This story was inspired by the ending of one of JPB's classics. It's not a continuation or an alternate ending for his story. It's a new and unique story but I loved his ending so much that I wanted to do my own version of it.
A Swarm Cycle Story
Having your culture survive the oncoming Swarm is a major source of motivation, especially if you happen to be the Queen of the country. A large scale extraction, which bends a lot of the rules, is what is called for and this is the story of that escapade.
Ever since her divorce, Marie has received flowers on Valentine's Day. She has no idea who her secret admirer is, but she's come to cherish the yearly tradition for the last three years. Will it continue?
The preacher's wife was raised with strict moral principles, but there's a hot-blooded woman hidden inside. See what happens when a libertine stranger pushes all the right buttons.
The Raenil Arrival
One young man trying to make his way in a world bigger than ours. The Universe for this will be a public one. Please Contact me for details on story posting.
You work hard over many years to bury a secret obsession, but then everyone's saying that you married a woman who looks like your sister's sister. Maybe something like this might happen next. Apologies for not giving this the print-out/red-pencil treatment.
There is nothing more ridiculous than a range war with cattlemen vs. sheepmen, at least, that's what Jason Boyd thinks. Unfortunately, he runs sheep and the local cattlemen have declared war. It's pretty much a standoff until Jason brings in the artillery. The only dialect is in some of the dialog, so the story should be easy to read.