Welcome to Day 9 of “THE ENIGMA THREAT” Release Blog Tour! @enigmaseries @1rburkey @4WillsPub @4WP11 @RRBC_Org #RRBC
I’m delighted to Welcome Breakfield and Burkey to Day 9 of “THE ENIGMA THREAT” Release Blog Tour! @enigmaseries @1rburkey @4WillsPub @4WP11 @RRBC_Org #RRBC
Please leave a comment to win:
(1) $25 Amazon Gift card
(10) e-book copies of the “shorts” in the Enigma Series
I invited my guests to introduce themselves and their book to you.
We want to talk about our inspiration for writing.
The paradox about being a writer is that you must be a reader as well. Inspiration for Breakfield and Burkey comes from the daily consumption of written words for work and pleasure, as well as thoughts from other writers and podcasters.
Each of us receives a daily stream of material for blog posts, correspondence from colleagues, technical presentations from vendors, and books from other authors. We read, listen, and see a great deal of material during our work week. We use these three media types then aggregate the data onto the idea conveyor belt that feeds our imaginations. Current events from streaming media, voice actor audio reviews, reading reviews on our work, and non-technical publications discussing world economics or security are all excellent sources of ideas for our storylines.
Each of these informational feeds provides a level of research snippets into the real world. These are not like deep-dive research with cross-checking you might require for a historical novel, but they often capture our imaginations and drive us to research further. This is especially true with emerging technologies we are exposed to for solving our customers’ problems.
A perfect example of real-world input that impacts one of our novels was the buzz around cryptocurrencies, built on the underlying blockchain technology. This is a complex subject that is applied in multiple ways. However, we were interested in all the speculation of the various currencies, which made us do some more in-depth research into the history of it and how each operates.
As this was in progress, we started looking at the vulnerabilities blockchain has around cryptocurrency applications. Finally, we explored how their adoption in different locations around the world would affect our global economy. After we completed that research, we launched into the fictional aspects of what could happen when the cyber bad guys drive toward their specific agenda of power and greed.
We then took this research a step further to create an intriguing story of competing cryptocurrency providers. We introduced bad actors from the Darknet that had motives of corruption, power, greed, and control. Voilà, you have the concept of our TechnoThriller, story The Enigma Source. See how easy that was? J
Admittedly cryptocurrency is an easy technology to find greed lurking nearby. Money and materialism tend to work together. The whole focus of artificial intelligence and machine learning captured our attention as more vendors were offering solutions with those technical capabilities at the foundation. The promise of we’ll do that for you sounds the alarm bells in our minds. The evolution of technology takes aspects and then builds upon them to be more and do more.
Machine learning is best accomplished with oodles of data to learn from. We have that in bulk with social media today. Think about the content of social media. If this is being used as the classroom for artificial intelligence, what is it learning? If the computer creators using these capabilities goals are misaligned to societal norms, then the end game could be unexpected.
We took this as the foundational basis for our newest story, The Enigma Threat. This book has cyber heroes battling cyber thugs from the Darknet, both with supercomputers as resources doing their bidding. It is a battle of wits from machines, some have guardrails, and some do not. You’ll need to read to learn all the details or listen as the ebook, paperback, and audible will be available on January 8th, 2021. We also have launched a Kickstarter campaign to help start work on a screenplay for this book. We invite you to check it out to support or share it with your friends. The campaign has additional information about the story and a book trailer you might enjoy.
Make no mistake, we are inspired by the world around us and the technology we use to live, work and play.
Book Information
BLURB:
In the new digital world, there is no tolerance for privately owned supercomputers. Globally, computers are hunted and destroyed for the greater good, by the new cyber police CESPOOL. The information this group receives is manipulated by subversive hidden machine learning devices, the MAG running on the dark net.
Judith and Xiamara are freebooters who steal machine time for their PaaS, porn as a service business. The machine they chose for delivery is the last untapped supercomputer not in the hands of a sovereign. Their activity is spotted by the MAG, but the renegade R-Group steps in to alter the outcome. Leroy teams up with Zara to help these opportunists escape prosecution. They are drafted as reluctant participants in the fight.
Jacob and Quip are trapped in the Chihuahuan Desert trying to reconstruct the base of ICABOD’s logic core. The stress of their isolation is taking a toll. Their wives and children are safe in Brazil for the time being, but Interpol is prowling for answers.
The R-Group has assembled a way to communicate with orphaned satellites. While the next R-Group plans the ultimate honey pot to trap their nemesis who is driving their corrupted agenda. The odds are against R-Group’s success, but they have creative surprises on their side.
The stakes have never been higher. The R-Group young and old must rise to defeat the MAG.
Video Teaser
About the Authors
BIO:
Breakfield is a 25+ year technology expert in security, networking, voice, and anything digital. He enjoys writing, studying World War II history, travel, and cultural exchanges. He’s also a fan of wine tastings, winemaking, Harley riding, cooking extravaganzas, and woodworking.
Burkey is a 25+ year applied technology professional who excels at optimizing technology and business investments. She works with customers all over the world focusing on optimized customer experiences. She writes white papers and documentation, but found she has a marked preference for writing fiction.
Together they create award-winning stories that resonate with males and females, as well as young and experienced adults. They bring a fresh new view to technology possibilities today.
