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In an altered America where machines no longer work and magic holds sway, former lawyer-turned-visionary leader Cal Griffin guides his small band on a quest toward the Source of the Change -- following a trail he hopes will reunite him with his abducted sister, Christina, transformed into one of the powerful, enigmatic beings called "flares." Armed with little more than compassion and a determination to heal the world, Cal, the warrior Colleen Brooks, Russian physician Doc Lysenko, and bipolar street wizard Herman "Goldie" Goldman encounter old foes and new friends in a landscape of unimaginable beauties and magnificent horrors -- forced to confront the frightful secrets of an emissary from a dread region and to trust in a brilliant triumvirate of grad students who could get things running again ... at a terrible cost—as the final moves in humankind's ultimate nightmare are played out in the depths of the Ghostlands.

The 1970s are back! Why better decade for a new anthology of space opera stories than the one that gave birth to a certain epic set long ago, in a galaxy far, far away?The stories in this book feature the distinctive style of the 70s, transported to thrilling new worlds, fleets, and conflicts in the farthest and most exciting reaches of the universe. Groove to tales of cosmic heroes in bellbottoms and platform shoes… alien ships like glittering mirror balls... soundtracks of gritty soul, disco, and hard rock. You’ll find everything from kung fu fighting to streetwise private dicks... all souped up with incredible ray gun/rocketship action brought to sizzling life by some of the most talented scifi scribes of today and tomorrow.Buckle up for the latest dazzling adventures by Marc Scott Zicree, Dean Wesley Smith, Cat Rambo, Peter David, Ian Douglas, Robert Jeschonek, Craig Martelle, Blaze Ward, Ron Collins, Annie Reed, Mike Baron, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, and Jim Gotaas... plus an introduction by the one and only Barbara Bain, who played Dr. Helena Russel on classic 70s scifi TV series Space: 1999.

The 1970s are back! Why better decade for a new anthology of space opera stories than the one that gave birth to a certain epic set long ago, in a galaxy far, far away?The stories in this book feature the distinctive style of the 70s, transported to thrilling new worlds, fleets, and conflicts in the farthest and most exciting reaches of the universe. Groove to tales of cosmic heroes in bellbottoms and platform shoes… alien ships like glittering mirror balls... soundtracks of gritty soul, disco, and hard rock. You’ll find everything from kung fu fighting to streetwise private dicks... all souped up with incredible ray gun/rocketship action brought to sizzling life by some of the most talented scifi scribes of today and tomorrow.Buckle up for the latest dazzling adventures by Marc Scott Zicree, Dean Wesley Smith, Cat Rambo, Peter David, Ian Douglas, Robert Jeschonek, Craig Martelle, Blaze Ward, Ron Collins, Annie Reed, Mike Baron, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, and Jim Gotaas... plus an introduction by the one and only Barbara Bain, who played Dr. Helena Russel on classic 70s scifi TV series Space: 1999.

Focusing on the journey of creative professionals in film and television, this guide offers practical advice on writing, producing, acting, and directing. With insights drawn from the author's experiences with notable figures like Ray Bradbury and Guillermo del Toro, it addresses essential topics such as career commitment, work habits, creativity, networking, and managing rejection. The book also explores navigating Hollywood's diverse personalities and strategies for sustaining a long-lasting career in the industry.

Set in 1972, the narrative explores the profound bond between a sixteen-year-old and her vibrant mother, who embodies joy and resilience despite her unconventional appearance. The mother's ability to embrace life contrasts with her hidden struggles, revealing a complex character beneath her flamboyant exterior. While she raises her daughter alone, the story delves into themes of love, identity, and the sacrifices made in familial relationships, highlighting the mother's unwavering love for her daughter over her past with her father.