The Clerk

Vanguardian

Sci-fi suspense and historical romance about identity, duty, and what it means to be human when confronted by an outside force.

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    My debut novel, Vanguardian, is officially published and available at all major retailers and at libraries. But, you, as my website visitor, have an opportunity to get a free digital copy of my novel in exchange for your honest review…

  • DNFing: When Assumptions Eclipse Story

    I’d like to start this post by thanking my current readers and those who took the time to review my debut novel, Vanguardian. I value your feedback. This post is about the few who only want stories catered to their…

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  • Why I Write as The Clerk

    Hello Readers, My name is Sylvia Petro. My stories are inspired by many things I have experienced, observed, and meditated on in my life thus…

  • 🎉 Published – Vanguardian

    Vanguardian: Book I Clerk, The Buy Now The empire of Monde is the envy of its neighbors. Nasrin, a war refugee in hiding, has lived illegally in the kingdom for years with her son, Lucian. Her raven-black hair and prismatic…

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    The Clerk is a cosmic scribe charged with chronicling the lives of the countless Astral Warriors in our universe. Through their selflessness and power, these warriors combat an energy that would, if not resisted, supplant all life as we understand…

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    Share your thoughts on this alternate introduction to Vanguardian. Vanguardian is a historical speculative romance that explores race, power, and identity through the lives of three…

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    Vanguardian is a historical speculative romance that explores race, power, and identity through the lives of three main characters in an empire threatened by war. Available…

My name is S. N. Petro. I’m a technical writer by day and a fiction writer by night, writing under The Clerk.