From a FB comment I made earlier … Donald Trump is probably the least capable candidate that has ever been associated with a possible run for president in the history of the United States. I’ve never been a [big] Hillary supporter [from a policy standpoint] (or really a Bill supporter), But the idea the Trump […]
Read More ...Author Archive: Ron Collins
The Rules, They Are A Changin’
A few weeks back I was talking to my dad about jobs and the way the world is changing. The conversation was about what “work” means, but it was as much about politics—how policies might change, and how policies of the past are going to be completely unable to deal with the population as it […]
Read More ...Rules #3 and #5
Today I got to partake in Heinlein’s Rules #3 and #5. For those of you who read my little bloggy thing and are unfamiliar with Heinlein’s Rules, these are five simple but difficult pieces of advice given by (naturally) Robert A. Heinlein. They consist of: – – – – – – – 1.) You must […]
Read More ...Six Days In May Hits the Press
It is, as the Flying Scot used to say, a beautiful day for a motor car race, don’t you think? I’m smiling ear to ear today because I can finally say that Six Days in May is available for order and download. For those unfamiliar with this unique little project, this is a collaborative collection […]
Read More ...My Last Four Books and the Beauty of Paper
The last four books I have read are: Good Omens, by Neil Gaiman and Terry Prachet Epitaph by Mary Doria Russell Welcome to the Monkey House by Kurt Vonnegut Parable of the Sower Octavia Butler Besides being fantastic, and a shade on the older side, and aside from having been written by superstars, the thing […]
Read More ...The Stones, via Salon
I love reading about Exile on Main Street almost as much as I love listening to it. As a few of you know, my short story “Tumbling Dice,” which was written as part of an Oregon Coast Workshop and subsequently published by Analog last year, was essentially a retelling of that album–or at least heavily […]
Read More ...Garrick Rides With Other Teen Super Heroes!
Yes, my friends, Garrick rides again, this time in a solid bundle of Teen Super Heroes. For a limited time, you can now grab a copy of Glamour of the God-Touched (Volume 1 of the Saga of the God-Touched Mage. This is the book that was #1 in Amazon’s Dark Fantasy list (and #2 in […]
Read More ...Sometimes the Light: A Review
Jerry Maulin is an interesting guy. He’s tall, and strong. When you first meet him, you get a can’t-miss sense of calm that radiates from somewhere inside him. Maybe that’s his super power—a stable center from which to see things. When he talks he uses only a few words at a time but always has […]
Read More ...The Bridge to Fae Realm is Published!
Today’s the Day! Yes, it’s today! The official release of The Bridge to Fae Realm is here! You can now get it at electronic bookstores near you (links below)! As always, early sales and reviews are the most helpful, so if you plan to grab a copy, now is the time! (Aside: how may exclamation […]
Read More ...Get Zombies and Monsters and Gods!
Want to support a charity? Want to get Volume 1 of the Saga of the God-Touched Mage along with nine other really cool books with (you got it) Zombies and Monsters and Gods? Want to set your own price for $44 worth of books? Check out the Zombies & Monsters & Gods Bundle on BundleRabbit! […]
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