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Nicholas Atwater

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Nicholas Atwater writes swashbuckling steampunk fantasy. Originally Canadian, he now resides in northern France with his incredible, brilliant wife and the rest of his D&D group. As an ex-thespian, he certainly does not practice funny accents in the shower, and no one can prove otherwise. He is a veteran Dungeons & Dragons gamemaster, famously feared for both his villains and his puns.

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A Matter of Execution by Nicholas Atwater
"This was a highly anticipated read for me because a) I’ve loved everything I read by Olivia Atwater before and b) I heard it involved airships, steampunk elements and faeries, and that’s pretty much all I needed to hit the “back” button on the Kickst" Read more of this review »
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"Long book but full of adventure and all kinds of creatures. May have to read this one again because there is so much going on. Great story. "
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"Holy adventure...my emotions were everywhere..
I have read less than 5 steampunk stories in my life, but after this one I am committed to changing that. Also, I love Olivia, but now I love both Atwaters!
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"THE THREE MUSKETEERS meets GUNDAM in this swashbuckling clockpunk mecha adventure!"

As many friends know, I do enjoy a good swashbuckling tale and tone. Lesser known is my deep, childhood adoration for giant robots (especially Gundam). And so when I
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It is queer normative setting, and has LGBTQ+ representation. Our dear captain is also ace.

I would sooner, however, let members of the community decide if this a LGBTQ+ story.
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“Sometimes, contempt for the person you don't want to become can get you through those times when courage otherwise falters.”
Nicholas Atwater, Echoes of the Imperium

“I—” I paused, still trying to parse his meaning. Slowly, I knitted my brow. “I have no intention of involving myself in Miss Hawkins’ affairs any further than I already have,” I said adamantly.
Evie sighed long-sufferingly. “Wil,” he said patiently, “I have known you for over twenty years. You are patently incapable of uninvolving yourself.”
Nicholas Atwater, Echoes of the Imperium

“Do not do this out of guilt. Do it because this is the future you want. Because you deserve the right to determine what happens from here.”
Nicholas Atwater, Echoes of the Imperium

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