Announcing My New Novel: The Long Fire Season

I am pleased to announce the release of my new novel, The Long Fire Season. For years, I have written about the technical realities of biosphere collapse and the necessity of adaptation. Now, I am exploring those themes through the most powerful lens available to us: the human heart.

Love in the Time of Nature’s Decline

The Long Fire Season is a multi-generational saga that asks a fundamental question: When the maps no longer match the territory, how do we find our way home?

The story begins in a Bureau of Land Management dispatch center in Reno, Nevada. It introduces Mia Allen, a land-use planner tracking the decline of the biosphere, and Sam Powell, a fire dispatcher coordinating the response to a burning world. Their romance ignites not through instant infatuation, but through shared competence in the face of disaster.

More Than a Romance

This book is a fictional exploration of the concepts I laid out in Biosphere Collapse and The Manifesto of the Initiation. It visualizes the transition from our current industrial “adolescence” toward a mature, resilient future.

Spanning six decades, the narrative follows Mia and Sam as they navigate:

  • The “Great Simplification”: As complex global systems fracture, the couple must learn to rely on local resilience and community.
  • From “Roar” to “Quiet”: The story chronicles the shift from the industrial noise of the 21st century to the “Quiet Earth” of 2090.
  • Becoming Seed Carriers: Ultimately, Mia and Sam transform from reactive responders into “Seed Carriers”—elders who preserve knowledge and history for a future they will not see.

Why This Story Matters Now

We are living through an initiation. The floods, fires, and heat domes we face are not random; they are the ordeals required to shatter our illusions of control. I wrote this book to show that while we may not be able to save the world as it was, we can save the love that allows us to survive what comes next.

Ready to Enter the Long Fire Season?

Click below to read the full synopsis, meet the characters, and find links to other books in the Earth in Transition Series.

Book Covers for Indie Publishers

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I want to recommend a book cover designer to my #self-publishing friends.  Rick Holland at VisionPress made two book covers for me.  I’ve had covers made by others, but Rick’s are the best.  What I like almost as much as the covers is the fact that one of DIY-publishing’s nagging headaches is gone:  I’ve found a great cover artist!  The work was on time, communications were smooth, and the results are great.  You can’t ask for more.

Warrior 270dpi 300px wideCorrSylTheTerrible_KindleCoverThe  package I chose included a CD cover, a FB banner, and a 3-D display.

Terrible Sale

Corr Syl the Terrible on sale for $.99.

Terrible Facebook-coverThis science fiction novella tells how Corr Syl fights to rescue his dear friend Rhya Bright.

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The Tsaeb (silent T, long a) warrior Corr Syl has discovered he hates killing and is brooding about his future when he learns that someone has kidnapped his friend and secret love, Rhya Bright. Ya Zhōu, seeking to remove threats to his power, uses Rhya as bait, unaware of the superior abilities of Tsaeb warriors. But when Corr captures his would-be assassins and Rhya overcomes a room full of guards and almost escapes, Zhōu realizes his mistake and flees with Rhya, leaving false trails and traps in his wake. Corr pursues in a mysterious old warship he borrows from a museum. Dodging bombs, missiles, and jet fighters, Corr follows Rhya and Zhōu to a fortress inside a dead volcano where the final trap awaits.

Click to learn more about Corr Syl.

Warrior on Sale Today

Corr Syl the Warrior, Prize-Winning Science Fiction Kindle eBook on sale for $0.99.Buy from Amazon Orange

Corr Syl the Warrior is the first book in the #EcoSciFi series about the Tsaeb, smart descendents of Earth’s many animal species.  The Tsaeb love humor, but they also live by lofty ideals, and stand ever ready to defend the Earth from enemies of equity and harmony.

FaceBook Cover Warrior“A beautifully written YA novel that will captivate environmentalists and sci-fi fans of all ages.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

This book is about the battle rabbit Corr Syl. As it begins, Corr’s plans for a nice long vacation are interrupted by the appearance of a beautiful young warrior trainee, Rhya Bright. As Corr sticks around striving for Rhya’s attention, the District Council calls on him for one task after another. Corr grudgingly does as the Council asks while he works on Rhya and focuses on his personal goal to become a comedian. In a society filled with comedians, Corr Syl can’t get a laugh. You’ll see why. Eventually, he discovers that his one-liners tear Humans up, and Rhya quietly wonders if he will put down his weapons and become a comic in Human nightclubs. Conflicts between Humans and Tsaeb build throughout the story, but Corr only loses sight of his personal goal when he is faced with a District Council request to execute a dangerous murderer. The murderer happens to be his first childhood friend.

You can read an excerpt and more here.  Buy from Amazon Orange

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The New Cover for Corr Syl the Warrior My Science Fiction Novel

Corr Syl the Warrior New Book Cover

Corr Syl the Warrior_FrontCoverIt seemed best to use common images for the Tsaeb series covers.  Here’s the new front cover for Warrior.  After you read Terrible suggest ideas for the next cover.  (Design by Rick Holland.)

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“Corr Syl the Terrible” My New Science Fiction Novella Is On Sale Today

My New #ScienceFiction Novella, Corr Syl the Terrible Is Now On Sale

This STerrible Facebook-coverciFi novella for teen readers follows Corr Syl’s struggle to rescue Rhya Bright who has been kidnapped by Ya Zhōu, a brilliant Human and ruthless dictator.  Corr Syl the Terrible is on sale at Amazon.com for $2.99.  Buy it now.

