Author Archives: Michael A. Ventrella

In the City Without End, level means everything.The overcity is bright and glittering, the realm of the First Families. As a dutiful son and heir, Cato spends his days crafting the contracts that bind citizens together—but by night, he works … Continue reading →

The internet, a cornucopia of informational videos, alternative news sources, and real-time footage of fantastic encounters too outrageous to believe. Or are they? Three friends for the video channel Skeptic Soup are out to debunk sensational claims, but when a … Continue reading →

Editor Neil Clarke (winner of numerous Hugo Awards and editor of the yearly “Best of Science Fiction” anthologies) explains why you should not use artificial intelligence to write your story.

October 26, 2024 at the Hughes Library. Admission is FREE but you must reserve your spot because of limited space. Here’s the link to sign up! In this day-long event, small, interactive group workshops will be offered, providing participants with … Continue reading →

A Dynasty is ending and a new hero will rise… After being caught stealing from the King, hapless Goodwin’s world is turned upside down when he is told of his true destiny. Goodwin is the prophesized hero who will rid … Continue reading →

Cincinnati, November 1968 A natural death…or something else? After a performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah, voice teacher and former opera singer Augusta McKee and her husband, Chief Detective Malcolm Mitchell, make a harrowing discovery: multi-millionaire/philanthropist Tobias Dietrich has died unexpectedly in … Continue reading →

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