About Michael Ferrone: Children’s book author Michael Ferrone knew that he would one day create illustrated books and cartoons after having taken an illustrating and writing class at his local library when he was a child. Coming up with story ideas from life experiences and his imagination, Michael has learned that inspiration can emerge from surprising places and people sometimes. Michael tends to write as if he is creating a television show, with his drafts looking more like scripts. He … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Michael Ferrone
Sentience by Courtney P. Hunter
Running from a violent past, Leo Knox desperately decides to participate in a scientific experiment conducted by the infamous and greedy tech-giant, AlgorithmOS. Soon, Leo learns that she has agreed to take part in a Turing Test, a test that measures the ability of artificial intelligence to blend in among humanity, but what she doesn’t know is that the test set to take place is unlike any other of its kind. Leo enters Eden, the contained preserve where the test will occur, with twenty-three … [Read more...] about Sentience by Courtney P. Hunter
Sex, Race, and Robots – How to Be Human in the Age of AI by Ayanna Howard
In the movies, robots can be terrifying. In reality, thinking machines are disrupting the world in ways that are even more disturbing than in Hollywood fantasies - but they also have the potential to change our lives for the better. In this stirring, visionary work, acclaimed roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard explores how the tech world’s racial and sexist biases are infecting the next generation of Artificial Intelligence, with profoundly negative effects for humans of all genders and … [Read more...] about Sex, Race, and Robots – How to Be Human in the Age of AI by Ayanna Howard
Flight 3108 by Sharon Mikeworth
A terrifying plane ride into the unknown. Mason Tucker, a passenger of American Skyways Flight 3108, believes he is headed for home. But unbeknownst to him, the plane he has just boarded will shortly be entering stormy weather, where it will be forced off course and sent directly over a mysterious section of ocean commonly known as the Bermuda Triangle. Mason, on a cross-country flight from Florida to New Hampshire, believes he is headed home to his apartment and a cat named Bruno. But not … [Read more...] about Flight 3108 by Sharon Mikeworth
MenoSaurus: Tyrannosaur Droid Boy by S J House
MenoSaurus: Tyrannosaur Droid Boy by S J House Book One: Tyrannosaur Droid Boy The year is 3017. The powerful, shape-shifting Menosuars are watching Earth from their home planet, Prehistoria. Finally, after eons, their plan to take control of Earth and its scarce reserves of Grandidierite is almost complete. Surviving a near-fatal plane crash, Rex has been rebuilt and wired like a computer. As he recuperates at home, a blazing, fiery rock crashes across the roof of Rex’s house and explodes … [Read more...] about MenoSaurus: Tyrannosaur Droid Boy by S J House
Featured PermaFree eBook: Menosaurus Tyrannosaur Droid Boy by S J House
About the Book The year is 3017. The powerful, shape-shifting Menosaurs are watching Earth from their home planet, Prehistoria. Finally, after eons, their plan to take control of Earth and its scarce reserves of Grandidierite, is almost complete. Surviving a near-fatal plane crash, Rex, has been rebuilt and wired like a computer. As he recuperates at home, a blazing, fiery rock crashes across the roof of Rex’s home and explodes in the nearby forest. Suddenly, Rex and his best buddy, the furry, … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: Menosaurus Tyrannosaur Droid Boy by S J House
Interview with Author – Mark Roman & Corben Duke
About Mark Roman & Corben Duke: Mark Roman has been a research scientist for longer than he can remember, not that he remembers much these days. Memories of his heyday are a little vague – if indeed he ever had one. Nowadays, he just keeps dropping things: files, staplers, cups of tea, test tubes of biohazards. His colleagues keep showing him the door, but he’s not sure why they do this as it looks the same as it’s always done. He expects it’ll be time to retire soon, possibly when they … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mark Roman & Corben Duke
Featured PermaFree eBook: Clone City by Adrian Peters
About the Book Clone City narrates the story of a city called Joypolis whose inhabitants believe it is the last civilized outpost of humankind. It is the first of a series of seven in The Joypolis Series. The story begins at the time when Joypolitans believe they have overcome all the challenges of their turbulent past. In a world devastated by the impact of asteroids, they believe they alone have survived thanks to a single act of monumental importance – the decision to clone. Three hundred … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: Clone City by Adrian Peters
Slip by David Estes
Slip by David Estes Someone must die before another can be born... As sea levels rise and livable landmasses shrink, the Reorganized United States of America has instituted population control measures to ensure there are sufficient resources and food to sustain the growing population. Birth authorization must be paid for and obtained prior to having a child. Someone must die before another can be born, keeping the country in a population neutral position at what experts consider to be the … [Read more...] about Slip by David Estes
Hoplite by Isaac Hooke
Hoplite by Isaac Hooke A warlike alien race. A stranded platoon. One man's fight to save his brothers--and humanity itself--from total annihilation. Rade Galaal and his elite team are dispatched to the farthest reaches of known space to investigate the disappearance of a classified new supercarrier. Equipped with Hoplites, powerful battle suits laden with enough firepower to raze a small city, Rade and his team explore the barren world where the starship issued its final transmission. But … [Read more...] about Hoplite by Isaac Hooke
Mylea, The Journey Begins by Philip C. Elrod
The planet Mylea, located in a far galaxy, was home to a very highly advanced civilization. Their lives were centered around technology and they had made discoveries that we, here on the Earth, can hardly imagine. Life seemed to be perfect until their very existence was threatened by a giant black hole that would destroy their sun; and, all life on the planet. Top scientists struggled for a means to save the planet but none of their plans were realistic or acceptable. Then, their top … [Read more...] about Mylea, The Journey Begins by Philip C. Elrod
The Krakow Klub by Philip C. Elrod
THE KRAKOW CLUB We go about our daily lives, innocently believing that all is well and that our government will protect us, but, what if there are unseen, dark forces poised to destroy our nation? The United States government is in grave peril but few people are aware of the danger that threatens the entire nation. An evil cabal, the Krakow Klub, has already taken over the governments of several small nations and, now, all is in place for their most important and decisive step toward world … [Read more...] about The Krakow Klub by Philip C. Elrod
