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Violetta is the cousin of the Lord of Crossroads. She has no interest in the usual pursuits of the nobility. She wants to be one of the Defenders and fight injustice.However, Violetta has no ability to cast spells. What she does have is the ability to think, to reason, to lie, and to follow where the truth takes her. Twice before with Defenders she proved her skill and courage. She's therefore sent to the Royal Academy of Magery to learn what the Defenders learn.This is the first chapter of the first work in my new collection, "The Sun Spirit."…

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"Elsewhere Stories" is my new collection of published fantasy short stories. This sampler contains two of the stories that are in the collection. At the end of this sampler is information about how to get the whole collection.…

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Here are three short stories from my new collection, "Tomorrow's Stories." All the stories in this collection are science fiction. At the end of this sampler collection is information about how to get the whole book.…

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Here are some of the stories in my new short story collection, Fun Tales! Included are a couple of light stories, and the 4 Surgard stories that have been here a while. At the end of this sample is information on how to get a copy of the whole series.…

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Andrew Manson has traveled to Pensacola, Florida, to see his college friend Richard Abbott get married to a local lady, Samantha Grimes. The Civil War ended over a year ago, and all seems bright for the couple.But a rumor threatens to spoil the happy occasion. Samantha's uncle is believed by some to have secreted away a fortune on the eve of the War. Those that believe the tale think the fortune is buried on the plantation he owned, Willow Hill.Ghost sightings, contradictory stories, and murder complicate the efforts of Andrew Manson to find out the truth of the tale. Can the promises of airships and inventions help or hinder Andrew as he tries to uncover the secrets of Willow Hill?…

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Jake Bonner, the hero of Expert Assistance, Haven, and Janitorial Service, is back in this new short novel.The richest men in known space are gathering together, just as several colony worlds are creating an interstellar alliance. Something’s up, and Jake’s asked to find out what that is. He calls in favors from his friends from past adventures to get to the bottom of what those wealthy men are planning.Jake’s going to need his wits, his cool ship, and his pals to pull off the greatest scam in galactic history. Can they do it, and with style and snark?…

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Space pirates are a myth, like aliens or honest used starship dealers. And yet, there's a ship full of pirates, wanting to hire Jake Bonner for a job. Will Jake be able to sail to safety, or will he have to walk the plank?I've written other works that feature Jake Bonner. Here's what's at Wattpad:The Alien Machine (short story)Here's what's for sale elsewhere:Expert Assistance (novel)Heroes Eat Well (novella)Haven (novella)Janitorial Service (novella)…

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A video producer hires Jake Bonner to get her to a planet where a crackpot scientist claims to have found evidence that aliens once existed. Of course, no job ever goes smoothly, and digging always brings up dirt...I've written other works that feature Jake Bonner. Here's what's at Wattpad:Jake and the Pirate Treasure (short story)Here's what's for sale elsewhere:Expert Assistance (novel)Heroes Eat Well (novella)Haven (novella)Janitorial Service (novella)…

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Here's my first published novel.To get out of debt, spacer Jake Bonner takes on two odd jobs. The first, chauffeur pop star Evvie Martini on her tour; the second, helping Daniel and Clarissa Rosen overthrow their planet's tyrannical ruler. Unfortunately for Jake, Evvie finds out about his second assignment and, hoping to advance her career, invites herself to the revolution. From there the absurdity grows for Jake and his band of "freedom fighters."I've written other works that feature Jake Bonner. Here's what's at Wattpad:Jake and the Pirate Treasure (short story)The Alien Machine (short story)The War Scam (first 4 chapters)Here's what's for sale elsewhere:Heroes Eat Well (novella)Above Average Jake (short story collection)Haven (novella)Janitorial Service (novella)The War Scam (short novel)At the end of the novel is information about how you can buy your own copy, for yourself or to give to others. If you enjoy this, please consider posting a review at your favorite book-sharing site. Thanks for reading!…

