017

I am pleased to announce that the first novel in The Endarian Prophecy, my new epic fantasy series, Mark of Fire, will be released on November 1st of this year. It is currently available for preorder on Amazon.com.

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Books 1 and 2 of The Endarian Prophecy

If you would like to receive the free Beta Reader drafts of the first two novels in my Endarian Prophecy fantasy series (Mark of Fire … and … Prophecy’s Daughter), just reply to this post. Enjoy, Richard

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Chronological Order of Rho Agenda Series

Since several fans have asked me to explain the chronological order of my Rho Agenda series, here it is: The first three books (the inception series) gives the Jack and Janet backstory and also reveals the backstory of the alien rider…

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Beta Reader Draft of The Meridian Ascent

To all my Beta Readers out there, get ready. I will be announcing the free release of the Beta Draft of The Meridian Ascent next week. I’m looking forward to your feedback so that I can get it incorporated into the 2nd Draft by January…

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Jack “The Ripper”Gregory

Here is a poem from General George S Patton that embodies the spirit of one of my semi-dark main characters, Jack “The Ripper” Gregory: Through A Glass Darkly Best, Richard

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The Altreian Enigma Released

My latest novel in The Rho Agenda series, The Altreian Enigma, just went live in Australia. It will be released on Audible.com and on Amazon.com just after midnight Pacific time here in the U.S. Enjoy. Best, Richard

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Rho Agenda Kindle Monthly Deal

In preparation for the Dec 6th release of THE ALTREIAN ENIGMA, all seven of my previous Rho Agenda novels are the December Kindle Monthly Deal $1.99 each on Amazon. Thank you to all my readers. Richard

Happy Holidays From Richard Phillips

Happy Thanksgiving weekend and a very happy holiday season to you all from my wife, Carol, and from me. We laughed a lot at the new 6 minute episode of the new comedy web series, Cubed, written by my daughter, Sienna Farall who also stars…

Goodreads Giveaway of The Altreian Enigma

Enter for a chance to win a free copy of my soon to be released novel, The Altreian Enigma. Here is the link to the goodreads contest. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/210454-the-altreian-enigma

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British Kindle Daily Deal

For all my British fans out there, my Rho Agenda Inception series, Once Dead, Dead Wrong, and Dead Shift, will each be on sale for 0.99GDP as the Kindle Daily Deal on November 14th. Enjoy, Richard

Richard Phillips SciFi Page

Like Richard Phillips SciFi my new facebook page where I post updates on my current projects, things that inspire my science fiction, short personal videos, and answers to common questions I get from fans and other writers. I also…

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www.facebook.com/richardphillipsscifi

Hello fans. I have launched my new facebook SCIFI page. To get my latest posts as they happen, please like http://www.facebook.com/richardphillipsscifi

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MacLeod Andrews Performs The Altreian Enigma

I’m happy to announce that MacLeod Andrews, who has been the voice for six of my seven Rho Agenda Novels, has signed on to perform the audio book for The Altreian Enigma. It is great to have him available for this release.

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Meridian Ascent – 1st 9 Chapters

Hello fans. I am pleased to provide the first 9 chapters of The Meridian Ascent (Rough Draft) below. Enjoy. The Meridian Ascent Book Three of The Rho Agenda Assimilation (ROUGH DRAFT) By Richard Phillips Copyright © 2016 by Richard…

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Kindle Daily Deal 08/17/2016 The Rho Agenda

The three original books of my Rho Agenda Series: The Second Ship, Immune, and Wormhole are today’s Kindle Daily Deal for $1.99 each.

