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Aliens Crashed in My Back Yard

Aliens Crashed in My Back Yard

Singer Selena M rescues a very non-human alien and nurses it back to health, fighting off those who want to grab the spaceship for themselves.

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Sci Fi with a Soundtrack

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Apr 2

What is Sci Fi with a Soundtrack?

There are worlds out there

Woman singing, playing guitar, standing in front of her spaceship on a starry night. She’s wearing a pink “cowgirl” hat.

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Jul 30, 2023

James, I started out writing a response to your article, but it ended up at 750 words--perhaps too…

You allude to some tech-based tools that could “enable deliberation and cooperation across diverse groups.” I’m all for this, but I see…

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The Rabbit Is In

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Sep 6, 2016

Death of the Old Gnarled Tree

I hunger for truth, and I have hiked the Eleven Worlds to find it. What’s the chance I’d find it on this one?

Death of the Old Gnarled Tree

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For Small Business Owners Only

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Jun 16, 2025

Why For Small Business Owners Only?

Medium is full of great advice for solopreneurs and start-ups. But who’s left out? Those who’ve moved past this stage, or who are ready to…

Why For Small Business Owners Only?

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Jun 24

Tales of Long Dead Stars

We are newcomers to the universe. How far back do our predecessors go?

Tales of Long Dead Stars

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Jun 21

No Escape — I Was About to Die

Selena’s sci fi stories are not full of violent battles in space with evil aliens. But there are a few space battles. Here’s one.

No Escape — I Was About to Die

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Jun 18

What Do Friends of Selena M Say about Her?

Singer Selena M is the voice of my sci fi series. What is she like? Let’s hear what the main characters say about her.

My heroine, Selena, relaxing outside beneath a tree, with Breadbox, the alien.

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Jun 12

Our Brash Heroine Is Also Insecure

I’m telling the story of Selena M, the heroine of my sci fi series.

Our heroine, Selena, plays guitar and sings on stage at a club called Berzerkly.

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Jun 8

Her Spaceship Calls Out to Her

Our heroine, Selena, has her first adventure into space

Her Spaceship Calls Out to Her

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For Small Business Owners Only

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Jun 4

How to Drive Yourself Crazy Without Growing Your Business

The lessons every business owner is afraid they are already learning

How to Drive Yourself Crazy Without Growing Your Business

Mike Van Horn

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I have 3 identities: 1. Science fiction writer. 2. Small business advisor. My sci fi is a hell of a lot more fun! 3. Lonely politics — not right, not left.

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