Hayden Trenholm Writer

Starting on May 3rd, the 3rd Max Anderson novel will be on sale for $2.99. Until the end of May, wherever eBooks are sold.

Available now at your favorite digital store! The Glare of Truth by Hayden Trenholm

The Last Ditch anthology is now available for pre-order as an ebook.

Successful spies change history. Failures are never heard from again.

From simple data theft or sabotage to protecting state secrets and last-ditch gambles that alter the tides of war, it's the spy—professional or amateur—who gets the job done! Whether it's for King and country or private vendetta, it is often the lone agent, through stealth, skill, and sometimes a little luck, who makes the difference.

If only it were that easy.

In Last-Ditch you'll find sixteen original stories of men, women, aliens, and even creatures who face seemingly insurmountable odds to achieve their goals. So come join in on a little heart-pounding espionage, as Jason M. Hough, Tanya Huff, L.E. Modesitt, Jr., D. Thomas Minton, Nemma Wollenfang, Hayden Trenholm, Edward Willett, Blake Jessop, Steve Perry, Ember Randall, Derryl Murphy, Chadwick Ginther, Russell Hugh McConnell, Gary Kloster, E.C. Ambrose, and Donald McCarthy put it all on the line to take you behind the scenes and behind enemy lines.

More links in the comments.

Last-Ditch Last-Ditch

They say good news comes in bunches. I'm happy to announce that my short story, "Mr. Palomar Goes to Space," has been purchased by Analog Science Fiction and Science Fact Magazine. That's my second sale to Analog, one of the most important SF markets in the world, in the last year and my third over all..

I'm thrilled to announce that I've sold a story to the anthology, LAST DITCH, coming soon from publisher, Zombies Need Brains. "City of Shadows" is a little different from my usual fare but I'm very proud of it and extremely pleased to be included in this anthology.

I recently received an email about my book of essays, Let Me Gather My Thoughts. It said: "It's the kind of book I would re-read when ever I feel the world is out of balance (which is often) and I need to find some equilibrium."

Available now at your favorite digital store! Let Me Gather My Thoughts by Hayden Trenholm

Plotting or pantsing?

Writing Styles A question that is frequently asked when writers get together is: How much money…. No, not that question but this one: are you a plotter or a pantser? That is, do you meticulously plot out your...

I was recently invited by the Park Square Book Club to make a presentation on The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez, which Publishers Weekly called "speculative fiction with soul." What do they know that you don't?
Why not grab a copy and find out.

The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez eBook : Trenholm, Hayden: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

But wait, there's more! Book 2 and 3 of the Max Anderson mysteries are available only on SMASHWORDS for 50% off! Until January 1st. Happy New Year!

403 Forbidden

Well, just in time for Christmas, the first Max Anderson mystery EBOOK is now available for FREE everywhere (except Amazon where it is $0.99 because that's those guys). Only until December 31. Click this link to find your favorite store.

Available now at your favorite digital store! In the Shadow of Versailles by Hayden Trenholm

Today is day! The ebook launch of the Year's Best Canadian F&SF including my Aurora-nominated story, Big Trouble in Droidtown. Available now from all these places:

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ebook/year-s-best-canadian-fantasy-and-science-fiction-volume-one

Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Years-Canadian-Fantasy-Science-Fiction-ebook/dp/B0CP88Q46M/

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Years-Canadian-Fantasy-Science-Fiction-ebook/dp/B0CP88Q46M/

Everywhere else (incl. B&N, Apple Books, Smashwords, overseas retailers, etc.): https://books2read.com/u/m06V50

It's reviews like this that make you think you're getting better at what you do:

This book surprised me and I've read other works by Trenholm. The variety of characters in a bleak setting showed us how we can still find hope and connection. For science fiction fans, there was a lot of science, but not an overwhelming lecture - just enough to be informative and interesting. This likely-possible future was fascinating and gave us tidbits that we probably don't even think about, but we should.
Well done.

The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez eBook : Trenholm, Hayden: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez from Tyche Books is available pretty much every where books are sold. Here's a link for the fans of KOBO

The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez ebook by Hayden Trenholm - Rakuten Kobo Read "The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez" by Hayden Trenholm available from Rakuten Kobo. ". . . a heady mix of big ideas from across multiple disciplines wrapped up in a fast-paced, thoughtful, and character-r...

The third Max Anderson mystery is now available in ebook and print format at your favorite bookstores.

Available now at your favorite digital store! The Glare of Truth by Hayden Trenholm

Today is the official release of The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez. Is it a cliche to say: BUY MY BOOK!?

Cover reveal for the third Max Anderson mystery novel, available September 1st

Finished the first draft of a new story today and will outline another tomorrow.

Coming August 9th but you can pre-order now at: https://tychebooks.com/passion-of-ivan-rodriguez

Benoit Chartier interview me at https://www.trode.ca/hayden-trenholm-science-fictions-statesman/?fbclid=IwAR3fKMIADSoXMT_rcp3_Nol1t4MoM7QwnMMR6Ru0CMlXMWIiJJAhUvMql2U

Hayden Trenholm: Science Fiction's Statesman Hayden Trenholm has been writing sci fi since 1987, owner of one of the most prolific sci fi publishing houses in Canada: Bundoran Press.

Voting starts on Saturday. Have you downloaded your voters' package yet? Lots of good reading for your $10 membership fee. Check it out here. https://www.csffa.ca/

So exciting! Our anthology The Astronaut Always Rings Twice is on the Aurora Award ballot! Congrats to Shannon Allen, JR Campbell, Hayden Trenholm Writer, & Kayla Kowalyk for your nominations!

Our congratulations to all the nominees!
https://www.csffa.ca/awards-information/current-ballot/

Good day today. 1100 words on one new story and some plot/character notes on a second.

A new Max Anderson novel is on the way -- if you would like to be informed of its arrival, you can sign up for notifications here:

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So exciting! Our anthology The Astronaut Always Rings Twice is on the Aurora Award ballot! Congrats to Shannon Allen, JR Campbell, Hayden Trenholm Writer, & Kayla Kowalyk for your nominations!

Our congratulations to all the nominees!
https://www.csffa.ca/awards-information/current-ballot/

🎉 Cover Reveal! 🎉

We're so excited to share the cover for Hayden Trenholm Writer's upcoming novel The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez! The gorgeous art is by Kayla Kowalyk. The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez will be out in August!

Like what you see? Pre-order links in the comments.👀

In the final stages of proof reading. Cover reveal can't be far away. Launch at the end of July

We are excited to announce that we are publishing Hayden Trenholm's novel "The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez"! Watch this space for updates and details.

Rising creator of the week, according to Facebook.
I guess I better get back to work...

In the Shadow of Versailles (and By Dawn's Early Light) is now available on Smashwords.

In the Shadow of Versailles, an Ebook by Hayden Trenholm The Great War has ended. From all over the world, politicians and diplomats gather in Paris to negotiate the Great Peace. But Max Anderson, former lieutenant in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, cares for none of that. With no home waiting back in Canada, he is determined to make a new life for hims...

I finished the draft of a new story today -- only the second this year. But I'm working on a second draft of a story from last year and wrote an entire mystery novel, while editing another SF one for publication. So not bad...

Finished a new story today. At 6000 words, it probably needs to have 1000 cut out of it, but that won't include "The End."