Islands of Space was written as a sequel to 'The Black Star Passes" 'Arcot, Wade, Morey and their computer, Fuller, put together a ship which will travel faster than light... they give us what may have been the first space-warp drive. With it they hightail it among the stars. They locate the fugitive planets of the Black Star... find a frozen cemetery-world of a lost race... then head out for another galaxy... and wind up in a knock-down-drag-out interplanetary war there.

Across the void came a man who could not ever have been born--from a world that could never have been conceived--to demand his birthright of an Earth that would have to die to pay it!

Naturally an undertaker will get the last word. But shouldn't he wait until his clients are dead?

How could a man tell the difference if all the reality of Earth turned out to be a cosmic hoax? Suppose it turned out that this was just a stage set for students of history?

Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?

You can measure everything these days--heat, light, gravity, reflexes, force-fields, star-drives. And now I know there even is a.

This is about the best-hated author on Earth. Who was necessarily pampered and petted because of his crime against humanity....

The ship was proof against any test, but the men inside her could be strained and warped, individually and horribly. Unfortunately, while the men knew that, they couldn't really believe it. The Aliens could--and did.

Before reading this story, prepare yourself for a jolt and a chill in capsule form. O. Henry could have been proud of it. It could well become a minor classic.

Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his head examined--assuming he had one left!

A Man with a lot of bad luck, suddenly finds he is more than he thought.
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There are times when a broken tool is better than a sound one, or a twisted personality more useful than a whole one. For instance, a whole beer bottle isn't half the weapon that half a beer bottle is.

A story in the Mage and Magic Universe Universe
A mage and his grandfather on the run in ancient America. Wanted for murder Toman thought his life was over. Little did he know what laid ahead.
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A man is taken then returned. He's not the same or is he? Now with a lot of questions he leaves earth to search for the only other one like himself, so far.
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A man with a past, not tied to anyone makes a startling discovery that changes his life and his perceptions of it.
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A scientist is hunted for what he has created.
Added Chapter 10

To help promote the semi-annual Smashwords sale, I'm reducing my books from 50% to 75%. The Sale lasts from March 4 - March 10, 2018. 50% off (enter "RAE50" in the discount code field) - A House ... more

A The Catalyst Story (6)
With time running out, Alex faces life with new confidence, even as events and those around him change dramaticly. Alex feels relieved of the need to save his people, but still feels responsible and wants to leave a strong legacy. But what will that legacy be? Follow along as he adjusts to new challenges as he struggles to continue, in this, the last book of the "Catalyst" Series. Alex continues to learn more as he grows steadily weaker. Plenty of surprises and a big conclusion.
Added Chapter 23 (final)

A story in the Damsels In Distress Universe
Some remnants of the Slaver War are rebuilding in the lands south of King Sid's area, so Al decides to stop them before they grew to big. The nearest safe entry on Chaos is the Rider Citadel well across the continent from Al's helpers, so he must again recruit help from the locals. 11,900 words
Added Chapter 2 (final)

A story in the Damsels In Distress Universe
The rebels on Cassandra have tricked the system into sending an important person to Chaos when they didn't want to go. Al is asked to rescue her then return her to Crossroads with two Damsels on the same island off the enemy held coast. To do so he must arrive on Chaos too far from his usual helpers to involve them in his plans to free the islands from his enemies. 27,300 words
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A story in the Damsels In Distress Universe
Al is asked to take on another special mission, but this time it's well into the enemy held lands where he can't get any of the Chaos helpers to go with him. He has along a few of his people from Earth who are training to be Heroes or wish to leave the Earth society for a life on Chaos. There are surprises for all on Chaos. 21,100 words - 3 parts
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A story in the Time Travel Adventures Universe
A plain man becomes more. The story of Joe a man who is anything but plain, the three worlds he lives on and the three women he loves. Plus another in the far past that his love for actually started it all.
Added Chapter 2 (final)

I just noticed that "Seeding Hope Among the Ashes" was incomplete (I never forgot the final chapters). The entire story is posted now.

A Great Death Story (3)
The man telling the country how to survive an apocalyptic event must now travel across the country to teach people how to heal themselves. David's saga continues, only without David. Instead his followers set off in multiple directions, taking his cure to other communities in the hope everyone can treat their own people, while not getting themselves killed! This sequel follows each girl as they journey to different cities, trying to convince reluctant survivors to trust them to make them sick.
Added Chapters 19-Epilogue (final)

Back in mid 2015 the Gestapo walked off with all my computers and files, and they keep delaying the return of anything and the court case. At that time I had over 15 stories part written, they include ... more

A The Catalyst Story (5)
Leaving his familiar, somewhat supportive home in Carbondale and New Orleans after exposure, Alex takes his mission on the road. Along with the blur of of a concert tour, there are dark trends: Alex is now known nationally, the media is hungry for news, and multiple people are still eager to hurt him. As he, Cate and Gail travel the country, they gradually learn more about his abilities and what drives people to either love or hate him. The 5th book in the 6-book Catalyst series.
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Smashwords' End of Year Sale is running from Dec. 26th - Jan. 1st, and I"m offering my books for 25% to 50% off (use the codes listed below for each book). SEY25 A House in Disarray $5.24 Speakin ... more

A couple words about my new book, "A House in Disarray", a police drama/detective story set in Manhattan with no science fiction. Unlike my earlier "Demonic Issues" stories (currently posting), the ... more

After four days trying to post, I finally released the entire week's worth of files today (2 - 5) for "Touring Under Pressure". The problem is a longstanding one which hasn't been widely reported on ... more

A The Catalyst Story (4)
Alex has a mission to find as many new followers as he can in the limited time he has left as he comes to grip with the knowledge his abilities will likely kill him. Before that happens, he hits the road with his sister and Gail. Along the way, they learn much more about him, his followers and about leading a mission when one doesn't know the way. He needs enough followers to build a new branch on the evolutionary tree, but has a limited time and needs to stay below the radar as he does it.
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