Ron Collins

Award-winning author Ron Collins brings you "Five Magics," a collection of sorcery and wonder that explores the human side of magic. Inside its pages, you'll find: A young sorcerer takes his father's place on a quest to help his king. What secrets will he find? Is blood thicker than water? Find out in "A Gathering of Bones," which was provided a mention in Ellen Datlow and Terry Windling's Year's Best Fantasy & Horror. Chains or not, a gladiator can live a fine enough life until it's no longer fashionable that he win. "Ties That Bind" pits today's champion against the next of the chosen. A centuries-old curse threatens a family, and the entire race of dryads, in "The Family Tree," recognized with a Cauldron award by readers of Marion Zimmer Bradley's FANTASY Magazine. "True Power" is attainable for one willing to risk everything. But is it worth the price? "The Time of Leaving" finds an apprentice given an unexpected test. Will he pass? And, perhaps more important, what's the question?

Aliens, Ray Guns, and Distant Planets Jump in, the water's still more than fine In Collins Creek, Volume 3, you'll find an eclectic 8-pack of short stories from prolific writer Ron Collins, all of which sprung from the environment of Fiction River original anthology magazines but subsequently found homes in places like Analog, Galaxy's Edge, and Pulphouse. From quantum entanglement to cloning and genetic engineering, these stories explore technology, space, and their impact on the people who live with them (hey, aliens are people, too ). As different as they each are, these stories all say something about what the future might hold for us. Stories Include: The Colossal Death RayThe Blue Lady of Entanglement Chamber 1Bravo and JazzMy JulieJanuary 3rdOften and Silently We ComeTumbling DiceSurvivors

When Ron Collins talks about writing (and about life ), I listen. On Writing (And Reading) Short is filled with wisdom, heart, and joy. Writers of all levels will be glad they read it David H. HendricksonAward-winning author of Death in the Serengeti and Other Stories ----- "I wanted to write science fiction, and The Novel and Short Story Market laid out facts about the market for such tales ... the fields were lush, the game most definitely afoot. I mean, seriously. Add up all that space and you get literally thousands of short stories being published every year. How hard could it be? That peal of rolling thunder you hear is the combined laughter of every writer on the planet." So goes award-winning SF author Ron Collins's sometimes humorous, sometimes heart-warming, but always true-to-the-bone ode to a life spent writing the short story. Specifically, the science fiction short story. Using experience built through thirty years of publishing short fiction, Collins touches on every facet of a writing career, beginning with "Why the Short Story?" and progressing to "The Only Truth" that matters-as well as "The Second Only Truth" that matters. Inside, you'll consider the difference between short stories and novels, partake in a few reader cookies, and even discover the only reason a new writer should decide to join a critique group. And then there's Write Club. We can't forget Write Club, now, can we? Other topics include: - Careers vs. Real Jobs- Finding Your Beat- Speed vs. Quality- Stalled Writers- The World of Editors- Short Fiction and the Indie World- And a lot more All discussed with a personal touch that illuminates a life devoted to writing-and reading-short. If you write short stories, or simply love reading them, this is the book for you.

Ten Stories: Together for the First TimeJump in, the water's fine In Collins Creek, Volume 1, you'll find a surprising 10-pack of contemporary short stories from prolific writer Ron Collins, all of which first appeared in the Fiction River Anthology project. Bookended by the Derringer award-nominated "The White Game" and the spy-game thriller "The Spy Who Walked into the Cold," you'll find the currents of Collins Creek are filled with mystery and crime, romance and danger, and even a little baseball. The common factor connecting them all, though, is the powerful stream of hope you'll find running through their pages. Stories Include: The White GameUs vs. ThemProspectingDay of the PartyThe Ten Days of NewtonmasThe Year That Went into Extra InningsBoboHero #8Look SafeThe Spy Who Walked into the Cold"One of short fiction's masters"Kristine Kathryn RuschHugo Award winning Author and Editor

Two worlds, two futures, one path. Jonathan Hale, delivery guy by day, underground music critic by night. Just getting his life together when he runs across ... Micaela Alandari, kick-ass woman with a half-brother mired in a losing war effort on the fae side of the tracks. While Jon worries about keeping his job, Micaela's got bigger problems for him to deal with. If he can't get his act together, it will mean the end of civilization on both sides of the Bridge to Fae Realm.

Alban Arthan. Winterfest. The end of the old year, the birth of the next. Katazarra, once the Lord's favorite, has been locked in Fae Realm for longer than memory recalls. Then comes James, a human new to the Realm. A prize, not yet bound. A toy given to Katazarra such that she will bind him. If she fails, the Lord's penalty will be severe. If she succeeds, it could be worse. FIRST RAYS OF NEW SUN is a short story by bestselling Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins.

