Alban Arthan. Winterfest. The end of the old year, the birth of the next. Katazarra, once the Lord's favorite, has been locked in Fae Realm for longer than memory recalls. Then comes James, a human new to the Realm. A prize, not yet bound. A toy given to Katazarra such that she will bind him. If she fails, the Lord's penalty will be severe. If she succeeds, it could be worse.  FIRST RAYS OF NEW SUN is a short story by bestselling Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins.

First Rays of New Sun

Cursed magic from the gods. A mysterious underground city. The first steps toward open war. Garrick is determined to be rid of a devastating magic that threatens to take over his life. Together with Darien-the son of a military man-he accepts a quest for a commission that promises enough to pay for the sorcery he'll need to break that magic's hold. Along the way he faces powerful forces as ancient as the plane itself, encounters the beautiful leader of a sect of freedom-minded, independent mages, and finds himself in the crossfire of a Lectodinian and Koradictine gambit against the most powerful Torean mage in the region. Trail of the Torean follows Garrick as he lives with his treacherous new magic, discovers exactly how deep his connection to the god-like planewalkers might be, and finds that the very future of magic across the entire plane of Adruin hangs in the balance.

Trail of the Torean - Saga of the God-Touched Mage, #2

Superstitions pervade every culture and belief system. Often, the origins of such superstitions elude their practitioners. The seventeen authors in this latest volume of Fiction River create their own superstitious tales in fascinating stories ranging from dark and moody to light and fun, from introspective and thought-provoking to high-ratcheted tension. Distinct and realistic elements of humanity, love, fear, family, friendship, life, and death provide unforgettable experiences that prove we all practice some form of superstition, whether we admit it or not.".fertile imaginations take these ideas to wild and wonderful directions."-Astro Guyz

Fiction River: Superstitious - Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine, #32

All eight novellas that comprise the Saga of the God-Touched Mage together for the first time. A mage's apprentice... Unnatural magic of devastating power... A clash that will change the world. Garrick enjoys the sheltered life of a mage's apprentice until one night when he's given a terrifying new magic and discovers his superior has been assassinated. Against his will, he finds himself plunged into the depths of a magewar and embroiled in the sibling rivalries of god-like planewalkers. His need to rid himself of this magic leads Garrick to befriend Darien, a young man with a hidden past, and Sunathri, the charismatic leader of a band of independent mages. Through tangles of political intrigue and treachery, their adventures take them to ancient underground cities, a legendary mountain peak, and across the vast planes of the Thousand Worlds. With each new truth he uncovers, Garrick realizes that this new magic, and the forces behind it, will threaten the very nature of who he is.

Saga of the God-Touched Mage (Vol 1-8) - Saga of the God-Touched Mage

Fraud, deceit, and greed. They have already changed the face of baseball in Japan, and are threatening to engulf the sport across the world. Six seasons have passed since Casey Neal and his friend Don-o saved the game in the United States. Now Don-o is gone, and Casey is a baseball reporter who is alone and trying once again to find himself, all while immersed in a culture he doesn't understand. While he chases the story, he discovers fellow baseball fans in Japan's chief inspector Yuni Ichihara, and Diaki Matsui (a metal worker from Tokyo's industrial complex). Together they deal with such strangeness as international organized crime rings, Yokai spirits, quantum physics, and ... well ... pickled everything. This time the stakes are global. Can Casey's team manage to save baseball once again?

