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World Without Pain: The Story of a Search
Memoir of my hippy travel days in the mid-70s.
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A collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories -
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Stories about the mysterious Telepathic Guild Invisible People
A thrilling novel of time travel, alien invasion, and mysterious portals -
A collection of science fiction and fantasy stories The Relocation Blues
A memoir of life's transitional experiences Adriana’s Family
A novel about alien contact.
The Woman Who Fell Backwards and Other Stories
A collection of science fiction and fantasy stories.
Apocalypse Bluff and Other Stories
A collection of science fiction and fantasy stories
The Senescent Nomad Hits the Road
An aging science fiction writer abandons his apartment and hits the road full time.
Invasive Procedures: Stories
A collection of science fiction stories.
Heroes and Other Illusions: Stories
A collection of science fiction and fantasy stories
Bedlam Battle: An Omnibus of the One Thousand Series
A compilation of four novellas comprising the One Thousand series. Hippies and benevolent aliens pursue psychotic killers.
After the Fireflood
After the Earth's surface is obliterated in an apocalyptic firestorm, human survivors from the moon and outer colonies attempt to rebuild.
Caliban’s Children
Humans must ally themselves with true beasts to overcome a dark power that morphs humans into animals and binds them to its will.
The Fantasy Book Murders
Surreal and deadly hunt for a serial killer.
Opting Out and Other Departures
A collection of fantasy and science fiction short stories about wanderers and unlikely heroes.
Sunflower: A Novel
A woman's odyssey, first through America and then across continents, in the dark, post-Altamont days of the early 70s.
America Redux: Impressions of the United States After Thirty-Five Years Abroad
Memoir of my return to the States after thirty-five years overseas.
Fear or Be Feared: Fantasies
A collection of fantasy short stories.
Writing as a Metaphysical Experience
Essays on a life-long quest for voice, inspiration and excellence in writing.
Reviews and Reflections on Books, Literature, and Writing
A collection of book reviews and essays on books, literature, and writing.
The One Thousand: A Novella
Science fiction thriller. A man possessed by alien entities recruits convicts for a murderous rampage.
The One Thousand: Book Two: Team of Seven
Sequel to The One Thousand. A fellowship of alien-possessed psychopaths throw a party at which they plan to slaughter all the guests.
The One Thousand: Book Three: Black Magic Bus
Sequel to The One Thousand Books One and Two. In southern Europe, the Team of Seven hunt a busload of alien-possessed psychopaths intent on unleashing a deadly pathogen in a major city.
The One Thousand: Book Four: Deconstructing the Nightmare
Fourth novella in The One Thousand Series. The Team of Seven finally confront the alien-possessed psychopaths they have been hunting.
After the Rosy-Fingered Dawn: A Memoir of Greece
A memoir of my life in Greece.
The Misadventures of Mama Kitchen: A Novel
A hippy girl's adventures in a wilderness commune, Haight/Ashbury, and Woodstock.
Dark Mirrors: Dystopian Tales
A collection of dark science fiction stories.
Love Children: A Novel
Young people raised by aliens return to Earth to seek their parents.
Painsharing and Other Stories
A collection of science fiction stories.
The Dragon Ticket and Other Stories
A collection of science fiction stories mostly set in India.
Category Archives: Book Reviews
Book Review: Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey
When I heard about this book I had to have it. I’m fascinated by the creative processes of others, one main reason being I have so much trouble with my own. The temptation to compare is impossible to resist, but … Continue reading
Book Review: Nebula Awards Showcase 2008 edited by Ben Bova
Having recently read the Nebula Awards volume for 2011, upon opening this volume I was immediately struck by the differences between the two. The 2011 book is full of stories. It has all the short story and novelette award nominees, … Continue reading
Book Review: A Fiery Peace in a Cold War: Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate Weapon by Neil Sheehan
Library book sales are great places to find good reads, and while perusing the shelves at the Pacific Beach branch of the San Diego library I came across this volume. I had never heard of the book but I had … Continue reading
Book Review: Bones of the Earth by Michael Swanwick
I have great respect for Michael Swanwick’s writing. His short story collection “Tales of Old Earth” is one of my favorite collections, and stories in it such as “Scherzo With Tyrannosaur”, “Wild Minds”, and “Radiant Doors” are among the best … Continue reading
Book Review: What Language Is (And What It Isn’t and What It Could Be) by John McWhorter
At the science fiction convention ConDor 2013 I attended a panel on linguistics by David Peterson, who created four languages for the TV miniseries “Game of Thrones”. His presentation fascinated me, and I kept interrupting to ask questions. At the … Continue reading
Book Review: The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century by Thomas L. Friedman
Before I talk about this book I want to explain to you how I’ve been making money lately. Unfortunately, my novels, short stories, and memoirs do not yet pay a sufficient amount of the bills. In addition, nobody is falling … Continue reading
On Abandoning the Reading of United States: Essays 1952-1992 by Gore Vidal
I always like to be reading a book. I usually alternate between fiction and nonfiction, and I usually plan my reading at least one or two books ahead so I always have something on hand. But having finished a novel, … Continue reading
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