I would be the first to admit that I write “adventure” science fiction. I try to make it fun and entertaining. If you prefer your science fiction to be more cerebral, which I sometimes do as a reader, I recommend “The Hour before Morning” by Arwen Spicer (http://www.amazon.com/The-Hour-before-Morning-ebook/dp/B0080Q9LFQ). She joined my writer’s group this week so, of course, I had to look her up and read some of her work. The theme is unconventional, dark, and thought provoking.
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I've published two novels and I am working on a third. We live in Portland, Oregon now, a city I can recommend for writers. The Fall and Winter weather is so uniformly dreary that the distractions are few. Other than writing, my hobbies are sport fencing (epee) and ballroom dancing with my wife. And I spend a lot of time taking care of our four cats (I hope you also figured out that I have cats, if you read my novel.) View all posts by jameslgillaspy
James L Gillaspy 
Hi James, I’ve been following your blog and did buy your “Universe” book. Also will follow up on your recommendation to check out Arwen Spicer’s work. A request: please check out my new “adventure” sci fi novella: The Dolphin of Europa on Amazon Kindle. At least read the preview and let me know if it interests you.
Thanks. KEN KRAUS kenkrauswriter.com
James, great book. You understand heroes. Keep at it because you are good.