Bitroux: High Country by Jordan Harcourt-Hughes
Bitroux: High Country by Jordan Harcourt-Hughes is a gripping science fiction novel that will captivate readers who crave complex, thought-provoking stories that blend elements of adventure, mystery, and self-discovery, particularly those who enjoy exploring the intersection of technology, identity, and the human condition. (StoryGraph)
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Series: Bitroux 3
Published by Digital Jazz Communications on 01/22/2025
Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction
Format: eBook
Pages: 245
If Merouac ever thought his life’s work would culminate in leading the metal workshops of the Transcontinental Railroad Project, he was sorely mistaken.
Now, his true challenge lies in navigating the other-worldly abilities he’s only beginning to understand—abilities that allow him to tune metal to interdimensional frequencies.
While trying to be a guardian to his niece, Evra, he’s realising she may have more to teach him than he ever expected. At the same time, his decision to help an interdimensional race find refuge underground puts him at the centre of an even deeper mystery.
As reality reshapes itself around him, Merouac faces a growing realisation: the world of Ahm is on the brink of a profound transformation, and everything he thought he knew may soon be shattered.
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Excerpt from Bitroux: High Country
There was something about that zone of quiet concentration. It was always somewhere in the
middle of those quiet moments where the blue light of the Top Hats had started to appear at the
edge of his gaze. It had always been hard to see the things directly in his sight; they shifted and
moved and always seemed hazy and insubstantial. He wondered if, in those moments, he had
drifted into the Maolfi state without realising it.
He kept working. The surges of static came and went, heating his body, and then leaving, giving
him a sense that his whole body was buzzing, vibrating. He kept moving, concentrating only on
the wood. And things started to shift, but not in the way he had anticipated.
Soon, two piles had been moved and Merouac was starting to feel a welcome feeling of
tiredness. He contemplated leaving the last pile of wood for the morning but kept moving
instead. Then, something sounded.
He looked up. Nothing. Had anything made a noise at all? He felt sure he had heard something.
All was still. What was it that he thought he had heard? Like someone or something was
crashing through the trees, perhaps. He shook his head. Nothing unusual stirred, the flickering
lights continued and below he could see hummers and their fluorescent markings shimmering in
the trees.
Then he realised. He hadn’t heard it. He’d felt it.
He closed his eyes, tried to make his way to the place the Faurin called the Maolfi state. Kii had
wanted him to find a place of deep listening. And perhaps what he was just starting to
understand was, that you could listen with all your body, and feel sound in other ways than just
noise.
After a time, he opened his eyes again and saw spheres hovering in the air, full of something he
couldn’t quite comprehend.
Reaching out to touch them, they felt full and weighty and yet his hand could partially pass
through them. They were not solid, and yet they were full. Like bubbles being blown by some
invisible child, they formed and hung in the atmosphere.
They grew larger, then fuzzier, then collapsed from their own weight, dripping a strange
sentience that dispersed back into the atmosphere. Often, they formed again straight away, the
same spheres, the same size and colour, the same weight, only to burst and disperse once
again.
Some of the smaller ones were only as large as his hand. Others, twice the size. And then
hovering at greater height, larger spheres his whole body could have walked through. They
shifted and mutated, formed and faded, pulsed and glowed. They were magical.
‘This is different,’ he said out loud, and grinned.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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Purchase Links for Bitroux: High Country
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Harcourt-Hughes, Jordan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 269 Pages - 01/19/2025 (Publication Date) - Digital Jazz Communications (Publisher)
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Guest Post by the Author of Bitroux: High Country
Who’s your crew? Recruiting your creative project support team.
My creative projects are books. They’re thirsty beasts. And even though I love to be immersed in the process of bring a book to life, through both art and story, I know that I need help to get them across the line. I’ve got a hubby who cooks. A puppy who loves to be taken out on walks and who’s always up for a cuddle and some playtime. And friends and family who know that on a Sunday afternoon, the only place you’re going to find me is my PJs in front of the TV.
If you’re setting out on a creative adventure – take my advice and get your support team lined up and ready to assist – they’re that extra bit of magic that helps to make things happen.
First step – start talking about your project.
People can’t help you if they don’t know you’ve got a creative project on the go! So, wherever you can, help people get some idea of the challenge you’ve set yourself, why you’re committing to a certain goal, and what it will mean for you to complete it. This is actually harder than it sounds. Many creative people are introverts and struggle to talk about their work. However, it’s worth making the effort to give people the chance to support you and come along for the ride. It might also mean that from time to time they ask you how you are going with it – a great way to stay accountable!
Second step – think about what you need.
You’re the best person to be able to articulate what you need to get your project off the ground, to help it gain and keep momentum, and then finally, get it across the line. No matter what you’re working on; a book, a play, a garden, – creative projects require time, energy and space.
Once you’ve figured it out, share your needs with others. Your family might be able to give you more space, take over some of your responsibilities, to let you relax and use your energy for your project – as well as provide the love, support and appreciation to keep you bolstered. Telling your friends and peers can give them the opportunity to provide support, bounce ideas around, and remind you of your strengths.
Third step – ask for help
Your best champions could very well be people that you don’t even know yet. That’s one of the great things about creative projects. Often, you take them on as a way to develop new skills. That means you might be getting out of your comfort zone – wohoo! So, you might need to connect with new people that have the insights, wisdom, experience and skills that will help you on your way. Mentors can turn up in all different shapes and sizes. Look around your local community and professional environment/networks and tap into those people who can help you grow as a creative person.
Creative projects are rewarding, but getting them over the finishing line can ask a lot of it. So, recruit your crew and bring them along for the journey. It’s more fun with company, and you’ve got a better chance of success with people cheering you on.
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