Contact the Authors
Email: Authors@EnigmaSeries.com
Website: www.EnigmaBookSeries.com
Blog: https://EnigmaBookSeries.com/the-enigma-chronicles/category/blog-statement/
Connect and follow on Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesbreakfield and
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanneburkey
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnigmaSeries
and https://twitter.com/1RBurkey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEnigmaSeries/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Vz4x5ctTnx3yUhZk1OJkw
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/enigmseries/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enigmabookseries/
Bublish: https://bublish.com/author/breakfieldandburkey
RRBC: https://ravereviewsbookclub.wordpress.com/about-breakfield-burkey-enigmaseries-rrbc-rrbc_community/
To follow along with the rest of the tour, please visit the authors’ tour pageon the 4WillsPublishing site. If you’d like to book your own blog tour and have your book promoted in similar grand fashion, please clickHERE. Thanks for supporting these authors and their work!
I wish them success for the fundraising. As to the series, probably the authors will have a good answer for you when they respond. What an amazing plot. It could happen, couldn’t it, especially when you look at the control wielded by social media. I’m intrigued. ! I can well imagine this as a film and I hope the fundraising for a screenplay goes well.Retaining Walls
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Hi Miriam, it’s lovely to see Charles and Rox here with another fascinating post. I have learned a lot from what I’ve read during this blog tour.
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I saw that you hosted then also. I was on my holiday break and now spelt slowly get back to the routine. I learned a lot from the post also.
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I also posted during my break so I didn’t catch all the posts as we were away.
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The holiday breaks of us are expected. I’m sure they understand. We should be back to a regular schedule when you launch your new book, Robbie.
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Yes, I would never launch a new book over a holiday period. I know that people take blogging breaks over Christmas and Easter. Thank you, Miriam.
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This sounds like a page-turner! Thanks for the introduction, Miriam.
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Yes, Jacquie. It would make an interesting sci-fi movie.
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What an amazing plot. It could happen, couldn’t it, especially when you look at the control wielded by social media. I’m intrigued!
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I know, Jacqui. Who doesn’t want a superpower computer?
Thank you for visit. My break spoiled me. I’m back slowly.
What a shocking and sad news at the Hill. I’m ready for some good news to start a better year!
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Another great post, Charles and Rox! Thanks for sharing them with your followers, Miriam. 🙂
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It is, Yvette. Thank you for your comments. 😊
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It’s all very exciting. Thanks for hosting, Miriam. Best to the authors. Hugs all around!
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It looks exciting on the possibility of turning into a film. Thank you for your comment, Teagan!
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Miriam, thank you so much for hosting us on your blog. Much appreciated.
Breakfield
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You’re welcome, Charles!
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Great post. I found it interesting how you got to the idea. Beat of luck with your film.
Thanks for hosting Miriam.
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You’re welcome, Denise. Thank you for your comment!
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Annika, thank you for stopping by. I look forward to your review.
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Congrats and best wishes, Rox and Charles! 🎈🎈🎈 Thanks for sharing, Miriam.
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Thank you for stopping by and watching. We hope you take advantage of the low costs pre-order on the ebook
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On my kindle! 😍
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So good to see you, Bette. Thank you for stopping by. ❤️💖
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An excellent share, Miriam. I’m always impressed by collaborations and this book sounds like a high tech adventure. Congrats to the authors and thanks for hosting!
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Thank you for the follow. We look forward to your review. Miriam thank you for such support on this tour. Great blog.
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I love this statement, Rox and Charles: “Some have guardrails, some do not…” That says SO much! Thank you, Miriam, for hosting this dynamic writing duo today!
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There’s so much truth to the statement, Jan! We’re all greatly impacted by the world as it turns. Thank you for stopping by!
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Jan, thank you for following. Miriam your support s awesome
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Congratulations, Rox and Charles. Another achievement and one of notable importance! Thank you, Miriam, for showcasing The Enigma Threat. 💗
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You’re welcome, Gwen. Thank you for stopping by to support Rox and Charles!
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Could not agree more. Miriam you are a great host. Gwen thanks for the view and support.
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Thank you for sharing this, Miriam. I wish Breakfield and Burkey all the best in their new release!
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You’re welcome, Mark. Thank you for stopping by.
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Mark thank you. We are hoping many folks will take advantage of the $.99 ebook right now.
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Hi Miriam, Hi Rox, Hi Charles,
I remember when Bitcoin first came out. Trading and also buying and purchasing with Bitcoin, . They were not the only start ups but I cringed within at what I thought could happen. Sometimes we are blind to the negative side of things. We want only to see the positive but life isn’t constructed like that.
I also like how you get your inspiration. I do similar things like reading a lot of different newspapers, different genres, and non-fiction.
Thanks for sharing how you get inspired.
Miriam, thank you for hosting Rox and Charles.
Wishing you all much success in all your endeavors.
Shalom aleichem
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Thank you so much for your comment, Pat! I remember my husband watched the stock market every morning – he still does, and he bought and sold Bitcoin. When it first came out, it was like gold rush, but I had my reservation to it. My husband is conservative, so he sold it quickly.
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Miriam, an interesting and intense book that traverses the globe both physically and via computers! I can well imagine this as a film and I hope the fundraising for a screenplay goes well. I see this is Book 12 in the series … are they all linked or separate stories?
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I can imagine the intensity, Annika! I wish them success for the fundraising. As to the series, probably the authors will have a good answer for you when they respond. Thank you for stopping by.
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Thank you Pat for sticking with us on this tour we are hoping to gain a boatload of pre-orders on this book. Thank for you hosting Miriam.
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You’re welcome, Rox!
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Annika, the stories are all written to be stand alone novels but truth be told they are richer if you consume the series. Characters grow and morph over time that helps keep them fresh. Please note that we write so that readers who read the entire series are not punished with repetitive material from earlier books. So if all we get you for is one book, we promise you it will be a great read.
Breakfield
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