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J. D. Richards

Author of books highlighting liminal spaces within the human experience, such as

BILL'S BYTES (2023)

&

THE EMERALD PRINCESS (2021)

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THE BLUE JEWEL (2019)

Books

BOOKS

AVAILABLE NOW

BILL'S BYTES (2023)

A neurodivergent college dropout’s dream of starting a pastry catering business is crushed when the make-or-break order comes in from the wrong city of Austin—the one in Minnesota, a thousand miles away.

 

With his dream on the line, can he shake off his past and become the main character of his own story?

Release Date September 22nd, 2023

Interested in getting your hands on a free review copy of BILL'S BYTES? Drop a note to J. D. and let him know - 

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THE BLUE JEWEL (2019)

A coming-of-age military sci-fi thriller set during the insurrection on colonized Earth. Cal's world is turned upside down as he is forced to re-evaluate what it means to be human and come to terms with what truly haunts him . . . 

 

There is no such thing as monsters . . .  

THE EMERALD PRINCESS (2021)

An out of work pilot. A job recovering looted art. A promise of a Citizenship Card. A myth told throughout the universe. One woman fights to survive in a race for freedom - and revenge. 

The Emerald Princess is set in the same universe and about a generation after the events of The Blue Jewel

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Would you rather own paperbacks signed by the author and illustrator and skip Amazon?

Of course you would . . .

COMING SOON

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Beyond God and Devils is in work! This paranormal mystery thriller is set in 1920's Florida, and is J. D.'s first dip into writing horror. With Bill's Bytes nearing release day,   J. D. is jumping back into this one. 

In the meantime, check out the Bill's Bytes pre-order. 

BEYOND GOD AND DEVILS

(unfinished novel)

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

The Blue Jewel is an exciting adventure. It gracefully combines action, romance, sci-fi, suspense, and drama all into one story. This book cleverly integrates the differences in culture, race, and upbringing to produce a believable dialogue. The Blue Jewel was a great read, but it definitely leaves you longing for more.

The Blue Jewel holds something for every reader. The story is full of love, family, friendship, adventure, and thrilling twists and turns. J. D. will draw you in and keep you wanting more.

This is science fiction with heart. Fast-paced and engaging, with characters who shine in an otherwise bleak dystopia - you'll be swept away in a struggle against injustice and find yourself rooting for humanity.

MEGAN RICHARDS 

BEAVERTON, OREGON

JASON SEVEY

SAHUARITA, ARIZONA

JOHN DE LEON

PROVO, UTAH

I gave this book 5 stars because it has everything I love in sci fi. Believable aliens first off. And secondly great characters who really develop as story goes forward. I believe the science is rather "soft" which is fine by me. I am able to let my imagination take off. A little romance fills it out. I enjoyed the book and didn't have to strain my brain to get it.

This is like a slightly cleaner version of Saga, but in novel form. Even with war and adventure happening on the periphery, at its heart it’s a story about family. I enjoyed it a lot and the illustration touches were fantastic.

Mckelle
AMAZON REVIEWER

DONNA
AMAZON REVIEWER

Reviews

BIO

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J. D. Richards graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, and holds a M.E. in Systems Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. He loves working as a systems engineer in the aerospace defense industry by day, and transforming into a science fiction writer by night. What started as a simple Friday night hobby of reading and writing (they call it Literature Night at the Richards’ house, or Lit' Nite) has turned into a passion.

 

J. D. is fascinated by the liminal spaces within the broad human experience, and science fiction is the perfect medium to explore those spaces. His work focuses on characters who feel they live in-between worlds. The Blue Jewel (2019) is his debut novel. He just published the second novel in the same universe, The Emerald Princess (2021). 
 
J. D., his artist-illustrator wife Corina, and their young family love life in Tucson, Arizona. They enjoy reading, doodling, and playing guitar. Their house is full of books, quiet reading spaces, a trio of napping cats, and two rambunctious toddlers.

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INTERVIEWS WITH J. D.

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VoyagePhoenix

Most Inspiring Stories

J. D. was featured in VoyagePhoenix, an online creative's magazine. Check out his interview, as well as truly inspiring stories from artists, writers, and other creatives from the Phoenix, Arizona area. 

2 September 2020

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CHRIS MORTON

New Adventures in Sci-Fi

Check out J. D.'s debut interview with science fiction writer and blogger Chris Morton. Chris is an interesting fellow from the United Kingdom who has lived all over the world, including most recently Taiwan. He continues to publish books across a wide variety of genres.

27 February 2019

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M. R. RICHARDSON

Fresh Author Interviews

Master world-builder M. R. Richardson took time out of his busy writing schedule to interview J. D. and discuss their shared love of space operas. M. R. Richardson has published several science fiction novels, each full of intrigue.

1 March 2019

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CHRISTINA "DZA" MARIE

Dragons, Zombies, and Aliens

Speculative fiction writer and fellow geek Christina "DZA" Marie recently posted her interview with J. D. to her fabulous blog, Dragons, Zombies, and Aliens. Christina is known for her thoughtful book reviews and engaging author-interviews, typically highlighting special reads focused on the not-so-classic heroes and heroines. We're looking at you, Calvin Durkin. . . 

J. D. admires Christina for her goal of "changing the landscape of speculative fiction writing and media entirely" by including a more diverse cast and breathing life into all typically under-represented characters. 

3 April 2019

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

Novelize Blog

J. D. was featured on the Novelize Blog! Novelize is an outstanding web-based writing app preferred  by many writers for the rich feature set, tool usability, and tailored flexibility. Their customer support is outstanding - they really know what a writer needs. J. D. wrote the first draft of The Blue Jewel in Novelize's cloud-based environment, and continues to use the app for other works. Thanks Novelize, for showing J. D. some love!

If you are looking for a full-feature web-based writing app that isn't bloated or cumbersome, check out Novelize (link through "Author Spotlight").  

13 April 2019

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DAVE DARIN

The Dave Darin Radio Show

J. D. and Corina were interviewed in a live broadcast on The Dave Darin Show (NYC) to promote their novel The Blue Jewel! Check out their chat with Dave ranging from what it's like to write science fiction, to UFOs, to alternate dimensions, time travel, and everything in between. Pretty zany stuff.

7 May 2019

Interviews

CONTACT

Interested in Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) of my new work, or free copies of my published novels for your book review blog? I would love to hear from you -

Reach me at jd@jdrichards.space, or use the form below. 

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