The Mistakes Which Kill
What if you were, in effect, responsible for the deaths of two innocent people at the hands of a murderer? If your action, or choice not...
"Warfare" Snippet
The following is from Warfare, the forthcoming third book in my Woman at War saga. Warfare should be available in late '20. ~ The...
Snippet from 'Destruction'
Running down the inside of Hulk's arm was a large tattoo. It was a brilliant pink flower with pointed leaves and a vine-like stem curling...
Preview from 'Destruction'
At the obstacle course, three dozen mud-brown soldiers waited in lines for their turn on the ten-leg [30-foot] ladder-climbing wall. Worn...
The Beautiful Drawing Board
In 1985's Contact, Professor Carl Sagan predicted the planet's wealthy elite would have orbital residences. Thirty years later, are
Story: The Summation of Life
'One day next week, there will be a memorial service. And if it rains, it will be like an assault on decency. And I'll have to go, r
Snippet from "Destruction"
This rough-draft piece is from my forthcoming "Destruction," sequel to "Endgame." It takes place during a (failed) mission where heroine...
Short Fiction: "Fur" (or "The Trouble With Pets")
The afternoon is a slice of perfection. For late September at this latitude, sun and 63 degrees was the most they could ask for. Jarvis...
What Castles Teach Us
If a novel can be equated to a large physical structure (both have many levels of development) then novel-writing differs in that it...
Ghosts of Philadelphia
On a recent trip to Philadelphia, I found a number of gems. The city has a diverse vibrancy that’s personified by the madness of lunch...