Two arts, synchronousin waves of speculation. Together as One. ¬---------------------------------------¬ When Ron proposed this book of science fictional haiku, I was amused but skeptical. Haiku? Does he know what a haiku is? Can he even write poetry? Turns out he does know what a haiku is and he can write poetry. As I read along I was increasingly fascinated and delighted. The pairing of haiku and AI artwork is ingenious, truly more than the sum of its parts. And that's before you read Ron's short comments describing each pairing, adding extra depth, often with poignancy and humor. I found myself studying each piece of art to see if I could guess the subject of the haiku before reading it. And then returning to the artwork with the haiku now in mind before reading Ron's comments. You will not be surprised to find yourself sometimes disagreeing with Ron's interpretation or assessment of the resulting artwork. That's okay. Art, like beauty, is all in the eye of the beholder. I was even inspired to write my own haiku and generate an AI pairing, above. The wild-eyed look of Ron the science fiction author writing haiku is perfect So, enjoy the book you have in your hands. Savor it. Let the combined beauty of the haiku and AI artwork do its magic. Lisa Collins, editor

When Ron Collins talks about writing (and about life ), I listen. On Writing (And Reading) Short is filled with wisdom, heart, and joy. Writers of all levels will be glad they read it David H. HendricksonAward-winning author of Death in the Serengeti and Other Stories ----- "I wanted to write science fiction, and The Novel and Short Story Market laid out facts about the market for such tales ... the fields were lush, the game most definitely afoot. I mean, seriously. Add up all that space and you get literally thousands of short stories being published every year. How hard could it be? That peal of rolling thunder you hear is the combined laughter of every writer on the planet." So goes award-winning SF author Ron Collins's sometimes humorous, sometimes heart-warming, but always true-to-the-bone ode to a life spent writing the short story. Specifically, the science fiction short story. Using experience built through thirty years of publishing short fiction, Collins touches on every facet of a writing career, beginning with "Why the Short Story?" and progressing to "The Only Truth" that matters-as well as "The Second Only Truth" that matters. Inside, you'll consider the difference between short stories and novels, partake in a few reader cookies, and even discover the only reason a new writer should decide to join a critique group. And then there's Write Club. We can't forget Write Club, now, can we? Other topics include: - Careers vs. Real Jobs- Finding Your Beat- Speed vs. Quality- Stalled Writers- The World of Editors- Short Fiction and the Indie World- And a lot more All discussed with a personal touch that illuminates a life devoted to writing-and reading-short. If you write short stories, or simply love reading them, this is the book for you.

Linear Infighting Neuro-Override Engagement or L. I. N. E. was the US Marine's Hand-to-Hand Combat System from 1989 to 2002, until it was replaced by the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. It was taught to US Army Special Forces Units from 1998 to 2007. Created by Ron Donvito, this Close Quarters Combat system is in the public domain as the US Marine Corps Close Quarters Combat Manual. The Shadow Warrior L. I. N. E. Combative Manual contains the original USMC CQC Manual & analysis by Ron Collins a former US Army Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor awarded for the supplemental information he added to Modern Army Combatives generation one, that are similar to the material found in Gen II MACP, though Mr. Collins denies any credit to this similarity. This LINE manual is suggested study for all American Homeguard Hand-to-Hand Combat/Self-Defense Combatives certified Instructors in the American Homeguard Survival Academy.

The New American Homeguard Anti-Terrorist Survival Manual is an expanded and up date training manual for The American Homeguard Survival Academy. It not only outlines the threat of Socialism but, provides basic training to resist the tyrannical threat to the American People. Contained within Seven Chapters is the basic information you need to survive... * Criminal Assaults with Hand-to-Hand Self-Defense Combatives * Basic Precautions for you & your family to survive in the coming chaos that will grip America * Wilderness Survival * Urban Survival * How to Survive Bio-Chemical Terrorism * Tactical Skills to Defend yourself against a Socialist/Terrorist Threat * So much more...

Survival Techniques of the Mole People, uses the insulting term 'Mole People" for Bunker and Bomber Shelter Survivalists who are the ultimate Bug-In experts. This book describes building, defending and, concealing a bunker within a community so that use of Green Technology and self-sustainability in one's home is linked to Survival Bunker.

Theft. Our reaction to it can vary based on what was stolen. We might crave stolen moments but fear stolen possessions. We might delight in a stolen kiss but feel the loss of stolen time. The thirteen stories in this volume explore theft in many different forms and range from humorous and lighthearted to serious and dark, with a wide span of genres and moods. But each and every story by these talented writers ends with hope. So, steal some time from your busy day and settle in with Fiction River: Stolen.

Yesterday is death. Today is decay. Tomorrow is discovery. The Ambassador MissionDrinks on a BeachTomorrow in All the WorldsFighting the RealmsSpace Tyrants from the VoidEyes Flashing Blue and Brown and GreenGoliath's SlingBugsOn edge, with weird A collection of eight wild, wicked, pulpy short stories from the mind of one of science fiction's more versatile writers, all from the pages of Boundary Shock Quarterly. "Once you see how amazing this project can be, go back and pick up the whole Boundary Shock Quarterly series so you can get introduced to a dozen other lunatics and their adventures. I promise you will not be bored."-- Blaze Ward, Editor, Boundary Shock Quarterly

This Special Shadow Warrior Edition of Worlds Deadliest Fighting Secrets, contains the original manuscript for the Pamphlet first published in 1968 & magazine articles, interviews and more with John Keehan/Count Dante. This book also contains analysis & a breakdown of Dante's original work, methods & philosophy in training and using martial arts for self-Defense.

The title of this book comes from an online insult. This book was first published in 2006 by Dojo Press & contains the original material as well as, dealing with criminal tactics, counter tactics for multiple opponents, improvised street weapons, an expanded catalog of Animals in the Street, Urban Jungle metaphor and archetypes & much more... This book was originally, written as an insult to the So called traditionalists in martial arts, who care more about the appearance of tradition then the actual effectiveness of their arts against modern and realistic threats. Instead this book takes on the Street Fighter's approach to seeing martial arts techniques as tools in the tool box and take from any source where methods work. However this book also tells you how the ""Bad Guys"" think, act and stack the deck to win. It explains to you how the same trains to commit crimes. It is meant to teach you have to think like a criminal and in turn, out think the criminal.