Location: United Kingdom
Member Since:
July 24, 2018
Robert Smithbury
Biography
Summary: Robert has published a series of illustrated science fiction novels for the young at heart.
Profile: When he’s not a science fiction author and artist, Robert works in the space industry. Passionate about the benefits of reading at all ages, Robert works as a volunteer, developing reading confidence.
Current work: Robert’s stories and art chronicle events in a possible future, where mankind exists in artificial habitats constructed inside asteroids.
The Celestial Secrets, introduces a quest to recover seven, secret, stolen technologies needed to survive in space. From The 1st Secret, to The 7th and final Secrets, these novels build on one another to produce a series of thrilling page turners.
With light humour, mild moral dilemmas, a smattering of science and technology along with cliff hanger endings, the stories engage imagination, transforming mild interest into enthusiastic fascination.
Publication history: The first six Secrets, are available electronically and in paperback from online retailers with downloadable samples and free electronic copies of the The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Secrets. The Celestial Secrets concludes in a final volume, which will be published soon. Artwork is released through Instagram as well as illustrating the novels. Further series are planned.
The world of the Astro Saga continues to be a type of creative commons and Robert welcomes collaborations from illustrators and authors who would like to contribute their work.
Profile: When he’s not a science fiction author and artist, Robert works in the space industry. Passionate about the benefits of reading at all ages, Robert works as a volunteer, developing reading confidence.
Current work: Robert’s stories and art chronicle events in a possible future, where mankind exists in artificial habitats constructed inside asteroids.
The Celestial Secrets, introduces a quest to recover seven, secret, stolen technologies needed to survive in space. From The 1st Secret, to The 7th and final Secrets, these novels build on one another to produce a series of thrilling page turners.
With light humour, mild moral dilemmas, a smattering of science and technology along with cliff hanger endings, the stories engage imagination, transforming mild interest into enthusiastic fascination.
Publication history: The first six Secrets, are available electronically and in paperback from online retailers with downloadable samples and free electronic copies of the The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Secrets. The Celestial Secrets concludes in a final volume, which will be published soon. Artwork is released through Instagram as well as illustrating the novels. Further series are planned.
The world of the Astro Saga continues to be a type of creative commons and Robert welcomes collaborations from illustrators and authors who would like to contribute their work.
Where to find Robert Smithbury online
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Series
Astro Saga: The Celestial Secrets
by Robert Smithbury
The 1st Secret
The 2nd Secret
The 3rd Secret
The 4th Secret
A heart-warming tale of adventure of the not so distant future for boys, girls and adults, mixing science and fiction in an extraordinary blend of humor and imagination. The fantastic, first installment to the space hopping epic; the Astro Saga. Told over a series of 7 books. Each, a story in itself, it’s a tale that involves dragons, dinosaurs, two evil empires, His Imperial Majesty’s armed forces, clones, pirates, aliens, dazzling technological weaponry, more secrets than you can carry and a handful of children trying to find a way to survive amid all the confusion.
Growing up has never been so dangerous and the uncovering of each Secret, develops a darker and more perilous story than the previous.
‘Somedays it’s only the humor that gets me through’, Nattie Vodianova, mysterious stowaway.
Suitable for children as well as young teens and recommended for parents who want to keep their children interested in reading. Designed for ongoing family interaction and debate, reading together or alone. Digestible chapters with ‘just one more…’ endings, frequent artwork and an open invitation for readers to write and publish their own tales and artwork.
The 1st Secret
Price:
Free!
The 2nd Secret
Price:
Free!
The 3rd Secret
Price:
Free!
The 4th Secret
You set the price!
Books
The 4th Secret
by Robert Smithbury
Series: Astro Saga: The Celestial Secrets.
You set the price!
Words: 28,140.
Language:
British English.
Published: April 16, 2022
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Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Science & Technology, Fiction » Children’s books » Monsters
Dragons meet Dinosaurs! 'nuff said. Torr and Nattie must recover the 4th Secret before a gang of Space Pirates can hunt them down. As the chase gathers pace, from the high tech world of the future to the volcanic landscape of the Saurox theme park, there's action and humor aplenty as the children try to stay one step ahead of the genetically modified monsters, pirates and old familiar enemies.
The 3rd Secret
by Robert Smithbury
Series: Astro Saga: The Celestial Secrets.
Price:
Free!
Words: 49,990.
Language:
English.
Published: May 22, 2020
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Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic, Fiction » Children’s books » Science & Technology
Environmental disaster threatens the asteroid of Nautilon unless the 3rd Celestial Secret can be recovered in time. In the 3rd installment of the Celestial Secrets, Torr, Nattie and their assorted menagerie of creatures and technological marvels must outwit the Solar System's most stalwart detective, thwart the single minded march of science and overcome the monster that lurks beneath the waves.
The 2nd Secret
by Robert Smithbury
Series: Astro Saga: The Celestial Secrets.
Price:
Free!
Words: 39,760.
Language:
English.
Published: March 29, 2019
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Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
(4.00 from 1 review)
The 2nd imaginative, humorous & illustrated tale from the Astro Saga’s Celestial Secrets. Can the 5 friends save humanity from extinction before the last sparks of energy finally seep away? Will they survive the frozen wastes of NördStrörm and recover the 2nd Secret before the frightening creatures that pursue them? They don't know, but you can read the thrilling story to find out. Ages 8+
The 1st Secret
by Robert Smithbury
Series: Astro Saga: The Celestial Secrets.
Price:
Free!
Words: 43,780.
Language:
English.
Published: December 11, 2018
.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
(4.00 from 1 review)
The first imaginative, humorous tale from the Celestial Secrets, the opening epic of the Astro Saga. The exciting adventures of a group of friends trying to save humanity from extinction whilst evil empires compete for ultimate power across the solar system. Will they survive? They don't know, but one thing's certain, finding out will be the most thrilling thing they’ve ever tried. Ages 8+
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