G'day. I'm Adam David Collings, an author of speculative fiction from Australia's island state of Tasmania. My mind is filled with stories of the fantastical. When I'm not working on my own stories I'm thinking about the latest book, movie or computer game I've enjoyed. I talk about these on my youTube show: Stories with Adam Collings.I have a monthly email list which I'd love for you to join. When you sign up I'll send you a free copy Fall of the HMAS Adelaide. This is the prequel story to Jewel of The Stars
A cruise ship in space on the run from an alien amarda.
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 Science Fiction & Fantasy Bulletin Sept 2016
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Happy 50th Birthday Star Trek
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Songs in Code
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August Wrap Up!
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Suicide Squad – Movie Review
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July Reading Wrap-Up
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Justice League and Wonder Woman Trailers
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Star Trek Chronology Playlist on Spotify
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A Swirl of Purple of Jessica Scoullar
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Cover Reveal – A Time To Rise by Nadine Brandes
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