Great news in Science-Fiction and a Freebie just for you.

What's Up?

Spring Break.

Let me first say, it ain't what it used to be. My Spring Break has been doctor's appointments and handyman work around the house. No Cabo or Daytona for this old man.

Spring Break has afforded me the luxury of sleeping in until 7am, a time or two. On a subzero, wind-chill morning, I didn’t feel guilty about skipping the walk with my beagle. That’s the full extent of the flip-flops-and-coconut-oil vibe I’ve allowed into my life lately.

Otherwise, I've worked a bit less but still diligently on my writing.

What's New?

I'm starting to hear back from my Beta readers on the novel that goes to market this Fall. I am grateful and moved. These are not your gramma-likes-your-stories Beta readers. They're savvy and insightful.

I'm shopping around a couple of short stories. I'm tweaking those loss-leader reader magnets. I'm working on my Kickstarter campaign and contracting a cover artist. Lots of little news and movement.

What's Next?

The time has changed. The Spring Break has sprung. My dog walks are getting longer. I finally feel we're in for consistently (hahahah Kansas!) nice weather. Summer is just weeks away, and then I'll be able to dedicate full attention to this enterprise.

There's only one thing I've been looking forward to more than summer...

Over 20 years ago, I signed up for cable again so I could watch a quirky space cowboy series on Fox. I fell in love with the characters, and I've yet to find someone who doesn't after just a couple of episodes. Some shortsighted people at Fox did not seem so enamored, and they cancelled the show during it's first (and only) season.

A passionate fan base brought the cast back together for a movie, Serenity...Now, the biggest announcement in my entertainment scope is the actual return of my absolute favorite series, Firefly. Yes, it's legit this time.

Check out the announcement from Instagram or this long play Con panel podcast that explains it all.

This Just In

I’m about to give away milk, cows, the whole farm to find more supporters like yourself. (That is, I’m working on freebies to gift new subscribers to the newsletter.) ​

​Follow this link to a hot-off-the-press cut from the long-promised zombie novel.​ ​

The upcoming novel is for readers who love:

• Literary horror with depth and dark humor
• Stories about finding meaning in impossible circumstances
• Zombie stories that break the mold
• Unreliable narrators in extreme denial
• Character-driven apocalyptic fiction
• Books that make you laugh and think (and occasionally cringe)

​Read this short story from the novel and see if you agree! ​