Orson Scott Card Reviews Immune

I want to send a shoutout to the great Orson Scott Card who helped launch my fulltime writing career with his review of Immune. “A second volume that stands alone – brilliantly” Orson Scott Card Richard Phillips has led such a life that he…

The Altreian Enigma CH 1-5 Draft

As a treat for my fans, here are the first five chapters of The Altreian Enigma. Enjoy. THE ALTREIAN ENIGMA (DRAFT) Book Two of The Rho Agenda Assimilation Richard Phillips Text copyright © 2016 Richard Phillips All rights reserved…

Kasari Nexus Kindle Monthly Deal

Hello, fans. I’m happy to say that The Kasari Nexus is the July 2016 Kindle Monthly Deal. Enjoy. Richard

Kindle Daily Deal

Once Dead, Dead Wrong, and Dead Shift are today’s kindle daily deal 06-28-16.

Dr Stephenson’s Ether Theory

Just a short note to let you know about a short but interesting book I just finished that is a variation on Dr. Donald R. Stephenson’s Ether Theory from my Rho Agenda and Rho Agenda Assimilation novels. It’s a non technical but fun read…

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Beta Reader Signup for The Altreian Enigma

This is the last chance to sign up to be a Beta Reader for The Altreian Enigma. If you want to participate I need the following: Add my email ( richard.phillips@secondship.net ) to your Amazon account’s Approved Document Senders List Email…

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Kasari Map of Planet Scion

Here is the Kasari Tactical Map of Planet Scion from The Kasari Nexus.

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The Kasari Nexus Release

I am happy to let you know that the release of The Kasari Nexus is tomorrow, 4/5/2016.

Kasari Nexus Audible Book Available

The Kasari Nexus Audible Book is now available for purchase and download. Enjoy. Richard Phillips

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20 Copy Giveaway of The Kasari Nexus

20 Copy Give Away promotion for the Kasari Nexus on Goodreads through 4/5/2015

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Alpha Readers Club

Hi to all my fans out there. I wanted to share a great photo from a few of my Alpha Readers Club out in the SF Bay Area, particular kudos to those in the photo including Dr. Melissa Ko and Brian Wiener. I also want to send a shout out to…

Recommended Rho Agenda Reading Order

For those who are just starting the Rho Agenda Books, here is my recommended, chronological reading order: Once Dead Dead Wrong Dead Shift The Second Ship Immune Wormhole The Kasari Nexus (Release Date 5 April 2016)

Free Review Copy of The Kasari Nexus Available

I’m excited to share that The Kasari Nexus is available for people to download advance copies from NetGalley through 4/5. Below is a link and the NetGalley widget that will automatically approve you to get a review copy of your own, once…

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Altreian Enigma Draft Preview – CH1-11

The Altreian Enigma Book Two of The Rho Agenda Assimilation (ROUGH DRAFT) By Richard Phillips Copyright © 2015 by Richard Phillips Chapter 1 As the bitter winter wind howls through the night, attempting to prevent me from entering the…

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The Kasari Nexus Full Cover

The full book cover of my latest novel has now been finalized.

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The Kasari Nexus Cover

Here is the final cover for my latest Rho Agenda Novel.

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Chapter One of The Altreian Enigma: Book Two of The Rho Agenda Assimilation

Here is the draft of the first chapter of Book Two of The Rho Agenda Assimilation. The Altreian Enigma Book Two of The Rho Agenda Assimilation (ROUGH DRAFT) By Richard Phillips Copyright © 2015 by Richard Phillips Chapter 1 As the bitter…

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Signed Rho Agenda Series Books

For those of you who have requested signed books, I have a low cost solution. Instead of me buying the books, signing them and shrink wrapping them and then sending them to you (with more expensive shipping costs), I will send you a free…

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I’m In Austin for Advanced Screening of Casual Encounters 9-12-15

Hi all. I’m in Austin (9-12-15) for the 7:15 pm showing tonight of the advanced screening of Casual Encounters, my son-in-law’s and daughter’s movie that will be released at the start of the year. Austin native Brooklyn Decker stars along…

Preview of THE KASARI NEXUS – Book One of The Rho Agenda Assimilation

THE KASARI NEXUS Book One of The Rho Agenda Assimilation (DRAFT) By Richard Phillips Copyright © 2015 Chapter 1 “My God!” Raul gasped. “You’ve killed us both!” Jennifer Smythe turned her back on the legless apparition who had once been a…

