
MEET ME AT WORLDCON IN SEATTLE
Next week I will be at the Seattle Convention Center nerding out about reading, writing, book reviewing, dinosaurs, alternate history, and more. Here is my schedule, which gives me plenty of time to connect with


Next week I will be at the Seattle Convention Center nerding out about reading, writing, book reviewing, dinosaurs, alternate history, and more. Here is my schedule, which gives me plenty of time to connect with

Being a finalist for Analog Magazine’s Readers’ Award never, never gets old! This 4th time is extra special because it is for my first science fact article. Read it for free.

Two weeks ago, I got the fabulous news that my Analog novelette, “Apollo in Retrograde” won the Sidewise Award for alternate history. People have been asking me what is next.

“Getting ready to announce now.” That was the DM I received from my writing buddy sitting in the audience when the winners of the Sidewise Award for Alternate History were about to be announced. What seemed like an eternity later, she texted, “And it’s you!!!!” To which I responded eloquently: “What?!!!”

I’ve had a deep love for alternate history even before my days as an archaeologist. It goes back to when I first read about the Punic Wars and rooted for Carthage to prevail over Rome.

I am astounded to learn that my novelette “Apollo in Retrograde” placed second in the Analog magazine readers’ awards in its category for 2023. Such an honor!

ZOMG! Look! My novelette, “Apollo in Retrograde,” is a finalist for the AnLab Readers’ Award.
I’m pleased to announce that two of my stories and several non-fiction pieces saw publication in 2023. The story and novelette are eligible for various awards: Here are my In-Person and Virtual Appearances (some still

Have a look at the Q & A I wrote all about “Apollo in Retrograde.”
Look! Look at my name on the cover! I’m delighted to report that the November/December 2023 issue of Analog Science Fiction magazine has arrived and it includes my novelette, “Apollo in Retrograde.” The story is