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A writer wannabe from the great Midwest expanse.
More often than not, I write space opera based on the universe of space pirate Aston West. It's been compared by some to the Firefly series (and the movie Serenity). Fortunately I came up with the idea beforehand, so thankfully no nasty legal battles.
The wait is over!!! My first novella, Heroes Die Young, is NOW AVAILABLE from the fine folks over at Champagne Books !
It's also available over at Amazon and Fictionwise
About HEROES DIE YOUNG
Space pirate Aston West stumbles upon a derelict freighter, fresh from a recent battle, and can’t fight the urge to pilfer a valuable cache of highly illegal weapons. While on-board, however, one last stowaway fights back, thinking him part of an earlier boarding crew. Attack craft return to finish the ship off and Aston has no choice but to save her from certain destruction.
Who is she? What are the weapons for? Why was the freighter destroyed?
Aston discovers more questions than answers, and his life is put in jeopardy every time he stops to catch his breath. His life motto of never getting involved is put to the test, and he must decide whether to become a hero for people in need, or continue his path of self-preservation.
Click the cover above to check out an excerpt.
The next novel in the series, Friends in Deed, has now found a home, with Champagne Books. It's tentatively scheduled for release in January 2010. Check back often for future updates.
I've also been actively writing several Aston West short stories, along with some "spin-off" stories in the same vein. My latest short story "Obedience" was published in the (free) September issue of Ray Gun Revival . You can catch all of my published short stories over at my website . Be sure to check back often to see where else you can catch my work.
My short story "Little White Truths" has also been made into a podcast, complete with an interview of yours truly. Head over to Ray Gun Radio and listen.