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.
When you write software, sometimes you get the code and sometimes the code gets you. Then again, sometimes something entirely different happens... (Published: 2000)
Words: 5538 - Reading Time: 15-22 min. Category: Science Fiction
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>> (Published: 1998)
Words: 5008 - Reading Time: 14-20 min. Category: Fantasy
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. (Published: 1997)
Words: 4227 - Reading Time: 12-16 min. Category: Fantasy
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