Anteprologue to "To Rule the Skies"

By Michael Tierney

A prologue comes before the formal chapters of a novel, and generally sets a scene, introduces some important characters, or reveals a theme whose importance will become apparent later in the story. My novel "To Rule the Skies" already has a prologue, but this story takes place chronologically immediately before that prologue, so I'm inventing a term for it--the "Anteprologue". Think of it in the same vein as the Doctor Who webisodes between seasons or the Marvel One-Shots that give more background to various characters in the Marvel Universe.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael Tierney
• Release date: May 19, 2016
• ISBN: 9781311544902

Michael Tierney

Michael Tierney writes steampunk-laced alternative historical fiction stories from his Victorian home in Silicon Valley. After writing technical and scientific publications for many years, he turned his sights to more imaginative genres. Trained as a chemist, he brings an appreciation of both science and history to his stories. Visit his blog at www.airshipflamel.com.

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