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A young woman named Cassia, journeyman in the Slavers' Guild of the Settled Domains, is tasked to capture a mysterious outlaw named The Blue Pistol.Her encounter with him will shatter her life and subject her to physical and emotional agony.But in understanding his battle and her own past, Cassia will seek to overcome her pain and prove that she can be of value to those who are willing accept her. An earlier version of Chapter One was published as "Slaver Girl" in Aphelion, Volume 7, Issue 67, February 2003.There are other books in the "Blue Pistol" series. They are:Nobles (first 3 chapters here)Rebels (first 2 chapters here)Bombs (first 3 chapters here)SpiesAt the end of the novel is information about how you can buy your own copy, for yourself or for others. If you enjoy this, please consider posting a review at your favorite book-sharing site. Thanks for reading!…

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Captain Jason Ayers and his crew deal with aliens, politicians, colonists, and pirates. There are action stories, mysteries, and dramas. These short stories have appeared in Tales Of The Talisman, Golden Visions, and The Fifth Di..., among others.This sampler has two short stories. At the end of the second story you can find out where to get the whole series, including the concluding novel "Bear at the Door."…

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Gwen Conner's world isn't your typical fantasy setting. She solves mysteries in a land where magic is used to create telephones, dictation machines, and streetcars. It's also a world of scheming criminals, cheating spouses, and charming con artists.This sampler contains two stories from the collection. At the end of the second story is information on where to get the whole collection (14 short stories in all).…

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Teenager Lisa Herbert lives in the small town of Mountain View on the planet Fairfield. The "Savage Rain" decades earlier shut down the hyperspace gate and isolated her world. A casual remark from her sister gets Lisa to ask a simple question: "If life was better before the 'Savage Rain,' why couldn't it be better again?"That question starts Lisa on a journey. She reactivates Fairfield's H-gate and travels to three worlds. Each planet offers her a chance to improve life by hard work, by trade, or by making friends. She relies on her brains, her compassion, and a little sneakiness to solve the problems she faces.At the end of the novel is information about how you can buy your own copy. If you enjoy this, please consider posting a review at your favorite book-sharing site. Thanks for reading!…

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Tulla breaks the rule his town leader set down, and visits the men in strange boats from the east. They come with a message: magic has returned to the world.This is the first story from the collection "The Legend of the Black Fox." These stories are set in the same world as the Defender stories.…

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S'Lora is studying magic at the Royal Academy of Magery under Allan and Nancy, the Defender and the Moon Sprit. S'Lora has an idea about a method of using spells to allow the other students, and the other Defenders, to keep in contact with each other and with Allan and Nancy. Will her "Message Box" prove helpful?Note: This is Defender story #15.…

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Samuel has moved to West Port as part of being one of the Defenders. The talk around the city is of a young man claiming to be the "bastard" son of the murdered owner of a local boat repair shop. Samuel thinks of several reasons why the young man might be lying, and decides that the Defender should investigate the matter.Note: This is Defender story #14.…

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Allan flees Elderwood City because he killed the rich man who murdered his sister. He hides in the ruins of an ancient castle. He discovers the castle was the stronghold of one the legendary mages of yore.Allan learns that the magic never went away, only diminished due to overuse. He has the gift of using magic to cast spells, reading the tomes of the long-dead mage. But what should he do with his new-found skill?Allan decides that he will fight the injustices that threw him and his sister onto the streets, and ultimately led to her death. He will disguise himself as The Defender, and fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.Allan returns to Elderwood City. He finds that his battle will be against more than common criminals and the idle rich. Corruption goes to the heart of His Lordship's Manor, and is spread throughout the city.Can Allan handle his new powers, and succeed as a masked hero? Can he inspire hope, or is the darkness too entrenched to be defeated?Note: this is Defender story #1.…

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Steven has moved to Green Hills to act as the Defender there. He's arrived at a time of drought. The dukedom is also suffering due to the high price of food being brought in. Steven wonders if the local shipping company is profiting from hard times, and if the Defender can stop their scheme.Note: This is Defender story #13.…

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Erik, the new Defender in East Port, hears a tale of ghosts haunting an abandoned house. Magic hasn't revealed the existence of ghosts. However, there is a rash of thefts from the homes of wealthy men. Erik wonders if the thieves and the ghosts are somehow tied together.Note: This is Defender story #12.…

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Charles has graduated from the Royal Academy of Magery and is now the new Defender in Bay Port. Folk around the city are talking about a mysterious hero called "The Right Man." Complicating Charles' search for this "Right Man" is the theft of papers from a local merchant, and the need for the Defender to solve the crime.Note: this is Defender story #11.…