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Author of THE ART OF ARROW CUTTING, SHADOWS BITE, SHADOWRUN: A FISTFUL OF DATA and MAY THE ARMED FORCES BE WITH YOU: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCIENCE FICTION AND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY. Nominated for the Bram Stoker Award, the British Science Fiction Association Award, the Seiun Award, the Sidewise Award, and the Spectrum Award.
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Published Feb 26, 2021 · 3,102 words (12 minutes) · 64 views
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What might have happened if the Beatles had been successful in their quest to buy the movie rights to THE LORD OF THE RINGS?
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Published Jan 28, 2021 · 4,045 words (15 minutes) · 1 like · 63 views
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When a televangelist's gimmick threatens to backfire, he calls on an advertising man to come up with a bold new way to shear his flock.
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Published Nov 28, 2020 · 2,261 words (9 minutes) · 1 like · 177 views
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It pays to be aware of your rights... and the possible legal penalties for your wrongs.
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Published Oct 27, 2020 · 2,075 words (8 minutes) · 75 views
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Philip K. Dick once said "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." But even reality might not last forever.
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Published Sep 27, 2020 · 2,689 words (10 minutes) · 232 views
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What does it take to change history? Sometimes, maybe it's just one person deciding to speak out.
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Published Aug 27, 2020 · 5,304 words (20 minutes) · 67 views
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A research team in the Devonian must deal with an unexpected danger.
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Published Jun 27, 2020 · 2,706 words (10 minutes) · 1 like · 372 views
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The expected return of an artificial comet creates unexpected opportunities for scientists and SpaceForce.
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Published May 27, 2020 · 2,330 words (9 minutes) · 2 likes · 410 views
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