LAURA MONTGOMERY

If you are like me, part of the appeal of a colonization story is seeing how the settlers deal with a new world.  Obstacles can range from aliens to plumbing, from bad neighbors to a stamp tax, and from factions to the  fact that other people came along, too.  I find myself fascinated by the…

I am very pleased to announce that the adventures of Peter Dawe continue with the release of Long in the Land.  It’s the second book in my Martha’s Sons series. A lost starship. A lost colony. A man on the run. Peter Dawe shares the same horizons as the rest of the stranded starship’s offspring….

They say not to judge a book by its cover, but with this one feel free! Cover artist Tom Edwards continues the excellent work he started with Simple Service, the first in the series for Martha’s Sons. Long in the Land is coming mid-November.  And, yes, it does have Nwwwlf’s last aircraft. I hope you…

Ebookaroo is running one of its famous sales on science fiction books for readers all across the globe.  If it looks interesting, check it out while it lasts. Sleeping Duty is on the list. Update:  as of October 27, the sale is over.   by

I’m looking forward to being on The Space Show with Dr. David Livingston tomorrow, Friday, October 4, at 12:30 Eastern. We’ll talk about space law, and David sent me homework on planetary protection, so I’ll be reading that today. by

I had a great time at Dragon Con.  My son, his girlfriend, and I went to panels, bought art from the art show, and bravely let the son donate blood.  We didn’t get in to see either David Tennant or Brandon Sanderson, but I saw the lines for each snaking around the hotel and stretching…

It’s here!  Simple Service is live on Amazon in ebook form.  And, it’s only $0.99 until September 17.  It’s about– A lost starship. A lost colony. Two factions. One expendable son. When the colony’s governor requisitions the colonists’ personal weapons, Peter Dawe’s father sets him a simple task. Get their weapon back. But the Marss…

I’m super excited to attend Dragon Con this year.  This will be my first time, and I am in awe of the size of it, tens of thousands of attendees and four hotels.  Wow. I will be on two panels.  You will recognize me because I’ll be the one talking about space law.  They are:…

I wanted to let you know that Simple Service is now available for pre-order in ebook, and for sale in paperback!  The ebook will go live September 9.  Here’s the blurb: A lost starship. A lost colony. Two factions. An expendable son. When the colony’s governor requisitions the colonists’ personal weapons, Peter Dawe’s father sets…

As some of you know, I’m a space lawyer in my day job.  My life is nowhere near as exciting as Calvin Tondini’s is in Mercenary Calling, but tomorrow counts as exciting for me.  I will be testifying at 2 p.m. to the House Space Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.  The hearing topic is The…