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Recounting my days of high adventure in the Marine Corps, and publishing a little science fiction along the way.

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  • Spearman Burke

    After a career of swashbuckling adventure in the U.S. Marines, Spearman Burke decided to try his hand at storytelling. His hobbies include wrestling sea monsters and hunting werewolves. He believes the Imperial destruction of Alderaan was justified.

  • Cedar Sanderson

    Author of Pixie Noir & cozy supernatural mysteries • Artist • Scientist • Perennially inquisitive. Worlds of magic, science, & whimsy await. cedarwrites.com

  • Rob Howell

    Author of the Firehall Sagas. I write and publish science fiction and fantasy, drink IPAs, listen to Rush, and generally make my wife roll her eyes. Here's a picture of me with part of my crack editing staff!

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