WiP: 6 novels

Work in progress Earlier on this year I launched the new version of Yellow Dawn RPG (2.5), something that took a year of my life and blocked any other creative projects. Now I’m free to write novels again, I’ve been enjoying the process with gusto. I was in the incredible island nation of Malta earlier [...]

Sci-Fi Cyberpunk Today: Big Dog by Boston Dynamics, robot technology in motion

Getting there Not a lot you can really say about this, although I do wonder how silent the thing is when yomping alongside a squad of infantry. Good pack mule, I guess. And definitely scores highly on the best impression of a drunk deer when kicked; but impressive recovery ability, all the same. . . [...]

WiP: Proteus Syndrome and a new untitled novel

Work in progress It’s a wonderful grey and rainy day. Perfect reason to stay in doors and carry on my love affair with my laptop. Did something rather off-range for me the other night; drank coffee late, stayed up late and started writing a new novel (no working title yet) based on the idea of [...]

WiP: Proteus Syndrome – research and ale

Work in Progress An excellent evening spent in company of a scientist I arranged rendezvous with; supping dark local ale and discussing synthetic biology applications that can fit the plot of the new novel (one of them) called Proteus Syndrome. Came up with a unnervingly plausible scenario for biological crowd control concept; and the consequences [...]

Save 12% on any order: discounts on Sci-Fi Cyberpunk and Dark Fantasy by British author David J Rodger

LULU are running a great special offer through their online store. Just use discount code EARTH UK at  checkout and get 12% off any order. . Why not grab a copy of the latest release Living in Flames or dip into the post-apocalyptic thriller (and horror) Dog Eat Dog. Alternatively, start digging into the back-catalogue [...]

When the future imitates the past. Dog Eat Dog steps into context.

Arizona USA Back in 2010 a school teacher in Arizona was giving a lesson on the Medieval European Crusades into the Middle East.  On the back of this he decided to see what it would be like to recreate the experience of yomping through a sun-blasted desert, carrying armour and kit of the period.   It [...]

Yellow Dawn 2.5 ¦ Bolt-On rules: Nanomech & Synthology

Bolt-On Module Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur, first published in 2007, is an RPG written by sci-fi & dark fantasy author David J Rodger – it blends the Cthulhu Mythos and cyberpunk genres in a post-apocalyptic setting. Learn more… . This bolt-on is available as a free download in PDF format. . The [...]

WiP: a slower pace – nanomech simmering

Work in progress I’ve been taking a more social stance past couple of weeks. Orient Express. A long weekend in London. Slower progress on creative projects but that is no bad thing. Means I’ve been seeing a lot of my friends. Meanwhile, the Nanomech system simmers on in a positive way; nearly finished, I just [...]

RPG News: special release (black book) of Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur – now in hardback

A quick video of British Sci-Fi and Dark Fantasy author David J Rodger, giving an introduction to the brand new hardback version of “Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur”. Originally published in 2007, a new updated version was released in February 2012 (version 2.5). This is a hardback edition of version 2.5. . . [...]

Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Today: Kolja Kugler, Berlin sculptor creates bass playing robot

Over recent months there’s been a signficant increase of media time focussing on new developments in bipedal (humanoid) robotics.  They’re definitely “just over the horizon” in terms of being commercially viable. Usually you see them gleaming under bright pin lights, all white carbo-plastic and synethic alloy components, a fusion of engineering and science-fiction design. But [...]

Sci-Fi Cyberpunk Technology – Today ¦ Wearable Heads-Up Display expands lifestyle options, sneak preview of Project Glass from Google [X]

This is a cool little video providing a visual portrayal of a concept that the smart folks at Google [X] group are working towards bringing into reality. Project Glass. . It’s not an earth-shattering piece of tech or a stratospherically original concept: i’ve been using it under the name of DVFrames (Data-Vision) in my Sci-Fi Cyberpunk [...]

Press Release: British Sci-Fi & Dark Fantasy author David J Rodger presents his favourite occult horror, cyberpunk and Cthulhu Mythos creations in a collection of short stories

Songs of Spheres FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   British Sci-Fi & Dark Fantasy author David J Rodger presents his favourite occult horror, cyberpunk and Cthulhu Mythos creations in a collection of short stories.     HAYLING ISLAND, UK—MARCH, 2012— British Sci-Fi & Dark Fantasy author, David J Rodger has compiled a collection of short stories that [...]

Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur – packed with USPs that focus on drawing out the abilities of a character rather than the size of their gun

A couple of weeks ago I was sitting in one my favourite haunts, the Grain Barge, floating on the edge of Bristol’s stunning inland harbour; supping a pint of malty Milk Stout, I was making a final review of the freshly launched new edition of the primary rulebook for Yellow Dawn. Version 2.5.  The sun [...]

WiP: Quick wins and fleshing

WiP: it’s the weekend. huzzah. Got wonderful fire-glow of dawn sun burning through the mist hanging around the house right now: emerging view of nearby hills, fields and below me the urban sprawl of Bristol. Going to be nailing a few (hopefully) quick little articles and bolt-on rules for Yellow Dawn. Later: the walk around [...]

WiP: special release hardback edition of Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur

WiP: working on a special release hardback edition of YD rulebook. Had the first proof through from LULU. Looks bloody good but I felt the back cover needed some more work.  The cover is heavily blacked out and is intended for people who know and love the world of Yellow Dawn.  So I’ve refined the [...]

WiP: Proteus Syndrome

WiP: fleshing out ideas for the novel Proteus Syndrome. I’ve got a great character hook; characters trapped by the circumstances within the novel and now forced to push forward to survive; but now need to expand the idea of a remote bio-research facility and a mercenary raid that goes wrong; badly wrong. Jean-Luc Korda is [...]

RPG Case Study: using research to find weaknesses in Mythos or Occult bad guys to exploit.

New rules within Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur I’m currently running the fabulous Call of Cthulhu campaign, Horror on the Orient Express within the post-apocalyptic universe of  Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur.  I’ve made a number of tweaks to the original story, primarily to spice things up a little with my [...]

Sci-Fi & Dark Fantasy review – quote: I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoy fast-paced action, intelligent intrigue, and relentless in-your-face storytelling

Sharing positive review of Dog Eat Dog I caught a note about this review posted up by somebody who had just finished reading the novel Dog Eat Dog. It’s words like this that makes it worth all the months of gritted teeth and brain burn. This is one of the most engaging stories I’ve read [...]

Putting Bristol (UK) on the cyberpunk dark fantasy map.

There is something about this city, Bristol, that suits the moody fusion of chrome and blood – the defining hallmarks of cyberpunk and dark fantasy.  I’m sure any resident of every large urban conurbation could say the same about where they live, but this is my stamp for Bristol. And I’m passionate about it – [...]

WiP: Songs of Spheres and Special Hardback Release of Yellow Dawn 2.5

Work in Progress It’s been a pretty awesome weekend. Enough mist and eerie weather to keep me happy and enough sunshine to put a smile on my face. In the background to walking 12 miles I’ve completed a compilation of short stories called Songs of Spheres, 15 hand-picked favourites of mine. And, rather excitingly, I’ve [...]