Corr has discovered he hates killing and is brooding about his future as a farmer or librarian when he learns that someone has kidnapped his true love, Rhya Bright. Ya Zhōu, seeking to remove threats to his power, uses Rhya as bait to draw Corr into a trap. But when Corr captures his would-be assassins and Rhya overcomes a room full of guards and almost escapes, Zhōu realizes he is the one in danger and flees with Rhya, leaving false trails and traps in his wake. Dodging bombs, missiles, and jet fighters, Corr follows Rhya and Zhōu to a fortress inside a dead volcano where the final trap awaits.

Zhōu has Rhya taken away in a helicopter. Desperate to follow, Corr borrows an ancient warcraft from a museum. Z99, as the ship introduces itself, is sentient and constructed with technology based on the physics of dark matter and quantum relationships. The ship proves an invaluable asset as Corr’s journey takes him to Xi’ou, the capital of the Taoso nation. Though ostensibly ruled by the Emperor, the nation’s true power lies in the hands of Ya Zhōu, the Human Minister who commands a network of assassins and spies.

Though he began his mission alone, Corr meets unexpected allies like the young Cai family, who want to see Ya Zhōu deposed for the return of true peace and freedom. When Corr tracks Rhya to Zhōu’s secret headquarters hidden inside a volcano, he realizes at last that he cannot save Rhya. He calls for help from his former battle group, including his best friend, the wise and beautiful Allysen Olykden. Together, the warriors descend into the heart of the volcano, determined to save Rhya. Corr Syl the Terrible is the riveting tale of a young warrior’s journey to become something more than the swords on his back.

Author’s Note:  Corr Syl the Terrible completes the introduction to the Tsaeb civilization that began with the science fiction novel Corr Syl the Warrior. The story adds details to the nature of Tsaeb warriors, and it shows how changing your mind can transform weakness into strength. In this story, the change alters the future of the Earth itself.

Available NowBuy from Amazon Orange

Corr Syl the Terrible (print: $12.95, eBook: $2.99).  Both formats are available online from Amazon.  The print edition is also available from Barnes & Noble, CreateSpace, and neighborhood bookstores.

Now on Sale: “Corr Syl the Terrible” A #ScienceFiction Novella

Corr Syl the Terrible, My #SciFi Novella Is Available Now

Terrible Facebook-coverThis science fiction story for teens and adults follows Corr Syl’s struggle to rescue Rhya Bright who has been kidnapped by Ya Zhōu, a brilliant Human and ruthless dictator.  Corr Syl the Terrible is on sale at Amazon.com for $2.99.  Buy it on Amazon from any country.

Corr has discovered he hates killing and is brooding about his future as a farmer or librarian when he learns that someone has kidnapped his true love, Rhya Bright. Ya Zhōu, seeking to remove threats to his power, uses Rhya as bait to draw Corr into a trap. But when Corr captures his would-be assassins and Rhya overcomes a room full of guards and almost escapes, Zhōu realizes he is the one in danger and flees with Rhya, leaving false trails and traps in his wake. Dodging bombs, missiles, and jet fighters, Corr follows Rhya and Zhōu to a fortress inside a dead volcano where the final trap awaits.

This science-fiction novella takes place on an Earth where all animals are intelligent. Since they are older than the Human species, most animal species have evolved far beyond Human abilities. They have learned to heal their bodies, adapt their shape, and live in harmony with nature. They call themselves Tsaeb (silent T, long a).

Zhōu has Rhya taken away in a helicopter. Desperate to follow, Corr borrows an ancient warcraft from a museum. Z99, as the ship introduces itself, is sentient and constructed with technology based on the physics of dark matter and quantum relationships. The ship proves an invaluable asset as Corr’s journey takes him to Xi’ou, the capital of the Taoso nation. Though ostensibly ruled by the Emperor, the nation’s true power lies in the hands of Ya Zhōu, the Human Minister who commands a network of assassins and spies.

Though he began his mission alone, Corr meets unexpected allies like the young Cai family, who want to see Ya Zhōu deposed for the return of true peace and freedom. When Corr tracks Rhya to Zhōu’s secret headquarters hidden inside a volcano, he realizes at last that he cannot save Rhya. He calls for help from his former battle group, including his best friend, the wise and beautiful Allysen Olykden. Together, the warriors descend into the heart of the volcano, determined to save Rhya. Corr Syl the Terrible is the riveting tale of a young warrior’s journey to become something more than the swords on his back.

Author’s Note:  Corr Syl the Terrible completes the introduction to the Tsaeb civilization that began with the #ScienceFiction novel Corr Syl the Warrior. The story adds details to the nature of Tsaeb warriors, and it shows how changing your mind can transform weakness into strength. In this story, the change alters the future of the Earth itself.

Available NowBuy from Amazon Orange

Corr Syl the Terrible (print: $12.95, eBook: $2.99).  Both formats are available online from Amazon.  The print edition is also available from Barnes & Noble, CreateSpace, and neighborhood bookstores.

Choose the Cover for Corr Syl the Terrible, New SciFi Novella

Here are two proposed covers for Corr Syl the Terrible, the sequel to Corr Syl the Warrior.  Which do you like?  Answer below the covers.

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