The Haadri cycle

Missions is the second book in the Haadri cycle written by Joules Taylor and the first edition — straight to paperback — has been published by Heartsown.

Unlike the epic 448 pages of Prime Contact, her first novel, Missions is a slim volume (112 pages) showcasing a collection of short stories following the adventures of Kazestrel and Triskayen — the exotic 'diplomatic team' — on their voyage through the Haadri galaxy.

Prime Contact — the revised, second edition — is also available now. With the current interest in vampires, this full length novel is attracting some attention as it introduces the vourdaki, a vampiric species that frequently preys on the unsuspecting populace.

Joules Taylor is building a strong fan base of enthusiasts (see some of the things people say), and is renowned for her vivid portrayal of the alien species that populate her tales. The aliens are described with a warmth and humanity that often throws the behaviour of the human characters into stark relief.

Heart, the third book in the Haadri cycle, is due to be published by Heartsown in 2011.




It is with regret that we announce the departure of Bethan Ball, our Sales and Marketing Manager. The position she held was a part-time post, and the prospect of full time employment has lured her away from such freelance work. Although Bethan was only with us for a relatively short while, her efforts have helped re-focus our sales strategy, and we hope to build upon the foundations she has laid. We wish her every success for the future.

One of her first steps was to set up a Haadri Cycle page on Facebook.