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Donald Firesmith

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Donald Firesmith is a multi-award-winning author of speculative fiction including science fiction (alien invasion), fantasy (magical wands), modern urban paranormal novels, and horror short stories and poetry.

Before retiring in 2020 to devote himself full-time to his novels, Donald Firesmith earned an international reputation as a distinguished engineer, authoring seven system/software engineering books based on his 40+ years spent developing large, complex software-intensive systems.

He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife Becky, his daughter Sera, and varying numbers of dogs and cats.

You can learn more about the author by visiting his personal website:
http://donald-firesmith.com

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Future Dreams and Nightmares

I just finished the manuscript of my anthology of science fiction short stories and sent it off to my team of beta readers. I hope to have the book launch in about 6-8 weeks.
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Future Dreams and Nightmares by Donald Firesmith
"Future Dreams and Nightmares was my recent read that showcased the ability of the author to think outside the box. With a futuristic approach,the author has penned a collection of short stories that will offer impressive stories to fall for.

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""Future Dreams and Nightmares" by Donald Firesmith, is a collection of short stories that is both interesting and exciting. These stories are surely going to take the readers on an unforgettable journey.

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
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The book was very well written. The main character (protagonist) was tragically flawed by his upbringing and experiences, and much of the book dealt with his internal thoughts. It makes me wonder how the hell they made a movie out of the book, since ...more
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Future Dreams and Nightmares by Donald Firesmith
"'Future Dreams and Nightmares' by Donald Firesmith is a collection of thrilling and adventurous short stories. Each story is unique and different from each other, which will take you to the world of alternate realities. Twists and turns in the book w" Read more of this review »
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"Don't we all come across books that just draw us in, even when they're not our go-to genre. This book had that magnetism for me. The intriguing collection of short tales "Future Dreams and Nightmares" by Donald Firesmith will transport you to a world" Read more of this review »
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A Tale of Magic... by Chris Colfer
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I found this book to be largely disappointing. While I enjoyed the first part of the book following the main character before she is rescued, the following part involving the magic academy was not at all enjoyable. I like reading well-written childre ...more
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Knee Deep in Little Devils by Karen Yun-Lutz
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An interesting small anthology of super-short Halloween-themed short stories. Some were real gems, while others were more forgettable. The many haiku poems sort of left me cold.
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They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but the truth is that we all do. The excellent cover of this book caught my eye and clearly captures the tone of this delightful book. This middle-grade book has excellent characters, a wonderful sett ...more
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“He leaned towards me, and I did what any reasonable person would do when facing imminent death by being eaten alive. I screamed.”
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“Nothing seems to tempt fate more than mentioning the possibility of something bad happening.”
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“They prefer their meals alive and terrified, for fear is their favorite sauce.”
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“Software bugs are like cockroaches; there are probably dozens hiding in difficult to reach places for every one you find and fix.”
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“Nothing seems to tempt fate more than mentioning the possibility of something bad happening.”
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“One only truly fails to succeed if one fails to try. Anything more, no matter how small it might seem, is a partial success”
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