For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
I hope you all had (or are still having) a wonderful Christmas, and for that matter Solstice and impending celebration of our circuit around the Sun! Here at the Starrigger Ranch, we had a terrific Christmas, including a turkey dinner, … Read More
Great news! I’ve met my do-or-die goal of having the first draft of The Reefs of Time finished before Christmas Eve! Last night at around 3 a.m., I typed the fateful words: To be continued in Book Six of The … Read More
We got word from the insurance company over the weekend that our beloved Ford Fusion is being declared a total loss, following the accident in which Allysen got rear-ended. This breaks our hearts. It also means that our last week … Read More
That’s The Reefs of Time, all right! Thrilling action, endearing characters, lively wit, and heart-rending trials. Plus, the whole galaxy at stake. Okay, I lied a little. The book will have all those things, but it bears no resemblance whatever … Read More
The very good news is, no one was hurt. The bad news is, Allysen got rear-ended last Friday evening, while driving home from her mother’s place. She was forced to slam on her brakes when an 18-wheeler made a sudden … Read More
It took a loyal reader to point it out to me: The coming close encounter of Comet ISON with the sun is kind of reminiscent of a fateful ride taken by John Bandicut in my novel Neptune Crossing. (Tip of … Read More
My wife Allysen texted me this afternoon to alert me to the arrival of: 11/12/13 14:15 Did I marry the right woman, or what? Okay, it only works in parts of the world where dates are expressed as Mo/Da/Yr, but … Read More