The Kasari Nexus In Production

My publisher has now settled on the title for Book One of The Rho Agenda Assimilation series … THE KASARI NEXUS. Having just completed the developmental edit, the book now goes into the production process which has several steps: Copy Edit…

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Banned in China, Part Deux

So my latest novel, DEAD SHIFT, continues to be banned in China … the only one of my books to have been banished there. Ah well … Jack Gregory has apparently ticked off Chinese sensibility, even in fiction. To be fair, Jack does have a way…

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Banned in China

Apparently Dead Shift was hitting a little too close to home for the Chinese Government censors. Looks like that’s the only one of the six Rho Agenda novels to be banned from Amazon’s China site.

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Bob Mayer’s Excellent Take on Theme and Intent

I saw this from my buddy, Bob Mayer, and wanted to share it. Excellent stuff for all you aspiring writers out there. Theme and Intent– Craft Tuesday at Write on the River.

Dead Shift ~ Rho Agenda Inception #3 #JackGregory #Thriller @RhoAgenda #wwwblogs

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Beta Reader Signup

Hi all. I know many of you are signed up for my free Beta Reader program. For those other brave souls who are interested in reading the completed rough draft of Book One of The Rho Assimilation as soon as I have it ready to go, I’m taking…

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Announcing New Alpha Reader Program

For a limited time, anyone interested in receiving periodic updates to my initial draft of Book One of The Rho Assimilation, can sign up for the program by sending an email to me at: Richard.Phillips@SecondShip.net requesting to be added…

New DEAD SHIFT Release Date

I’m happy to announce that my publisher has moved up the release of DEAD SHIFT from June 30th to May 19th.

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Final Chance for my Free Beta Reader Draft of DEAD SHIFT.

I’m pleased to announce the last go-round of my free Beta Reader Program for DEAD SHIFT. I just need you to add my email address (Richard.phillips@secondship.net) to your Amazon account’s Approved Document Senders list and then email me…

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Answers to Two Questions from The Second Ship.

A fan recently asked two excellent questions from The Second Ship. I answer them here: 1. What exactly happened when Donald Stephenson stepped into the first ship?” I know he assimilated himself into the Kassari Collective mission after…

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Announcing Richard Phillips Novel, DEAD WRONG, Released

My new novel, DEAD WRONG, has just been released. For those of you who have finished it, I would appreciate it if you would take a couple of minutes to post a short review on Amazon. Best, Richard Phillips

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Rho Agenda Novels Special, $2 ea through January

I’m very happy to let you know that The Second Ship (A Rho Agenda Novel Book 1), Once Dead (A Rho Agenda Novel), Immune (The Rho Agenda Book 2) and Wormhole (A Rho Agenda Novel Book 3)will be included in the 50 Kindle Book Deals for $2…

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Enter to Win – 20 Book Giveaway

Enter the 20 book giveaway on Goodreads.com for your chance to win my new novel, DEAD WRONG. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22817315-dead-wrong?from_search=true Runs through 1/6/2015.

Free Beta Reader Program for DEAD SHIFT (Formerly DEADMAN WALKING)

For those of you who would like to read the Beta draft of my new Rho Agenda prequel novel, DEAD SHIFT (formerly DEADMAN WALKING), I just need you to add my email address (Richard.phillips@secondship.net) to your Amazon account’s Approved…

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What has had the biggest impact on my writing?

I started trying to write while I was still an officer in the United States Army, when I began work on a fantasy novel titled “BLADE”. It was a big project and the more I wrote, the more my writing style improved. Noting that my later…

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Rho Agenda – Das zweite Shiff (The Second Ship), nominated for German Reader’s Choice Award

I’m happy to announce that the German language version of The Second Ship (Das zweite Shiff) has been chosen for the short list for the German Reader’s Choice Award in the Science Fiction Category. (Leserpreis – Die Besten Bucher) Below is…

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Early Beta Reader Program for DEADMAN WALKING

