Ask the Author: Patrick S. Tomlinson
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Patrick S. Tomlinson
Buying books and leaving honest reviews is all I'm asking of anyone. I hope you enjoy them.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
Depends on your flavor, I suppose. If you like murder mystery, THE ARK is a good fit. If you like some silly with your sci-fi, STARSHIP REPO is my personal favorite.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
Thank you for reaching out.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
Hi David. Sorry for the delay. There are answers to both of those questions waiting in the hypothetical Books 4 and 5 of the series. At this point, it's all up to sales and the publisher if they can justify buying more books to continue the story. If you want to help that process along, spread the word about the series to your family and friends. Word of mouth is still the most effective and important promotion us writers can have.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
Actually? Maybe. I wrote a screenplay adaptation of THE ARK last year. It's being passed around at the moment. Longshot, but then, so was getting it published in the first place.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
Holy cow. I really blew this one. Sorry it took six months to scroll down and see this question.
I'm on my second Triumph, a 2017 Thruxton R I bought new last year. I ride between 2k-3k miles per year generally. It's my third bike. I didn't take the safety course, I just got my temps and rode around for a year and took the road test. Passed with flying colors. I wear a helmet, gloves, and armored jacket at all times. Riders who don't wear lids are morons.
Not familiar with Mr. Hershon's work.
I'm on my second Triumph, a 2017 Thruxton R I bought new last year. I ride between 2k-3k miles per year generally. It's my third bike. I didn't take the safety course, I just got my temps and rode around for a year and took the road test. Passed with flying colors. I wear a helmet, gloves, and armored jacket at all times. Riders who don't wear lids are morons.
Not familiar with Mr. Hershon's work.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
You're welcome? ;) If you enjoyed THE ARK, check out the sequel, TRIDENT'S FORGE. It furthers the story once they reach Tau Ceti G, and is much more of a first contact gone awry story. Third book coming soon. And sorry it took so long to answer, I only just now noticed this section.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
Hi Jeff. Sorry it took so long to answer. I didn't see this comment until just now. At present, there are three books planned, THE ARK, TRIDENT'S FORGE, and CHILDREN OF THE DIVIDE. The first two are already out, with the third coming in September, 2017. Beyond this trilogy, sales and fan demand will drive the decision to write more. Hope this belated answer helps, and thanks for reading.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
My writer's eight pound sledge hammer.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
Stop. Take up a less consuming addiction. Like heroin.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
I'm actually rewriting my very first novel to get it ready to submit. It's a sci-fi comedy titled, A HOLE IN THE FENCE. I haven't looked at the manuscript in something like four years. The difference in my prose between now and then is eye-opening.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
I think about how much time I'm wasting not being rich and famous.
Patrick S. Tomlinson
I was watching a show on either History or Discovery Channel about building a generation ship and it got me thinking about what it would take to actually get mankind to take on such a project. Then I started thinking about what the people onboard would look like on the other side of the journey. Then I started doodling pictures of what the ship would look like and it all got out of hand.
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