Starside Interlude and Other Stories

Description:

Mystery and mayhem in space...

Magical battles between good and evil...

Tales of romance, love, and betrayal in deep space, virtual worlds, and your neighborhood...

In Starside Interlude and Other Stories, author R.A. Johnson brings an eclectic stew of science fiction, fantasy, mysteries, and rom-coms told in bite-sized morsels and three-course banquets. Each of the thirty-nine stories in this volume takes the reader to a different time and place. Whether they are set in today's world, our distant past, far in the future, or in magical realms, these tales will all delight, enlighten, or at least entertain you. They are told through a variety of genres and forms, so, when you turn the page, you may find a single-bite flash of science fiction, a crime caper screenplay snack, or a longer fantasy to really sink your teeth into.

Whether you have a few minutes waiting for a bus, or you want to spend a quiet evening in front of the fireplace, Starside Interlude and Other Stories has stories that will kill some time, touch your heart, and transport you beyond the mundane into exciting worlds with relatable, real characters. Are you hungry? Bon Appetite!

Brief description: R.A. (Rob) Johnson is a pan-genrist author whose writing stretches from micro-fiction to novel series, and spans historical thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, horror, and even speculative non-fiction, for YA readers through adults. His forty-year career as a software engineer diverted much of his writing output to journal articles, academic papers, marketing collateral, design specs, and the ever-present code, which led to over forty-five issued patents and dozens more pending. His writing often features an element of mystery that challenges the reader to examine the story and their world on many levels. Then again, some of it is just plain fun. You can connect with Rob at rob@rajohnsonauthor.com and www.rajohnsonauthor.com.

Review Quotes:

"Starside Interlude had me laughing sometimes and on the edge of my seat other times. The short pieces are like quick jabs, while the longer ones are rapid-fire body blows. They all had me nodding my head and gasping at the ending twists."

-- Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Dune: House Atreides

"While Johnson's genre-blending style may be like the proverbial box of chocolates in that you never know what you're going to get, I know one thing you're sure to encounter: rich writing, compelling characters, delicious dialogue, unique twists, and heart-felt moments that will linger with you long after you put the book down from one of the most dynamic authors working today! Pick up this collection, start reading any of his stories, and I bet you can't read just one!"

-- Mark Leslie, author of ONE HAND SCREAMING: 20 Haunting Years