About the Snippets
Snippets are excerpts from books which have not yet been published. I started posting snippets on Baen’s Bar back in 1999 and have maintained the practice ever since. Some years ago, when I first launched this web site, I carried over the snippets and post them here. They’re also still posted on Baen’s Bar, if you prefer that venue. (Go to www,baen.com, select “Baen Community,” and then select “Baen’s Bar” from the drop-down menu.)
All of the snippets are posted in my conference, titled “Mother of Demons.” They can sometimes also be found in other conferences, depending on the title.
The snippets begin with the start of a book and typically go through half the novel before breaking off when the book is published. In addition to posting snippets from my own novels, I also post (with their permission) snippets from books written by many other authors.
We post snippets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Most Recent
1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 10
1637 No Peace Beyond The Line - Snippet 10 Chapter 6 East of Dominica "Captain Simonszoon," Rik Bjelke said sharply, "lead war galleon now approaching one thousand yards." "Forward mount reconfirm: target acquired and tracking?" A pause as the signal went down the...
The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 08
The Portals Of Hell - Snippet 08 "Want to be an Engineer. Yes, I heard that," the General said dryly. "But tell me, you with your head for strategy, how is this to help me? I have you and Meara to provide for, Aldronne to run, and many people in my employ that depend...
1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 09
1637 No Peace Beyond The Line - Snippet 09 "None. Unless you fear you'll lose this battle. Then ye might want to keep me from spreading word of such a defeat." Tromp's eyebrow raised. "I had not considered that." He smiled. "I am doubly glad to have you here, then."...
Heart Of The World – Snippet 07
Heart Of The World - Snippet 07 The canal had run dry, but down the middle of it now a little stream began to flow, a dark trickle. He had a momentary idea of the whole city bleeding. The air smelled bitter. Shimmering red, the sun was sinking down into a haze...