T.S. Simons
International award-winning dystopian author
The Antipodes Series
The Antipodes series is a multi award-winning five-book science-based series that poses philosophical questions about how we live and the decisions we would make if the world as we know it irrevocably changed. Readers are challenged to consider their choices, values, and priorities as they share the characters’ struggles with science, community, and the complexity of human relationships.
The Latitude Series
The Latitude series extends upon the original Antipodes series. Set in the same world as Antipodes, Latitude is a futuristic perspective on what could happen if society doesn’t address the mistakes of the past. This series comprises the five-star read and Readers’ Favourite Finalist, The 45th Parallel, sequel Orenda, and soon-to-be-released Bifrost.
Novellas and Charity Anthologies
Ataraxia - Hexes and Ohs
Meredith is a strong, independent lawyer reeling from a personal tragedy when she encounters an inexplicably compelling man at a highland estate in Scotland. As they are forced to spend a single stormy evening together, she is tormented by flashbacks from her past, making her question everything she thought she knew. As the truth slowly reveals itself, Meredith is devastated to learn she is the subject of a multi-generational hex that threatens her future. Can she achieve Ataraxia, a state of freedom and tranquility, in time to break the curse?
Ataraxia appeared in Hexes and Ohs, a charity anthology supporting breast cancer research. Hexes and Ohs won the Anthology category of the Paranormal Romance Guild awards in 2023.
Dangerous Curves - Well Played
For elite ski racer Sophie Russell, discipline and focus are everything. She is determined to do whatever it takes to win each race on the World Cup circuit and earn her place on the Olympic team. Winning gold and being at the top of her sport is her only goal and everything she dreams of. Sophie’s entire life revolves around training, but she endures bullying from the coach who taunts her, blaming her lack of success on her curvaceous figure. This fuels her determination to prove him wrong and emerge victorious.
But when Sophie meets Owen, a fellow ski racer who loves her curves, she realizes there is more to life than just ski racing. As a dangerous liaison ensues, Sophie is forced to choose. Can these two champions compete in the ultimate contest and win gold in the game of love?
Well Played, the first Sports Romance collection from The Romance Cafe is coming in 2024.
Pre-order now: https://books2read.com/tnrc2024wellplayed
Hiraeth - Love on the Range
Seattle-based veterinarian Elin finds herself stranded on her way to a hen’s weekend in Oregon. Rescued by rugged horse ranch owner Dylan, she struggles to reconcile her responsibilities with the desires of her heart. Dylan, grappling with challenges of his own, is torn between the woman who fell into his life and saving his ranch.
From Montana mountains to Southern plains, there’s nothing more romantic than a lonesome figure and the girl who can tame a wild heart…or is it the other way around?
From mountain men to wild child women and snowed in cabins, read these stories of courageous hearts fighting for each other through harsh odds…and always finding each other.
Pre-order now: https://books2read.com/tnrc2024loveontherange
Embers
After the tragic loss of her husband, surgeon Emma dedicates herself to her work. Helping people is all she has left. She has experienced her one great love and accepts she will never find another. After all, we only get one soul mate. Invited to a beach bonfire with friends, she meets Dan, with whom she has an instant connection.
Can Dan and Emma rekindle the sparks of love they thought had died and live happily ever after?
Embers is a short standalone romance written for the Bonfire anthology, to be released in late 2024. All funds raised go to suicide prevention charities.
More information, including pre-order links coming soon.
A Shot in Time
What if a single day altered the trajectory of your entire life?
After years studying art, Alexanne Fraser’s dream is to open her own photographic gallery, not shoot formulaic, boring weddings. Demanding Bridezillas throwing their weight around are not her thing, but wedding photography pays the bills.
Just when she thinks she has seen it all, a colleague asks for help to shoot a last minute ceremony, leaving Alexanne facing challenges that will change her life forever.
The Soteria Series: The Vestiges
A world divided. Survival is the only goal. Do you have what it takes?
Following a cataclysmic industrial accident that drastically reduces the density of the earth’s atmosphere, the few remaining humans move underground, only venturing outside at night to avoid fatal ultraviolet rays. Small bands of scavengers compete for food and resources. Life is brutal, survival is the only goal, and hunting each other is preferable to starving.
Former engineering student Veda spends her days living in the basement of one of Denver’s largest hospitals, avoiding detection from the roaming gangs and using her wits to survive. But when Veda meets Orion, dare she believe this hardened warrior could be her protector and soul mate? Or will she form a bond with other women and prove that they can overcome any challenge?
The Vestiges is the first in a new series by award-winning author TS Simons.
Antipodes: Crossroads
Crossroads is the exciting prequel to the international award-winning Antipodes series.
Driven and focused, Freyja Jorgensen has her life mapped out – vet school and a rewarding career. But one malicious lie derails her plans and sets her on a new life path. As a viral outbreak threatens the planet, she is selected to help form a modern, sustainable community with a group of highly skilled young people. Hiding from her past, Freyja struggles to connect until she meets Cam, who grapples with demons of his own.
About the author
Tanya is a six-time international-award-winning Australian author of Scottish heritage. Living in the alpine region of Australia, she believes in the values of integrity, sustainability, and community in a world where we place greater value on possessions than people. She enjoys posing philosophical questions that make readers think and reflect on the world we live in.
The Antipodes series addresses the question—if we gave young people the opportunity to start over, would they replicate the mistakes of the past? The follow-up series, The Latitude series, examines life in different societal models and considers what could happen if science is allowed to determine the human condition.
She holds Bachelor's and Master’s degrees, post-graduate qualifications in governance and management, and is an accredited company director. Tanya is an Australia Reads Ambassador and enjoys reading, traveling, mythology, and snow skiing while attempting to live sustainably with her partner and children. They are owned by a standard schnauzer, a fox-red labrador, and three rescue cats who co-manage their household.
The five-book Antipodes series comprises Project Hemisphere, The Space Between, Infinity, Circle of Protection, and Sessrumnir.
The Latitude series comprises The 45th Parallel, Orenda, and Bifrost (release date 2024). She is working on the fourth book in this series, Triple Helix, a prequel to Project Hemisphere - Crossroads, and contributing to various anthologies raising funds for charitable causes.
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