G'day. I'm Adam David Collings, a science fiction and fantasy author from Australia's island state of Tasmania. I write stories about ordinary people in fantastical settings. My Jewel of The Stars series could be described as "Star Trek meets Battlestar Galactica meets The Love Boat."Want a free book? Join my monthly email list to get your free copy of Fall of the HMAS Adelaide - the prequel to Jewel of The Stars
A cruise ship in space on the run from an alien armada.
The passengers of Jewel of The Stars just wanted a relaxing vacation, but when a hostile alien force invades and occupies Earth, they find themselves on the run.
Now, the crew must take the ship into unexplored space, but an unstoppable enemy stands in their way.
Christian Fantasy & Science Fiction Bulletin – July 2019
In This Bulletin: Paranormia by Paul Regnier The Story Raider by Lindsay A Franklin Jupiter Anthology Beatitudes & Woes Havok Rebirth The Echo Watch by Steve Rzasa Strife’s Cost by Steve Rzasa Supersonic Pod Comics Hand of Steel by Jessi L Roberts Crimson Flame by Ben Wolf
Who will be in Star Trek: Picard? Which Next Generation Characters appear?
Who will be in Star Trek: Picard? Transcript What characters from Star Trek The Next Generation might we be seeing in the upcoming show Star Trek Picard? It’s the question on a lot of fan’s minds. It’s quite possible that the answer will be none. And honestly, I think this…
Romanov by Nadine Brandes – Book Review
Transcript G’day humans. I’m Adam David Collings. And today, I’m talking about Romanov by Nadine Brandes. Romanov by Nadine Brandes is a YA historical fantasy novel set in an alternate history where magic exists. It’s set in the early 20th century and follows the life of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov,…
10 Events that Shaped the Life of Jean-Luc Picard
Transcript Star Trek: Picard is around 6 months away from releasing. We know from Alex Kurtzman that the destruction of Romulus, as described in 2009’s Star Trek movie, was an event that shaped Picard’s life in a big way. And remember, that event took place in the prime timeline. So…
The Three body Problem by Cixin Liu – Book Review
Transcript G’day. I’m Adam David Collings and today I’m doing a mini review of The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, translated into English by Ken Liu The Three Body problem won the Hugo award for best novel in 2015. It explores the idea of a planet in a trinary system,…
Writing Vlog – A week in the Life of an Author
In this writing vlog, I spend a week trying to fit in edits to my current book amongst working the day job, housework, writing groups, volunteer work for a writing conference, and being a husband and dad. If you like this, share the love by
Star Trek Picard Trailer – Reaction & Theories
Star Trek Picard now has a teaser trailer. I share my reaction to the trailer and throw a theory or two out there. In short, I’m really liking what I’m seeing so far and am feeling very excited and enthusiastic. Bring it on. If you like this, share the love…
Arboretum by Ian Miller – Book Review
Arboretum by Ian Miller This book builds layers of mystery on one another like a cake. It begins with the introduction of a strange ability. Our hero can visualise other places and then step into them – crossing vast distances. This in itself is a cool sci-fi concept. This is…
Avengers Endgame Review (Spoilers)
Happy Star Wars Day
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