Wick Welker
Wick Welker is the author of 7 novels and writes mostly science fiction and post-apocalyptic tales. Start with either Refraction or Saint Elspeth for an intro into his writing or dive in deeper with the sci fi fantasy epic Dark Theory.
Contact at wickwelker@gmail.com. Follow on Twitter @wickwelker.
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Two of my favorite houses growing up!

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W.J. Long III
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W.J. Long III
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Although not quite known in this world, James Mordechai's work has been extensively read, studied and acclaimed in other realities. Here is just a tiny excerpt of the numerous reviews he received for his major contributions to human (and non-) literature:
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"Mordechai's imagination is vast. One of the great storytellers of our time." - Miskatonic Times
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Speculating about how societies will change in the future fascinates her; she is undeterred that so far she has been wrong 100% of the time. When she’s not pondering how societies operate or writing about alternate realities, she enjoys Ren Faires, Cons, and, as her coworkers suspect, watchin -
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T.A. Bruno
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