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With over 20 years in radio and television, Kate Delaney is an award-winning national broadcast personality who has interviewed more than 16,000 individuals. She has received a Television Emmy for her special report on the AIDS epidemic in New Mexico, along with several Golden Mics for her series on immigration. Kate is also the author of three books, including her latest business publication, and has broadcast from diverse locations, ranging from the slums of Guayaquil, Ecuador, to a whale-watching boat in Maui, Hawaii.
For over 50 years, Mark R. Gaebler has been crafting stories of war, honor, betrayal, and redemption, stories born not only from imagination, but from lived experience. A former Army Infantry soldier who served in Vietnam, Mark understands conflict not as spectacle, but as consequence. His writing carries the weight of history, the psychology of command, and the moral cost of survival. But beyond the battlefield, there is heart.
Anthony Gaebler is very creative and has a multitude of stories that would enthrall and delight readers and potentially the viewing public. He has degrees in modeling and animation and is the primary creative mind behind the “Yankee Trader” series. He is a hard worker and relentless in his pursuit of excellence in storytelling. As a person he is highly intelligent, well versed on a variety of subjects and a great conversationalist who is well grounded in the real world.
“Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising” by Mark Gaebler and Anthony Gaebler is an expansive military science-fiction epic that introduces readers to a richly imagined galaxy filled with interstellar empires, ancient mysteries, fierce alien enemies, political intrigue, and unforgettable heroes.
Empress Rising introduces the Spartis Empire, founded by Espara after her people rebel against an oppressive civilization. The story follows Nra, a descendant of the founder who struggles to find her place within her family while facing personal challenges, political tensions, and growing threats to her empire. Her relationship with Pina develops from rivalry into a profound bond. As the story unfolds, the Spartis encounter dangerous civilizations, including the powerful Vox and the Talpac, setting the stage for larger conflicts throughout the series.
In the interview on America Tonight with Kate Delaney, author Mark Gaebler discusses “Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising,” the first book in a planned five-book science fiction series co-created with his son, Anthony. The project began more than 20 years ago when Anthony drew inspiration from Japanese anime. Mark later joined the project to develop the characters and bring their ideas to life through writing. Despite their struggles with dyslexia and years of unsuccessful attempts to find a publisher, the father-and-son team remained committed to sharing their story with readers.
Mark also highlights the extensive world-building behind the series, which includes a fictional galactic history spanning approximately five million years. This history explores the origins of different species and the ancient civilizations that shaped their world. To bring this universe to life, Mark and Anthony use digital tools such as Blender and AI-assisted visual creation to develop images, videos, and other materials featured on their website, allowing readers to explore the story beyond the book itself.
Beyond its science fiction setting, the series is guided by the principle of “service before self,” inspired by Mark’s wife, Susan, and her dedication to teaching for more than 25 years. Through his discussion with Kate Delaney, Mark presents the series as a collaborative creative achievement that combines imaginative storytelling, family dedication, and meaningful values. The interview offers insight into both the expansive universe of Empress Rising and the perseverance required to bring a long-held creative vision to publication.
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