Introduction Last time I posted, I said I would say more about the Kepler and James Webb Space Telescopes, so here I go. When I began writing science fiction, I looked for solar systems and planets that could fit the stories I had in mind. The data that helped me…
Finally, March 4th is Launch Day for Renegade! If it seems to you like it has taken forever, you would be right. Same from my perspective. I’m not sure why, but it is what it is. Maybe part of the problem has been the building of my new shop. All…
Two Weeks to Go! When Crucible launched, the Argos’ chief medical officer, Dr. Ramard, got the highest view rate of all the characters, so he is back again for Retribution. We are nearly there. At this two-week point, I’m releasing this video of the good doctor commenting on what’s next.…
Last month Google ended a blog management tool called Feed Burner. Unfortunately, I was using it. I also have two RSS feeds going to Amazon and Goodreads. I think those two are still in place. This test will tell me if they are. In a complicated series of events, I…
Crucible: Records of the Argos just won First Place in adult fiction from the North Texas Book Festival. It was quite a surprise given that there was no category for Science Fiction. To be fair, the book tied for first along with Kimberly Packard’s Dire’s Club. Interestingly, we were both…
I was just notified that Dark Enemy won First Place in Science Fiction from the Texas Institute of Authors annual awards. The contest was entered late last year with awards being announced just now. It was intended to be the last book in the Host Saga, but one never knows.…
Here’s a surprise. Four weeks out from launch, the crew of the Argos came to me and asked if they could say a few things about their adventure. I gave it some thought and finally said, “yes, as long as you don’t all speak at once.” They agreed to speak…
At times it seems like writing just drags on … and it’s true. This is especially true during the editing process. My principal editor Tammy sent me her first impressions of Crucible over a month ago. I just finished all the re-writes. Phew! There were so many small and large…
Many of you have asked when the next book in the Host Saga will be out. The simple answer is, I can’t say. The series might be over, OR Book 6 might come later. I haven’t decided yet. Meanwhile, I have been working on a new book. Until now, it…
