After losing his beloved fiancé to a dishonourable rival and being wounded in the Crimean War, Captain James Tremayne leaves England as a bitter man. He heads for the Western Territories of the United States and eventually becomes a digger during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. 'Baltimore Rose' Donegal is a saloon girl and convict who crosses his path in Fort Laramie. Read how she of all women becomes His Lucky Charm and much more.

Gaia is born. Earth is still going through changing. Come see the adventures in space.
Added Chapter 22

The Fourth Dimension, also called Heaven on Earth opens the door to things we call miracles. Come watch the humans stumble their way into their new reality.

The Appointed President meets the Elected President. John is confronted by an appointed President just as the world is working its way into Heaven on Earth. Come watch the fun!

This is a collection of zany stories ranging from 300 to 1,600 words in length. The first one is preceded by an introduction to the Madazine staff.
Added Chapter 82

Just a reminder folks. I haven't stopped writing. I started 3 new and different stories at once. My plan was to see which one would become dominant and then concentrate on that one. Well it worked, ... more

John and the extended Family Experience the next step in evolution. Come find out what happens.

The heavily revised Clan Amir stories are now re-posted as the 7 books and a book on the background information and story list. The combined stories rose from 355,000 words to 360,000 words due to the ... more

Coming of age in the late 1950's.
Added Chapter 18 (final)

It was fun writing, I hope it was enjoyed. My plans for the coming year are to publish a story on Amazon. I know there are many pro's and con's of going there, but you have to start somewhere. I am ... more

A man is taken then returned. He's not the same or is he? Now with a lot of questions he leaves earth to search for the only other one like himself, so far.
Added Chapter 16

A man is hunted for what he has created.
Added Chapter 20

Join with me in the adventures of John Taylor and his friends and family. This week is about the solution to turn dead planets into productive places to live on once again.

Passengers of a downed plane must rescue themselves.

The Battle is over. Earth is free of the hidden threat it has had to endure forever. Now to met some of the "Friendlies" and settle an old score!

Another world wants what they believe is their right to harvest Earth for their food. That's us! John and his forces meet the enemy five million miles towards Venus. Come find out the result. Battle of the Worlds.

A major battle is coming at Earth. One that could end life on our blue ball. Join the fun and excitement to find out how John and his new space force handles it.

What happens when a medical scientist is in a hospital bed rather than looking at the patient in it? Actually, I'm not a patient. I'm an impatient. Herein are some of my true experiences (OK, with humor) at a top cardiology research program and a community hospital. It was agreed that having my heart stop was not desirable.

Join Tomas and his friends as they search for clues about the psychic phenomena and unravel the mysteries behind his grandfather's past.

A story in the Beyond the Wall of Sleep Universe
He promised to protect her and get revenge on his enemies.

John and his friends and family return back to Earth. Next step is to prepare for a major battle.

I looked just now at my previous blog post - and it's from April or 2013, nearly six years ago. At that time I was posting the most recent Carpenter story (and the most recent piece of fiction) that I ... more

A man with a past, not tied to anyone makes a startling discovery that changes his life and his perceptions of it.
Added Chapter 65

Cleaning out another SWAMP? Join with John and his Family and Friends as they fly around the Galaxy removing decay and corruption while fixing things that need to be made right.

A lonely teenage girl plus magic.

John and his family and friends survive the Galactic Capitol. Now they are off to save an enemy from starving.

Western

John and his family and friends arrive at the Galactic Capital this week. Join with me for this adventure. Thank You!

In the year 2051, with America being divided into the Democratic Alliance and the Fascist Confederation, a right-wing provocateur infiltrates a Washington college, creating a national scandal with violent consequences.

Join John and his gang as they stay on the Planet Funston learning all sorts of exciting things.

John and his family and friends have fun exploring other worlds.

Well Friends, I have posted #4 in the Matt Reynolds saga. At this time, I feel I need to devote attention to some of my other projects. That having been said, I am putting Matt to sleep for awhile. I ... more

Space. Come and be part of the adventures of John Taylor and his family and friends as they travel across the Galaxy.

Some wrong words, sprinkled some comas and rewrote page 1 because of a gun safety issue.

Another Matt Reynolds adventure. Now they're paying to visit.

Last minute decisions often lead to complications. Especially in his kind of business.

Your best friend loved her and died for her and for you. Now should you still love her?

A young genius invents an impossible device that can stop time and uses it in less than admirable ways.
Added Chapter 17

In the realms of middle earth a tale of adventure and intrigue of a young prince of the Terrellian Forest of yore.

A run away leaves her alcoholic mother and heads deeper into the western states, alone and on her beloved home designed bicycle. She gets half half way and resolves herself to reaching Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Unknown to her, the future is filled with mystical and magical wonders she does not yet even suspect. Next chapter, she acquires powers far beyond her wildest imaginings.
Added Chapter 16

On the eve of turning eight years old omniscient genius John Cook begins to collect the people he needs, and starts his University education in 1985 Oklahoma. Sequel to Perfect Choices

An unexpected short story set in the Matt Reynolds universe.
Added Chapters 2-7

Head of family must solve murders of own members.

First part in series. Omniscient 7 year old John begins a journey to change the world. Begins in 1984 Oklahoma. 28k words.

An unexpected short story set in the Matt Reynolds universe.

A loosely autobiographical recount of some memories and dreams I intended but probably will never fictionalize.

A Christmas Story
Santa has a problem. It seems he is the problem. To male things worse he's gone missing!

A litter of kittens are disappearing, and nobody can work out where.

A Muslim student is killed by police in a Missouri college. The public demands to know why.

A series of stories from the casebook of a private detective operating in the North of England during the Victorian era.
Added Chapter 10