In the next few days, I will be opening my free Beta Reader program for the third Jack and Janet prequel titled DEADMAN WALKING. For those of you who would like to read and provide general comments on the same rough draft I will be sending…

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Nanobots Fight Cancer

When I published The Rho Agenda, the nanite technology sounded a bit far-fetched to many. Not so much anymore. Check out this CNN video: Nanobots

Review of Vessel by Andrew J Morgan

I just finished reading Andrew J Morgan’s excellent novel, VESSEL, and posting a review of it on Amazon.com. Here it is: REVIEW TITLE: A Better Extant Before Extant Came To Be This is a very entertaining and enjoyable story that keeps…

Third Book Title Feedback

If you would like to participate in the naming process for Book 3 of the Rho Agenda prequels, I’m looking for two word names … one of which is DEAD, building on the previous two titles (ONCE DEAD and DEAD WRONG). One of the novel’s major…

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Bane’s Dominion retitled DEAD WRONG.

Quick update. My next novel has been retitled DEAD WRONG (formerly BANE’s DOMINION).

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Once Dead Available on Tuesday August 19th

First of all I want to thank all my fans for your support. We are finally only a day out from the launch of Once Dead. For those of you who participated in my Beta Reader program or those who will read it shortly, I would very much…

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May The Ripper be with you.

First of all, I want to thank all of you, my fans, who have supported my Rho Agenda novels from the beginning. I’m very pleased with the August 19th release of Once Dead, the first of three Rho Agenda prequel novels that reveal how Jack…

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MacLeod Andrews To Perform “Once Dead” Audiobook

I’m very happy to be able to announce that Brilliance Audio has secured MacLeod Andrews as the audiobook actor for Once Dead. I was extremely pleased with the fine work he did bringing the Rho Agenda trilogy to life and it is a pleasure to…

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Official Cover for Once Dead

My publisher has just released the official front cover for Once Dead, the first of my Jack ‘The Ripper’ Gregory prequels to the Rho Agenda. Once Dead will be released on August 5th, 2014 and is available for preorder on Amazon. Here it…

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Nine-Tenths of the Law Renamed – Bane’s Dominion

Hi all, My publisher and I have now arrived at the name for the second Jack ‘The Ripper’ Gregory prequel to the Rho Agenda (original working title “Nine-Tenths of the Law”). The book title will officially be “Bane’s Dominion”. I am now in…

German Translation of The Second Ship Jun 2014

I’m very pleased that the German translation of The Second Ship will be released this June. For you German fans, here’s the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GZL78NK And here’s the cover:

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Beta Reader Program Signup

If you would like to be added to my list of Beta readers please send me an email at : richard.phillips@secondship.net When I am done with a ROUGH draft, I send it out free of charge to my registered Beta Readers who get the first crack at…

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Just sent Nine-Tenths of the Law to my Publisher

I just delivered the manuscript for Nine-Tenths of the Law to my publisher so I’m anxious to get through the editing cycle and start in on my third Jack Gregory prequel to The Rho Agenda. The first of these, Once Dead, will be released on…

Once Dead Available for Preorder

Once Dead has now entered production (scheduled release 8 Aug 2014) and is available for preorder. In coming weeks my publisher will be sending me a couple of different cover designs to choose from, formatting it for the print edition, and…

Once Dead Scheduled Release Date

I just wanted to post a quick update letting you know that Once Dead has gone into production at my publisher and the scheduled release date looks like August 8th. As for Nine-Tenths of the Law, I will be delivering the manuscript to my…

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Once Dead Publishing Update

Since it’s been a while since my last update, here’s the latest on the publishing schedule for Once Dead. I have just completed the final edit changes, working with my outstanding editor, Clarence Haynes, and the production manuscript for…

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Alien Agendas

I was asked by 47North to write a short blog post for Amazon’s Kindle Blog. Here is the link but I am also including the complete post below: http://www.kindlepost.com/2013/09/alien-agendas.html A few years ago, I had the pleasure of…

