The Clerk

Tag: science fiction

  • 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 far. For my current series, after years of consideration (Vanguardian itself is over ten years old), I decided to publish under “The Clerk,” a pseudonym I first chose around 2016. →

  • Leave a Review

    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 after completing the book. Before applying for a free copy of my novel to review, →

  • Free Excerpt #2 – Vanguardian

    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 online and at bookstores. I’m excited to share a second exclusive excerpt from my novel Vanguardian. This scene introduces you to two main characters of the story: King Verlaine of Monde →

  • The Stone Shed

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  • Free Excerpt – Vanguardian

    I’m excited to share an exclusive excerpt from my novel Vanguardian. This scene introduces you to two main characters of the story, Fabien and Lucian. →

  • Now Reading: The Eye of the World

    One of my favorite book settings is in a time of kings, knights, and battles over power. I also love myth and fantasy. Robert Jordan brought all this together in one novel. I’m currently on page twenty five. So far, so good. I’ll soon find out if I like it the whole way through.     →