A first-time science fiction/fantasy author looking for critique, and exposure. Much of my inspiration comes from games, such as Gradius, R-Type and other shmups. A lot of anime, such as Gundam, Bleach, Rurouni Kenshin, Cowboy Bebop, and others. Movies, such as: The Matrix, Star Wars, Stargate, and others. Last but not least, the legion of authors that have entertained, delighted, inspired and influenced me: Matthew Woodring Stover, Timothy Zahn, Patrick Rothfuss, Aaron Allston, Terry Pratchett, Neal Stephenson, Anne McCaffrey, Roger Zelazny, Tolkien, Arthur Conan Doyle, Issac Asimov, and many others.