Amazon’s Exciting New Opportunity for Indie Authors

I originally posted the following in reply to a fan’s questions (thanks Brian), but since it is of general interest, I repost the contents here: I’m hoping to get a publication date soon for Once Dead and will post it here as soon as I…

End of Early Reader Feedback Program for Once Dead

As I send Once Dead to my editor today, I must bring the Early Reader Feedback program to an end. Thank you to all of you fans who were willing to read the rough draft. Your feedback will lead to a much improved finished product. Thanks…

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An Independent Author’s Path to Publishing Success on the Kindle

Since a number of readers have asked me about my initial experience publishing for the Kindle as an independent author, I decided to repost an article from April of 2012 where I discuss my experiences prior to signing with 47North. As most…

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Once Dead

As some of you may have noticed, my last post was mysteriously titled, WatfordElephant87654@gmail.com . I’m very pleased that so many of you have expressed interest in my upcoming Jack ‘The Ripper’ Gregory novel titled “Once Dead”. I think…

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WatfordElephant87654@gmail.com

Happy New Year to all my fans out there. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are raring to get back to work. I am. You may be wondering about the title to this blog post … as well you should. Let’s just say it’s a teaser to my…

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Now on Twitter @RhoAgenda

Happy New Year to all you Rho Agenda fans out there. As I take a break from work on my Jack Gregory prequel “Once Dead” I thought I’d let you know that thanks to Sharky Laguana … @Sharkyl … I decided to launch my @RhoAgenda twitter account…

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Orson Scott Card Reviews Immune: Book Two of The Rho Agenda

I was pleased to have the great Orson Scott Card take the time to review the unabridged audiobook of Immune: Book Two of The Rho Agenda. I repost the review here: “A second volume that stands alone – brilliantly” Richard Phillips has led…

Jeff Carson Interview

This past week I enjoyed the opportunity to sit down for a skype-cast interview with Jeff Carson on his Work From Anywhere blog. Jeff, currently working from Italy, spent an hour asking me about my best-selling Rho Agenda trilogy and about…

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Countdown to Launch

Well it’s finally getting here. As I sit here writing this, only a couple of days out from the launch of 47North’s edition of The Second Ship, it’s exciting to know that by November 20th, the entire Rho Agenda trilogy will finally be…

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Almost There

With just over a month until the publication of the 47 North, Jeff VanderMeer edited version of The Second Ship, followed shortly thereafter by the release of Immune and Wormhole, it is time for me to post an update. The process of…

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The Developmental Edit etc.

Since it has been a while since my last post, I thought I’d try to bring you all up to speed on what I and the 47 North Author team have been doing. I also want to focus part of today’s post on The Developmental Edit and why it is an…

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An Independent Author’s Path to Publishing Success on the Kindle

Since a number of readers have expressed interest in the process of going from self-published to traditionally published, I will post a series of articles on this topic as I progress toward the publication date. As most of you know, I…

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Now with 47 North

As I mentioned in my last post, I’m very happy to announce that 47 North is my new publisher. I am excited for the opportunity to work with their great team to make my Rho Agenda trilogy available to a much larger fan base and to provide…

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47 North Contract Signed

Well folks, I just signed the contract with 47 North so I will no longer be able to offer my early reader feedback program. I look forward to the official publication of the trilogy. As part of the process, all Rho Agenda novels are…

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Last Day for Early Reader Feedback Program for Wormhole

Once I have signed the contract with my new publisher, which I expect to happen today, they will own the three Rho Agenda novels and I will have to comply with their distribution guidelines. At that point, I will no longer be able to offer…

March 9, 2012 Update

Got another big meeting in New York today, so we’ll see if we can get the deal closed. The only remaining open issue involves whether or not the publisher gets the guaranteed rights to follow-on novels. Christ, you’d think I was JK Rowling…

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Early Readers

Thank you to all you folks who are providing feedback on the draft version of Wormhole. For the time, being I am keeping the offer to join my early reader feedback program open and I will continue to make it available as long as I can…

