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Bio: Ron Collins's writing has appeared in Analog, Dragon, and several other magazines and anthologies. He is a Writers of the Future prize winner, and a CompuServe HOMer Award Winner. He has been named to the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America's Nebula Award's preliminary ballot twice, most recently in 2000 for his short story "Stealing the Sun."

He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville, and has worked developing avionics systems, electronics, and information technology.

He lives in Columbus, Indiana with his wife, Lisa, and their daughter, Brigid. The obligatory cat's name is Rika.


1. Very Short [2931 words]The Family Tree by Ron Collins [Fantasy]
2. Short [5673 words]A Gathering of Bones by Ron Collins [Fantasy]
3. Short [6335 words]Out of the Blue by Ron Collins [Science Fiction]
4. Short [3507 words]The Disappearance of Josie Andrew by Ron Collins [Science Fiction]
5. Short [5419 words]The Test of Time by Ron Collins [Science Fiction]
  1. Short [5419 words]The Test of Time by Ron Collins [Science Fiction]
2. Short [5538 words]A Matter of Pride by Ron Collins [Science Fiction]
3. Short [5008 words]Ties that Bind by Ron Collins [Fantasy]
4. Short [5673 words]A Gathering of Bones by Ron Collins [Fantasy]
5. Short [3507 words]The Disappearance of Josie Andrew by Ron Collins [Science Fiction]

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1 The Disappearance of Josie Andrew [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
  What is it that makes a man a father? 1998 Nebula Award(R) Nominee

Words: 3507 - Reading Time: 10-14 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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2 Out of the Blue [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
  First contact may not happen on our terms. 1999 Writers of the Future Contest Winner

Words: 6335 - Reading Time: 18-25 min.
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3 A Gathering of Bones [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
  A young man learns to live on his own and finds that things are not always as they seem. 1999

Words: 5673 - Reading Time: 16-22 min.
Category: Fantasy
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4 The Family Tree [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
  Sometimes you cannot break a curse until you meet the mage who cast it. 1995

Words: 2931 - Reading Time: 8-11 min.
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5 Stealing the Sun [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
  Sometimes there is little a man can do, but does that mean he has to do nothing? 1999

Words: 4542 - Reading Time: 12-18 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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6 A Matter of Pride [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
  When you write software, sometimes you get the code and sometimes the code gets you. Then again, sometimes something entirely different happens... 2000

Words: 5538 - Reading Time: 15-22 min.
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7 Ties that Bind [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
  From the Author: "I was sitting in my car and the sun was shining. It was late afternoon, and I glanced out my window. The sunlight caught my eye and I was briefly dazzled. Strange how the mind works, eh? Somehow, I flashed on the viewpoint of a man laying on the ground, staring up at a backlit gladiator who was prepared to end their battle. A strong feeling accompanied this image, a mix of anger and pride and resignation. This man had fought a good fight, long and hard. He had lived a life in t... more info>> 1998

Words: 5008 - Reading Time: 14-20 min.
Category: Fantasy
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8 The Time of Leaving [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
  A young man faces the decision of a lifetime. 1995

Words: 3048 - Reading Time: 8-12 min.
Category: Fantasy
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9 True Power [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
  He would steal for power, there was no doubt about that. He would cheat, maim, lie--whatever it took. And he would kill. He was surprised at this realization, at how easily the decision had come. There really *was* no decision. 1997

Words: 4227 - Reading Time: 12-16 min.
Category: Fantasy
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10 The Test of Time [MultiFormat]
by Ron Collins
  Revenge is sweet when you have time to think about it. 1997

Words: 5419 - Reading Time: 15-21 min.
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