Snippet Sunday

Somewhere between Tau Ceti station and Kekrax Main, the diplomatic liner Ptolemy is about to get into big trouble…              The ship’s alarm klaxon sounded right over her head. Alexia’s heart gave a...

Snippet Sunday

This little scene occurs during Marianne’s first few days on Tolar. It’s not in the book.              All those Christmas presents, Marianne thought. And she hadn’t been allowed to bring a single...

Reflections on 2012

I’m doing my New Year’s Eve reflections on the past year a little early. Honestly, when I released The Marann, I expected it to fail. I thought, My friends and relatives will buy this, I’ll sell maybe a couple dozen copies, and it will sink without a...

Christmas 2543

            Marianne looked around at the other passengers gathering in the seating compartment. The ship was rather a lot like a high-class passenger train in space, with sections fitted together as need arose:...

Snippet Sunday

Since Marianne leaves for Beta Hydri on Christmas morning, here’s a little something in tune with the season:             The big underground mall in Des Moines was packed with Christmas shoppers. Marianne...

After the End Game

     The Sural stepped out of Jeryth’s house into the morning heat. He would be glad to leave Monralar behind.      A slight smile touched his lips as he set out down the road. Should he take a travel pod … from the...
End of the World

End of the World

To celebrate the Great Reset (or perhaps in fear of it!), Into Tolari Space ~ The First Contact Stories is FREE today and tomorrow. Pick up your copy, and pass the word along!
Release Day!

Release Day!

I’m so excited! Into Tolari Space is available! Read the story of the humanity’s first encounter with the Tolari — from both sides of the story. Spread the word!

Pre-Release Spoiler, Part II

     Adeline gazed at her husband, sound asleep, tangled up in the sheets. He could still surprise her. She stroked a lock of hair out of his eyes. A sigh was his only reaction. They’d worn each other out.      She hadn’t...

Pre-Release Spoiler, Part I

Just for my blog readers: a scene leading up to Into Tolari Space.      “Kazryn,” the Jorann said.      The man sitting on his heels before her shuddered, but did not lift his eyes.      “You are Kazryn,” she repeated, and...