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New Logo and Site Rebrand!
As you may have noticed, the site has undergone a slight makeover with new branding designed by yours truly. I felt it was time for...

Oliver Randall
Aug 25, 20242 min read
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December 2023 Writing Update
As we near the holidays once again, I have reached the final act for the first draft of Invasion the Cryp'lar. It was important that I...

Oliver Randall
Dec 16, 20231 min read
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The Stars of Aspiria: One Year On
Today marks the anniversary of the release of my debut novel: The Stars of Aspiria.

Oliver Randall
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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2023 Writing Update
It's been a hot minute since I posted here as I took an extended break from writing over the holidays.

Oliver Randall
Mar 7, 20231 min read
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The Stars of Aspiria Launch Event
On Sunday, I had the opportunity to hold a launch event for The Stars of Aspiria at my local game store.

Oliver Randall
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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The Stars of Aspiria is OUT NOW!
After months of waiting, my debut novel The Stars of Aspiria has finally released on Amazon!

Oliver Randall
Aug 15, 20221 min read
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The Characters of The Stars of Aspiria - XENO
The Xeno-exploration Non-profit Organisation (XENO) evolved from the SETI Institute to become a global research organisation...

Oliver Randall
Jul 18, 20222 min read
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The Characters of The Stars of Aspiria - PALM
The Planetary and Lunar Military (PALM) is the fighting force of humanity across Earth and her colonies.

Oliver Randall
Jul 11, 20223 min read
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The Locations of The Stars of Aspiria - Expanded Colonies
Expanded Colonies refers to newer colonies that are farther from the reach of the Key Worlds. The few colonies in the Expansion Region...

Oliver Randall
Jul 4, 20221 min read
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The Locations of The Stars of Aspiria - Prosperous Colonies
Prosperous Colonies refers to human colonies close enough to the Key Worlds in order to trade with and travel to efficiently.

Oliver Randall
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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The Locations of The Stars of Aspiria - Key Worlds
Key Worlds refers to Earth and its original colonies after their establishment by the late 22nd Century.

Oliver Randall
Jun 20, 20224 min read
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How to Read the First Chapter Now
The Stars of Aspiria is finally complete! As we gear up the marketing machine both on the site and on my socials, you can expect to see a...

Oliver Randall
May 31, 20221 min read
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How I brought a scene to life
It is difficult to understate the importance of storytelling as a visual medium.

Oliver Randall
Jan 7, 20222 min read
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How I entered a short story competition
While preparing for querying my novel, I took some time out to create a short story for a local competition. With the opportunity to...

Oliver Randall
Sep 22, 20214 min read
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How I prepared to query my novel
After finishing the manuscript, I knew there were a few more steps before I could show it to a literary agent.

Oliver Randall
Sep 15, 20212 min read
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How I created an interstellar human military
If there are going to be aliens invading humanity, then we need a fighting force to defend ourselves, right?

Oliver Randall
Aug 31, 20213 min read
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How I created an alien species
An important part of worldbuilding is creating the people that will inhabit these new worlds. Here is how I made mine.

Oliver Randall
Aug 16, 20213 min read
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How I line edit my final draft(s)
Editing is often a long, tedious process in any creative field, but nothing is as in-depth as line editing.

Oliver Randall
Jul 27, 20212 min read
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How I create sci-fi designs
Visual worldbuilding is essential for Oliver to have an image of his designs and worlds that isn't just a concept in his head.

Oliver Randall
Jul 21, 20213 min read
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Writing during a global pandemic
In which Oliver talks about his experience writing during the pandemic and his struggles with mental illness.

Oliver Randall
Jul 15, 20212 min read
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