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12 Feb 2012 Update

With everything taking ten times longer than I think it should, I’m continuing my commitment to my loyal fans by holding open my early reader feedback program until I get a publication date. Anyone who would like to participate, I need you…

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Happy Holidays

Hello folks. Thanks to all of you early readers who have hustled to get feedback to me on the draft version of Wormhole. We’ve finally reached agreement with my new publisher on the final contract wording and I hope to have the contract…

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Wormhole Update November 26, 2011

I want to thank all of the fans who have participated in my early reader feedback program. There’s still a little time left to sign up to get the pre-edited draft of Wormhole, but I’ll have to cut it off as soon as the contract is…

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Early Reader Feedback Program

For a limited time, leading up to final contract signing, after which the manuscript goes to my publisher, I am enlisting the help of fans of my blog in providing early reader feedback on Wormhole. If you would like to participate in my…

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October 16 News

Hi folks. I have a bit of good news. The publishing house has agreed to all the things my agency (Janklow & Nesbit) considered show stoppers. Now we’re only waiting on the revised contract. As soon as we get that and I sign it, I’ll let…

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Yet another Wormhole Publishing Update

Well, the quest goes on. I know it’s a frustrating wait, it certainly is for me, since we’ve had an agreement with the publisher on major contract terms since late August. We got a little bit closer last week on getting the attorneys to…

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Contract Negotiation Status Update

Okay. Here’s the scoop. The attorneys at my agency, Janklow & Nesbit, are currently arguing over final contract wording with the publisher’s attorneys. Specifically, this involves derivative rights such as TV and movie rights. Hopefully…

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Publisher Update

Here’s the latest update on where I stand with contract work between Janklow & Nesbit (my literary agency) and the publishing house I’ve agreed to sign with. The publisher sent over a contract, my agency’s attorneys reviewed it and made a…

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New Publisher

Hi folks. I wanted to give you a quick update on the publication status, not just of Wormhole, but of the entire Rho Agenda trilogy. Through my literary agency, Janklow & Nesbit, I’ve just agreed to a contract with a major publishing…

The Dark Side

We’re all gradually migrating to the dark side. Read Diana’s post and I think you’ll agree. The Dark Side.

Wormhole Update

I just got back from Bora Bora where I finished my author edit of Wormhole. It’s now in the hands of my literary agency, Janklow & Nesbit, who are in negotiations with a number of publishers for the Rho Agenda trilogy. As soon as I have an…

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West Point 30th Reunion

Well, I just returned from my 30th reunion at West Point this weekend and both Carol and I had a wonderful time. I was proud to be able to shake the hands of those wonderful young men and women, America’s sons and daughters, and know that…

Richard Phillips on Coast To Coast AM

Hello Rho Agenda fans. I’m back from Hawaii and it’s been a busy last several weeks with a multitude of interviews across the country. Saturday night, Aug 29, I had the privilege of sitting down for a three hour interview with Ian Punnett…

Getting Ready for Roswell

Well, it’s Sunday Jun 28th and I have three blog talk radio interviews before I start packing for my week in Roswell, New Mexico for the annual UFO convention. While I’m in town I’ll do a television interview on KBIM TV, give a lecture on…

The Characters in The Rho Agenda

Richard Phillips, 1:25 pm (Phoenix time), June 24th, 2009 Last night, June 23rd, I had the pleasure to be the guest on Annette Jones’ show, Paranormal Talk, discussing my Amazon Kindle best selling sci-fi series, The Rho Agenda. You can…

Interview on Paranexus Universe

Richard Phillips, 8:40 a.m. (Phoenix Time) I had fun chatting last night with Doug and Grant on the Paranexus Universe show … http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ParaNexus/2009/06/19/Life-on-Other-Planets-It-Does-Exist-with-Richard-Phillips-1…

Interview update

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Richard Phillips, author of The Rho Agenda series, begins blog!

Richard Phillips, author of the top ten bestselling sci-fi series on the Amazon Kindle, The Rho Agenda, makes his first wordpress blog entry.

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