Ma/Fa Stories

It is the 25th century. War rages between humanity and the Bugs - a ravenous hive mind. At last, the end is in sight. The Bugs have had enough: Humans are too tough, too wily, too vicious. They have sued for peace. For Prince Louis Benoit XII, this peace is merely the beginning of the struggle. His father, King Benoit XI, wishes to cement the peace treaty between humanity and the bugs with a traditional move made between human monarchs. A royal marriage between his son and the Bugs.

'Jen's Dream Santa' sequel. Junior and Jen are obligated to spend the whole of December in the North Pole, Jen learning the Mother Christmas role with on-the-job training. Jen doesn't want to miss the family festive holiday, so she organises a pre-Christmas celebration with all her family and friends at a November Christmas bash, a resounding success. Jen starts her Christmas nightmare training with M-in-Law, which we read about it through a journal provided by the Chief Elf Librarian.

She saw his future in a whiskey glass.

Stories in the Frank's Post-Apoc World Universe
This is the eighth in the series. It was originally going to be about the trip to Europe but I am sidetracked. We will get to it when my muse permits. In the interim, please enjoy the ride. RG

An Eternal Serpent's Tale
Joe meets his third mate, youngest of all the angels, and finds her intoxicatingly adorable. And her constant companionship shows she finds him equally attractive. Time in Paris reaches its end, with performances by angels and friends. Simon continues his attacks but ends up losing ground against Nick. Please read the other Tales first to understand characters, plot and conventions.

Book 1 is a mandatory read before starting this one. The group of friends and neighbors forms a cohousing consortium and build their own, specially designed, neighborhood with amenities to foster loving interactions. As they do the group expands with various people that mostly Dave meets. A few parents and relatives figure out what's going on; some join the Circle. Dave's skill in foreplay wins over many of the women. Several start a new hobby with an appealing instructor.

The cure for loneliness may be right in front of you. If you're lucky the cure is more adventurous than you can ever imagine.

Stories in the Frank's Post-Apoc World Universe
This is, obviously, Book 10 of the series. It has new narrators and travels in new directions as the people of Protection and Preservation search the world for more survivors. Distances can be long between stops and new possibilities await the exploration team. Time continues to flow from the Day, now almost forty years ago.

This document briefly describes the major characters in the Loosening Up story series from Book 1 through Book 8. Other information to help the readers orient to the story is also included. Readers may used this as a guide to any of the Books in the series.

A story set in the Pinwheel Universe
Stanley drops out of agricultural college to join the Navy, and is shipped off to a space station known as the Pinwheel to complete his training as a UNN Marine. There he meets Raz, an unruly alien who he will be forced to befriend if he wants to complete the program.