Chasing the Setting Sun - PEBA Diaries, #2

A dedicated officer. A dismissive command. Rebel factions breaking away. And-on a harsh, desolate planet-a sentient species, struggling to build a civilization. Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Science Fiction author Ron Collins --- STARFLIGHTAbsence of evidence is not evidence of absence Everguard's mission: Establish a multidimensional gate inside Alpha Centauri A for Interstellar Command to fuel their new faster-than-light spaceships. Lieutenant Commander Torrance Black, career already on shaky grounds, finds himself facing questions. Did they just contact sentient life in the Centauri system? Will humankind sacrifice an entire alien species in their quest for the stars? What price is he willing to pay to see that they don't? --- STARBURSTFaster-than-light travel changes everything Casmir Francis commands Universe Three agents hidden across the Solar System. Together they stay a step ahead of the United Government. The game changes when the UG achieves faster-than-light travel and the ability to control the galaxy. To remain free Casmir's web of operatives must pull off the most audacious operation ever undertaken. Failure means Universe Three will be destroyed and Casmir will lose his family, his life, and the world of his dreams. Success could be worse. --- STARFALLA streak of light across a clouded sky A distant planet. A harsh and desolate surface shrouded in layers of poisonous clouds. A sentient species formed by generations fighting both themselves and the planet they live on. A blinding light burns through the sky before crashing into the farthest reaches of the desert lands. Families want to own it. Priests want to turn it to their favor. But Jafred E'Lar, his clan's representative to the Council, holds a terrible secret and another agenda altogether. --- "Ron Collins is one of our best hard science fiction writers-a novel from him is a major event. Enjoy!"Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-Winning Author of Quantum Night "Great characters I cared about, a kick-ass plot with surprising twists, great techie details, and a powerful story. Pick up Starburst. I guarantee you won't set it down until you've read every last word."Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo Award-winning author of the Diving Universe "Ron Collins covers the spectrum with clear prose, compelling characters and settings, and a bright imagination."Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of ETERNITY'S MIND

Stealing the Sun: Books 1-3 - Stealing the Sun

Alex is graduating the Academy. His father takes him on a star cruise. But when your father is a high-ranking member of the United Government, nothing is as it first appears.  STARCRUISE, a short story in the STEALING THE SUN universe of bestselling Science Fiction author and frequent Analog contributor Ron Collins.

Starcruise - Stealing the Sun

Two arts, synchronousin waves of speculation. Together as One.¬­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­¬When Ron proposed this book of science fictional haiku, I was amused but skeptical. Haiku? Does he know what a haiku is? Can he even write poetry?Turns out he does know what a haiku is and he can write poetry. As I read along I was increasingly fascinated and delighted. The pairing of haiku and AI artwork is ingenious, truly more than the sum of its parts. And that's before you read Ron's short comments describing each pairing, adding extra depth, often with poignancy and humor. I found myself studying each piece of art to see if I could guess the subject of the haiku before reading it. And then returning to the artwork with the haiku now in mind before reading Ron's comments. You will not be surprised to find yourself sometimes disagreeing with Ron's interpretation or assessment of the resulting artwork. That's okay. Art, like beauty, is all in the eye of the beholder. I was even inspired to write my own haiku and generate an AI pairing, above. The wild-eyed look of Ron the science fiction author writing haiku is perfect! So, enjoy the book you have in your hands. Savor it. Let the combined beauty of the haiku and AI artwork do its magic.  Lisa Collins, editor

Five Seven Five

Strap yourself into the cockpit and follow along as John C. Bodin and Ron Collins take you on seven hot laps around the Indy 500's past and future!"Neighbors on Gasoline Alley" - A team from Betelgeuse runs into a mysterious problem. What's a fellow crew to do but lend a hand?"Speeding" - A famous chronumentary director will go to any length necessary to capture the secrets of one of the most horrific accidents in Indy history, including returning to 1964."Oh-oh!" - It's 1969 and shape-shifting aliens from Tau Ceti are out to rig the most wagered upon event in the known universe.  It's up to a vice cop from outta this world to avoid the fickle finger of fate."Ghost of a Chance" - A racer from the far future returns to the speedway hoping to find the roots of her humanity behind the wheel of a turbine racer, circa 1967."Do Android Drivers Dream of Electric Flags" - A past champion down on his luck discovers the first self-sentient AI who loves to drive. Who's in charge here? As long as they go fast, will it matter? "Speedway Fever" - When Bug decides to sabotage a foreign race team with new tech, Kenny has to decide how far friendship goes."The Day the Track Stood Still" - Drivers and cars always have special relationships, but Buddy's is more special than most.  He'll find out just how much when the B'rada come to town with plans to take home something beyond the Borg-Warner trophy.

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