Author Archives: Kate

Green

Jay Lake has done a wonderful job with Green. I have been slowly adding his works to my towering list of authors to read, and I am glad I had the opportunity to immerse myself in this tale.

We follow a girl of no name and no future as she is sold to an educated stranger. Raised as courtesan by cruel mistresses, she is trained in all arts for the eventuality that she will serve the undying Duke of Copper Downs. Continue reading

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New Podcast: Prologue – "First Contact"

It’s near future and humanity has finally decided that expanding stale frontiers is a necessary priority. In this prologue, we follow a dedicated crew as they test the boundaries of their ship, pushing a manned vehicle further out into the solar system than ever before… Continue reading

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New Podcast: The Alchemist – William Intro

An orphaned 8 year old hides in the ruins of his former home, pursued by a dangerous attacker.  Plainly obvious by the rubble at his feet, someone wants to kill him and will go to any means necessary to complete … Continue reading

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The Internets: Pete Has Broken It.

In very colorful language, Pete explained that upon returning home from his weekend with family in St. Louis, his internet was teh broken.  I don’t think I’ve ever heard before exactly what Verizon could do with their specialized equipment that … Continue reading

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New Podcast: Zealot

  Three hundred years after the fall, we follow a small batallion in the desert of New Mexico. Pursued by  The Lord’s Saints, an army twice their size, the desperate decision is made to fight in what could be their … Continue reading

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Lex Asks For a Bailout

                  “Lex Luthor Bailout” with Jon Hamm from Jon Hamm

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Kate VS. Osama

While down in Texas, Pete took me to a range.  For someone who’s gone shoosting maybe five times in her life, I don’t think I’m that bad a shot. Click the option to watch in high quality. You can see … Continue reading

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Updates & News

You’ll notice the new theme. I’ve adjusted the font size, to make it more readable and corrected the lower case titles.  What is up with creating themes with all lower case? It drives me insane.  I’ve also upgraded Pete’s site … Continue reading

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Kate's StarShipSofa Narration Debut

I got up early this morning. It wasn’t the pink eye that was bothering me, nor the fact that I normally get up at this time to watch my son catch his bus. As soon as the red octagon slid … Continue reading

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Podcasting for the JDRF #4

**Originally posted on Kate’s site** This excerpt is taken from book two of Lee Stephen’s EPIC Series entitled “Outlaw Trigger”. We follow a stressful battle in progress through various perspectives, against the Ceratopians on the streets of Khatanga.   All … Continue reading

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